REBOOT & REFRESH Seven ways to reset your mind & body JOSH WOOD on creating a well-being philosophy in your salon GLOBALLY AWARDED BY BEAUTY & SCIENCE The molecule that is revolutionizing hair color LIFE IN HARMONY YOUR 360° GUIDE TO WELL-BEING a 04 THE AGE OF INNOSENSE: THE ‘INNER SENSE’ OF LIVING LIFE IN TOTAL HARMONY 06 REBOOT & REFRESH SEVEN WAYS TO RESET YOUR MIND AND THE PANEL BODY WITH NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST AND YOGA TEACHER, LIBBY LIMON LIBBY LIMON MARIA CASTAN Libby Limon is a degree certified nutritional As a Wella Scientific Communications therapist and yoga teacher and a whole- Manager, Maria develops materials which 08 JOSH WOOD hearted advocate for a balanced lifestyle. bring the science behind Wella’s color, OUR COLOR GURU, ON THE IMPORTANCE OF As well as having two London-based care and styling to life. A regular presence nutrition clinics, she is the in-house at conferences and events, including the CREATING A WELL-BEING PHILOSOPHY IN SALONS nutritionist for Shoreditch’s hippest fitness, World Congress of Dermatology in June ’15, yoga and dance studio – Frame, and the Maria takes the science of haircare from the alkaline cookery guru, Honestly Healthy. Her signature holistic laboratories into the outside world and is passionate GLOBALLY AWARDED BY BEAUTY bootcamp – REBOOTCAMP has been running for 2 years with rave about exploring the ‘hidden science’ that is all around us. 10 reviews, sustained results and happy customers. & SCIENCE ME+ OUR COLOR TECHNOLOGY CERTIFIED BELLA BLISSETT JOSH WOOD BY THE SKIN HEALTH ALLIANCE BY With nearly a decade of lifestyle journalism From London to Shanghai, Manhattan to MARIA CASTAN under her belt, Bella Blissett has covered Milan, Josh Wood’s unique creative vision has everything from international Fashion Week led him to become one of the most influential trends to cosmetic surgery, haircare, spas, figures in the global beauty industry. ‘Power fitness, nutrition and why certain scents blondes’, ‘hyper real’ and ‘making grey OK’ are choose us not the other way around. Here she just some of the trends he has signatured, all taps into a forecast for the future, using her the while jet-setting between catwalk shows overarching sense of health and well-being to paint a picture of the for Jean-Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton and Alexander McQueen – newly emerging consumer world and explain how salons can tap and performing his role as color confidant to Elle Macpherson, Laura into the mindful mindset of tomorrow. Bailey and Dasha Zhukova. As Wella Professionals’ Global Creative Director, Color, he explains why Koleston Perfect Innosense signals a new era in color technology. 2 3 THE AGE OF INNOSENSE: THE ‘INNER SENSE’ OF LIVING LIFE IN TOTAL HARMONY. If an enlightened focus upon diet, What differentiates 2015 from enliven her senses and seek out ‘best Globally renowned for their pioneering exercise and the attainment of physical previous well-being movements is for her’ beauty products to complete breakthroughs over the past 135 WELCOME TO health has captured the recent news science and technology. In a post- the well-being circle. If modern day years, Wella are once again three steps agenda, now there’s a new chapter recessionary, post-digital revolution technology has empowered this ahead of this trend. With the additional THE ERA OF in the story of wellness – and one era, women have emerged stronger. ‘ingredient conscious’ consumer, shades in the acclaimed Koleston Wella is fully embracing. Since the Refusing to succumb the stresses of advancements in science mean she Perfect Innosense palette, Wella are MINDFULNESS: launch of the revolutionary ME+ today’s on-the-go lifestyle, they’re no longer has to compromise between throwing down the gauntlet to the hair molecule in the award-winning harnessing the capabilities of futuristic products, services and experiences industry as a whole. Trend-led, high AN AGE WHERE Koleston Perfect Innosense range, science and technology to regain that tick both ‘high performance’ performance color, balanced with the HOLISTIC WELL- Wella has continued their quest to control of their time. and ‘good for me’ boxes. well-being ME+ science for the truly set a new, truly holistic standard holistic Couture hair experience BEING AND in professional hair color – balancing The Koleston Perfect Innosense “The ME+ Molecule is the perfect today’s color clients desire. color results that never compromise woman is the early adopter of latest embodiment of this new consumer COUTURE BEAUTY with harmonious well-being. technologies. Relishing the dynamic desire for dedicated ‘me time’. This woman has the wisdom to know challenges of life, she nevertheless Salons that incorporate the essence that she no longer needs to strive COME HAND Welcome to the era of mindfulness: recognizes that sometimes she needs of Koleston Perfect Innosense into hopelessly to ‘have it all’. Instead, she An age that triumphs in a multifaceted to ‘disconnect’ to ‘reconnect’. And a Couture, holistic client experience can experience it all. Harmoniously. IN HAND. approach to well-being and beauty. thereby attain her ultimate goals. that taps into her need for 360° Mindfully. Intuitively. Which is, after Where the savvy, dynamic modern well-being have been – and will all, the very meaning of ‘inner sense’. woman respects what she puts into So how can salons tune into her continue to be – the greatest success and onto her body. A woman who desires? As Wella Professionals Global stories in the global beauty industry,” recognizes how the space around Creative Director for Color, Josh Wood says Wella Scientific Communications her shapes her own sense of self – explains, she may practice yoga, build Manager, Maria Castan. and makes intuitive choices that meditation into her daily routine, optimise her mind and body. nourish her body with foods that 4 5 As a nutritional therapist Snack smart: Just as they’re Libby’s Cashew Bites (Better than Cheesy Kale Chips and yoga teacher, Libby Limon increasingly conscious of what cookies any day…) Sprinkle kale with Nutritional Yeast they put on their bodies via Blend the following in a food and bake for a cheesy flavour without REBOOT is the pioneer of the Reboot 3 their beauty regimen, women processor and form into balls. the calories. Camp: An inspirational guide are nourishing themselves with foods – 1 cup cashews for the intuitive, modern day that make for a healthy present – and – ½ cup gluten-free oats & REFRESH a healthy future. “Swap sugar-laden – ½ cup coconut manna women, designed to help her snacks in your salon for those that (a blend of the flesh and oil SEVEN IDEAS TO RESET hit ‘refresh’ on her lifestyle feed the mind and body – yet still in a delicious butter) by embracing positive, feel like a treat,” says Libby. – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract YOUR MIND + BODY attainable changes that make for a happier and healthier WITH LIBBY LIMON state of being overall. Koleston Perfect Innosense is one of the ways in which today’s Milk it: “In the same way Libby’s Recipe for Sustained that the ingredient-aware Energy Release ingredient-conscious client can consumer might choose This drink has been shown to aide begin to make these changes. 4 Koleston Perfect Innosense, weight management and metabolism And it all starts in the salon… she’s increasingly selecting dairy as well as being extremely high in alternatives to add variety to her antioxidants, for liver detoxification diet – and stop sensitivities and anti-aging. developing,” says Libby. “Healthier milk choices such as almond, hazelnut, Mix half a teaspoon of Matcha Green oat or rice varieties can now be on Tea Powder with hot almond milk. tap in most progressive salons too.” Unlike your regular skinny latte, the Matcha contains calming amino acids that channel your energy – rather than leaving you wired. Tune out to tune in: Strike a pose: “It’s not possible Hydration harmony: Consciously De-clutter: “Stop checking those emails, for busy, on-the-go women We all know we need to “At the end of the day, free Instagram can wait! Help your to just whip out their yoga drink plenty of water – but your mind from the concerns 2 client capitalise on the holistic 5 mat, any time, any place – 6sometimes it can feel dull 7of the day and you’ll increase experience of Wella’s in-salon offering encourage them to reap the benefits compared to sugary alternatives. the benefits of a good night’s rest,” with a moment of mindfulness to of the practice from the salon chair “Think smart with the drinks you says Libby. enjoy the moment – and re-energise in a few simple ways,” says Libby. serve in your salon by tailoring them for the day ahead,” says Libby. to your clients’ specific needs. You Before bed, imagine you’re standing Hand yoga can become their personal well-being on a railway platform. The trains ‘Press’ refresh: “The savvy, Libby’s Rise and Shine Superblend Libby’s 5-minute breathing exercise “To summon strength or energy, expert in mind, body and –of course- whizzing by represent your health-conscious woman – 50g spinach – a great source of Take a moment to focus on your put your hands in your lap, one on hair,” says Libby. thoughts. Throughout the day, we knows that a green juice is vitamin C for skin, hair and nails breathing, inhaling in for a count top of the other, allowing the tips metaphorically board these trains 1 a great way to kick start the – 25g hemp seed – rich in essential of two and out for four seconds. of your thumbs to touch. This resets Smart salon drinks and engage with a barrage of ideas day. For the ultimate blend of energy, fatty acids for DNA repair Gradually try and increase the length the body to refresh you inside – Aid digestion: Drink fennel and worries.