11th Health, Wellness, and Beauty Show 2010

With over 12,000 trade visitors every year, the 11th Health, Wellness, and Beauty Show 2010 will gather top companies, experts, practitioners, and industry professionals from the fitness, health, and beauty industries come October 15 to 17 to provide an exceptional venue for marketing, advertising, and promotion of health and beauty products and services.

To be held at the Megatrade Hall 3 in SM Megamall, the event's objective is to showcase the newest and innovative health and wellness programs in the market.

This three-day event will provide lectures, workshops, demonstrations, several activities, and perks like free medical consultations by beauty and medical experts and presentation of new herbal beauty products. Educational sessions about health, organic, beauty, cosmetics, natural food and drinks are also offered that could help generate new business ideas for health and wellness industry sector.

Some of the exhibitors in the event are as follows:

• Pharmaceutical Products
• BFAD/DOH Approved Medicine
• Alternative & Organic Products
• Natural/Herbal Food, Drinks and Supplements, Catering/Food Companies
• Health Services, Specialized Clinics
• Optical/Lenses, Medical Equipments
• Cosmetics, Perfumeries, Essential Oils, Soaps
• Beauty Products & Services, Beauty Institutes
• Wellness Centers, Salons, Skin Care/ Body Care, Hair Care
• Health Spa / Resort / Sport Club
• Herbal & Aromatherapy Products, Herbal Medicines and Remedies
• Herbal Food & Beverages, Fitness/ Slim Centers
• Fitness Equipments, Medical Insurance Companies
• Health Magazines/Journals/Publications
• Fashion Jewelries, Accessories, and Beauty Products
• Spiritual, Zen and Meditation Music.

For registration and inquiries, please contact the Fiera de Manila at (632) 896-0639, 896-0637, 899-6216 or e-mail at fiera@info.com.ph.

Health, Beauty, Fitness, Lifestyle Asia 2010

Beauty and wellness has been all the rage these past few years in the Philippines. All around, different health products, diet programs, and beauty regimens have filled the market.

In response to the clamor, Tradecon Inc. organized Health, Beauty, Fitness, Lifestyle Asia 2010: The Fifth International Exposition on Beauty and Wellness held last Aug. 13–15 at the World Trade Center.

The three-day event was co-located with the Third Health Care Asia, Third Beauty of Life Asia, and Third Fitness and Lifestyle Asia, events which are all related to the central focus of beauty and wellness. Health, Beauty, Fitness, Lifestyle Asia 2010 is considered as the country’s biggest and most comprehensive beauty and wellness event.

Among the showcased products were aesthetics medical equipment, food supplements and beverages, herbal and natural health remedies, macrobiotic food, medical supplies, cosmetics accessories, products and equipment, hygiene products, and anti-aging regimens.

Sponsors, event partners, online partners, and media partners all graced the event, including Contours Advanced Face and Body Sculpting Institute, Spa Association Singapore, the Thai Spa Association, International Health and Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association, Global Communicator, Center for Aesthetic Studies, Techsupport.ph, 88db.com, Sulit.com, Inquirer.net, PinoyExchange.com, Business World, Business Mirror, 99.5 RT, Wave 89.1, and Magic 89.9.

For more information about Health, Beauty, Fitness, Lifestyle Asia 2010, please call Tradecon Inc. at (632)395-5137 or 440-3118 locals 102 or 107. You may also send and email to tradecon.inc@gmail.com.

Philippine Beauty Experts Shine at Cosmetologie 2010

The Philippine International Cosmetologists Association (PICA), the leading organization of beauty and wellness professionals and the only association accredited by TESDA, proudly presents Cosmetologie 2010: Beauty, Wellness, and Trends Expo at the SMX Convention Center from February 23-24, 2010.

Cosmétologie 2010: Beauty, Wellness & Trends is the biggest and most prestigious gathering of industry professionals in the country today. With the leading names in the beauty, wellness and fashion industries taking part in this grand occasion, Cosmétologie 2010 will set trends in a country that appreciates beauty inside and out.

Organized by PICA together with Premier Events Plus Group, Inc. (PEPGroup, Inc.), Cosmétologie 2010 is assured of being an effective platform to promoting the latest products and services. The event will provide the most rewarding educational experience to all its participants with different activities conducted by professionals and experts in various disciplines of cosmetology. Interactive workshops on Classic cutting, Comprehensive coloring, Seasonal and trendy styling, Specialty make-up, Nail enhancement, Hair enhancement, Aromatherapy and reflexology will be staged throughout the two-day affair. There will also be live demonstrations where visitors can watch and learn from the best in the industry as international and celebrity experts conduct demonstrations on-stage.

To highlight Cosmétologie 2010, the organizers will stage a fashion fair and runway show where visitors will see total looks come together with fabulous fashion, amazing accessories, spectacular hair and make-up all set to vibrant music and expert commentary.

New to the expo is the complete integration of the “Touch of Excellence”, touted as the most prestigious and most credible competition for the beauty professionals and budding stylists who will take part in a unique competition to showcase their skills and creativity in the following categories: Urban Chic Cut and Color (Ladies and Gents), Red Carpet Glamour Hairstyle and Make-Up, and Bridal Bliss Make-up.

For more inquiries, contact Premier Events Plus Group, Inc., at (632) 4269603, 9280931, 4354790, 9291576, 9297993, email, info@pepgroup.com or the Philippine International Cosmetologists Association at (632) 437-3734. Visit the event website at http://www.cosmetologiefair.com/.

13th APHCA Hair Olympics Returned To Manila

The Asia Pacific Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association (APHCA) took full circle as its annual competition, the APHCA Hair Olympics, returned to where it all started: Manila.

The 13th APHCA Hair Olympics was hosted by the Filipino hairdressers’ association, Fil-Hair Coop, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, last October 21, 2009 at the Philippine Trade Training Center, in Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.

Established by Ricky Reyes in 1997, APHCA has now built a prestigious membership that includes Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States.

Featuring the best and the brightest hair and beauty professionals in the region, the APHCA Hair Olympics showcased the latest trends in hair and makeup and other new discoveries on beauty and wellness.

Representatives from member countries competed in various categories, including Men’s Cut and Blow, Ladies’ Cut and Blow, Bridal Makeup, and Commercial Makeup. Winners of the regional competitions held all over the country competed with participants from 12 APHCA member-countries. Categories are Men’s Cut, Ladies’ Cut, Bridal Makeup, Fantasy Makeup and Evening Makeup. The judging was done by foreign delegates from participating countries.

In the end, Jackie Rivera of the Philippines was hailed as the over-all champion. Rivera was also second runner-up in the Commercial Makeup category, first place in the Men’s Cut and Blow Dry Category and third runner-up in the Bridal Makeup Category. He went home with the champ’s crown, trophy, various salon equipment and supplies and the Php 50,000 prize courtesy of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Aside from the competition, beauty practitioners and salon owners were also invited to participate in seminars and demonstrations conducted by top professional hairdressers and cosmetologists from various beauty companies. There was also an exhibition of beauty and wellness products, cosmetics, food supplements, natural herbs and aromatherapy, as well as fashion and cosmetology schools.

For more information about the events, call 7268218, e-mail gandangrrpdm@yahoo.com and aphcaasssociation@yahoo.com.ph or visit their website at http://www.aphcaonline.com.