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Take Your Career Up, Up And Away! BA Enhances Cabin Crew Training With New Apprenticeship Programme

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British Airways continues its investment in world-class customer service, announcing a programme to recruit more than 2,000 cabin crew in 2019.

 

(Photo by Nick Morrish/British Airways)

  • Brand new intensive 12-month apprenticeship scheme from March 2019
  • Cabin Crew will train at the airline’s world-class Global Learning Academy
  • Airline recently awarded SkyTrax title, UK’s Best Cabin Crew
  • Almost 2,500 hopefuls have already applied for new scheme

Successful candidates with no prior cabin crew experience will train through the airline’s new cabin crew apprenticeship programme, getting their career off to a flying start.


(Picture by Nick Morrish/British Airways)


Katie Nevett (Learning and Performance Executive) leads a door drill for new entrants in the SEP hall at the Global Learning Academy
(Picture by Nick Morrish/British Airways)

 


Toby Morter (Learning and Performance Executive) does a safety demonstration in the mock cabin in the SEP hall at the Global Learning Academy
(Picture by Nick Morrish/British Airways)

 

World-class training

After completing an intense cabin crew training course at British Airways’ Global Learning Academy, including the very best training in customer service and aviation safety and security, apprentices will continue their learning journey in the air and on the ground.

The programme will see them gain qualifications in English, Maths and Digital skills, access to a dedicated mobile app to track their progress and continuous development coaching from a certified apprenticeship coach.

The airline’s initiative reflects the Government’s push to increase and enhance the number and quality of apprenticeships offered in the UK, to improve core skills and the quality of training offered.

British Airways has a long tradition of running quality apprenticeship schemes, with apprentices currently working in engineering, customer service and head office roles.

The airline’s Global Learning Academy has recently achieved the status of a registered ‘Employer Provider’ of apprenticeships, enabling it to continue delivering specialist airline learning, while also offering employees enhanced skills and professional qualifications.

Dozens of apprentices from across the airline attended Skills London* this weekend, the UK’s biggest careers event for 15 – 24-year olds, and spoke to thousands of young people about their experience as an apprentice at British Airways.

Victoria Bromley, Customer Service Apprentice, said: “My apprenticeship at British Airways has been the perfect way to begin my career in the aviation industry. The opportunities available are amazing and I couldn’t have asked for better support throughout.

“I am so proud of what I have achieved so far and I’m really excited for the future. I would absolutely recommend an apprenticeship to anyone.”

Apprenticeships for all

Announcing the training enhancements and the new cabin crew apprenticeship programme, British Airways’ Chief Learning Officer Nigel Jeremy, said:

“Apprenticeships are for people of all ages and backgrounds, and we’re delighted to be offering the UK’s largest cabin crew apprenticeship scheme as part of our cabin crew training at our world-class learning academy.

“We are looking for candidates who can offer exceptional customer service. The scheme has already proved to be extremely popular, and as we head towards our Centenary year in 2019, there couldn’t be a better time to join the airline.”

To find out more, and to apply, visit: https://careers.ba.com/

 

*Skills London is the UK’s biggest jobs and careers event for 15-24 year olds and their families. It took place on the 23rd and 24th November 2018 at ExCeL London. To learn more visit: https://skillslondon.co.uk/our-events/skills-london/skills-london-2018/

BEAUTY ESSENTIALS – THE NOVEMBER EDIT

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Despite this bizarrely warm and sunny November we’re having, the crisp air and subtle hints of Christmas are starting to come through so it’s time to make some changes to your regular routine. By this, we mean spoiling the skin, topping up the tan, gearing up the glitter and hydrating the hair.

Check out our November beauty must-haves below and thank us later!

 

Huda Beauty – The Nude Palette

If you haven’t heard about Huda dropping this latest launch, where have you been!? The beauty industry, and our Instagram feeds, are going wild for these 18 pigmented shades and it’s already sold out TWICE since hitting shelves in the UK just two weeks ago. The glitter formulas are absolutely mesmerising and will get you in the party spirit. Our favourite thing about this though, is the sheer number of looks you can create with different combinations. It’s a little more spenny than some but  trust us, it’s totally worth it.

Where can I buy? Feel Unique

How much? £56

Perfect for: EVERYTHING

 

Hairburst Volume and Growth Elixir

Anything that helps protect our locks in this weather gets the thumbs up from us but this fantastic elixir does so much more. Applying to wet hair helps to hugely increase the hair’s volume and also improves the quality and strength of each individual strand. You’d be lying if you said you didn’t see the results after your blow dry and this elixir leaves hair glossier after just one use. It has UV, heat AND pollution protection and the avocado and coconut actives leave the hair smelling super fresh too.

Where can I buy? Superdrug

How much? £23.99

Perfect for: Strengthening, volumizing and perfecting any hair type

 

Balmkind lip treatment

We do love this time of year but cracked, sore lips are not part of the desired winter wardrobe so it’s essential to be protecting your pout. Balmkind is a treatment balm that’s packed with Alpine Rose and Lysine (great for preventing and treating cold sores), as well as liquorice root. This concoction makes for an instantly nourishing and hydrating feel on the lips and to top it all, there is no petroleum in these tubes of goodness, meaning the protective barrier isn’t just artificial. Our favourite thing about Balmkind? It’s available in SPF20 (as well as non SPF) and protects against both UVB and UVA rays

Where can I buy? Balmkind

How much? £13

Perfect for: A super-soft and protected pout

 

Cocoa Brown By Marissa Carter 

An early Christmas miracle for washed out skin. This one hour tan uses accelerating ingredients to help it develop quickly and leaves you with a fast-drying, non-sticky, brown tan, all with Cocoa Brown’s signature Tahitian Gardinia scent. Super easy to apply when using the Cocoa Brown luxury mitt, you’ll have that festive glow in, quite literally, no time as it dries in seconds.

Where can I buy? Superdrug

How much? £5.99

Perfect for: A natural looking top up tan

 

Jolen Cream Bleach

Let’s be honest here, the last thing we want coming through on our flawless party pics is that ‘above lip shadow’. Hair removal can often be a bit too aggressive on the skin which is why bleaching is quite often the right route. Gentle on the skin, a light fragrance, great results and a budget friendly pricetag make it a great choice this season.

Where can I buy? Boots

How much? £4.35

Perfect for: A painless, shadow free top lip

 

 

DAYTOX – THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

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Detoxing. Reminds you of hard work, right? It includes sacrifice, deprivation and most importantly, dedication.

Enter, Daytox.

We’re all for a new skincare range which makes life easier and Daytox claims to do just that. The products gradually help to detoxify the skin and restore its youthful, fresh appearance while promoting the skin’s natural detox process too.It also protects the cells against free radicals, which accelerate the ageing process.

The skincare range includes:

  • DAYTOX Peel- Off Mask, £20
  • DAYTOX Volcanic Mud, £20
  • DAYTOX Facial Tonic, £10
  • DAYTOX Vitamin C Serum, £29
  • DAYTOX Rich Cream, £26
  • DAYTOX Eye Wonder Serum, £24

The DAYTOX skincare range is available from Waitrose and Ocado

 

READY… STEADY… RESTORA!

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Now that summer is officially behind us (*hearts break everywhere*), it’s time to regroup and prepare for winter. That doesn’t mean just heading out and purchasing a few chunky knits, scarfs and Chelsea boots. It means giving our skin, hair and nails the nourishment they all need after the marvellous months of sunshine.

 

Focusing on our lovely locks, we’ve found the Restora range and are pretty pleased with the results.

 

The Protein Treatment, which is a three step process taking just 45 minutes, rebuilds damaged hair instantly and uses scientific research to figure out exactly what our sun-kissed strands need.

 

The treatment is proven to transform the internal structure of hair, reversing the damage caused by chemical processing, excessive heat styling and sunlight to give you envy-worthy locks which apparently last six weeks.

 

If you just want to test one product in the range, we’d recommend going for the Protein Treatment tube itsslf as this elixir is definitely the hero and will give you noticeable results immediately.

 

It’s available exclusively online at restora.co.uk. Prices start from £8.99 for the Restora Protein Shampoo and Conditioner, and £24.99 for the Restora Protein Treatment.

*We were gifted with the Restora range to experience

New beauty boosting drink contains six wonder ingredients | Frost Recommends

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collagen drink A new beauty boosting drink contains everything you need to improve hair, skin and nails.

The 3 in 1 Collagen Beauty Drink developed by pinkcloudbeauty.co contains collagen, vitamin C and E, selenium, biotin and MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) to help promote skin, hair and nail health.

 

The six ingredients work to boost hydration and elasticity, to develop new healthy tissue and to maintain and improve skin.

The pink lemonade flavoured drink is sugar and fat free containing only seven calories.

 

The 3 in 1 Collagen Beauty Drinks Available online at Pink Cloud Beauty Co and prices start from £29.99 for 30 sachets.

Frost tried it and we loved the results. 

Friday Focus: THE REAL DEAL AROUND ROSEHIP OIL

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When details of a product which keeps Miranda Kerr and David Gandy looking fresh landed in our inbox, we took immediate attention (with a carefully placed level of scepticism, of course).
Rosehip oil has a tonne of benefits including soothing the effects of sunburn, reducing stretch marks and generally improving the quality of your skin.
According to the realm of Rosehip oil, the ‘elixir’ of sorts is extracted from Rosehip berry seeds without using heat, solvents or chemicals. Like any product, brands vary with creation / extraction techniques too.
Rosehip Plus, an organic cold pressed oil, is the only range to remove the flesh from the berry before pressing out the oil. This one of a kind technique means that the maximum level of nutrients are retained and your skin gets all the benefits – who knew!
So, next time your reach for the Aloe Vera as we approach the Indian summer, reach for the Rosehip oil instead and compare the effects for yourselves.
You can purchase Rosehip Plus at All About Beauty for as little as £10.

JUMPING ON THE BAMBOO BANDWAGON

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Every day we are learning about new trends, ingredients and ‘game changing’ science that will be the answer to our beauty worries.

The latest one to land in our inbox is Bamboo – one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet.

So, what are the supposed brilliant benefits of Bamboo?

  • Promotes healing – Bamboo contains methanol that boasts powerful anti-inflammatory properties that soothes and regenerates the skin.
  • Enhances radiance – Bamboo actually contains 70% natural silica – an organic compound that’s essential for the body and maintains the elasticity in the skin to keep your skin looking healthy, supple and radiant.
  • Strengthens & repairs – Bamboo extract can help to strengthen the outer barrier of the skin that protects it from bacteria and environmental pollutants. A stronger barrier makes it easier for the skin to fight off particles that can potentially damage and prematurely age it.
  • Reduces melanin production – Bamboo extract can reduce melanin production, helping dark spots and areas of hyperpigmentation fade away. Great for repairing skin after the summer months.
  • Hydrates skin – Thanks to the proteins, lipids and amino acid that it contains, bamboo is an unbelievable natural skin hydrator.

 

LET’S GET BAMBOOZLED!

Give these products a try

Naturaline Swiss Cosmetics Bamboo Body Lotion (£8.99)

Extracts of organic Bamboo optimises the moisture balance and elasticity of the skin to leave it smooth and supple.

Korres – Water, Bamboo and Freesia Eau de Toilette (£30)

Opening with fresh Bamboo, the EDT develops into notes of aromatic Freesia and Lotus Flower, before settling on a Sandalwood base. The unique formula is based on Water, one of the primary elements of the universe, and a symbol of purity and clarity.

Eborian – Korean Skin Therapy (£29)

BAMBOO MATTE is a 2-in-1 hybrid moisturiser that combines a sensation of intense hydration with a matte finish in one single step. Captured in a fine cream with a powdery effect, its Bamboo Waterlock complex protects the skin barrier from drying out while the Bamboo powder makes an excellent natural mattifier, to leave skin shine-free and matte.

 

FROST’S FIVE TIPS FOR A ‘FESTIVAL READY’ FACE

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Want to know what our favourite thing about summer is? Besides the heat, pool parties and endless excuses to consume ice cream? It’s the makeup. So many great opportunities to experiment including bronzed beach looks, festival glam and rosy glows in the evening sunshine.  We’ve pulled together our top tips for prepping ahead of finessing that that al-fresco partying look so take note, take flight and enjoy the final furores of festival season!

 

  1. Prep your skin before you go

Your skin is going to need a bit of TLC during the festival, thanks to the occasional bevvy you’ll enjoy (ahem…) right through to the constant UVA and UVB exposure (which can be really damaging for skin). So, in order to make sure you’re giving your make up the best canvas, use a hydrating cream and treat yourself to a deep cleanse.

 

  1. Know your look

Now, we’re not saying less is more (because we’re all about the excess when it comes to ‘Fezzy Glam’, but think of it this way – it’s not always appropriate to mix leopard print and zebra print, is it?! Make sure you have the full image of the look you want (and complimenting swatches) ahead of setting off. You don’t want to be ‘the one that threw it together’ now, do you?

 

  1. Be realistic

How likely is it that you and your friends are actually going to be commit to the intricate ombre face art you’ve seen? If it seems a bit ambitious, plan some designs that are achievable and quick to complete so that you don’t sacrifice on the quality of the look.

 

  1. Set up for success with a setting spray

You’re going to be hot, you’re going to be dancing and you might even be smooching so make sure you invest in a strong setting spray. This will be your best friend for making sure that look you’ve perfected sticks with you as you party hard into the early hours.

 

  1. Dance, clear skin, sleep, repeat

We’d recommend not being ambitious with expectations around your skincare during your trip. Are you really going to do a double cleanse, tone and exfoliating treating after a session in the tent? Probably not. BUT, if you are doing a weekender and want fresh festival face each day, try your best to remove the look the night before and apply an overnight mask – it’ll hydrate your skin and give you a fresh canvas for the next day… or should we say ‘the next partay!’

LA Girl Cosmetics has shared its favourite festival looks, to give you some inspo for the festival scene. Check out their site for more ‘must haves’.