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There is a new kind of spa in town. Patrons will dip their feet into a the fish tank laid into the floor that is filled with a special kind of fish called Garra Rufa. This type of fish is specially imported from Turkey and they actually feed on the human dead skin cells, leaving healthy skin underneath clean and smooth. It is also claimed that sufferers of skin conditions such as dermatitis and psoriasis has benefited from this fish spa treatment.

How weird is that? I wonder whether it is effective when use as an eczema treatment?

Website: www.kenko.com.sg

A new hair salon concept. Quick Cut introduces a faster and cheaper hair cut alternative. At just RM12 (approx USD3.50), Quick Cut offers professional, no frills and quick haircut service that takes no more than 10 minutes per session. As soon as customers enter the shop, they will be directed to slot in RM12.00 into the Payment Terminal. A receipt will be printed and later given up in exchange for a haircut turn. Instead of letting hair trimmings fall to the ground, vacuum technology is used to quickly suck it up thus saving cleaning time.

The next time you are thinking of a business idea, explore ways to reduce time wastages. You may just stumble upon a winning idea.

Website: www.quickcut.com.my

Vending machine technology has been around for some time but one company actually took this technology to another level. In 2005, Beautiful Vending Ltd came up with the first ever hair-straightening vending machine.

This vending machine is the saviour for your bad hair days. Strategically located at the trendy, popular Pub, Club, Gymnasium and Shopping Centre markets, the vending machine can become a real cash generator. Why didn’t I think of that?

Website: www.beautifulvending.com

Tune Hotels.com, a “no-frills” hotel, aims to take advantage of the growing budget or cheap hotels segment.

The hotel offers both single and double rooms. However, in order to keep prices low, amenities such as television, refrigerator, towels, toiletries, private telephone line, wardrobes, safe, gym and breakfast are not included as part of the room charges but are offered as add-ons instead for those who wants them. Facilities that are made available include eateries, 24-hour convenience stores, automated teller machines and internet services which the hotel does not manage but instead are outsourced to external parties.

If you are thinking of setting up a budget hotel, this is definitely something you can think about.

Website: www.tunehotels.com