Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Kim Vo Salon wins “Battle of the Strands”
Right in time for Halloween, the Battle of the Strands competition and masquerade ball was held at the beautiful Spanish Mansion, a 10,000 square foot estate in a 2.5 acre enclosed property 1.5 miles from the Vegas strip. Five competing salons had to portray the theme “Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future” using hair, make-up, costume, and props on their three models. The Kim Vo Salon at the Mirage Casino received the award for Top Salon of Las Vegas 2011.
The winning salon featured a ghostly white Ghost of Christmas Past, a vine-covered Ghost of Christmas Present, writhing on the floor with a giant boa constrictor, and an eerie Ghost of Christmas Future with a gaping hole in place of a right eye.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Dove Self-Esteem Weekend helps you feel beautiful
According to recent research by Dove Global, only 11% of girls worldwide are comfortable using the word “beautiful” to describe themselves. When girls feel bad about their looks, more than 70% (age 15-17) of them avoid normal daily activities, including attending school, going to the doctor, or even giving their opinion.
During the Dove Self-Esteem Weekend (October 21-23), the beauty brand is helping girls build a positive relationship with beauty so that they can reach their full potential. Parents can help their daughters by pledging to spend an hour participating in a self-esteem building activity.
To participate, go here.
Monday, October 03, 2011
2011 beauty products to fight breast cancer
Cleanse yourself with the D:tox line of body and facial products from Giovanni Cosmetics. These products contain charcoal and volcanic ash from the Mediterranean Sea in the volcanic arc of the Lipari Islands which delve into pores, absorbing the day’s toxins, impurities and excess oils that interfere with skin clarity. Giovanni has donated $156,307.48 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. from D:tox System® Body Care and D:tox System® Facial Care sales since 2008 and are continuing in its efforts for 2011. Available at Whole Foods stores, $9.95 each for most products.
Get your hair back in tip-top shape with Free Your Mane Conditioning Pomade and Restorative Hair Oil. They will be donating 7% of all proceeds from both products to Breast Cancer Awareness through their non-profit organization, Se%en. FreeYourMane.com, Conditioning Pomade for $15.95, Restorative Hair Oil for $24.95.
Give your lips a little sparkle with this rose-pink gloss from Youngblood. A portion of the sales goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization that increases awareness through education and research, and they fund free mammograms to women who cannot afford them. This cause is especially important to the President / CEO Pauline Youngblood, who is a breast cancer survivor herself. Forever Pink, YBSkin.com, $23.
Monday, September 19, 2011
2011 Emmy red carpet hairstyles
Celebrity hairstylist David Babaii created Emmy nominee Gwyneth Paltrow‘s look for this year’s show. He called her style “straight edgy” by taking a straight look and disheveling it to create soft texture.
1. To begin, Babaii took a small amount of Couture Colour Pequi Oil and massaged it into the hair prior to blow drying.
2. After the hair was completely dry, he parted her hair down the middle and divided strands into 4 sections (sides, crown and nape).
3. To straighten, he used the IT&LY HAIRFASHION 1″ Digital Flat Iron with even temperature control. He started at the nape working up toward the crown and sides.
4. To finish and create movement, Babaii added an additional amount of Pequi Oil to his hands running it through her hair and scrunching to create this “straight edgy” look.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Get summer ready!
It’s open-toe season, which means you’ll want to show off your pedicure with the Julep 2011 Summer Collection. The collection consists of three vibrant colors that are named after confident and inspiring women– pink Niecy, yellow Blake, and blue Jaimie. Julep.com, $42.
The sun’s rays are strongest this time of the year, which is why you need a more powerful sunblock for your face. Avoid pre-mature aging, discoloration, and a nasty sunburn with Lumixyl MoistureLock Sunscreen SPF 30. LovelySkin.com, $58.
For a hot summer night out, get all glammed up with Kiss Premium Eyelashes. These new glue-on lashes now come with application strings making them quick and easier to position on the eye. BeautyOnlineSupply.com or drugstores, $3.99.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Green your beauty routine!
The Painted Nail has 18 gorgeous nail lacquers that are certified organic, cruelty and carcinogen free with celebrity branded shades such as Hilary Duff’s wedding inspired Secret Engagement (a flirty pink) and Teri Hatcher’s homage to her name, Hatched (a gorgeous golden yellow). The brand will also star on the new TV Guide Network show The Nail Files, which will premiere this summer and will follow the salon’s owner Katie Cazorla and her staff as they treat and pamper the rich and famous in Hollywood. ThePaintedNail.com, $12.50 each.
Grow lashes naturally with Talika Lipocil Expert. The treatment contains 12 plant extracts including nettle, hamamelis and apple to extend lashes by up to 36%, darken up to 50%, and add curl by up to 50%. Available at Sephora stores, $55.
Get glowing skin fast with Dr. Perricone Super 3-Minute Facial with Ginger. This at-home facial is made in the USA, and is free of parabens, sulfates and synthetic dyes, and the packaging is made from 80 percent post-consumer recycled fiber. Available at Sephora stores, $50.