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The Gastonia North Carolina Grizzlies hosted a Grandma Beauty Pageant last night between innings of their game against Fayetteville.

The baseball game, held at Sims Legion Park, showcased seven pre-selected contestants who competed for the title of Grizzlies Grandma of the Year in a series of events throughout the game.

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Contestants attempted to win the approval of the fans in a dance routine, question-and-answer session and talent show. The fans proclaimed the winner by applause at the conclusion of the game.

“It’s a ridiculous kind of fun event,” general manager Jesse Cole said.

The baseball game ended the first half of the season. The Grizzlies will begin the second half noon Tuesday at home against Forest City.

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Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker are among the celebs flaunting cascading locks. Stylist Ted Gibson offers tips on how to live large.

Big Hair Makes A Big Comeback

You only have to look at Angelina Jolie on the current cover of Vanity Fair and Sarah Jessica Parker in the “Sex and the City” movie posters to see that celebrities are turning up the hair volume.   The current rendition of big hair is not the super sprayed, teased tresses of Dolly Parton or the B52s.  The modern version of big hair is sexy, but with a touch of a Victoria Secret model’s lush waves.

Hair is backcombed but with the right products and smoothing technique to create an updated sex kitten.

Celebrity Hair Stylist Ted Gibson

If you want sex kitten hair turn to the man who creates the look for Jolie, Anne Hathaway and the Victoria’s Secret models. Celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson is a master at creating over-the-top sexpot. Gibson has a method for creating big beautiful hair.  Follow his steps below.

Big hair may be back, but Gibson says the look is always in style — without the ’80s stickiness or heavy hairspray. “This kind of hair takes a certain attitude, a lot of personality,” he says. “It’s really about having the confidence.”  It also takes a blow dryer and hot rollers. Continue reading “Big Hair Makes A Big Comeback – Celeb Hairstylist Ted Gibson Shares How-To Steps” »

Estée Lauder is a cosmetics giant with a history spanning 60 years and through 135 countries.  The company recently introduced its beauty products in India.  The beauty business was founded in 1946 by Estée Lauder with just four products.  Now the products are sold in 18,000 doors.

Mumbai was the first location for the Estée Lauder company-owned store in India, followed by one in Bangalore and two in Delhi.

Estée Lauder also planned to open the freestanding Delhi stores in Promenand and the other in Courtyard Malls.   Over the next three years, the company planned to open 20 locations and expand into cities including Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata.

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Estée Lauder decided to move to India because the organized cosmetics market is growing at a healthy 25 per cent.  A major attraction for the renowned company.

The confidence emerges from the fact that the Indian cosmetic market is expected to move from $950 million in 2008 to $1.4 billion in a couple of years, as estimated by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India.

In its second quarter results, Estee Lauder reported sales of $2.31 billion on the back of strong performances in the emerging markets. In particular, the company highlighted the Asia Pacific region and China where most of its brands sold out during the period and sales reached $347.4 million. Continue reading “Estée Lauder Sets Up Shop In India To Dispense Beauty Products” »

Bravo TV brings Season 2 of Shear Genius back for another round of competitive hair style.  Renowned hairstylist Kim Vo is a first time judge who jumps in to the reality show and lightens the intensity of the competition with his hilarious viewpoint.

The gracious and beautiful Jaclyn Smith returns as the charming hostess returning.

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The show which airs at 10pm EST/PT features twelve new contestants who will cut and style their way through a range of Short and Elimination Challenges.  The Short challenges tests for technical ability and the Elimination tests creativity.

The motivation for the six men and women to compete?  The title of “Shear Genius” as well as the grand prize of $100,000 from Nexus.

There is also the opportunity to style the hair for an Allure magazine feature. Continue reading “Shear Genius 2 Returns With Judge Kim Vo And Charlie’s Angel Hostess” »

In North Hollywood, California, there’s a sign heralding a brand new saloon.

The big question is whether they’re planning on selling alcoholic drinks to beautiful people or hair enhancing treatment cocktails to people seeking enhanced beauty?

In some parts of the world saloons are actually places where beauty treatments are provided.  In the United States, saloons are known as establishments for enjoying music and alcoholic drink.

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