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One of my ongoing challenges with hair, beauty, cosmetics and the like is to figure out ways to keep my information fresh, exciting and unique.

That may sound easy-peasy, but it’s not.  Afterall, other than cool marketing names, lots of old standby hair and beauty products just turn up their cool factor by throwing up some edgy names.

Case in point is the new hair “custards” and other food sounding names.  Somebody in the world of hair and beauty discovered that dessert sells.

Afterall, Jessica Simpson used to have a line of edible body creams.  Key words in that sentence is “used to”  Does a sexy or yummy new names really change anything about the formulation?  Usually not but it can create a new buzz.  Until some other edgy names hit the fashion, beauty and hair media. (more…)

Did you know that SpaRitual is a sister company of Orly?  I didn’t know that until I caught up with a long lost acquaintance of mine who I bumped into at Cosmoprof last July.

We chatted about what’s new at Orly, which is the company she works for.  She asked me if I had checked out SpaRitual (I had and I love it) because it’s a sister company product line.

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Meanwhile, SpaRitual has come out with their own version of matte nail polish.  As SpaRitual points out, a shine-free existence doesn’t mean your life lacks luster. (more…)

Brighten, Moisturize, or Strengthen Nails in Seconds Nic’s Sticks Treatments Provide Instantaneous Nail Remedies

Nic’s Sticks Paint & Go Nail Lacquer pens from Nicole by OPI offers three treatments designed to lighten, hydrate, and strengthen nails. These products can be used in any combination or individually to address specific nail needs.

“Women often notice that their nails are dull or brittle during the day when they don’t have easy access to beauty products at home,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.

“Since Nic’s Sticks Paint & Go Nail Lacquer pens are portable, nails can now receive much needed treatment anytime, anywhere.”

The formulas include:

Brighten Up! Nail Brightener gives dull or yellowed nails a bright, fresh look

Hydrate It! Nail Hydrator gives dry nails a drink of moisture

Tough Girl Nail Strengthener gives weak nails strength - and attitude!

Nic’s Sticks Paint & Go Nail Lacquer contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde.   Nic’s Sticks Treatments are available at select Target locations.

For more information visit nicolebyopi.com.

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New OPI Designer Series - Shades for Fall 2009 - Intriguing elegance. Absolute luxury.

For Fall 2009, style is all about drama and color - and the new DS glow and DS mystery shades from Designer Series by OPI capture the mood brilliantly.

DS glow, rose gold lit with brilliance, and DS mystery, an alluring dark violet diamond shimmer, combine two of the season’s richest fashion shades with the unmatched glamour of the spectacular Designer Series diamond-dust formulation.

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“As with a perfectly cut diamond, Designer Series by OPI reflects light in an explosion of brilliance, for ultra-rich, glimmering, dimensional color,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “It’s a beautiful way to put the luxury of jewels at your fingertips, in shades that bring even more excitement to fall’s perfectly polished fashions.”

In addition to these two newest shades, the Designer Series Fall 09 line includes nine existing shades and Designer Series Top Coat. (more…)

10 Nail Myths to Stop Believing

Check out the following ten nail myths provided by Nails Magazine.

#1 Myth: Eating gelatin will strengthen weak nails.

While it’s true that nails are made of a protein called keratin and that gelatin too is a protein, there’s never been any scientific proof that gelatin does anything to strengthen nails.

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By the same token, despite the fact that there are trace amounts of calcium in the nail, downing more milk or other calcium-rich products won’t do anything to strengthen nails either. Overall good nutrition, including adequate protein, is the way to go for strong nails. (more…)