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A sneak peek at America’s Beauty Show 2009.
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July 11, 20112 min to read
A sneak peek at America's Beauty Show 2009.
1. LYDIA SARFATI MULTI-PURPOSE FACIAL BED Can be used for massages and body therapies including waxing.
Belvedere/www.belvedere.com
2. THE RESISTANT ASSISTANT Pre-softening treatment for resistant hair.
Dennis Bernard, Inc./www.dennisbernard.com
3. MOLDING CLAY Concentrated styling power to create any shape.
American Crew/www.americancrew.com
4. NANO SALON PRO 2100 Turbo blow dryer with high heat and air velocity.
FHI Heat/www.fhiheat.com
5. CREATEFIRM Skin-tightening serum boosts collagen density.
Bioelements/www.bioelements.com
6. SEAEXTEND SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER Thermal and color protection, leaves hair silky smooth.
Aquage/www.aquage.com
7. DOLPHIN IRON Ceramic surround-heating can curl or straighten, while adding shine.
Artizen/www.artizenusa.com
8. HYDROSILK HERBAL MOISTURIZER Leaves skin soft with silk amino acids and silicones.
Hempz/www.hempzbodycare.com
9. FILL THE GAP Base coat evens, smoothes, fills and hydrates.
Essie/www.essie.com
10. CAVIAR ANTI-AGING TEXTURE Reduces frizz, provides moisture and tones curls without heaviness.
Alterna/www.alternahaircare.com
11. ALMOND SPAMANICURE Gently exfoliates and moisturizes.
CND/www.cnd.com
12. PREMIUM CRÈME High-reflective shine in 46 shades.
Clairol Professional/www.clairolpro.com
13. BIO-BLENDS Eye pencils in Black Magic, Dark Chocolate, Perfect Grey and Rich Navy.
Gerda Spillmann/www.gerdaspillmann.com
14. CHI INFRA HIGH LIFT Lifts and deposits in one step; up to eight levels of lift.
Farouk/www.farouk.com
"The Goods: Best in Show" continued below
1. HAIRPLAY MAKEOVER SPRAY
Absorbs excess oil and re-energizes style.
KMS California/www.kmscalifornia.com
2. SUPER STRONG LIQUID TREATMENT Leave-in treatment for damaged or chemically
treated hair. JPMS/www.paulmitchell.com
3. TRILLIANT Protects hair from heat while adding body and a smooth finish.
Sebastian/www.sebastianprofessional.com
4. SILICONE 450 STYLING IRON Three-silicone-bar plates grab every strand for smooth finishing in one stroke.
SalonTech/www.salontech.com
5. KOKEN CHAIR Bright-red barber chair features latest technology with a classic look.
Takara Belmont USA/www.takarabelmont.com
6. COLOR-COPIA Limited edition collection of 12 classic nail lacquers.
OPI/www.opi.com
7. THE ROZ Rounded edge cuticle nipper and pusher in one.
Mehaz Professional/www.spilo.com
8. MOROCCANOIL Weightless finishing, styling and shine product, leaves a silky finish.
Moroccanoil/www.moroccanoil.com
9. COLOR CHARM Guaranteed gray coverage true to tone.
Wella/www.wella.com
10. DIRTY SECRET Dry shampoo absorbs excess oils and freshens hair.
TIGI/www.tigihaircare.com
11. BLACK PEANUT Clipper and trimmer; four inches and four ounces.
Wahl/www.wahlpro.com
12. BLEND STYLING DE-FRIZZ Polisher for smooth, shiny hair.
Keune Haircosmetics/www.keune.com
13. OPTIFIRM EYE TREATMENT Reduces appearance of under-eye puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.
Repêchage/www.repechage.com
14. STR8 IRON "Go Green" iron hibernates when not in use, immediately reheats once lifted.
Rusk/www.rusk1.com
15. BRAZILIAN KERATIN TREATMENT Makes frizzy, over-processed hair smooth and manageable.
Marcia Teixeira/www.braziliankeratin.com
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