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NovaLash Eyelash Extensions: Before and After
I arrived at The Lash Co. in Houston, which is owned by NovaLash CEO Sophy Merszei and Sophia Navarro. Sophia is known as one of the top eyelash extensionists and educators in the world—and for good reason. She delivers.
FASHION WEEK: Ricky of RICKY's on his Latest Creations
I caught up with, Ricky, the founder of the hairdresser dream store RICKY's, while he was meeting with Kevin Ryan and Frank Rizzieri of RSESSION tools backstage at Milly during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. He filled me in on his latest creations.
FASHION WEEK: Janell Geason at B. Michael
Janell Geason for Aveda shares her make up vision at B. Michael during the fall 2012 collections shown at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
FASHION WEEK: Orlando Pita for Carolina Herrera
One of my favorite looks at New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was Orlando Pita's BIG, voluminous finish for Carolina Herrera's Fall/Winter 2012 Collection. Read Maggie Mulhern's blog.
FASHION WEEK: CND at Struts
Wendy Ruiz led a team of manicurists at the Struts Fashion Show on the last day of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. Wendy and her team gave the models a CND Shellac manicure in assorted shades.
Nelson Vercher for René Furterer at "Real Fashion Real Women"
Nelson Vercher used René Furterer for the Real Fashion Real Women Show at 2012 Autumn/Winter Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
Enchanted Bride
For this editorial hair story, Photographer Jean Sweet (also the Art Director for the shoot) chose three fairy tale characters: the Evil Queen of Snow White, Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel to be styled in bridal. Griglin was given the chance to create the hair for the Evil Queen in which she executed the hair style with a wire form base underneath a blend of the model's own hair and extensions detailed with multi-textural braids, waves and curls.
FASHION WEEK: Matrix Sponsors STRUT
Matrix decided to sponsor one of the last shows of New York's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and offered Modern Salon Media unprecedented access to both front and back of house.
Fashion Week Fall Winter 2012 FULL RECAP!
MODERN SALON Media has just returned from a week-long, fashion-fueled binge while reporting backstage and front row at New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
TONI&GUY Style Fashion Week: Side Pony Rides
TONI&GUY supplied the styling for designer Corey Lynn Calter's show during NYC Fashion Week on February 8, 2012.
by Anne Moratto
Cosmetic Regulatory Forum: Some New Do's and Don'ts
Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) met in Newport Beach, CA on February 16. On the agenda was a Legislative Update, and Update on Canadian Cosmetics Regulations, New Sunscreen Rules, New Insurance Tools for Growing Companies and much more including roundtable discussions.
by Anne Moratto
FASHION WEEK: Pre-historic/Jurassic Look at Ann Yee
Check out this look featured at the Autumn/Winter 2012 Ann Yee show. To coincide with this collection, Lead Hair stylist Marcos Diaz of ION Studio created this tribal, pre-historic/Jurassic look that was still tangible and modern.
Polish Promotion to Celebrate OPI's George Schaeffer
OPI announces the launch of the new City of Hope limited promotion to celebrate City of Hope 2012 Spirit of Life Honoree George Schaeffer. Each display features four bestselling OPI nail lacquers, including Bubble Bath, Cajun Shrimp, Strawberry Margarita and You Don’t Know Jacques!
FASHION WEEK: Sophisticated Pink and Deep Sea Nails
CND at Theory, Karen Walker and Joy Cioci.
Adele's Fresh Face at the Grammys
Adele turned up the glamour at the Grammy Awards with a retro look reminiscent of the golden age of Hollywood.
FASHION WEEK Nature Colliding with Electricity at Erin Fetherston
Inspired by the idea of "nature colliding with electricity," signature Erin Fetherston fair tones of white and pastels and pops of jewel tones were accented by metallic prints, light-reflecting sequins and strategically placed crystals. Get the look.
FASHION WEEK: Disconnected Beehive at Chris Benz
Super femme details of bows, sequins and bright colors were met with garnish make-up and a deconstructed wig courtesy of TIGI's Nick Irwin. This prim and proper lady is decidedly disheveled at the hands of Chris Benz and his glam team.