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Face Contouring for Dummies
Contouring a client’s face can often lead to caked on makeup that won’t give your client the natural feel they desire. To help make things extremely easy, Lori Leib, Bodyography Cosmetics creative director and professional ...
Skincare Icon Christine Valmy Passes Away
Romanian-born Christine Valmy, the founder of Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology, the first skincare school licensed in the United States, died January 18, 2015, at the Cardiology Institute in Fundeni, Bucharest, ...
3 Things You Didn't Know About Enlarged Pores
Did you know that for every hair on your body there is a corresponding skin pore? And, did you know that the average adult has around 5 million hairs on their body? Pores are all over the body, so it’s important to understand how they ...
essie Launches Premiere Salon at The Painted Nail in Hollywood
essie has unveiled its Premiere Salon in Los Angeles at The Painted Nail salon, which will offer all of essie’s more than 250 nail polish colors. This newly opened location at the W Hotel in Hollywood was created by Katie Cazorla, ...
by Anne Moratto
Cuccio Celebrates New Nail Professionals in Vietnam
Kelly Pang Nail Academy, the exclusive training center for Cuccio in Vietnam and the largest nail academy in the country, recently introduced its latest graduating class. Each graduate received six months of professional training in all ...
by Anne Moratto
Serums vs. Oils: Getting to the Bottom of Skincare Products and Their Uses
In the vast array of skincare products available, it is easy for serums, oils and moisturizers to blur together and leave us confused about what products are important for proper skincare and how to apply them. To clear up some of this ...
Pantone's Color of the Year: Makeup
Pantone recently released their 2015 color of the year, Marsala.The wine red hue that gives Marsala its name, embodies richness, sophistication and natural earthiness. "This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates ...
How-To: Alexa Chung's Doe-Eyed Look
Celebrity Makeup Artist Liz Pugh shares British beauty Alexa Chung’s behind the scenes secrets, as they get ready for the British Fashion Council Awards.Explaining the look Liz said, “Tonight I wanted to go for a soft pretty eye with ...
ISPA Names 2015 Board of Directors and Officers
The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the 2015 ISPA board of directors and officers. Their term will begin at the ISPA board meeting this month.“The ISPA board of directors have tremendous experience in the spa ...
by Anne Moratto
Murad Opens Flagship Store in Los Angeles
Murad, Inc., the skincare brand founded by Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD, celebrated the opening of the company’s first official stand-alone retail boutique yesterday, Wednesday, November 5th. The 1,500 square-foot storefront, located West 3rd ...
by Anne Moratto
9 Winterproof Face Products
There’s no secret that winter wreaks havoc on skin, hair and nails. Fight back against the parched, flaky, itchy season with products designed to keep your clients’ skin in tip-top shape.MAKEUPCover Up- Inglot HD Perfect Coverup ...
Dermalogica Introduces New Expert PLUS Program
Dermalogica professional skin care announces the launch of Expert Plus, a new platform designed to reward top-performing skin therapists for their Dermalogica expertise and dedication to staying up-to-date on industry standards. Expert Plus will ...
by Anne Moratto
Get the Fix: 6 Skincare Issues Solved
In the pursuit of the perfect complexion, clients often approach salon professionals with the same common issues, such as breakouts and redness. Here skincare experts share tips on solving six common complexion concerns. The Issue: Tired ...
Essie Argyle Sweater Nail How-To
NovaLash Lash Artist of the Year Contest Launches Nov. 1
Get ready, Lashionistas! It's that time of year when NovaLash asks its stylists to submit their best work to be entered for a chance to win the titles of 2015 FANS CHOICE OF THE YEAR and 2015 LASH ARTIST OF THE YEAR.FANS CHOICE OF THE YEAR ...
by Anne Moratto
Halloween How-To: Scare and Seduce
This sultry makeup works well for a wide range of Halloween costumes! Whether it’s a vampire, witch, or even a dark take on your favorite Disney princess, this look is sure to scare and seduce. Step 1: Apply foundation or power ...