Mario Lopez Named NAHA 2013 Host & PBA Beautiful Humanitarian Honoree

Let's just say I will NOT miss NAHA this year.

­Mario Lopez to Host the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) and Receive the PBA Beautiful Humanitarian Award NAHA 2013 Awards Ceremony | July 14, 2013 | Las Vegas, Nevada

Phoenix, AZ (March 15, 2013) - The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), producer of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), is proud to announce renowned actor, author, entertainment journalist, producer and father Mario Lopez as the host of the 2013 NAHA Awards Ceremony. In addition, Lopez will receive the 2013 PBA Beautiful Humanitarian Award during the Ceremony for his work with a variety of charitable initiatives. Lopez works to raise awareness and funds for many causes that support the positive and healthy development of children and young adults. A champion of many causes, Lopez's work as an Alumni Ambassador of Fitness with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), and as part of the organization's BE GREAT campaign, has continually helped bring to light the major issues affecting today's young people, including the importance of graduating from high school and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In addition to his work with BGCA, Lopez is a passionate supporter of other organizations, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Community Youth Athletic Center of Chula Vista, Jameson's Army, and Padres Contra el Cancer. "It is my honor to be able to host the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards, and I am very humbled to receive the Professional Beauty Association's Beautiful Humanitarian Award. Beauty professionals help others to look and feel their best, and I applaud their work and talents," states Lopez.   A man of many trades, Lopez is passionate about staying active and engaged with his fans and followers. He is the host of the nationally syndicated daily show EXTRA. Concurrently, Lopez continues his hosting duties on Fox's hit music series The X Factor. He is also the host of the soon to be nationwide Clear Channel radio show "On with Mario Lopez."  Not only does Lopez have a proclivity for the entertainment industry, he is also an avid sports fan. He has taken his love for sports, specifically boxing, to the next level as a recurring commentator on HBO Boxing, and recently produced a documentary based on the sport. Lopez is a New York Times bestselling author for his healthy eating guide Extra Lean. In May 2011, he released the follow up to Extra Lean entitled Extra Lean Family. This new book features recipes and tips that are beneficial to the entire family. Additionally, Lopez penned Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness, a bestselling fitness book that offers readers a look into his impressive workout regime, and Mud Tacos, a vibrant children's book he co-authored with his sister Marissa. As a follow up to Mud Tacos, Lopez released Mario & Baby Gia, a children's book he wrote for his daughter, Gia.             As the professional beauty industry's top honor, a NAHA is the pinnacle award to win, and the NAHA Awards Ceremony is the event of the year. Lopez, who is a part of most every red carpet, mega-event in the entertainment industry and has co-hosted such events as the Miss America pageant, will no doubt lend his experience, charm and wit to this year's event.   The NAHA 2013 finalists will be released on April 30, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST via facebook.com/pbabeautyweek. For complete NAHA coverage, including finalists photos when announced, please visit probeauty.org/naha.  The 2013 NAHA Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday, July 14, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, NV. The event can also be seen live via streaming video at www.modernsalon.com. NAHA is part of PBA Beauty Week, North America's largest, most inclusive beauty event, offering unlimited networking, educational, and professional growth opportunities to all sectors of the beauty industry. PBA Beauty Week is produced by the Professional Beauty Association and is hosted by Cosmoprof North America. For more information, please visit probeauty.org/beautyweek / facebook.com/pbabeautyweek.  PBA Events The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is a leading producer of industry trade events and competitions. Our renowned events are a catalyst for forging industry relations and advancing beauty careers. Along with our Signature Events, PBA provides our members with Education, Government Advocacy, Charitable Outreach, Research and Business Resources. Visit probeauty.org for more information.

The Nail Collection - Premier Box

Photo Courtesy of The Nail Collection 

Press Sample

I first wrote about The Nail Collection in my Nail Polish Monthly Subscription posting. For $30, they will send you a mix of 4 polishes by OPI, China Glaze, essie, and ORLY. (shipping is included for USA only).  If you live in the UK, Canada or Australia, you pay an additional shipping charge.

I received a press box from their launch and was pleased to see that all 4 bottles were indeed, current collections.  I received essie "in the cab-ana" and "under where?" from their resort collection, OPI "Can't Find my Czech Book" from the Euro Centrale collection, and China Glaze "Mimosa's Before Mani's" from the Avant Garden collection.  All bottles were full sized, individually wrapped in bubble wrap and sealed tightly.  The box had shredded crinkle paper for padding and included a note card with a handwritten note from Ana, the owner.

If I were to buy these products from my local Walgreens, Sally Beauty and Ulta, it would cost $8 for each essie, $6 for China Glaze and $8.50 for OPI for a grand total of $30.50 and that doesn't include shipping.

If you don't have access to an online e-tailer like Head2Toe Beauty or TransDesign or the ability to buy from a local beauty supply store, this seems to be the way to go.  It is my understanding from other bloggers that The Nail Collection has not partnered with any brands at this point, and is instead buying polishes at wholesale prices.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

ORLY MegaPixel FX Collection

Please enjoy the following press release. 

MegaPixel FX

ORLY’s Spring 2013 Special FX Collection 

Slip on some sparkle this spring with six new shades of pixelated perfection from the MegaPixel FX Collection. ORLY’s innovative 3D formula provides millions of glitter pixels for a multi-dimensional finish. Just two quick drying layers create a long-lasting, hi-res manicure. 

Pro Tip: MegaPixel FX can be worn two ways 
For a 3D, textured finish, do not apply topcoat 
To smooth out the texture, apply 1-2 coats of topcoat for a glossy shine 

The six lacquers in the MegaPixel FX Collection include: 

Silver Pixel: Silver 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

Rose Pixel: Rose 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

Pink Pixel: Pink 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

Aqua Pixel: Aqua 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

Plum Pixel: Plum 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

Black Pixel: Black 3D Glitter Nail Lacquer with a Pixelated Finish 

All ORLY Nail Lacquers including the MegaPixel FX Collection are free of DBP, Toluene and all traces of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Resin. 

The MegaPixel FX Collection will be available starting March 2013 for $10 each. 

ORLY Nail Lacquers and Treatment products are available at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, Ulta and other purveyors of beauty throughout the U.S. and in over 100 countries worldwide. Visit us online at www.orlybeauty.com. 

ORLY and founder Jeff Pink draw inspiration from the strength and natural beauty of women. By creating innovative tools and superior nail products ORLY provides the medium to produce quality manicures, allowing consumers and salon professionals to express their most colorful desires. From the conception of timeless nail looks, such as the Original French Manicure®, to cutting-edge nail color, treatments, textures and design, ORLY meets the style needs of women in over 100 countries, with the finest and safest ingredients.

CND Shellac Spring

I REALLY wish that this powder blue was available when I got married - I would have had my nails done with it, no question.  (For the record, I wore nubar purple aster.)

CND SHELLAC™ INTRODUCES THE SPRING 2013

SWEET DREAMS COLLECTION

COLOR RANGE EXPANDS TO 47 WITH FIVE NEW DELECTABLE SHADES

AND INFINITE LAYERING OPTIONS

December 2012 – CND Shellac™, the Original Power Polish™, is set to celebrate spring with five new power pastel shades, available March 2013 in salons worldwide. CND Shellac is the Original Power Polish system that goes on like polish, wears like gel and comes off in minutes with no nail damage.

“Drift off on a cloud of confections with the new CND Shellac Sweet Dreams Collection,”says CND Co-founder Jan Arnold. “The new pastel colors can be worn on their own or layered to create a reverie of never ending dreams.”

Indulge in a world of delectable sweets and indulgent treats with
CND’s NEW Sweet Dreams Collection:

Grapefruit Sparkle
Cake Pop
Lilac Longing
Azure Wish
Limeade

Discover the new CND Shellac Sweet Dreams Collection at a salon near you by visiting www.cnd.com. CND Shellac is a professional salon service product available in 65 markets globally. Manicure prices typically range from $25-$45 and pedicures from $40-$60 depending on location.

Since launching in 2010, CND Shellac has transformed salon service manicures and pedicures, delivering 14-day flawless wear and mirror shine with zero dry-time, no chipping and no nail damage. CND Shellac comes off safely in minutes with convenient, hygienic CND Shellac Remover Wraps that precisely target the nail to limit skin exposure to acetone. With CND Shellac Nourishing Remover, which recently launched in fall 2012, removal time has been reduced by 20 per cent, making the process only eight minutes.

About CND
Founded in 1979 and based in Vista, CA, CND (Creative Nail Design, Inc.) is the global leader in professional nail, hand and foot beauty. Deeply committed to advancing the nail care industry, CND devotes significant time and resources to product research and development, education, and customer support. CND is an industry-leading advocate for the role of nail care in personal beauty and fashion.

CPNA to Host CEO Round Table

More Cosmoprof news!

CEO ROUNDTABLE

FEATURING PROFESSIONAL INDIE BEAUTY BRANDS

 

Las Vegas, NV (March 26, 2013) - The professional distribution channel focusing on the salon sector is once again showing signs of growth. According to PBA, the professional haircare industry shipments in 2012 grew by 2.2% (through June 2012). Opportunities are ripe for innovative brands to develop distribution and make a dent in the marketplace. This panel will feature key decision makers from independent professional salon brands who will share insights on how they were able to build their distribution platforms and how they compete in the marketplace with large multi-national brands with large advertising and promotional arsenals. How will the professional market place compete and ultimately survive?

The PBA CEO Round Table will be held at Cosmoprof North America on Sunday, July 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Moderated by John Heffner, President and General Manager of OPI Cosmetics, Heffner brings his expertise and insight as the former President and CEO of Creative Nail Design and 2010 CPNA round table panelist.

John Maly | Mirabella Beauty | Founder – After graduating from Indiana University, John Maly worked for Deloitte Touche in Chicago.  He then started his own consulting business for salons before his family asked him to go West to run its newly acquired distributorship.  John was the President of Maly's - West, building this distributorship from $2 MM to $200 MM until 2007 when they sold to L'Oreal.  Since that time, John has been running Mirabella - Mineral Makeup with Personality, currently distributed in more than 1500 doors (salons) throughout the US and 8 countries.

Steve Goddard | Pravana International | Founder – Steve Goddard is a 30-year veteran of the beauty industry. He’s held executive positions with Redken, Wella, Sebastian, Rusk, and Revlon. With an impressive resume, he’s returned to his creative marketing roots to launch Pravana, a company dedicated to the development of Naturceutical hair care and color products for professional salons and spas, currently distributed in more than 30,000 salons across the U.S. and 16 countries.

Jeff Orrell | Neuma Beauty | Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing - For over 25 years, Jeffery Orrell has established a proven record of success within the professional beauty industry.  After beginning his career in 1988, Orrell quickly developed a reputation for improving the retail business of the salons he serviced.  Throughout his years of professional experience, Orrell worked as a Distributor Account Executive for AVEDA before co-founding  and being named Vice President of Pureology until its sale to L’Oreal.  Now he helms Neuma Beauty, a high performing and professional lifestyle hair care line currently distributed in 2000 salons and spas across the country.
  

 

Cosmoprof North America will take place July 14 - 16, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.  Stay tuned for regular CPNA show updates, and for more information, visit cosmoprofnorthamerica.com, Facebook.com/cosmoprofnorthamerica and Pinterest.com/cosmoprofna/. 

Urban Decay Glinda & Theodora Palettes

Last weekend I went to see Disney's Oz The Great and Powerful and I was impressed. Well, except for the fact that every time that Theodora talked, all I heard was Meg from Family Guy and I'd giggle and apparently that's super inappropriate.  Now these palettes came out in January (oh wow) but I have yet to pick them up and I normally pick up EVERY SINGLE palette that Urban Decay comes out with.  Please enjoy the following release.

Urban Decay launches two insanely gorgeous limited-edition palettes that tie in with the live-action film release of Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful, in theaters March 8, 2013. The film precedes L. Frank Baum’s beloved book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and tells the backstory of the wizard and the witches. Inspired by the movie’s enduring theme of good witch vs. bad witch (and the good witch/bad witch dichotomy in all of us), we created two collectible palettes loaded with beautiful, never-before-seen shades you’ll want to own. The Glinda Palette and The Theodora Palette will enable fans to recreate makeup looks from the film step by step.

We spent HOURS obsessively staring at images from the film (and not just the ones featuring its hot male lead, James Franco) to carefully craft the perfect mix of shades for these palettes. Get Michelle Williams’ ethereal, spellbinding look from Oz The Great and Powerful with The Glinda Palette or copy Mila Kunis’ captivating, edgy onscreen look with The Theodora Palette.

Our Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows was so huge, it sold out in a matter of hours—and we’re ecstatic to collaborate with Disney again on Oz The Great and Powerful. Directed by Sam Raimi (the man behind the original Spider-Man trilogy), this spring powerhouse is a visual feast, filled with stunning cinematography, richly hued sets and gorgeous costumes. With all of that to inspire us—not to mention the bewitchingly beautifully Michelle Williams and the wickedly cool Mila Kunis—how could we go wrong?

Each palette comes in a sleek tin adorned with gorgeous Oz The Great and Powerful-inspired artwork, with “Urban Decay” and the name of the film in foil lettering. The Glinda Palette features a dreamy, celestial design awash in a sheer backdrop of pink, gold and peach, while The Theodora Palette features a moody, colorful skyscape flanked by Rorschach-like patterns. Both versions incorporate our Build Your Own Palette format for total versatility. When you finish the original shades (or whenever you get the urge to experiment), just pop them out and pop your favorite UD shadows into the cool collectible tin.

Both palettes have six pans and EIGHT ALL-NEW and exclusive Eyeshadows. Confused? We’ve included two “duo-shades” in each palette that are split in half, with a different color on each side of the pan. Of course, every shade features our Pigment Infusion System™, the proprietary blend of ingredients that gives every shade its velvety texture, rich color, serious staying power and blendability.

THE GLINDA PALETTE INCLUDES:

Everything you need to recreate Michelle Williams’ look from the film, including a card with step-by-step instructions.

TORNADO – vibrant deep purple shimmer

AURA – 2 shades in 1: iridescent white with blue shift/iridescent white with red shift

MAGIC – pinkish purple with a golden shimmer

ILLUSION – pale peach satin

OZ – 2 shades in 1: gold with gold glitter/silver with silver glitter

SOUTH – warm pale gray shimmer with silver micro-glitter

Also includes Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Glinda (light sheer nude) and a travel-size 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in a deep eggplant hue.

THE THEODORA PALETTE INCLUDES:

Everything you need to recreate Mila Kunis’ look from the film, including a card with step-by-step instructions.

BROKEN – pale cream satin

BEWARE – warm brown matte

BEWITCH – dark charcoal brown satin

WEST – deep metallic brown shimmer

SPELL – 2 shades in 1: black satin with green and gold shimmer/gold metallic with tonal glitter

JEALOUS – 2 shades in 1: pale green pearl/dark green pearl

Also includes Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Theodora (bright red cream) and a travel-size 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in black.

The Glinda Palette and The Theodora Palette (SRP $49) are available from Sephora, ULTA and select Macy’s stores. Or, online at Sephora.com, ulta.com, macys.com, beauty.com and urbandecay.com.

About Urban Decay:

Urban Decay is beauty with an edge. It is feminine, dangerous and fun...appealing to anyone who relishes her individuality and dares to express it. From brazen shade names and an insane range of colors to innovative

(and ultra long-lasting) products, Urban Decay has been revolutionizing the beauty industry for over 15 years. With an endless array of high-performance products that includes unique eye makeup, performance foundations, primers, and setting sprays that give makeup serious staying power, Urban Decay has always found new ways to shake up the prestige beauty world and excite beauty junkies and makeup artists alike.

About the film:

Disney’s fantastical adventure Oz The Great and Powerful, directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot— fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful wizard but into a better man as well.

Oz The Great and Powerful is produced by Joe Roth and written by Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire (credit not final). Grant Curtis, Philip Steuer and Palak Patel are serving as executive producers. Oz The Great and Powerful opens in U.S. theaters on March 8, 2013.

JulieG is on Groupon!

Affiliate Link

It's true! If you missed out on the JulieG Gumdops pre-sale or you don't live near a Rite Aid, Groupon has an amazing deal for you.  All 6 polishes are now available for $12.99 + $2.99 shipping.  If your purchase is over $15, then shipping is free.

I have my own Groupon Affiliate Link here. Using this link will earn me $10 in Groupon Bucks (to be spent on Groupon) if you purchase something over $10 within 72 hours of you signing up for Groupon.

If you'd rather purchase JulieG Gumdops without my affiliate link here is the page for that.

Either way, you can't go wrong with this price!  Speaking of, the price was strictly set by Groupon - Jesse's Girl had no control over how much Groupon was going to price this collection.

Sation Miss Antoinette Collection

Sation is hard for me to find as it is a salon professional brand but I do love what they are putting out!

Miss Antoinette Looks for Love in a Bottle

Miss Professional Nail (Miss) has announced the launch of its Spring 2013 Campaign, Miss Antoinette. The collection is a shining salute to eloquent French beauty and Marie Antoinette’s glorious run as Queen of France.

After a recent visit to Versailles, Miss’ Creative Director Staci Dao was inspired to develop a theme that spun a modern twist on lacquer and love. She created a color collection that reflects an exquisite Parisian color palette that would have been icing on the cake for the legendary empress.

The collection offers a royally fun twist on Marie Antoinette’s flair for beauty and beaus. Her loyal subjects were forever fixated on her extravagant wardrobe, indulgent rituals and notorious love life. Oh, how times have changed. Women still get dolled up for potential matches, yet we’ve traded private love letters for public “likes,” and traditional courtship has been eclipsed by cell phones, e-mails and turbo-texting (a triple trauma to the nails!). Dao says, “Nothing beats old-fashioned face-to-face time; beauty and sparks of attraction are still what make us click with someone.”

Miss Antoinette serves up an amorous array of polished petits fours:
Love is in the Heir: Your hands will be on cloud nine with this glistening powder blue
Of Corset I’ll Call You: This romantic lavender-rose shade is off-the-hooks
Love at First Byte: A peachy, flesh-tone nude that leaves a lasting mega-memory
Dating the Duke: A dreamy, creamy cyan to channel your inner duchess
Delete Your Junk Male: Select this e-lectric cerise red to refine your style and suitors
Guillotine Grape: A warm, wicked aubergine that will turn heads – permanently

Let your joie de vivre shine through with a grand, gorgeous mani! The line is available to like, love and lacquer you up in salons and beauty supply stores now.

All Miss products are free of DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde.
Miss is an MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) certified company.

The Business of Change Session at CPNA 2013

THE BUSINESS OF CHANGE 

REINVENTING PAST BEAUTY HITS INTO TOMORROW'S NEW TRENDS  

Las Vegas, NV (February 12, 2013) – The beauty and fashion industry is forever changing and forever reinventing itself. We all have said at one point or another when seeing a new product, “Oh, I remember I used to have a product like this a few years ago!” Predicting trends may not be easy, but it is important to look back at the past to see what inspires reinvention of older concepts or ingredients, for example today’s bb creams, mineral makeup and the nail art craze. While reinvention is based on updating beloved product concepts, one factor to consider when developing new beauty products (or a new brand) is the shift in the cultural and economic climate. What will the face of the future consumer look like, and what are their expectations in terms of beauty product performance and presentation?

Moderated by Jeff Falk, Editor-In-Chief of GCI Magazine, the “The Business of Change: Reinventing Past Beauty Hits Into Tomorrow’s Trends” session will be held at Cosmoprof North America on Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ben Bennett | HATCHBEAUTY | Founder and Creative Director – Ben Bennett is recognized throughout the beauty industry for his ability to anticipate and set trends. Bennett will present part of his 2013-2014 highly sought after trend report focusing on the influence of technology on today’s younger consumers. The reinvention of classic product concepts, forgotten delivery mechanisms and iconic brands in the health and beauty space has been heavily influenced by social media and new technology, introducing the “old” to a new generation.

Ron Robinson | BeautyStat.com | Founder – Ron Robinson is the founder and CEO of BeautyStat.com, an online beauty community and social media agency that reaches more than 20 million consumers. He is a veteran product development executive who has worked for such leading beauty companies such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, L'Oreal, Avon and Revlon. At BeautyStat.com, Robinson works with beauty brands and agencies to help them reach influential beauty consumers. Using his insights and experience he will present new product development trends from an ingredient, delivery and claims perspective.

Jonathan Ford | Pearlfisher | Founding Partner and Chief Creative Officer - Twenty years ago, Jonathan Ford co-founded Pearlfisher, one of today's world class brand design agencies with studios in New York and London. Pearlfisher creates award winning and agenda setting design for iconic brands like Starbucks, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Absolut, as well as creating some of the most exciting challenger brands of the future, including nude skincare, Help Remedies and Green & Black's. Ford will present "The Future of the Beauty Consumer" discussing macro-trends on how the beauty consumer is evolving and what the definition of beauty will be in the future. He will also explore how these shifts will impact product categories and consumption patterns.

Cosmoprof North America will take place July 14 - 16, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.  Stay tuned for regular CPNA show updates, and for more information, visit cosmoprofnorthamerica.com and Facebook.com/cosmoprofnorthamerica. 

Beautique at Cosmoprof North America 2013

Image Courtesy YPR

Box subscriptions have been all the rage in the past 2 years. Beauty, nail polish, pet items, organic - it's a little bit of Heaven for those who want to try but don't want to commit to full sized products.

New to Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), this sampling concept will be unveiled at the show this July in Las Vegas. CPNA is the first trade show to bring customized sampling to show attendees. All proceeds collected will benefit CITY OF HOPE, a leading research, treatment, and education center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

All CPNA attendees are invited to visit the one-stop beauty shop, BEAUTIQUE, for deluxe-sized samples, including the latest in up-and-coming cosmetics, skin care, nails, hair...and some classic beauty favorites. Attendees will be able to hand-pick seven deluxe samples from 20 featured exhibiting brands for a nominal fee of $10.  

The beauty sampling shop will be located on the main show floor and will be open throughout the entire show. Exhibitors participating in this program will benefit from enhanced visibility on the show floor as well as the opportunity to get their products in the hands of many buyers who they may not necessarily get the opportunity to meet with otherwise. 

The list of participating brands will be announced in May. HCT Packaging, the official sponsor of BEAUTIQUE, will produce the exclusively customized box to hold all the beauty products.

Gelish Love in Bloom

I'm definitely looking forward to wearing more gels during those weeks that I'm just super busy and with summer coming up soon, I just feel like I'm going to have more than a few of those weeks. It's time to pull out my Gelish lamp and get at least the purple spring bottle!  Images courtesy of Hand & Nail Harmony.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND LOVE IS IN BLOOM

Gelish MINI Introduces Six Fresh New Colors For The Spring Season

Brea, CA – (January 2012): April showers bring May flowers which means that love is in bloom! It is a time for renewal, regrowth and rebirth, so get out those floral skirts and embrace the warmth of the season with a palette of bright and cheerful colors picked directly from The Gelish MINI Garden of Love.  The 6 colors in the Gelish® MINI Love In Bloom collection include:

Sweet Morning Dew: Carefree Coral

A Petal for Your Thoughts: Playful Punch  

All Dahlia-ed Up: Flirty Fuchsia

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not: Perky Purple

Garden Teal Party: Timeless Teal

A Mint of Spring: Minty Green

The Gelish® MINI Love In Bloom Collection will be available starting February 2013.

Gelish® MINI products are available exclusively at Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide. Follow Gelish MINI in Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gelish-MINI/366235860135905?ref=hl, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GelishMINI and on Instagram at @GelishMINI.

Gelish® MINI comes in an array of colors, applies like polish, with a twist cap and applicator, but are cured in an LED lamp for 30 seconds or in two minutes with a traditional UV lamps, just like gels. Gelish MINI stays on the nail for up to three weeks of beautiful wear, with no chipping or peeling. Gelish MINI soaks off completely in only 15 minutes. For more information, please visit www.gelishminis.com. 

Nicole by OPI Collaboration with Kellogg's Special K

I'm obsessed with the Red Berries cereal from Kellogg's Special K. I was surprised to see they were partnering with nail polish but let's face it - nail polish is the IT thing now.  I just bought a new box last week and there wasn't a coupon code but we'll see if I can find it elsewhere.  Images courtesy of OPI.

NICOLE BY OPI ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH KELLOGG’S^® SPECIAL K^®

Three custom shades available with the purchase of eligible Special K products

• @NicoleByOPI and @SpecialKUS offers free bottle of lacquer with purchase of @SpecialKUS product in April

Nicole by OPI announces that the brand will be producing three custom nail lacquer shades for Kellogg’s^® Special K^® beginning in April to pair with a campaign encouraging women to “show off your confidence with color.” Shoppers will have the opportunity to receive free full-size bottles of Nicole by OPI nail lacquer by signing up for the Kellogg’s Family Rewards program and entering codes from specially marked boxes of Special K products, while supplies last.

The three custom shades include: Challenge Red-y (crème red), Pros & Confidence (crème turquoise) and Be Ama-Zing! (crème pink).

With the purchase of three eligible Special K products, consumers will receive the shade Challenge Red-y. After submitting the purchase codes from eight eligible Special K products, consumers will receive all three lacquers – Challenge Red-y, Pros & Confidence and Be Ama-Zing!

“Nicole by OPI is delighted to partner with Kellogg’s to offer such an exciting reward to Special K consumers,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “At our company, we always say that nail lacquer can change your look – and your outlook. In working with Kellogg’s Special K, we hope to inspire and motivate women who are striving for beauty both inside and out.”

This promotion will be available in the US where Special K products are sold. 

About Nicole by OPI:

Nicole by OPI offers a salon-quality range of bold, fashion-forward nail lacquers. The brand’s heritage is based in OPI’s well-established foundation of excellence in both color and technology, providing premium products to a broad range of consumers looking for trendsetting nail lacquers.

About Kellogg Company:

At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we are driven to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. With 2012 sales of $14.2 billion, Kellogg is the world’s leading cereal company; second largest producer of cookies, crackers and savory snacks; and a leading North American frozen foods company.  Every day, our well-loved brands nourish families so they can flourish and thrive. These brands include Kellogg’s®, Keebler®, Special K®, Pringles®, Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Kashi®, Cheez-It®, Eggo®, Coco Pops®, Mini-Wheats®, and many more. To learn more about our responsible business leadership, foods that delight and how we strive to make a difference in our communities around the world, visit www.kelloggcompany.com.

JulieG New Collection

In early February, the JulieG polish line received 27 new core colors to its line. PolishGalore secret - I'm one of the writers behind the official polish descriptions for JulieG and some of the Jesse's Girl Cosmetics polishes (the official descriptions are now on their website.) Please enjoy the following.

NEW 2013 JulieG Collection!

by Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics

Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics is proud to announce the expansion of their popular JulieG Collection.  These 27 new nail colors were once again designed by top YouTube personality Julie Gutierrez (JulieG713). With a variety of shades, from sparkly, girly pinks to bright blues and greens, there’s a color for everyone. At such an affordable price, you can rock new trendy, fashion-forward nail colors at any budget!

A self-proclaimed girly-girl and self-taught makeup & nail artist, in 2008 Julie began filming makeup & nail tutorials on YouTube from her bedroom and has since reached a global audience of over 100 million views. Her videos range from colorful makeup looks to edgy nail designs and even fashion tips during the weekly “Fashion Friday” segment. 

A Star is Born- Silver glitter        

Beach Bonfire- Orange

Black Sheep- Black

Bubble Bath- Shimmery pale pink

Cabana Boy- Blue

Cleopatra’s Cobra- Gold glitter

Cotton Candy- Light pink

Damsel- Fuschia 

Dolled up Dorothy- Sparkly burgundy

Freshly Squeezed- Creamy yellow  

Holla-peno- Green  

Light it Up- Clear multi-colored glitter

Liquid Metal- Sparkly brown 

Little Fairy- Dark sparkly pink  

Love Potion- Pale pink  

Platform Wedges- Brown

Secret Treasure- Purple glitter

Shark’s Cove- Shimmery mint green 

Shoe-a-Holic- Bubblegum pink

Sound the Alarm- Red

Southwest Sunset- Sparkly mauve 

Sugar Rocks- Bright pink glitter 

Sushi for Two- Coral-pink

Tokyo Nights- Navy

Umbrella Drink- Sparkly orange-pink 

White Orchid- White 

You-niverse- Gold mixed with green and blue 

Cosmoprof North America 2013

Eiii!!!  We are at the 99 days out mark and I'm hoping to attend once more.  (For media, registration will probably open around May.)

COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA 2013

SAVE THE DATE | JULY 14 – 16

 

Las Vegas, NV (January 31, 2013) – Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), named as one of “Top 25 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows” by TSNN will take place July 14 – 16, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  The show expects over 800 companies to participate at this year’s event which covers all sectors of the beauty industry, including nail, beauty, skincare, hair, spa and packaging. During this three-day event, exhibitors and attendees will come together to explore the newest products and trends all in one venue. In addition to the valuable networking events, CPNA will continue to offer their award-winning educational conferences and business platform initiatives. DISCOVER BEAUTY will be back for its 7^th edition and will continue to feature distinctive brands from around the world. Additionally, the widely successful SPOTLIGHTS program which was presented last year with an overwhelming response will be back highlighting the best in small niche beauty brands. A leader in the professional beauty trade industry, CPNA continues to exemplify innovation, the importance of B2B networking and insightful education that is relevant to what is currently taking place in the industry. Cosmoprof North America is the epicenter of ground-breaking beauty...Mark your calendars now.
 

SHOW HOURS:

Sunday, July 14, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, July 15, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cosmoprof North America will take place July 14 - 16, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.  For more information, visit cosmoprofnorthamerica.com and Facebook.com/cosmoprofnorthamerica. Also log onto CPNANewsflash.com for the latest on show updates, keynote speakers and new programs.

Organizer: Cosmoprof North America is organized by North American BeautyEvents LLC a joint-venture company between BolognaFiere Group and the Professional Beauty Association.
 
BolognaFiere Group, the world’s leading trade show organizer in the cosmetics, fashion, architecture, building, art and culture sectors, features in its portfolio more than 80 exhibitions, both domestic and international. SoGeCos Sp.A., a company of BolognaFiere Group, is the organizer of Cosmoprof, an international platform, with events in Bologna (established 1967), Hong Kong (established 1996) and Las Vegas (established 2003).

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) advances the professional beauty industry by providing our members with education, charitable outreach, government advocacy, events and more. PBA is the largest organization of industry professionals with members representing salons and spas, distributors, manufacturers and beauty professionals/NCA. Visit probeauty.org or call 800.468.2274 (480.281.0424) to learn more.

China Glaze iPhone/iPad App

iPhone apps are awesome. I've been spending a lot of quality time with Skee-Ball 2 lately, but for my nail polish needs, China Glaze came out with their own app last month.  Not only do they have the normal "try on the color" and "recent collections" but they have this "Match a Color" picker where you can take a photo with your iPhone camera or pick from your camera roll and then press on the photo where you want to pick from and the app will give you a China Glaze color in that range.  And the best part? It's free. Please enjoy the following.

BRING NEW MEANING TO LIVING IN COLOR WITH CHINA GLAZE® APP FOR iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®

Leading nail polish brand launches new app on the App Store

Los Angeles (March 19, 2013) – Swatch it, watch it, match it! China Glaze® brings the world of nail color to life with the launch of the NEW China Glaze® App for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. The free app offers multiple features perfect for every nail polish enthusiast, and utilizes the latest cutting edge technology to transport users into China Glaze®’s colorful universe.

The new China Glaze® App offers a first of its kind “Match A Color” feature, where users can truly “Live In Colour” from the palm of their hands. “Match A Color” was created with the latest technology to allow users to take a photo of anything they desire with their iPhone®, iPad ® or iPod® touch and then browse through multiple options, from exact shade matches to related textures from the brand’s expansive treasury of over 300 colors.  This must-have feature allows nail polish enthusiasts to find polish-spiration anywhere at anytime.  That hot pink bag you were eyeing? Yep, there’s a China Glaze® polish for that.

In “Try It On,” users will find themselves in a China Glaze® fitting room, where they can select shades from the China Glaze® closet to try on customizable virtual nails. Users can determine which shade looks best on them by adjusting the nail length and skin tone to match their own hand, and save desired shades to the device’s camera roll for easy reference.

Sharing is caring, and in the colorful world of China Glaze®, “What’s Haute” is the place to see what’s hot. Connect here with the brand to see real-time updates of new collections, nail trends and “how-to” video feeds from the official China Glaze® YouTube Channel.  All features on the China Glaze® App allows users to share their favorite shades with their social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Did you say your friend really liked the shade Re-Fresh Mint you were wearing yesterday? Send the color straight to her Facebook page, or @her on Instagram.

Nail professionals, the China Glaze® app has something for you, as well. Salons and nail pros can register for product updates and to be listed in the Salon Locator feature, currently in development for future updates. Also in the works are features to expand the China Glaze® app into a true community, including Discussion Boards, Wish Lists and more.  

The China Glaze® App is available for free download from the App Store on iPhone®, iPad® or iPod® touch or at www.AppStore.com.   

China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze® on Facebook (facebook.com/chinaglazeofficial), Twitter (@chinaglaze), Instagram (@chinaglazeofficial) and Pinterest (@chinaglaze).

China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries

For 42 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, It’s So Easy, Jeris-Lustray, LASH BeLONG, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Poshe, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com. 

KBShimmer Spring Collection

So KBShimmer is one of those "indie" lines that I haven't had a chance to wear yet. I've been pretty iffy on indie sellers, but am willing to try every once in awhile.  KBShimmer announced their spring line almost two months ago, but they are still available for sale.  Images courtesy of KBShimmer.

KBSHIMMER ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NINE NEW POLISHES

KBShimmer Spring Polish Line Set For Release February 15^th, 2013

KBShimmer is excited to announce the addition of 9 new colors to their 3-Free glitter polish line.  Owner Christy Rose says "With Easter, warmer weather, and Spring Break fast approaching February is the ideal time to introduce softer pastels to our lineup, but also to add a splash of bold color." 

The spring lineup includes three glitter top coats, two bold jellies, and four creamy pastels, one of which is scented.  "Our new line was created to play off the softer palette of spring, but also to accent unique glitters like small black dots and spring 2013 Pantone colors like the color of the year, Emerald Green.  We are also excited to debut this collection in our new printed bottles.  With the printed bottles, and our glitter grabbing flat brush, we feel our polish is a solid addition to any collection" says Rose. 

KBSHimmer - spRING 2013 COLLECTION

 A Dot Mess - Fuchsia and black dots, hexes, and micro slices in a clear base - Top Coat

Pastel Me More - Pastel colored glitters in a rainbow of colors and range of sizes - Top Coat

Squared Away - Square glitters in a variety of sizes, colors and finishes including metallic and holographic in a clear base - Top Coat

Spring Training - Soft green crelly full of pink, purple, blue and green floral toned glitters, scented with a floral freesia note - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Where My Peeps At - Soft yellow crelly with circle and tiny hex glitter in fun jelly bean like shades - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Lottie Dottie - Turquoise and fuchsia dots and coordinating glitters micro slices in a soft white base - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Iris My Case - Violet pastel crelly with glitters in purple, pink, silver and blue - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Get Clover It - Emerald green jelly with micro shimmer and circle glitter in shades of green, gold and turquoise- Best in 3 coats or layered over coordinating polish to cover nail line

I Got A Crush On Blue - Royal blue jelly with holographic silver glitters ranging from micro to extra large- Best in 3 coats or layered over coordinating polish to cover nail line

Shipping February 15, 2013

KBShimmer products can be found at http://www.KBShimmer.com.  For sales outside of the US visit http://www.HarlowandCo.org.

KBShimmer was founded in 2008 by the husband and wife team of Jason and Christy Rose.  KBShimmer offers unique and colorful nail glitter nail polishes that are Big 3 Free, with all glitter formulas being completely free of chemicals such as toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). 

KBShimmer glitter polishes feature a flat glitter grabbing brush for easy application.  KBShimmer also offers a 2-free quick dry polish top coat, olive oil lotion, sugar scrubs, lip balms, cold process soaps and other skin care products.