Beauty News: Brazilian Blowout Exposed Part 2…

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I know back in March I had many fabulous things to say about the Brazilian Blowout, but now you’re probably wondering what kind of credibility any of that had! I’ve been closely monitoring all of the press releases and news that has been coming out about the Brazilian Blowout’s supposed formaldehyde-freak-out and am here to [...]

Beauty News: Nordstrom Beauty Stylist Program Rolls out to All Markets…

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In case you were not aware, Nordstrom has a program in their beauty department called ‘Beauty Stylists”.  A complimentary programs that enlists “beauty stylists” to help you find the best products for you—across all cosmetics brands. The only con….it was only available in a few markets.  Good news!  Nordstrom is expanding the program into ALL [...]

Beauty News: Julianna Margulies Joins L’Oreal Paris as Spokesperson for ReVitalift Skincare…

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WWD reported today that the gawgus and talented Julianna Margulies has become the latest face of the L’Oreal Paris brand RevitaLift.   The $100 million-plus anti-aging brand is one that Margulies, 44,  has a long history with and seemed to be a natural fit as she grew up reciting the tag lines to her mother.  [...]

Beauty News: Lancôme Friends & Family Event 20% Off!!

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Are you ready for an exclusive deal? Perfect, because from Friday, June 18th to Friday, June 25th, Lancôme is offering an exclusive Friends & Family deal at the Lancôme counter. Bring a copy of this invitation to any Lancôme counter and receive 20% off all your Lancôme favorites. Get yourself a little something and better [...]

Beauty News: Evan Rachel Wood to Front New Gucci Fragrance…

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Gucci said Tuesday it tapped actress Evan Rachel Wood as the face of its forthcoming new women’s fragrance. The 21-year-old American actress joins fellow actor James Franco, who fronts Gucci’s men’s fragrances. The Gucci deal is Wood’s first perfume campaign. “I chose Evan Rachel Wood as she has very strong character,” said Frida Giannini, Gucci [...]

Beauty News: National Makeover Day on QVC…

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QVC has declared this Thursday, May 20 as National Makeover Day – a 24-hour celebration devoted to helping women create positive change inside and out.  Highlights include beauty and hair makeovers from Bobbi Brown and Chaz Dean, along with fashion makeovers from Bradley Bayou and Gretta Monahan. Throughout the day, the experts will share how [...]

Beauty News: Estee Lauder To Purchase Smashbox Cosmetics…

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Hold onto your hats, the Estee Lauder Companies whose portfolio already contains such iconic brands as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown, MAC, Clinique, Aveda and many many others has just announced plans to acquire Smashbox Cosmetics.  This could be great news for the brand which has had cult status for quite a while now.  This is [...]

Beauty News: Almay Names Kate Hudson Global Brand Ambassador…

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Revlon announced today that its Almay brand has signed one of Hollywood’s hottest stars, Kate Hudson, as its newest Global Brand Ambassador.  In her role as Global Brand Ambassador for Almay, Kate will be the face of new and existing Almay products and will appear in global multi-media campaigns that include television, print, in-store and [...]

Beauty News: The Legendary Lena Horne Dies at 92…

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Legendary singer, performer and trailblazer Lena Horne passed away last night.  She was 92.  Ms. Horne was the first black performer to be signed to a long-term contract by a major Hollywood studio and and went on to achieve international fame as a singer and performer in nightclubs and on Broadway.  My sister and I [...]

Beauty News: Red Door Spas Opens Striking New Color Salon w/Brad Johns in NYC…

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There was a whole lot of shaking going on in NYC at the Red Door’s Fifth Avenue flagship location recently, and I’m not just talking about the construction! With the recent expansion of Red Door Spas’ hair category, hair color is taking on an exciting new tone, thanks to the new Brad Johns studio at [...]