Saturday, 12 March 2011

New Product Alert! - Models Own Smashed Up Crackle Polish!

Just got to let you all know about a range of new Crackle Polishes that is being Launched in April 2011 - Models Own Smashed Up Crackle Polishes!




For those that havent heard - Crackle Polishes are starting to take the nail world be storm with the 2 most popular currently being OPI Black Shatter (as promoted by Katy Perry) - and Barry M Instant Nail Effect Crackle Polish.   The problem with the ones I have manged to get hold of so far (cant get hold of the OPI one for love nor money - it is so popular its sold out) is that they are all in black!

The thing is about the Model Own version is that they are releasing 8 other crackle colours as well as black!  They are scheduled to launch towards the end of April 2011 in the UK so I will do a blog review of them as soon as I can get hold of them!  Great colour effects just in time for summer!
Keep looking for my own blog review coming soon! ...............

Friday, 11 March 2011

Beauty Tip of the Day - New Fast Drying Lumos Base and Top Coat Nail Polish

Do you have the regular polishing dilemma when in a rush - rushed to paint your nails to finish your look for a fabulous night out - and then go and smudge it before the night even starts?  

Dont skimp on using your base and top coats - use a good quality base and top which will help make your manicure look more professional.   A new brand called LUMOS has a fantastic Instant Impact BOTTOM & High Speed TOP Coat.  They are the fastest drying base and top coats I have ever seen - and believe me I have seen many!


Lumos Instant Impact BOTTOM Coat has such an advanced formulation that when applied, dries instantly as it chemically bonds to both nail plate and colour!


Lumos High Speed TOP Coat dries with amazing speed and luminous shine.  Nitrocellulose free and highly chip resistant for consistently and durable non-yellowing performance.

Both the Lumos Base Coat and Top Coat are available to purchase on the Products to Buy Tab above.


To ultimately finish off a perfect polish job drop some good quality cuticle oil over your polished nails.  Great for nourishing your nails and cuticles and will dry up any last bit of polish that are yet to dry.   The best cuticle oil by far has got to be Solar Oil by CND - It contains a unique blend of natural oils and Vitamin E, designed to deeply penetrate and protect skin and nails.

The top experts in the nail industry swear by it and it won the award of Best Beauty Buys by InStyle magazine and many other industry awards. It is not hard to see why. The containing jojoba oil carries Vitamin E deeply into the skin to help reduce visible signs of aging, and the sweet almond oil keeps skin soft and moisturised. It keeps natural nails, nail colour and nail enhancements tough and flexible and it smells delicious too. Not surprising why it is many of my clients' favourite cuticle oil.

Beauty Guild Competitions


 http://www.beautyguild.com/competitions.asp

Still time to enter loads of competitions on http://www.beautyguild.com/competitions.asp.

Great site for information on the Professional Beauty Industry.

New Lily Lolo Try Me Ready Set Glow Kits

Those that know me know that I am a big fan of Lily Lolo mineral makeup products and I think that the new Ready Set Glow kits will go down a storm to those that want to try a lower budget range of great mineral makeup products.
http://www.lilylolo.co.uk/
Each kit contains 3 sample size (0.75g each) foundations with the Flawless Silk finishing (0.5g) powder and a lovely synthetic Baby Buki brush for application.

Light contains China Doll, Blondie, Barely Buff, Flawless Silk, Baby Buki.   Light Medium contains Warm Peach, In the Buff, Candy Cane, Flawless Silk, Baby Buki

Get over there quick to try them out before they all disappear!  Bet their stock doesnt last long!

BEAUTY: 'Skimp and splash' beauty buying

 Research by Mintel shown on Beautyserve.com shows that although 32% of those questioned havent changed their beauty spending habits in 2010 26% are spending less - showing a more fruggle attitude to products in line with current recession trends.

http://www.beautyserve.com/Newsdesk/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1074

Sunday, 16 January 2011

Interesting Article on Beauty Blogs

I have today found an interesting article published by www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com about that fact that blogs are more than twice as likely to inspire cosmetic and beauty purchases than magazines, according to a recent survey.


Makes an interesting and enlightening read.


http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Products-Markets/Blogs-drive-beauty-purchases-more-than-magazines

I love using them - give me a great picture of what is going on in the world and what others think.  Does it influence my spending habits? - Yes, it probably does, give unbiased opinions in most cases as they are done by independent people.

I am curious on feedback and comments from you guys that use blogs - do you guys use blogs? do you have your own blog? How often do you visit blogs? What benefit do you get from having a blog? Benefit from the blogs you visit?
Please give me your opinions please - thank you very muchlie x x x
 

Monday, 11 October 2010

Professional Beauty Trade Show - Manchester



Sunday 10th October 2010

Had a great day at the Professional Beauty Show in Manchester where I finally get to see in real life all the nail products from Nail Harmony - mainly the latest Semi Permanent Gel Polish to hit the market called Gelish!

Well what can I say - a massive range of 48 colours to choose from and a great way for you to wear a none chip colour that lasts for up to 21 days and grow length in your own nails at the same time.