Maybe it’s the pure thermal spring water used as the base for all formulations. Maybe it’s the way the small bead of cream dries down to a powdery finish on the skin instead of an oily mess. Maybe it’s just because it’s one of those French beauty secrets. Whatever the reason, Avene Cold Cream for the hands is a must have in these blustery conditions. It instantly soothes with a protective barrier said to last up to 10 hand washings. And did I mention powdery, non-oily finish? This. is. everything.
Avene Cold Cream is available in a bonus Hand & Lip Essentials kit at dermgirls.com
If you are heading down to ISSE Long Beach, you’ve got to check out two new LED gel cure lamps debuting by Gel II. Both are sleek with minimal footprints, but the most amazing deal is the new cordless version!
These are really powerful lamps, and I was impressed with how clean the design is. The housing is acetone proof, so no more Dali-esque experiences with melting plastic. Check out the specs below to get the full information. A video of both models follows. Please subscribe for more nail/beauty info, and let me know if you pick up one of these beauties!
Time Settings: 5 sec, 30 sec, 50 sec
Input Power 100-240 Vac, 50-60Hz
Output: 12V, 3.0amp
Measurment: 8 3/4″ x 4″ x 7 7/8″
Weight: 3.5lbs
Charge for 12 hours before use
Lamp made in China
110 & 220V Compatible
Motion Sensor Activated Durable Aluminum Housing
Cures LED gels
Cures all 5 nails at once
Mirror Interior for even light distribution
Removable bottom tray
Carry Handle
Acetone proof housing
Up to 1.3 hours of battery life between charges (78 minutes) – This is measured in usage not standby.
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Indicator light on charger. Red when charging. Green when fully charged.
Jennifer Lawrence was stunning in a glittery, multi-colored Dior gown. She kept her nails sheer with Deborah Lippmann’s Tiny Dancer. Get the Look:
“Deborah began by applying an anti-aging base coat, Turn Back Time ($20, deborahlippmann.com), that uses light diffusing micronized diamond core powder to create the perfect foundation for any look
She then added a single coat of the sheer pink Tiny Dancer nail lacquer ($17).
To make a look that was signature to Jennifer, Deborah added a second layer of the sheer shimmering lacquer, Whatever Lola Wants ($17).
Her nails were completed with Gel Lab Top Coat to create a high shine, cushion like, chip-proof finish that last throughout the evening.”
Celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend styled Lena Headey from HBO’s ‘Games of Thrones’ for the 20th annual SAG Awards
“I fell in love with Lena Headey’s Jenny Packham dress. I felt it had a 70’s vibe to it, so I wanted her hair to be a modern take on a 70’s style, and the high bun was perfect. Townsend shares the steps with Solessence readers.
Get the Look:
· I prepped her hair by adding a few drops of Dove Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Treatment and then blow dried with a round brush.
· Next, I sprayed Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo all over her hair to give the hair a cool texture
· Then I gathered the hair in a ponytail right at the crown of the head and braided the ponytail
· Once the braid was complete, I wrapped it around the base of the ponytail to create a bun and secured with bobby pins.
· I finished by spraying Sally Hershberger Texture Blast all over and scrunched the bun with my hands to break it up a bit and add some hold.”
Robert Vetica, stylist for Vidal Sassoon Pro Series, and Cate Blanchett went for a soft, 60s-inspired up-do to complement Cate’s light pink Givenchy gown that had a beautiful and soft Grecian feel. Inspired by Brigitte Bardot and Kate Moss, Robert wanted to create a wispy up-do that showed off the dress’s feminine silhouette and sequin-trimmed details.
Get the Look:
1. First prep wet hair with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Boost & Lift Foaming Air Mousse, applying throughout the hair for touchable volume and hold.
2. Create a side part and then blow-dry hair with a small boar bristle round brush. Start by blow-drying hair in the front and create soft bangs. Once you have created the desired shape, clip the bangs in place while they cool. Then blow-dry the rest of the hair.
3. Once hair is dry, spray Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Heat Protect & Shine Spray to protect hair from heat before curling it. Using a 1-inch curling iron, take the hair and curl approximately 8 sections. “You don’t need to separate each section perfectly,” says Robert “but instead you can take random sections since you’re curling hair to create texture and bend.” Once the hair has cooled, brush out the curls to soften the look.
4. Spray Vidal Sassoon Pro Series ColorFinity Dry Shampoo in Intense Blondes all throughout the hair. “Some people just apply hairspray to their roots, but I applied the Dry Shampoo all throughout the hair, similar to how you use hairspray, to create additional texture and volume.” After the dry shampoo, back comb hair a bit at the roots with a teasing comb.
5. Pull hair back into a loose low ponytail, using your fingers to create the desired shape. Twist the rest of the ponytail into a deconstructed bun and pin the look in place.
6. To finish, spray hair with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Flexible Hold Hairspray to lock your look in place. Then spray hairspray onto your fingertips and nails, and using your fingers, apply the hairspray to the perimeter of the hair to tame flyaways and shape any loose pieces.
About Vidal Sassoon Pro Series
Vidal Sassoon Pro Series is perfected by experts and deeply rooted in our founder’s expertise and original vision that all women should have good hair. This affordable, salon-inspired line provides women with everything they need to personalize and create beautiful looks at home. The new line offers five care and styling sub-collections, one styling and finishing collection and an at-home color kit available in 18 exceptionally vibrant shades. Vidal Sassoon Pro Series is available at mass retailers. For more information, visit www.vidalsassoon.com
The “12 Years a Slave”, actress Lupita Nyongo dressed up her tips in a teal and copper chrome Deborah Lippmann polish, “Swagga Like Us”. It was a perfect match to her turquoise Dior gown with statement collar.
Get the Look:
Apply one coat of Gel Lab Base Coat
Follow with a layer of Swagga Like Us
Follow with a coat of Chain Reaction, a shade from the Rock This Town trio
