January 25, 2024

Scrub Away the Winter Blaaahs with One of Nanor’s Indulgent Bath Scrubs

Long, luxurious baths with a luxe scrub – does anything sound more heavenly?

 

Nanor Body Scrubs invigorate your senses, while gingerly exfoliating and nourishing your skin back to its silky smooth splendor. All Nanor body scrubs are made with avocado oil, a highly absorbent oil that helps replenish your skin’s natural moisture. An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, avocado oil also soothes your skin, strengthens it and restores its youthful elasticity. And, it’s “clean” with no synthetic ingredients or toxins.

*Nanor is a Canadian woman-owned business.

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December 5, 2023

TOCCA Launches NEW Candela Classica Candles Just in Time for the Holidays External Inbox

TOCCA’s Candela Classica collection (affiliate friendly) is the epitome of seasonal elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail – and inspired by the blue box candles that made TOCCA Beauty a cult favorite – these luxurious candles are the perfect gift for the holidays and the ultimate hostess gift for all upcoming soirees.  The collection features an array of captivating scents that capture the essence of the season, from rich and spicy notes like cinnamon and clove to the earthy warmth of amber and patchouli.   And with FIVE NEW scents the collection is the perfect addition for everyone’s homes and offices.

As you light a TOCCA Candela Classica this holiday, you’ll be transported to a world of comfort and luxury, where the flickering flame and enchanting fragrances create an atmosphere that’s both inviting and enchanting.  This special collection features five of the original, best-selling, and most iconic scents that are designed to inspire specific moods and evoke emotions along with five spectacular new fragrances to discover.  From the amber and spices of Marrakesh to the citrusy twist of Amalfi, these exquisite candles fill the room with delectable fragrance leaving your space warm and inviting. NEW Candela Classica scents include:

  • Marrakesh – The vivid memory of a day spent wandering ancient bazaars, Marrakesh is the experience of a magical marketplace, alive with discovery. A whiff of rich amber mingles with spices and leather in an encompassing sensual awakening.
  • Kyoto – Fragrant Kinmokusei flowers surround ancient Buddhist temples in cradle of Japanese culture. A delicate floral with hints of apricot, Kyoto embodies the Geisha in her meticulous refinement.
  • Saint Tropez – Saint-Tropez captures the exquisite intrigue of the South of France in a rose-forward fragrance of uncommon character. Starring the European garden rose known as the Centifolia, an explosively delicate floral combines with precious iris root in an uplifting escape.
  • Amalfi – Grand villas, lush gardens and banks of brilliantly colored bougainvillea—Amalfi is an oasis of natural charm. Undeniably citrusy with a twist of succulent melon, a sunbaked ripeness reveals the fullness of fruit
  • Montauk – A swift retreat to where the sound meets the sea, Montauk is an unspoiled haven of peace and pleasure. Salt air, cucumber and sea grass abound in a wave of reverie at the edge of forever.

The new Candela Classica candles join the 5 others that were recently launched including:

  • Feu de Touch – The signature TOCCA scent is a call to love and be loved. A fiery bouquet of gardenia, punched up with pomegranate, makes Feu de Touch a timeless classic for any room in the home.
  • Chamonix – At once quaint and epic, Chamonix is an Alpine escape, chic and peaceful. Nostalgic pine mingles cleanly with rosemary for an herb-forward, high-altitude experience.
  • Tangier – The scent of the souk calls to mind an afternoon of sensual discovery followed by a serene return to a leafy riad. A luxurious blend of vanilla and tobacco arrives smooth and sweet, grounded in exotic earthiness.
  • Yma – Peruvian culture comes to fruition in an exuberant celebration of life inspired by the legendary singer Yma Sumac. The fruit-focused explosion features savory guava and juicy red currant for an exclamation of passion.
  • Havana – The warmth and color of Cuba in an unrestrained tropical dreamscape. A sweet-yet-spicy cocktail of sugarcane and rum distills beautifully into a Caribbean voyage.

With a gorgeous vessel and a thoughtfully formulated soy wax blend for a clean 60 hour burn and superb scent throw, this is the quintessential luxury gift that anyone would covet. Each hand poured, small-batch candle creates a distinct ambiance in your home or wherever life will take you.

Quick Tip: Trim the cotton wick after each use to ensure the best scent diffusion.

 

Available for $48 each online at Tocca.com, Bluemercury, Beautyhabit.com, Candledeliriu.com and specialty stores nationwide.

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December 5, 2023

Elevate Your Holiday Sparkle With These Glam Essentials!

 

neuMASCARA™ serum-based, 3-in-1 lash-enhancing mascara instantly defines and volumizes the appearance of lashes while improving the dull appearance of eyelashes in just 4-6 weeks. The rich blackest-black pigment contains soft fibers to achieve your ideal level of intensity one layer at a time, whether you’re going for a subtle daytime look or head-turning date-night glam.

Skin Research Labs – neuMASCARA

Price: $55.00

Available on Amazon, Nordstrom.com.

 

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November 29, 2023

Holiday Hack: Full Bun

 

“This is a super easy hack to a full bun that’s perfect for the holiday season,” explains Ellen Devine, Sam Villa ArTeam and Master Stylist at Lunatic Fringe @Ellendevinehair.  See the video here.

  1. Add body to hair using a Sam Villa Artist Series 2-in-1 Marcel Iron and Wand. Detach the spoon to make it a wand and wrap hair around it in large sections.
  2. Separate the hair left to right. Using the Sam Villa Artist Series Finishing Brush, smooth one side of hair into a high ponytail making a loop, leaving the ends out. Repeat on opposite side.
  3. Take the two buns and cross one over the other and pull through, secure with bobby pin. Hot Tip: secure right where hand is holding the hair in place for best security.
  4. Take the tails that are left out and wrap up and secure. Spray and adjust using a tail comb. Pull out extra pieces for around the face.

Wish list…give list…visit samvilla.com all month long for special deals! Anything from 50% OFF to buy more save more and surprise doorbusters.

Sam Villa is Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of the Sam Villa Company (Allvus, LLC), a leading education and styling tool company for the professional hair industry. He is also Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken 5th Avenue, a L’Oreal brand. Villa is the recipient of the 2023 INKD Icon Leadership Award, 2021 NAHA Educator of the Year, Hair Awards USA Hall of Fame Inductee, 2021 AHP Icon Stylist Influencer of the Year, 2020 International Hairdressing Awards ‘International Hair Influencer of the Year,’ the 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Intercoiffure America/Canada Member, Behind the Chair Stylist Choice Award Winner for Favorite Platform Artist and Educator (2012, 2011 and 2007) and Favorite Overall Educator of the Year (2015). His inspiring education and innovative ergonomic styling tools can be experienced on samvilla.com. The Sam Villa brand brings free digital education to everyone including hot tips and techniques, as well as access to livestreamed educational events. The company also offers professional tools for consumers so they can achieve salon-quality results at home with minimum effort.  Facebook: @SamVillaPros; Instagram: @SamVillaHair;  YouTube: @SamVillaHair; Twitter:@SamVillaPro; Pinterest: @SamVillaHair.

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November 29, 2023

Wet Brush Your Way

Haircare Leader Wet Brush® Unveils New Customization Tool Available Exclusively on Wetbrush.Com

Wet Brush, creators of the Original Detangler®, America’s best-selling hairbrush, announces a new customization feature available exclusively on WetBrush.com. The brand’s millions of loyal fans now can take their hair routine to the next level by creating a one-of-a-kind Wet Brush design that they can share with family, friends, teammates—the opportunities are endless.

Branded “Wet Brush Your Way,” consumers now can express themselves via a custom design on their iconic Wet Brush Original Detangler®. Creating a personalized brush starts with choosing one of five color options: black, pink, purple, sky blue, and marble white. From there, they can unleash their creativity to enhance the design with text, icons, and imagery using the library of fonts and emojis available on WetBrush.com, or by uploading their own artwork or logo. You design, Wet Brush does what it does best: detangles.

“At Wet Brush, we are always dreaming big to find ways to deliver the best products and experience to our community. We often hear from consumers who love Wet Brush so much that they collect multiple brushes at a time. The combination of our exclusive Intelliflex® bristles that effortlessly glide through hair and our trend-forward designs, makes our brushes an extension of people’s individuality. Wet Brush Your Way is the next step. Whether you’re planning for a family reunion, milestone birthday, bachelorette party, or just want something that’s uniquely yours, Wet Brush is there to celebrate you.” – Melissa Ayers, VP Brand Strategy & Growth for Wet Brush.

The perfect group gift for special events, sports teams, and more—customers can choose from quantities of 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 units ranging in price from $125-$1,100. This feature will be available exclusively on WetBrush.com just in time for the 2023 holiday rush.

ABOUT WET BRUSH®
Wet Brush® first disrupted the haircare game with our Original Detangler®, an innovative brush that delivers more than 45% less breakage*, 55% less effort** and 100% happier hair. We have since expanded into so much more, including a range of combs, brushes, treatment tools, and accessories. From detangling to styling, we’ve transformed tasks that were previously time-consuming and tedious to make them the most effortless and colorful part of your day.
@TheWetBrush

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June 9, 2023

How to Successfully Meet the Needs of Your Foster Child

When a child is taken into the care system, their needs change. While all the basics still need taking care of, like providing a safe space and ensuring basic needs like access to food and hygiene outlets are met, there is also an underlying advanced needs catalogue to take care of as well. Meeting all of these things directly is one of the most pressing role demands for any foster carer. Here are some ways you can ensure both the small stuff and the big stuff is well taken care of.

Engage with Your Agency

Every foster carer has regular meetings and general check-ins with their core social worker team. However, there is also value in regular communication with the wider agency as well. An agency like thefca.co.uk represents the child and brings them to your door. They will always have a selection of invaluable advice, ongoing training, development strategies and enrichment activities where you can meet other carers and foster children too, which is great for both you and your foster child. There is an irreplaceable sense of kinship to be discovered in such a route, and it should be leaned upon from the very start of your journey. 

Tackle School Head On

Every school is different, and some will inevitably be worse than others at providing for the needs of fostered children. As a carer, you must find paths through to educational engagement, because every child deserves to feel safe and capable of finding their feet in this world. Your job will be to get them through the door, a task that is not always the easiest if you happen to have a placement with a school refuser. However, there are ways forward and it all begins with a conversation and having the confidence to advocate for what needs to happen. 

Listen

The simplest thing of all is just to listen. When you address a situation through the lens of wanting to fix it, there are no guaranteed that this can ever come to pass. However, when you step in and decide to just listen, all sorts of doors open up. When a child has someone who listens to their concerns authentically and only offers advice when action is asked for, they will be able to build trust in that dynamic. Of course, there will often be times when you have to take action for safeguarding purposes, but it is not always the case. The point is to establish a rapport that is able to continue for the duration of a placement and create scope for your time together to be genuinely beneficial. 

Stay Vigilant

There is a clear distinction between vigilance and hypervigilance, and it is vital that you don’t let one seep into the other. Staying vigilant means ensuring you are switched on and paying attention whenever your foster child is talking to you or behaving in a concerning way. When you do this, you can find the best route forward for both of you. 

Taking care of needs is a big part of your responsibilities as a foster carer. It will guide your role and dictate the successes too.

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February 28, 2023

Garnier Nutrisse Announces Drew Barrymore as Brand Ambassador External Inbox

Garnier Nutrisse Is Only Getting Better as it Expands Barrymore’s Role with the Brand to Include Hair Color

The Global beauty brand announced the appointment of Drew Barrymore as Brand Ambassador for Garnier Nutrisse, an expansion to her current role with the Garnier portfolio.

A self-proclaimed avid at-home hair dyer, Barrymore’s role debuts with a creative campaign highlighting Garnier Nutrisse’s new and improved Nourishing Color Crème formula for nourished hair and better color, featuring five fruit oils: avocado, olive, shea, argan, and coconut oil. The creative underscores her love for efficacious, easy-to-use products and incorporates tips she’s gained through trial-and-error including using the brand’s shade selector tool to find the best shade, opting for the lighter shade if between two shades, using two mirrors to ensure full and even coverage, as well as rinsing with cold water to avoid color fading.

“It’s no secret that I’ve been a Nutrisse user for years. I’m excited to expand my role with Garnier and share my love of the new Nutrisse Nourishing Color Crème,” says Barrymore. “I’ve been just about every hair color under the sun, and the updated formula provides a fab shade that cares while it colors and is so easy to master on your own. My favorite is shade 70 because it’s super rich and covers my grays.”

“We’re delighted to see our partnership with Drew Barrymore expand into hair color,” said Garnier’s Senior Vice President, Ali Fakih. “She is more than a spokesperson for us – she is a true advocate, with the ability to connect and relate to her audience in a way rarely seen in the celebrity world. Her affinity for hair color, and her ‘do it myself’ nature, made for the perfect choice as our Garnier Nutrisse Brand Ambassador.”

The creative will begin running on February 27, 2023, and includes TV, digital, and social media content.

Powered with Color Boost Technology, Nutrisse Ultra Crème Nourishing Permanent Color covers 100% of grays and nourishes while it colors, resulting in two times shinier, silkier hair for improved richer color.* Available in over 30 shades for every hair texture, the brand’s online shade selector includes a one-minute hair shade quiz to find and virtually try on the perfect Garnier hair color products for you, making at-home hair color easier than ever.

Garnier Nutrisse products are available at food and mass drugstores nationwide. For more information on Garnier, the new and improved Nutrisse Nourishing Color Crème formula, and Garnier’s partnership with Drew Barrymore, please visit www.garnierusa.com.

About Nutrisse Ultra Crème
Nutrisse Ultra Crème Nourishing Permanent Color nourishes as it colors for 2x shinier, silkier and nourished hair vs. uncolored, unwashed hair. Garnier Nutrisse comes with a fruit oil ampoule that you pour directly into the mix. Our nourishing after color conditioner is infused with five responsibly-sourced oils– avocado, olive, coconut, argan and shea. The new ColorBoost technology efficiently infuses intense dyes into the hair fiber for richer, radiant, and long-lasting color with 100% gray coverage.

About Garnier USA
Garnier, a L’Oréal USA brand, was developed in 1904 in France by hair care expert Alfred Amour Garnier and is now present in more than 65 countries worldwide. Following the launch of Garnier in the United States in 1999 with Nutrisse hair color, the brand has continued to develop cutting-edge beauty products. The entire collection of Garnier brands available in the U.S. includes Nutrisse hair color, Fructis hair care, and Fructis Style, Olia hair color, SkinActive, and Whole Blends hair care. For more information visit www.garnierusa.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Snapchat @GarnierUSA.

 

 

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February 9, 2023

Joe-Le Soap Launches New Spa Like Valentine’s Day Set For Ultimate Relaxation This February & Beyond

If you love all naturl soaps, you will love Joe-Le Soaps. For a limited time only Joe-Le Soap is offering the ultimate spa-cation with the Love Gift Set. Loaded with love and natural ingredients, Joe-Le Soap is committed to creating the best for our skin.


Love Gift Set ($59.99)

Includes a soothing a 6 oz Rosewater and Lavender Bar, a new 12oz body exfoliating and polishing Himalayan Rose Sugar Scrub, a 4 oz Ultra Stress Relief Body Butter w/CBD & Lavender, a natural pine wood soap saver and an ultimate moisturizing Lip 

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February 7, 2023

How”Clean Circle” is making your beauty routine more sustainable

Welcome to a new era of beauty, where sustainability is not just an option but a must.
Clean Circle is making sure that your beauty routine is as sustainable as possible, helping you reduce your beauty waste. Our lineup of products uses only the highest quality ingredients and packaging materials. All products are made with ethically-sourced ingredients, while all packaging is recyclable or compostable. Not only does this make you look good on the outside, but it also feels good on the inside, knowing that you’re doing something to help protect our planet!

About  Lena Chao.

Lena Chao  founded Clean Circle with one question in mind: How can we champion diversity, sustainability, and culture through beauty? The beauty industry creates 7.9 billion units of packaging per year. One person generates 1,600 lbs of waste annually. Overproduction threatens our natural resources and our planet’s temperature. We are a culture-forward, skin and body care brand positioned at the intersection of tackling beauty waste and addressing the impact of climate change on our skin. I created Clean Circle to bring all of these values and principles together, into my bathroom, into my space.

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February 5, 2023

Top Ten Easy Tips for Better Nutrition

Tik-Tok influencer and best-selling author Beth Linder-Moss has ten easy ways to jump start healthier eating, complete with the best timing, places to adopt new habits, plus where and how to cook.

To hear the Beth Linder-Moss podcast go to one of the following outlets:  ApplePodcasts,Boomplay, LibSyn, Soundcloud, Deezer, PlayerFM, ivoox, Bullhorn, Spotify, iHeart, and her website at https://bethlinder-moss.com.

  1. Go Slowly, do not make all changes at once. Trying to make a lot of changes about eating all at once or in a short period of time is almost certainly going to fail. As we have all spent literally our entire lifetimes learning to eat a certain way, it stands to reason that permanent changes will take longer to make.  So be patient and give yourself a break.
  2. Substitute, eat healthier versions of things you like. According to Beth there are usually healthier version of things we like to eat available. For example. instead of white rice, try brown rice. Or sweet potatoes instead of white, wheat pasta instead of traditional. This method can be part of the slower pace of change she also recommends.
  3. Drink more water. Not iced tea, or soda or sports drinks. Water. “Tea has caffeine and is a diuretic,” she told her audience. “You can have tea or coffee, but they cannot count as part of your water intake.” Most other beverages have sugar, caffeine, or artificial coloring. Avoid these by drinking water.
  4. Connect with your hunger? Beth advises that we ask ourselves if we have an appetite or we are eating just because something is there? As a test, drink a big glass of water. “You might be thirsty,” she said. But if you are still hungry after a glass of water, eat knowing that you truly are hungry.”
  5. Eat quality calories … pick your foods wisely. “Instead of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, put peanut butter on an apple,” Beth suggested.
  6.  Cook your own foods as much as possible. There is an element of control when cooking at home Beth says. “You know what you are putting in to cook and mindful of how much oil or salt or other ingredients you are using,” She stated. “When eating out, it is not possible to know the amount or types of things the chef used.” These are just some of the reasons why home cooked food is so much better than takeout or eating out. Plus, it is less expensive.
  7. Balance your meals … protein, carbs, and fats. According to Beth a balanced meal has protein, carbs, and fats. Protein is beef, chicken, fish, or eggs. Carbs are from things like sweet potatoes. She wants us to eat healthy fats. “Fat from the avocado is healthy for us.” Healthy fats also come from coconuts, sunflower or sesame seeds, cold water fish like salmon or even dark chocolate.
  8. Where do you eat? At times when eating in the car or in front of the TV, consumption is just mindless. “You can be shoveling popcorn into your mouth get to the bottom of the bowl and still not be satisfied,” she said. Rather than absent minded consumption, be aware of what and where you are eating. No shoveling.
  9. Do not be hard on yourself, this a journey. We often judge ourselves harshly when trying to change habits and fall short of perfection. Setting an impossibly high standard is not only unrealistic but can cause people to get discouraged and quit. “We are not perfect and will have lapses,” Beth said. “Forgive yourself and keep going.”
  10. Make your food tasty with seasoning. Eating healthy does not mean that our food must be bland. “Use seasoning to make food tastier,” Beth said. The addition of the right seasoning can make that broccoli bolder, salad more savory and rice cakes less terrible.

About Beth Linder-Moss

Beth Linder-Moss got interested in health and fitness at the age of 16 after her father had his first heart attack. After this devastating event, she and the other members of her family changed their eating and exercise habits for the better.

Today she is a much sought-after speaker, press interview and teacher. Her latest book is ‘Think Healthy Be Healthy’ and is available where books are sold. Her website is https://bethlinder-moss.com.

 

 

 

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