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October 1, 2013

OUIDAD Supports Breast Cancer Awareness “Curls for a Cure”

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Curls for a Cure®

Ouidad Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

365 Days a Year

Ouidad has donated over $443,781 to Breast Cancer Awareness

Ouidad – renowned hair stylist, salon owner, global educator, curl expert, mother, and industry icon – is a breast cancer survivor.  Diagnosed at the very same age as her mother whom she lost to the disease, Ouidad realized that she was in a unique position to apply both personal experience and passion to a remarkable cause and took action against this aggressive killer.  While she commends other brands for debuting limited edition, pastel pink products to raise funds for this important cause, Ouidad has chosen to pursue a higher level of involvement by supporting breast cancer awareness 365 days a year.

Fortunate enough to make a full recovery, Ouidad started a crusade against breast cancer, vowing to make a difference in the lives of other women.  She founded Curls for a Cure in 2005 to raise funds year round for the Breast CancerResearch Foundation.  Curls for a Cure is a donation program on Ouidad.com that welcomes visitors to make a donation of their choosing toward Breast Cancer research.  Taking her commitment a step further, Ouidad matches any amount donated, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000!

By joining forces with both clients and corporate partners, Ouidad has raised over $442,511 for BCRF to date and over $3,121 in 2013 alone.  In addition, the company underwrites all of the administration costs of the program as well as the credit card discount fees on the donations.  In this manner, when $10.00 is donated, BCRF receives a full $10.00.  For each donation, Ouidad offers a special pink bracelet inscribed to show her gratitude.

With her own difficult hair loss experience, Ouidad is able to comfort troubled clients in an entirely personal way, and is truly honored to provide support both financially and emotionally.  Below are a few helpful tips from Ouidad on how to look good and feel good during this difficult time.

  • Skin will have a yellow tint from chemotherapy – use a bronzer with a pink tint to balance skin color
  • Hair tends to lose pigmentation, often growing in gray and curly; wait at least six months post chemotherapy for color to prevent damage of new growth
  • Visually prepare for hair loss by cutting hair shorter to minimize the drastic effect of losing hair
  • With new hair growth, do deep treatments every two weeks to feed and strengthen hair; frequent deep conditioning is necessary to replenish nutrients, allowing each strand to regain its internal weight and body

 

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September 30, 2013

Recover – E Cucumber Eye Pads equals Refreshed and Replenished Eyes

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My friends came over and wanted to have an inexpensive spa party at my house. I’m always on the hunt to find great, inexpensive, lightweight products and really found a tiny treasure with Earth Theraputics Eye Pads. We thought they were absolutely adorable and they smelled great, but weren’t sure how they were going to work.  Luckily, I didn’t have to chop up cucumbers or break tea bags apart for the treatment. The six women let the eye pads refrigerate for twenty minutes and then we put them on our eyes. Honestly, it was the favorite product of the evening. My friends couldn’t believe how the pads relieved puffiness and dark circles around their eyes. I actually fell asleep as I found the smell delightful and soothing. The pads are infused with real cucumber extract, vitamin E and a beneficial blend of nutrients. We all went shopping the next day and purchased pads to keep our eyes refreshed for the next six months!!!  

We found Recover-E Cucumber Eye Pads and Rejuvenal-C Orange Eye Pads (which I can’t wait to try)  at Kohl’s Department Store but they can also be found at ulta.com and earththerapeutics.com/

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Liz Vachon, LICSW

Wife and Mother of two

National Keynote Speaker on Bullying

 

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September 17, 2013

Add body and volume to your hair with TRUHAIR by Chelsea Scott™

Chelsea Scott , a seasoned professional with twenty years in the “Beauty Industry”, has created the TRUHAIR line of hair care products that work to add volume and body to your hair! An easy to use system, TRUEHAIR gives you that professional look and feel you receive at a salon, but in the privacy of your own home.

I was a perfect candidate for the TRUHAIR products with my short fine wavy hair. I usually have to take too much time with my hair to achieve a look that I like. I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to try the TRUHAIR products and be able to share my results with you!

TRUHAIR   by Chelsea Scott™

TRUHAIR
by Chelsea Scott™

THE PRODUCTS:
TRUHAIR Extreme Volume Bodifying Shampoo – $21.50 :I liked the texture of this shampoo. It was very lightweight! TRUHAIR thoroughly, yet gently cleaned my hair. My hair didn’t feel coated or weighted down, as it often does with other products!

This Extreme Volume Bodifying Shampoo contains,“exclusive TRUHAIR Complex with panthenol, biotin, and actipelx complex 194 ~ with hops, goldenseal and witch hazel.”

You just need to apply and massage a small amount of the shampoo to your scalp and wet hair, then rinse. Your hair will feel so clean with no residue.

TRUHAIR Extreme Volume Bodifying Conditioner will be the next product that you use after you shampoo! – $21.50 : This Conditioner contains the same premier ingredients and is also a very “lightweight” product.

With the TRUHAIR Extreme Volume Bodifying Conditioner your hair will be treated to an increase in volume as moisture surrounds the cuticle. As a result, you should notice “thicker-looking”, and “easier to manage hair.”

TRUHAIR Raise the Roots – $19.95 : Raise the Roots worked very well for me. Once again, you don’t have to worry about it being too heavy on your hair ! It’s a “textured, fibrous cream” that allows you to “sculpt and style” your hair. “Apply it on damp hair from root to end, and also on dry hair for more definition.”

Benefits:
•”Volumizes”
•”Styles Hair Easily”
•”Enhances Fullness and Shine”
•”Works on all hair types, including color-treated”

Having short hair, I applied it to my damp hair at the roots for a lift! Then when dry, I added some to the front of my hair to get a perfect lifted and separated look. I was delighted!!

TRUHAIR Tease Ease Volume Set – $22.50:
I personally use this set, and I also keep one in my professional makeup case!

You receive two wonderful combs for teasing, and the pick is perfect for parting your hair, and it will easily lift the hair at the crown for the ” bump” that makes your hair look much fuller. “These combs are made with durable rubber construction! This helps prevent breakage!”

The finishing spray is exceptional! It holds the hair for a long lasting style, and gives your hair a nice shine, but not a wet or greasy look!

Make sure to visit the TRUHAIR website at:
http://www.truhair.com

TRUHAIR by Chelsea Scott™ is also available at the HSN Network:
http://www.hsn.com/shop/truhair/3644?rid=2939&query=TRUHair&isSuggested=True&

Whether your hair is long or short, I believe most of us aspire to have that voluminous, enviable hair. TRUHAIR gives you some nice options for achieving that goal!

(Quoted and/or paraphrased information in this feature was obtained from provided PR fact sheets, TruHair.com, and hsn.com. My personal commentary is my own opinion from using the product that I received to review.)

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September 14, 2013

Raul Penaranda presents “ Bold” at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, New York.

fashion powerhouse Raul Penaranda

 

fashion powerhouse Raul Penaranda

Fashion Power House Raul Penaranda

Raul Penaranda presented his exquisite 2014 spring line “ Bold” for Mercedes Benz fashion week in New York.

For those of you who are not acquainted with fashion powerhouse Raul Penaranda, this is definitely a designer you should get to know. Raul Penaranda started his career working for the greats like Oscar de la Renta, DNKY, Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne and Kellwood. He always dreamed of designing creating self-titled collections for his own personal fashion house and In 2010 he made his dream a reality and opened Raul Penaranda.

“Dream, Vision, Reality “ is the mantra Penaranda lives by.  In just 3 years Raul Penaranda’s collections have been embraced by the very best in the business.  He been featured in magazines such as, Vogue, Lucky, Vanity Fair, In Fashion Magazine and has been catching the attention of countless celebrities.  Forbes magazine hailed Raul Penaranda as “one of the fastest growing fashion entrepreneurs” and also applauded him for manufacturing his collections here in New York city.

Raul is designer of eloquence and taste.  His designs exude elegance, with soft fabrics, feminine detail, flattering dress lines and chic style.  The ‘Bold’ collection includes luxurious fabrics, refined laces, colorful patterns and geometric fabrics that exude with classic flair.

I was thrilled to be part of the hair and make-up team for his spring/summer collection premier this Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Raul Penaranda is a gracious, humble, and talented fashion powerhouse. It is clear to see why Raul Penaranda is forging his way to the top of the fashion industry.

Check out the video below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SitY0Pk_RV8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

For more information visit:

www.raulpenaranda.com/new-york

https://www.facebook.com/RaulPenaranda/info

https://twitter.com/PenarandaWorld

(Check back for more posts soon – Melinda)

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September 9, 2013

Helmut Lange at NYC Fashion Week

Helmut Lang’s Spring/Summer 2014 runway show last Friday was the epitome of cool. Helping to bring the brand’s inspiration to life was Lead Stylist Paul Hanlon for UNITE Hair. “The look was inspired by Helmut Lang’s designs, which were a nod back to the 90’s. I wanted the hair to have strong, clean lines to balance the baggier clothes. It is a bit masculine, but chic, and refined.”

  

 

To Get The Look:

1.      Prep the hair with the UNITE 7Seconds Condition ($26.25), which contains a thermal protector. Then use a blow dryer and a paddle brush to achieve pin-straight locks.. 2.      Next, apply UNITE Session Whip ($25), which really was the star product for this look. This weightless mousse gives the hair girth, but not hold (like a gel might). For best use, apply the mousse liberally from roots to ends and continue to blow dry the product into the hair until it is completely dry. 3.      To create the distinct part, use a rattail comb to perfectly section off the hair to the side, continuing to blow dry the hair straight down. 4.      Next take 2-inch sections of hair and spray the roots of each one with the UNITE Max Control Hairspray ($27.50). As with the previous steps, continue to use a blow dryer to set the hair. 5.      To complete this look, pull the hair into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck and secure with an elastic. Then wrap a black leather hair accessory (Hanlon used one designed by Helmut Lang). 6.      For a finishing touch, pull out some of the baby hairs for an effortless, natural look.  

       

 

“The idea for the Helmut Lang Show was to create a very controlled look by slicking the hair down and around the face, but not making it look crunchy or too shiny. We used products that would control the hair, but not make it too hard”, explains Hanlon.  http://www.uniteeurotherapy.com/

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September 5, 2013

Recover from the Sun with Bamboo Beach

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Bamboo Beach

A friend of mine introduced me to this new product from Alterna which is an addition to some of their other amazing hair care products. Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery Spray is a leave-in conditioner that instantly revitalizes sun-parched hair without weighting down your hair and making your hair feel greasy or stiff.This spray nourishes, moisturizes, detangles and enhances shine back into your  hair. Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery Spray protects against color fade with a Color Hold Technology. Of course, it’s free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates and synthetic color which is very important to me!  Shake the bottle first then just spray 2 to 3 spritzes onto wet hair to refresh and add the moisture  back in!

I have a problem with the beach air, well my hair  does…… it just frizzes up, getting bigger and bigger….. Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery Spray leaves my hair frizz free and tangle free. Being out in the sun all day, Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery  Spray protects and revives my sun damaged hair. I love the scent, it
is a sweet tropical mix of mango and coconut (my favorite summer smell).

I was so satisfied with this product that I branched out and purchased Bamboo Beach Summer Ocean Waves and Bamboo Beach Mango Coconut Refreshing Dry Shampoo. The Bamboo Beach Summer Ocean Waves is a lightweight spray that brings the beach texture back into your hair without being at the beach!  You can actually control the waves  — on your hair I mean!  Spraying 2 to 3 spritzes onto damp hair creates weightless volume and a wavy texture to all hair types, bring
a natural look of luscious locks to your hair even when the beach season is gone.  Again formulated with Color Hold Technology to  protect against color faded hair. I love this product. My hair looks and feel fascinate

Dry Shampoo

Bamboo Beach Mango Coconut Refreshing Dry Shampoo was the first dry shampoo product that I ever tried and boy was I missing out!  If you are like me and don’t wash your hair everyday, which dries out your hair, then this product is for you. Shake lightly onto dry hair at the roots then massage in then brush or style your hair. The silky powder provides a clean summer fresh scent and makes your hair more controllable. You basically can go another day or two without washing your hair and it adds a bit of volume to your crown. The convenient container can easy store in your beach, pocketbook or pool bag. This line of Alterna’s products helps to recover sun damaged hair and keeps that sexy, beach wavy look with amazing shine and softness!

You can find Bamboo Beach at http://shop.alternahaircare.com

179902_2273854583663_993585435_nLaurie Carcieri is a Wife, Mom of two,

and a Fashion and Fitness Enthusiast

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September 3, 2013

Activate your destiny with a beautiful Destiny Candle!

This was one of those “timing is everything” opportunities that turned out to be a synchronistic moment for me! I must say, as a result, it ended up providing me with one of the most unique and interesting products to feature for your enjoyment.

As long as I can remember, I’ve always loved crystals and their soothing reflection of light & energy, and aromatherapy for its ability ,via candles and essential oils, to offer a positive impact on the senses.

When I received information about the Destiny Candle created by Karen Michelle, I was instantly intrigued. This candle had all of the components that I mentioned above and was a 100% natural candle that could assist us in creating positive intentions for addressing a number of situations we deal with in our lives.

The intentions:
Weight Loss
Stress Relief
Beauty
Wealth
Energy/Uplift
Good Luck

But there’s more…..As your candle starts to melt you’ll find a crystal within the candle with a small hole on the top, and a beautiful purple string that is included so you can wear your crystal as a bracelet or necklace to keep affirming your intention!

You may also use the candle as a massage oil!

I gravitated immediately toward the lavender, frankincense, and vanilla scented candle. Those are some of my favorite essential oils! This candle was geared toward Stress Relief. That’s one of my issues! I have a tendency to bring on my own stress with worry and over reaction to things, so I decided to try the Stress Relief Candle.

I honestly couldn’t wait for my Destiny Candle to arrive! When it did, I lit the candle and enjoyed the relaxing lavender, frankincense, and vanilla scent .

When I later blew out the candle, my crystal was visible so I removed it and started to wipe it off. Near the point of the crystal there was a diamond shaped “window” like marking. Here is where my synchronistic moment took place.

For some time I’d been looking for a “window crystal” to wear. They are one of my favorite crystals. I took a closer look and sure enough, by chance, it happened to be a little “window crystal” that had “found me”! I was so happy as I put the crystal on the purple string that came with the candle and have been wearing it as a necklace every day!

After that surprise, I tried some of the warm melted liquid from the candle as a massage oil on my dry hands and arms. It was unbelievable! My skin felt so soft, and the warm oil was very soothing with the gentle scent of lavender, frankincense, and vanilla.

Here is my Destiny Candle & my special crystal that was in the candle!

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To me the Destiny Candle would be a perfect pampering and inspiring gift to give to yourself, and a unique present for special occasions when you’re not quite sure what to get for someone.

View this video to find out more about the Destiny Candle.

Here is the website you may also visit to purchase your Destiny Candle:
http://www.destinycandle.com

This truly is the gift that keeps on giving! Thanks to Karen Michelle for creating the Destiny Candles!
Destiny Candles get a 5-Star review...

(Any quoted or paraphrased information in this article was obtained from provided PR information about the product. My commentary was from my own personal use and personal experience with the provided product.)

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August 23, 2013

Two “Quick Results” JOEY New York® Products for a lifted and more youthful look !

JOEY New York® has a line of fun, easy to use products that target special needs to help you achieve a more youthful and healthy looking skin!

Coconut Water is the “STAR” ingredient of the JOEY New York® new QUICK RESULTS product line! It has a wonderful history behind it that I’d like to share with you via this link:
http://www.joeynewyork.com/coconut-water/
Here you’ll read all about the many benefits of Coconut Water , it’s backstory, and how through modern technology, JOEY New York® has included it in their QUICK RESULTS products. Anti-aging, help with wrinkles, lines, and sagging skin are just a few advantages of the Coconut Water!

Quoting from the article, you’ll read in the above link,“Hawaiians call Coconut Water NOELANI which means “DEW FROM THE HEAVENS.

Let’s begin the JOEY New York “Double Feature” with:

QUICK RESULTS PEEL-OFF MASQUE with Young Coconut Water and Indian Ginseng Extract Complex

JOEY New York QUICK RESULTS PEEL-OFF MASQUE with Young Coconut Water and Indian Ginseng Extract Complex.

I like a peel-off masque, and the JOEY New York masque is great! You only need to use it once a week, and your face and skin will feel so fresh, clean, and renewed. Start with a clean face. Do your best to apply an “even” layer of the clear peel-off masque on your neck and entire face except for the eye area!! I’ll usually start my application at the lower area of my neck and work upward to my forehead. I also like to brush my hair back and away from my face while I’m doing any kind of facial treatment!

In about 10-15 minutes the masque will be dry and ready to remove. This is the fun part! Start at the bottom of your neck and roll the edges of the dry masque as you start to peel upward to your forehead. If you applied your masque evenly, it should “lift” off in one piece. Don’t fret if it doesn’t!! Practice makes perfect. If it doesn’t lift off in one piece, just start at the lower edge where you left off peeling. Roll and continue to move in an upward motion till the Masque is removed!

Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be in awe when you see the imprint of your skin on the masque. I was surprised to see the all the dry areas on mine! The awesome result is how your clean smooth and glowing skin looks and feels after the Joey New York Peel-Off Masque! This is one of those instant gratification products!

Now your skin is clean and all set for the second product in our JOEY New York “Double Feature”:

JOEY New York -Quick Results- For a Lifted and Tightened look with Coconut Water, Indian Ginseng Extract Complex and peptides to help give skin a soft youthful look.

JOEY New York®-QUICK RESULTS- KEEP IT UP imparts a Lifted, Tightened, and soft youthful look with Coconut Water, Indian Ginseng Extract Complex and peptides..

Would you like a firmer feel to your skin? Then KEEP IT UP is a product you’ll want to add to your daily regime! All you need to do is apply this very light weight serum to your neck and face. (Once again, avoiding the eye area.) Make sure you let it dry completely before applying makeup, or just wear it alone and watch your pores, sagging skin, and wrinkles diminish ! The feel to me is “energizing”, lifting, and a real confidence builder as it “wakes” up my tired skin!

The peptides in KEEP IT UP give you instant firming as well as long term benefits! I apply KEEP IT UP in an up and outward lifting motion. Starting at the base of my neck and working up my neck and behind my ears, I then lift the serum around my jawline, up the sides of my face and in an upward motion across my forehead.

Read more about JOEY New York’s -QUICK RESULTS- KEEP IT UP for more information and results you’ll achieve with you use this product:
http://www.joeynewyork.com/keep-it-up/

JOEY New York has a wonderful variety of Quick Results products that target specific skin concerns, and contain the amazing young coconut water to not only help you achieve a more youthful appearance, but protect you skin with it’s natural anti-oxidants!

I hope you enjoyed this “Double Feature” presenting The Peel-Of Masque for lines, wrinkles, and glow, and Keep-It-Up for a lifted and tightened look, and will give them a try!

Here are some of the places where you can purchase the JOEY New York® Products:

http://www.skinstore.com/joey-new-york.aspx

http://www.spalook.com/joey-new-york.aspx

http://www.dermstore.com/profile_Joey+New+York_501754.htm

http://www.beauty.com/joey-new-york/qxb15674

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from provided PR-Fact Sheets,and www.joeynewyork.com. Any personal commentary about these products were my opinions from using the products provided to me for review.)

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August 20, 2013

Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformer = Flawless Skin

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Miracle Skin Transformer Acne Control was the best product I ever used to fight those trouble acne and brown spots on my skin occurring over and over again in the same spot. I thought my days of breaking out were gone in my twenties, however, my forties brought me back several decades and a loss to find a good acne cream. My friends had plenty of great ideas for wonderful wrinkle creams, but I was alone for my search at forty- nine for a cream to wipe away those embarrassing blemishes.

This light-weight, oil-free formula controls shine and leaves a flawless finish as it hydrates,firms and calms skin.  My skin has literally been transformed at the right time, I was going to make an appointment to have an expensive laser treatment before finding this miracle product. The cream contains smart salicylic acid, anti-microbial peptides, marine extracts and vitamin B3 all working together to prevent breakouts forever that were continually appearing on my skin.  My tween daughter even commented on my skin and wanted the cream for herself, wondering why her mother was still in need of a cream to prevent acne.  I highly recommend this product for all ages and consider myself an expert on acne cream. Thanks to Sarah McNamara and her unbelievable product, I am no longer alone!

Miracle Skin Transformer Acne Control is available in 5 shades and can be purchased at miracleskintransformer.com

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Liz Vachon, LICSW

Wife and Mother of two

National Keynote Speaker on Bullying

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August 20, 2013

Relax and Laugh Your Day Away with Chocolate Chocolate Moons

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Reading is one of the great pleasures that I have now that I am retired. There is still always lots to do each day, but the schedule is so much more relaxed that I can spend time enjoying a good book.  “Chocolate Chocolate Moons” by Jackie Kingon is a unique, yet silly, futuristic mystery. You will laugh out loud as you read and even reread some of the humorous discriptions this author presents.  It is a fun task to keep up with everyone moving around from earth to the moon and Mars with their different weights changed by the gravity force. But I love a mystery and we are not without a mystery in this hilarious venture.  People end up in the hospital after eating Chocolate Moons and the bungling, candy eating detectives are called to do their investigations.  Meanwhile there are news shows and talk show interviews asking the questions about how this could have possibly happened.  But that isn’t all!  Relationships and past relationships are revisited; twin daughters are rehearsing for a contest; electronic devices listening in on suspects and hotels in space.  Such an imagination Jackie Kingon has!  There is so much more, but I don’t want to ruin it for you.  This is a book to read when you want to lay back, relax and laugh your day away.

Purchase you copy today at amazon.com/Chocolate-Moons

P1060375 (2) Sharon Hatcher, Guest Blooger & Avid Reader

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