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Becoming a Blond Bombshell Lives On . . .

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 Wella’s Koleston Perfect Line of Permanent Hair Color has gone through an entire revamp of the line….new pretty Peacock feather boxes, and a new science they refer to as:  TRILUXIV TECHNOLOGY, which separates the hair color process into 3 stages of the way the color works and imparts 69% MORE shine than hair without Wella hair color. Something I have been trying to impress on you all from Day 1 of the Blog. Wella reigns for imparting shine into the strands of many a bombshell . . .

What’s new?

  • Koleston Perfect’s new and improved formula for even more expressive color result
  • More intensive, vibrant colors, with now even better color balance!
  • The big selection of color with exciting new nuances, where you surely can find the exact right nuance to fit you.
  • Long-lasting. Especially in the reds range. Koleston Perfect Vibrant Reds now last even longer – up to 15%!
  • Remarkable shine! What would you say to up to 69% more shine when compared with untreated hair?
  • Unbelievably! Not just better, but also more gentle! New Koleston Perfect is now even more gentle for a worry-free color with no regrets

Also there are 2 completely new Tonal Categories :  /17  and   /38. 
The following Testimonial is the third positive response + PLUS my own,  I have had to this new tone line by Wella in their brand new /38 Line of Permanent Hair Color :

Just wanted to thank you for the /38 series color suggestion.  I get more compliments on my hair color now.  The guy that just cut my hair even said he liked it and I did a great job.  Thanks again.  Heidi 

The 2 new Tonal Categories are /38 - Gold Pearl  and  /17-Ash Brown
Hopefully we will be able to get our newly MIA; IT guy Andre to “bring-in” Color Samplers for you…they both are nothing short of scrumptious - in my humble opinion….I love them both and they are what the line was missing.

In /17 Ash Brown
there are only two:

9/17
7/17

which means for most Colorists they are trying to save money & space for us. Why…You ask?
Because if you mix 1 ounce of 9/17 with 1 ounce of 7/17 you have created 2 ounces of 8/17.
Much easier than carrying 3 Colors in the cupboard, takes up less space to carry 2 colors than it does 3.
This way we have access to all 3 Colors now, don’t we?

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Now we have in the brand new /38 Tonal Family called: Gold Pearl, a beautiful color - although normally I would stay very far away from anything with the word “gold” in it. Hair already has too much brass and gold undertones in it, we do not need to be adding more. Although this is an exception, I can see some sort of violet undertone in this color although they have not stated anywhere what the undertones are.. I mean a /3 is a Neutral Gold and an /8 is a Pearl…yet I still can see a very mild violet undertone which is the undertone you want. All 4 colors are beautiful I hope they add them to Color Touch, what a nice present that would be.

 I spent an hour trying to find a photo of a hair color that was EXACTLY depicting the /38 Tonal Family and finally found the perfect one - to me its a beigey-pearl . . . . which is a very hard color to find and an even harder color to achieve with hair color. Remember a lot of it (unfortunately) has to do with the existing pigment in your hair as to whether you will achieve the proper color.

As Hair Color technology improves with each and every new year, they will come closer and closer to matching the beautiful shades, no matter what your existing pigment is. I sure hope to be around for those days…..

 How Totally Unique are these Drips of Copper at the ends of Platinum - H..E..A..V..E..N..L..Y

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What’s the Beef With Milk Sugar?

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Do you eat or drink milk products?

Did you know that there is a naturally occurring “sugar” in milk, called lactose? Lactase is an enzyme in our bodies that allows us to digest this milk sugar.

Ever heard of an allergy to milk? Apparently, it’s not an allergy after all because there is, “not an immune response“. (USA Today)

A milk “allergy“is more correctly defined as lactose intolerance: “Lactose intolerance is the inability to metabolize lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products, because the required enzyme lactase is absent in the intestinal system or its availability is lowered. It is estimated that 75% of adults worldwide show some decrease in lactase activity during adulthood.”

I came across an interesting article about milk sugar that discusses this in more detail:

People who are lactose intolerant can’t digest the main sugar -lactose- found in milk. In normal humans, the enzyme that does so -lactase- stops being produced when the person is between two and five years old. The undigested sugars end up in the colon, where they begin to ferment, producing gas that can cause cramping, bloating, nausea, flatulence and diarrhea.”

For more information than you ever wanted to know about lactase, the enzyme (that we don’t all have, and have in differing amounts) allowing us to digest milk products, check out this article in the European Journal of Human Genetics. “Most people cannot drink milk as adults without the symptoms of lactose intolerance, and most lactose intolerance is due to absence of the lactase enzyme in the gut.”

I’ll continue to get my “natural” sugars elsewhere.

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HandClens Hand Sanitizer Kills H1N1 Flu Virus

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Woodward LaboratoriesWoodward Labs, a leading antimicrobial skin care company, announced today that an independent testing laboratory has confirmed the efficacy of HandClens, an alcohol-free hand sanitizer, against H1N1 flu virus.  The test results show HandClens is 99.99% effective against H1N1 virus in 15 seconds.  The company will submit these results to the FDA as an addendum to its citizen’s petition from 2003 that details how the company’s patented formula effectively kills 99.99 percent of disease-causing germs.

This is timely as The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently recognized that “hand sanitizers that do not contain alcohol may be useful for killing flu germs on hands.” With over a decade of research behind Woodward Lab’s alcohol-free formula, HandClens is an important tool in the battle to stay healthy during flu season.

The testing was conducted by a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) compliant, independent third party laboratory following American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International protocol.

“We want the public to recognize HandClens as an effective way to prevent the spread of H1N1 Flu and other germs,” says Marwan Zreik, president of Woodward Labs. “With the H1N1 pandemic expected to continue this fall and a minimal amount of inoculations available, the public needs another level of defense against the spread of micro-organisms and our testing proves that HandClens will help kill the germs that cause illness.”

According to Zreik, “Experts say to wash hands often, but for those times when access to soap and water are limited, the public needs another option. The alcohol-free component of HandClens is especially important in facilities where the flammability and toxicity of alcohol-based sanitizers is a concern.”

Alcohol-free hand sanitizers are safer for children because they are non-toxic, non-flammable and eliminate the risk of alcohol ingestion, as has happened in the recent-past with alcohol-based sanitizers.  In addition, alcohol-free products are gentler on the skin and don’t cause drying or cracking.

According to scientific reports submitted to the FDA, also published in both the Journal of School Nursing and Family Medicine Journal, schools that instituted HandClens as part of an overall classroom hand-hygiene program showed as much as a 42 percent reduction in illness-absenteeism in students ages four-to-12 years old.

Woodward Labs aims to help prevent the spread of Swine Flu by continuing to offer special programs to schools, institutions and consumers. This includes online price discounts, free wall dispensers and a free “Simple as ABC, ‘Always Be Clean,’” hand hygiene instruction manual, a comprehensive education program designed by Woodward to help parents and teachers promote the importance of proper hand hygiene to kids and adolescents grades K-8 in a fun and engaging way.

HandClens is available in a variety of sizes including 0.5 oz, 1.7 oz, 8.0 oz and institutional 1.0 liter and 1.8 liter sizes. HandClens has a wonderful green apple scent and is available directly through Woodward Labs and its distributors. For more information, please visit www.woodwardlabs.com.

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VogueWigs.com Announces the Hairdo 2009 Collection

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VogueWigsVoguewigs.com announces the addition of Hairdo 2009 Collection boasting the new Jessica Simpson Long and Luscious wig, Wrap Around Pony hairpiece, and Bangs hair extensions. For fans of Hairdo extensions, they’ll be excited to see the options available in styling now with the three new additions to the line. Hairdo has really covered their bases for customers that love Jessica Simpson’s hairstyle. Lovers of the sexy long styles Hairdo is known for now have the option of wearing a Jessica Simpson wig if extensions weren’t an option before. Not only can they choose from wearing a full Hairdo wig, fans also have the choice of wearing a Jessica Simpson Wrap Around Pony as well.

Both new products by Hairdo feature cutting-edge technology developed especially for needs of the wearers. Featuring Tru2Life synthetic fibers, fans of the line now have access to styles at a reasonable cost with all the flexibility of a human hair wig or hairpiece. Tru2Life Heat Friendly fibers are made to not only look and feel like healthy shiny, soft, lustrous hair but to also style like real hair too.

These specially designed fibers are conditioned to withstand heat up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and can be straightened, curled and blown dry. With all the options of styling and managing the hair as your own, you won’t even notice it’s not real! Touching up or managing the additions to Hairdo’s new products will bring life back to your search for great hair. Exude confidence knowing your hair goes undetected and feels as real as it looks.

The Long and Luscious wig is the first full wig of the Hairdo line. Sometimes, even extensions just aren’t enough. Hairdo introduces a Jessica Simpson wig fully inspired by her. For those that want a completely different color hairstyle, or aren’t able to use extensions this Long and Luscious wig is the perfect solution. The wig is available in all the pretty colors that are vibrant and true to life. You’ll be able to match your natural hair color or try something completely new. Sometimes, even extensions just aren’t enough. With a stunning full Hairdo wig, everyone can have the sexy face framing layers Jessica is known for.

Do you have perfect hair, but always wanted to have bangs? Well the Jessica Simpson Bangs may be the perfect solution. These blunt cut bangs attach to your existing hair to create the perfect look. Optionally, you can also attach this clip-in hairpiece to top of your head to add volume where you need it. Furthermore, just like the other two pieces, this Hairdo Bangs features the latest Tru2Life fiber technology.

For the long ponytail that you wish you had but can’t achieve with extensions or a full wig, Hairdo presents the Wrap Around Pony. It’s the one piece that’s missing from everyone’s collection. This Jessica Simpson pony can be attached to any length of hair to give that full voluminous ponytail you need. You won’t need to hassle with trying to grow out full hair or deal with figuring out how to style your wig into an updo. With the Wrap Around Pony, you’ll be able to style and create eye-catching styles just like your own hair. The Hairdo Pony is 18″ long and adds length, and volume even without any styling. You’ll have a full trend-setting Jessica Simpson pony instantly.

As with all Hairdo products, the newcomers to their line boast the same comfortable and discreet fit. In fashionable shades that will change your inner confidence, wearing wigs and hair pieces has never been easier. No matter your need for these products, Voguewigs.com is sure to provide you the best styles inspired by the latest trends and made with the most cutting-edge technology. Offering superior service, a wide variety of choices and being the only place you can find the best value of Jessica Simpson inspired Hairdo products, you can’t go wrong with Voguewigs.com.

About Voguewigs.com:
Voguewigs.com is a rapidly growing e-commerce company that strives for excellent customer service as well as providing the best collection of wigs offered out on the market today. At Voguewigs.com, we make it our priority to be the first to provide the latest in wig styles. We boast the best hand-selected collection of wigs and the most attentive customer service a wig buyer can experience on the net. Founded 10 years ago, this fast-paced and modern company has eyes set to provide the wig and hair community with only the best quality wig and hair products out on the market. Located in Southern California, Voguewigs.com is in a central location to be in the loop about latest styles, trends pertaining to fashion and hair for women, men, and children. Our highly trained staff can offer suggestions based on face shape and skin tone via email, live chat, and phone. With our extensive experience in the beauty industry and hands-on expertise, Voguewigs.com is undoubtedly the best in service and selection for wigs and hairpieces on the internet.

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Zero + Maria Cornejo Designs Travel Bag Trio for Beauty.com

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Zero + Maria Cornejo Travel BagBeauty.com, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of drugstore.com, inc. is offering a one-of-a-kind gift with purchase this fall, continuing its popular designer bag series. Beginning tomorrow, shoppers who visit www.beauty.com/zeromariacornejo and spend $100 or more will receive an exclusive, sample-stuffed gift with purchase travel bag from the award-winning fashion label Zero + Maria Cornejo. The travel bag trio features zippered compartments in three shapes: a triangle, square, and circle that can be carried individually or as a set. The circle is a solid black case lined in Maria Cornejo’s signature Mad Shapes print and is outfitted with elastic supply straps for brushes, tools, and breakables. The triangle and square are made of durable black mesh, perfect to stash in a purse for easy access on the go. Clip the three compartments together to triple the portable space for your beauty must-haves.

“This bag is based on the three shapes that always inspire the collection - a circle, a square, and a triangle,” says Cornejo. “When I was designing the bag, I was thinking of busy women like myself who, when they travel, need maximum flexibility. I love the idea that each separate compartment snaps apart so that you can separate your products and just grab one item and go!”

The Zero + Maria Cornejo for Beauty.com bag comes packed with SIXTEEN deluxe samples from some of the top prestige brands in makeup, skin care, bath + body, and hair care:

1. NICK CHAVEZ(R) Beverly Hills PLUMP ‘N THICK Thickening Spray Gel with Collagen
2. Origins Modern Friction Nature’s gentle dermabrasion
3. BORBA GUMMI BOOSTERS Acai Skin Balance Confections
4. CAUDALIE PARIS VINOPERFECT NIGHT CORRECTING CREAM
5. ALTERNA(R) CAVIAR ANTI-AGING SEASILK COLOR HOLD MOISTURE SHAMPOO
6. TALIKA PARIS eye therapy patch
7. DIANA B. scented candle
8. LORAC TANtalizer BAKED BRONZER
9. Jane Iredale Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara
10. paula dorf Perfect Primer
11. RareMinerals Purely Nourishing Facial Moisturizer
12. dr. brandt pores no more vacuum cleaner blackhead extractor
13. PHYTO phytodefrisant
14. BVLGARI Omnia Green Jade Body Lotion
15. Arcona Night Breeze Heal/Protect PM
16. Urban Decay Lipstick, Sellout

Maria Cornejo will also be serving as a guest editor for Beauty.com this fall, giving shoppers the inside scoop on some of her personal beauty favorites from lines like Fresh, Red Flower, Korres, and Frederic Fekkai.

“The designer gift with purchase bags have become collectibles, since each of the creations is so different,” says Kathleen McNeill, President of Beauty.com. “The Zero + Maria Cornejo for Beauty.com Bag is functional, edgy, and fun. Plus, the deluxe beauty samples are an opportunity for customers to try out an array of new items when they replenish their favorite essentials.”

Site-wide gifts with purchase are just one of the perks available to Beauty.com customers. Other benefits include “Everyday Free Shipping” on certain orders, 5% in-store credit on every purchase, a free “Sample Center,” a 100% color match guarantee, and a shared online shopping cart with Beauty.com’s partner site, drugstore.com. Beauty.com personalizes beauty shopping online with the Skin Care Analysis and Hair Care Consultation diagnostic tools, which provide product regimens tailored to the customer based on interactive surveys. A new site feature also invites customers to shop the best beauty buys and value sets in addition to the brand-specific gifts with purchase available. Beauty fans can also get the latest tips, trends, and promotions sent directly to their email by signing up for the free weekly Beauty Bulletin on Beauty.com.

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Dermaray UV

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Dermaray UVTCG Industrial Australia, a leader in providing solutions for skin conditions and hair loss treatment options, are pleased to announce the introduction of the Dermaray range of home phototherapy medical devices.

Dermaray systems are designed, constructed and tested in Australia under ISO international quality control standards and supplied with an industry first transferable two year factory warranty. All Dermaray systems feature a unique safety proximity detection system that is able to activate and deactivate the system if unsafe usage is detected providing unparalleled safety to the user.

Dermaray UV is a narrow band UVB-311nm hand held, battery operated and computer controlled medical device for the treatment of chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, acne and atopic dermatitis. It boasts many unique safety features, plus an innovative and intuitive computer operating system that calculates and manages up to 10 individual patients with up to 32 treatment areas in each treatment program.

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. UVB has been used to treat psoriasis for more than 75 years. UVB has been the phototherapy of choice for psoriasis since it was found to be less carcinogenic than UVA and since the development in the late 1980s of a highly efficacious UVB lamp, termed narrow band UVB in the 311nm range.

Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder, characterised by white patches on the skin. Vitiligo has proven to respond exceptionally well to treatment with Dermaray UV with approximately 80% of patients experiencing an 80% reduction in their condition.

Dermaray Laser is a 100mW red medical laser based on 660nm technology. The Dermaray Laser Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) system represents the finest quality and most technologically advanced hand held laser system available today. Unique patent pending technology allows the advanced application of more powerful medical laser modules while offering safety features unique to Dermaray Laser that prevent accidental exposure to the visible laser energy.

Dermaray Laser is designed to be a leading home hair loss treatment solution, wound regeneration, wrinkle and scar reduction and physiotherapy. Low Level Laser Therapy has been proven safe and effective between 1~500mW. Other laser combs and laser brushes are based on 1-5mW lasers that are typically found in laser pointers and video game accessories. Laws of physics dictate that to deliver the required amount of energy required for measurable medical results quickly and efficiently over the scalp, stronger lasers are required as used in Dermaray Laser systems.

Dermaray UV sells for $695 USD and Dermaray Laser for $895 USD.
More information on the Dermaray UV for skin conditions or the hair loss treatment solution Dermaray Laser is available from Nick Balgowan at TCG Industrial, Unit 3, 6 Barnett Court, Morley, WA 6062 Australia. Telephone: (+61) 8 9370 4038 or web: www.dermaray.com.

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no!no! at Home Laser Hair Removal

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no!no!Australian’s can now enjoy a hair-free summer with the recent launch of innovative new hair removal device, no!no!. Clinically proven to reduce hair growth over the long-term. Unlike laser, no!no! provides pain free hair removal in the comfort and privacy of the home.

Developed in Israel by Radiancy Inc, a world renowned supplier of IPL and laser equipment, no!no! is clinically proven to reduce hair regrowth by up to 64% in six to 12 weeks (when used twice a week). While no!no! can be used for short term hair removal, its long term results will save money and time in the future, helping Australian’s stay carefree and hair-free for longer.

no!no! utilises new scientific heat-based technology, Thermicon which allows no!no! to remove hair and prevent it from growing back. By gliding no!no! across the skin, the heated blades painlessly dissolve hair along the surface. Simultaneously, the thermodynamic hot blade wire transmits a heated pulse down the hair shaft to the root, destroying the hair. Thermicon technology is patented and exclusive to no!no!.

Similar to IPL or laser procedures, the repeated gliding movement conducts heat into the follicle and gradually blocks communication between the root and the bulb of the hair, consequently disrupting the hair growth cycle. Hair grows back, finer, sparser and lighter. There are many reported cases of hair never growing back. Unlike laser procedures, no!no! also removes blonde and grey hairs.

no!no! can be used on the legs, arms, underarms, bikini line and back. Available in hot pink and black, (and in limited edition blue at MYER this Christmas) no!no! is ideal for men and women and suitable for all skin types.

The complete no!no! pack retails for $289 and includes a no!no! device, two blades for long hair and one blade for stubble hair, exfoliating pad, cleaning brush, instructional DVD and carry pouch. no!no! blades are designed to last for up to three hours (or up to two months depending on use) and unlike razors, the replaceable blades are self-sanitizing.

Without the cost and discomfort of laser procedures, the mess of creams and pain of waxing, Australians now have a painless, cost-effective and convenient method to remove unwanted hairs long-term.

Stockists: Myer, Shaver Shop, pulse pharmacy, Roy Young Chemist and Harrison’s Pharmacy

RRP $289.00

www.no-no.com.au

About no! no!: no!no! is an innovative, pain free hair removal device that provides short and long term hair removal. Through the use of patented Thermicon technology, no!no! slows down hair regrowth and actually helps to prevent hair growing back. It is clinically proven to reduce the amount of hair growing back by up to 64% in just 12 weeks. no!no! is suitable for men and women and is available in pink and black at MYER stores, The Shaver Shop and selected pharmacies nationally. RRP $289.00.

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