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Posted by on Nov 19, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Events, Illinois : CND Shellac Attack, Wheeling

Cosmoprof is hosting a CND Shellac Attack in Wheeling Illinois on December 12th.  Stop by to say hi and find out more about CND, Shellac and how it can benefit your clients and salon!  Have questions ahead of time?  Don’t be shy.  Feel free to email me or leave a message here.  Hope to see you!

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Posted by on Nov 17, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

She’s got the Look: Fekkai Stylist Adir Abergel for Kristen Stewart – Breaking Dawn

Twighlight Saga: Breaking Dawn fans – recreate Kristen Stewart’s hairstyle

INSPIRATION: An edgy, yet romantic look for the premiere of Twighlight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Adir was inspired to create an up-do that still felt like Kristen’s usual tousled and textured style with a touch of rockability

How To Get the Look: Fekkai stylist Adir Abergel created this braided look for Kristen Stewart’s  Twighlight Saga: Breaking Dawn appearance in Los Angeles and shares with Solessence readers how you can wear it to your own movie night:

  • Begin by applying Fekkai Bouffant Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel to the roots of the hair to build texture
  • Apply Fekkai Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray throughout the rest of the hair and rough dry it to create a beachy and textured base for the up-do
  • Take random pieces and created standard braids, fishtail braids and twists throughout the hair in various sizes, leaving the very top of the hair loose.
  • Take all of the hair except for the loose hair at the top, and knotted and twisted it to create an up-do.
    • Adir used hairpins to create a very undone look.
  • To finalize the look,  backcomb the front of the hair to add volume, then push it back and pin it in place.
    • Adir secured the look by spraying the hair with Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray.

Trying this at home? Send me your photos to upload 🙂

All products by Fekkai: Fekkai Bouffant Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel($25), Fekkai Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray ($25), and Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray ($21).Available at Fekkai.com and Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

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Posted by on Nov 12, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

RIP: Evelyn Lauder, founder of the Pink Ribbon campaign

Evelyn Lauder, founder of the Pink Ribbon campaign to raise money & awareness for breast cancer, died at age 75.  She had married into the famed family beauty business and eventually became senior corporate vice president and head of fragrance development worldwide.  Her Breast Cancer Research Foundation raised $350 million and growing.

For more information: The New York Times

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Posted by on Nov 11, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Video for Nails Magazine: Cosmic Showers Nail

Recently you asked how I created the Cosmic Showers nail.  Adding different sizes of glitter and pigments moves your art from flat to fabulous – fast!  It’s also quick and easy in the salon.  Since Nails Magazine had contacted me around the same time and asked if I’d be interested in creating a nail tutorial for them, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to share.  Sorry for keeping mum until now.   This is my first video for Nails Magazine and the step-by-step nail tips will appear in the January 2012 issue.  Thanks, Nails!

Link through here to view

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Posted by on Nov 9, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

November Events, Chicago: Neiman Marcus

November 2 Stephen Webster Personal Appearance and Trunk Show
Meet British jewelry designer Stephen Webster and get an exclusive preview of his new fall collection
Murder She Wrote. Taking inspiration from crime dramas and other femme fatale themes, Webster has created a glamorous collection incorporating daggers, gun and poison apples that incorporate emeralds, rubies, sapphires and black diamonds. I
11 am to 5 pm
Precious Jewels Salon – First Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900

Nov 2 Zandra Rhodes Trunk Show/Personal Appearance
10 am to 5 pm
Fur Salon, Second Floor
For more information, please call l(312)694-4027

Nov 2 & 3 Roland Nivelais Personal Appearance & Spring Trunk Show
The collection will be informally modeled from noon to 3 pm
10 am to 5 pm
Couture Salon, Second Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2050

Nov 3 MCL Trunk Show
10 am to 5 pm
Designer Jewelry, First Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2417

Nov 4&5 Carmen Marc Valvo Spring Trunk Show
10 am to 5 pm
Couture Salon, Second Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2050

Nov 8 Nina Runsdorf Trunk Show and Personal Appearance
10 am to 5 pm
Precious Jewels Salon, First Floor
For more information, please call (312)694-4036

Nov 8&9 Naeem Khan Spring Trunk Show
10 am to 5 pm
Couture Salon, Second Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2050

Nov 9-13 BEJEWELED EVENT – Designer Jewelry/Precious Jewels
Twice a year we invite both renowned and newly discovered designers to showcase their most important pieces. From the approachable to the extravagant, we’re presenting the season’s unique trends and fascinating new collections.

Nov 8 & 9 Nina Runsdorf Trunk Show- Precious Jewelry
Nov 9 Lagos Trunk Show- Designer Jewelry
Nov 10 Ashley Pittman PA- Designer Jewelry
Nov 11 Lana Personal Appearance- Designer Jewelry
Nov 11 & 12 Coomi Personal Appearance- Precious Jewelry
Nov 12 Armenta Trunk Show- Designer Jewelry
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2417

Nov 10 Judith Leiber Trunk Show
10 am to 5 pm
Designer Handbags, First Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900

Nov 10-12 Shamask Personal Appearance & Spring Trunk Show
10 am to 5 pm
Designer Sportswear, Second Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2050

Nov 14 Christian Siriano Personal Appearance & Spring Trunk Show
10 am to 5pm
Couture Salon, Second Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2050

Nov 15 Etro Spring Trunk Show
10 am to 5 pm
Designer Sportswear, Second Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2050

Nov 16 Dina Mackney Personal Appearance & Trunk Show
10 am to 5pm
Designer Jewelry, First Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2417

Nov 16-19 World of Loro Piana Caravan
Neiman Marcus invites you to this exclusive caravan event featuring the finest cashmere and wool fabrications for men and women. A special collection of Loro Piana men’s sportswear, women’s designer, handbags and accessories will be made available at this four day event.
10 am to 6 pm
Women’s and Men’s Apparel and Accessories
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2050

Nov 17 VBH Personal Appearance & Trunk Show
We are pleased to welcome VBH designer Bruce Hoeksma for his first personal appearance in Chicago. The renowned designer started his collection in 2000 and creates sleek, elegant handbags all handcrafted in Florence.
11 am to 4 pm
Designer Handbags, First Floor
For more information, please call (312) 642-5900 ext. 4024

Nov 17 & 18 Akris Spring Trunk Show
10 am to 5 pm
Couture Salon, Second Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2050

Nov 18 Lalique Event
Meet Lalique National ambassador Craig Zehms as he presents the latest collection.
11 am to 4 pm
Gift Galleries, Fourth Floor
For more information, please call (3120 642-5900

Nov 18&19 Cella Personal Appearance & Trunk Show
10 am to 5 pm
Designer Jewelry, First Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2417

Nov 26 Konstantino Trunk Show
10 am to 5pm
Designer Jewelry, First Floor
For more information, please call (312)642-5900 ext. 2417

Nov 30-Dec 1 Vendorafa Trunk Show
10 am to 5 pm
Precious Jewels Salon, First Floor
For more information, please call (312) 642-5900

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Posted by on Nov 1, 2011 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

Zoya releases FEEL: New Neutrals

FEEL Beautiful!

Every season the color experts at Zoya create dozens of new color collection options. This year, one of those “secret collections” just had to be seen now rather than later. FEEL by Zoya Nail Polish delivers six new, highly pigmented, full coverge neutrals for right now!


Zoya FEEL Collection

  • Kristen (ZP591): Full coverage, gull gray cream
  • Carey (ZP592): Full coverage, periwinkle gray cream
  • Megan (ZP593): Full coverage, taupe gray cream
  • Kendal (ZP594): Full coverage, rose quartz beige cream
  • Kennedy (ZP595): Full coverage, pale french beige cream
  • Avery (ZP596): Full coverage, blonde beige cream


Zoya is the new color of fashion…

Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are free of harmful industrial chemicals

like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known

to cause cancer and birth defects.

Find Zoya FEEL as well as over 300 other ultra high-fashion Zoya shades at

www.zoya.com. As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we

name them after women.

FEEL by Zoya

Sug. Retail $8.00 per 0.5 fl.oz. bottle (US)

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