Katie Saxton’s 5 Tips for Healthier Nails NOW

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Nail trends and care expert, and President of Custom Nail Solutions, Katie Saxton shares her 5 tips on how you can keep your nails healthy and in tip-top shape this season:

1. Moisturize the Cuticles: To keep your cuticles in tip-top shape throughout the spring season, soak fingertips (making sure to cover the entire cuticle area) in olive oil for 10 minutes. Massage the oil in and leave on, or wash hands after ten minutes and apply a good hand cream. Olive oil performs moisturizing magic and will keep your cuticles looking pristine and fabulous.

2. Use A Nail Buffer: This spring, buff your nails regularly to

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Zac Posen Outfits John Frieda Precision Foam Colour

John Frieda, Zac Posen

If you followed Fashion Week as closely as we did, you will distinctly remember the vivid hair colors featured at the Zac Posen show.  Backstage, John Frieda Hair Care used rich shades of Precision Foam Colour to enhance the already breathtaking color of these models’ blonde, brunette, red and black tresses to create a truly memorable, color drenched look that complimented the vibrancy of Posen’s clothing line.

John Frieda, Zac Posen

Now, the two are partnering to once again create the “it” look of the season.  For a limited time, Precision Foam Colour collection will literally be wearing Zac Posen’s designs.  Each limited edition box features one of four prints, all handpicked by Posen to complement

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Backstage at Daniel Vosovic F/W 2013 Presentation

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Ombre nails, bold lips, aristocratic next day hair — needless to say I loved everything about being backstage at CFDA designer, Daniel Vosovic’s Fall 2013 Fashion Preview. (If you missed my post on the collection from earlier this month click HERE). Daniel is a true perfectionist, right down to the messy hair. His messy hair was even perfect!

Hosted at the W Hotel in Union Square I was greeted backstage by the beauty team. New makeup line, MAKE created the look in collaboration with Vosovic. Led by Kristin Hilton, MAKE’s team

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CEW Top Beauty Trends

Each year, the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Beauty Awards Product Demo showcases the latest beauty innovations. With almost 2,300 beauty insiders combing through 625 products from more than 300 brands, it’s truly the place to discover new products and what’s in vogue.

CEW has analyzed the product submissions for the 2013 Beauty Insiders’ Choice awards to identify this year’s hottest trends. Here’s the roundup on what’s trending this season:

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o   Lip Hybrids: Lip products that have it all – long-lasting color, moisture and a light-weight feel.

o   Skin Volumizers: These collagen-building formulas reduce the look of deep lines and fine wrinkles – they’re like the fountain of youth in a jar.

o   Bold Brows: Fuller, bushier brows are back in vogue and new gels and serums make it easy to style them.

o   Gel Nails: Both mass and prestige brands now offer consumers a multitude of styles and colors to achieve long-wear, chip-resistant nail color at home.

o   Spot On Treatments: Brands have been creating a myriad of products that immediately target dark spots and prevent future spots from developing.

o   Bright Eyes: Serums that lighten and brighten sensitive skin under the eyes took center stage this year, with unique applicators that cool skin on the spot.

o   High Tech Skin Care: Handheld tools offering powerful dermatologist technology at-home have emerged to provide a more youthful look.

To learn more about 2013 Beauty Award entries, visit CEW’s Viewbook.

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