Tennis ace Serena Williams, who recently
spent some of her off-court time learning to
become a nail technician, has partnered with OPI to create the Glam
Slam collection. Timed to coincide with the tennis Grand Slam
events, the set will debut two nail lacquers at the start of each
tournament. The first shades, served up for the 2011 Australian
Open in January, were Simply Smashing, a glowing green nail
lacquer, and black Shatter, which leaves a leopard-print pattern
on the nails when applied over dried polish. Additional launches
are slated in May for the French Open, June for Wimbledon
and August for the uS Open. opi.com —K.D.
Nail File
Growth Factor A good manicure requires
a great canvas, and GoNails Natural Growth Treatment helps provide
just that. The soft, dense cream corrects damaged nails, improves
thickness, accelerates growth and promotes healthy cuticles. The
formula features healing and nourishing Lipolastadine; Thymulen
4, which stimulates the synthesis of keratin to improve skin
barrier function; biotin, proven to make nails harder; and keratin
to strengthen and condition. GoNails can be applied as part of a
manicure or sold in your retail section. mygobeauty.com —L.M.
PHOTOGRAPHY: LARS KLOvE (STILL LIFE, MATCH POIN TS); DIMI TRIOS KAMbOuRIS/ Wireimage.com
(SERENA WILLIAMS, MATCH POIN TS); veer.com (FACE vALuE)
Charming Experience
Social interaction and beauty services go hand-in-hand at Feve’s Manicure Affair
in Woodland Hills, CA. In addition to performing manicures and pedicures—many of
which include exfoliating scrubs and masques prepared daily with fresh ingredients like
olive oil, honey, French sea salts, fresh oranges and rose petals—the nail establishment
has stepped up its client roster with creative promotions. Feve’s starts off each week
with Mommy’s Mondays, where kids are taken care of while moms get pampered.
Meanwhile, every Thursday
on Ladies Night beauty
devotees can get a jump-
start on the weekend by
partaking in some mani-pedi
time and complimentary
beverages. “We love
connecting great people with
great services,” says owner
Feve Collins. —K.D.
Hand it Over
Nail aficionados are already breathlessly tapping their
fingers in anticipation of the 12 new CND Shellac
shades that are making their grand entrance in salons in
March. Shellac’s hybrid formula goes on like a polish
but wears like a gel, dries in minutes and lasts for weeks
without chipping. The new varnishes range from deep, dark tones like Black Pool and
Rock Royalty, to crimson hues such as Hollywood and Decadence, to lighter shades like
Mother of Pearl, Beau and Iced Coral. cnd.com —K.D.
Beauty Sleep
Clients will wake up looking
refreshed and radiant with the
help of a night cream.
It’s widely known that face creams are an essential part of any skincare regimen
designed to improve the look and feel of skin.
To get the best results, however, skincare
professionals should also encourage clients
to apply a night cream to their faces before
going to bed. Night creams are formulated to
penetrate skin while it’s regenerating itself
during the sleep cycle. “The rich consistency
of night creams frequently means they aren’t
appropriate for wear under makeup, making
them much more suitable for nighttime wear,”
says Shelley Bawiec, director of spa sales and
education for Aveda. “Night creams provide
intense hydration; barrier repair; and delivery
of specific ingredients usually targeted for
lines and wrinkles, evening of overall skin tone,
production of collagen and firming.” Night
creams are both corrective and preventative,
so clients of all ages can benefit from them. A
few to try are Elemis Pro-Collagen Oxygenating
Night Cream, which replenishes oxygen lost
during the day as a result of environmental
aggressors; Dermalogica Pure Night, designed
to help minimize surface spots while hydrating
skin; Orlane Extreme Anti-Wrinkle Regenerating
Night Care, which helps repair wrinkles, cells
and DNA and increase cellular longevity and
renewal; and Comfort Zone Sacred Nature Bio-Certified Night Cream, which nourishes, restores
and regenerates skin for a younger-looking
appearance. timetospa.com; dermalogica.com;
orlane.com; comfortzone.it —N.A.
Face Value
