CND Holiday Season

Okay, so maybe Christmas is over, but if you're like me (cough), there are some late gifts being delivered.  Why not give the gift of CND?  I especially am gaga over their Scentsations (I have a bottle on my desk of the Lavender and Jojoba) and this year the special edition Solar Oil smells AMAZING (I found sample in a magazine).  If you can scoop any of these up, DO IT before they are gone.

Fall/Winter CND Shellac

A luxe line-up of rich tones with shimmering metallics becomes the perfect accent to any holiday party outfit! Manicures range $25 - $45 and pedicures $40 - $60. CND certified salons for gift certificate purchase can be found at cnd.com/find-salon.  

Holiday Scentsations

These scented lotions moisturize skin and bring holiday cheer to the senses. Choose from Celebrate (hint of vanilla, berries and fresh floral), Enchant (hint of sandalwood, amber and floral), and Delight (hint of amber and floral). $12.00 US/$15.00 Canada.

Special Edition SolarOil

The tried and true cuticle saver special edition formula features a new fragrance of heliotrope, vanilla, and golden amber. $11.50 US/$14.40 Canada.

Cucumber Heel Therapy

Prevents moisture-deprived feet in the cold winter months by aiding cellular repair and speeds the healing of dry skin. $15.50 US /$18.80 Canada for a 2.6 oz jar.

Sally Hansen Gel Strips & Polish

Back in November, I posted this photo on Instagram for the new Sally Hansen Salon Insta Gel Strips

Now here is the press release on them and the gel polish they came out with!

Salon results at home, no manicurist necessary.

The at-home alternative to a salon mainstay: the gel manicure. Professional, high-shine, no dry time and long-wear—these are the qualities that have made millions of women gel manicure converts. But as any gel manicure devotee can attest, these perks are also what make the manicures so expensive—and time-consuming.

That’s why the innovators at Sally Hansen are taking the manicurist out of the equation and putting professional results at your fingertips with the new Salon InstaGel Strips™ and Salon GelPolish™, two unique systems that equip you with everything you need to replicate a state-of-the-art gel manicure. Delivering mirror shine, no dry time and indestructible, chip-free wear for up to 14 days, each easy-to-apply system makes you your own manicurist at a fraction of the price.With Sally Hansen, you can effortlessly get the salon manicure you covet without leaving home—or breaking the bank.

FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS IN 2 EASY STEPS

Speed up your gel manicure and get the same lasting results with the Salon InstaGel Strips™, a breakthrough, easy-to-use innovation exclusive to Sally Hansen featuring UV-cured real nail polish appliqués. The two-step gel manicure is quick and simple: Just cleanse nails and apply the nail polish strips, then apply the gel top coat. Cure nails under the Mini LED light, swipe nails with the cleaning pad, and voila—maximum shine and wear. Available in 16 solid colors and 8 designs and infused with nourishing Vitamin E, the easy-apply strips come off fuss-free with Acetone polish remover. 

The Starter Kit features everything you need for a complete Salon InstaGel Strips™ manicure, including:
• 16 V-cured real nail polish appliqués (8 size choices for the perfect fit)
• Quick-Cure gel top coat
• Mini LED Light
• Application Accessories: Cuticle stick, buffer and alcohol cleaning pad

FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS, MINUS THE MANICURIST

If you’re a tried-and-true manicure maven who’s ready to stop frequenting the salon and start saving money, go for the Salon GelPolish™, a professional-grade system that delivers the total salon experience at home, at a great value complete with 16 exclusive shades. Just like at the salon, the system “cures” nails using an LED light for a fast, long-lasting gel manicure with no dry time. In just three easy steps—applying base coat, gel nail color, and gel top coat—the system delivers salon results. 

The Starter Kit features everything you need for up to 10 manicures, from prep to application to removal:
• Cleanser Pads
• Base Coat
• Color (choice of three shades)
• Top Coat
• Remover
• LED Light
• Application Accessories: Cuticle stick, buffer and alcohol cleaning pad

Ready to keep coloring? Replenish your gel manicure essentials with the Prep Kit, which includes everything you need—Base Coat, Top Coat and Cleanser Pads—at a great value.

What They Cost: Salon InstaGel Strips™ Starter Kit ($29.99), Salon GelPolish™ Starter Kit ($69.99), Refill Kit ($19.99).

Also available for sale separately: Salon InstaGel Strips™ ($14.99); Base Coat, Top Coat & Nail Color ($12.99 each); Alcohol Wipes & Remover ($4.99 each).

Where To Find Them:  Beginning November 2012, these Sally Hansen launches are available at chain drug stores, food stores and mass retailers nationally.

Sally Hansen Lustre Collection

While I recoop from the last 3 weeks (wedding, birthday, Christmas), I'm going to be posting some awesome news from various brands that have been rolling in my inbox.  I hope you've had a great holiday season and are looking forward to 2013!

DISCOVER A WHOLE NEW DIMENSION OF SHIMMERING, SPARKLING SHADES

WITH THE LUSTRE SHINE NAIL COLOR COLLECTION 

FROM SALLY HANSEN

THINK: Trade in one-note nails for endlessly iridescent, multi-dimensional shades.

WHAT IT IS: A collection of eight incandescent nail hues infused with real silver. Give your nails something to glimmer and gleam about with the Lustre Shine Nail Color, the newest collection from color authority Sally Hansen. Developed with a breakthrough, never-before-seen technology exclusive to Sally Hansen, the Lustre Shine Nail Color Collection features eight dazzling shades, ranging from vivid blues to stunning pinks, which saturate your nails in opalescent, radiant color.

The innovative formula is infused with real silver to impart a mother-of-pearl sheen for a glowing, iridescent finish. Each of the one-of-a-kind Lustre nail polishes contains precious pigments from the Far East that evoke the resplendent, twinkling hues of a seashell or a peacock’s feather.

Two of the luminous shades from the Lustre Collection – Scarab and Copperhead – were inspired by Tracy Reese’s fall 2012 collection color palette and were worn by the models in her runway show at New York Fashion Week.

Created to capture the light and deliver a captivating, prismatic effect, the Lustre Shine Nail Color Collection from Sally Hansen puts beautifully brilliant hues at your fingertips.

AVAILABLE IN SHADES: Moonstone, Lava, Firefly, Plume, Copperhead, Scarab

WHAT THEY COST: $7.99

WHERE TO FIND THEM: Available beginning October 2012, at chain drug stores, food stores and mass merchandisers nationally.

Nail It! Magazine

I heard through the grapevine that a nail magazine was finally coming for the non-professional nail lover (like me!) and now it's literally on its way!  Please enjoy the following press release and visit their website!

Nail It!, the Magazine for Nail Enthusiasts, Launches on February 19, 2013

Van Nuys, CA, November 7, 2012 — From the publisher of leading professional nail magazine NAILPRO comes Nail It!, the very first consumer fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine that’s all about nails. As any beauty buff will tell you, nails and nail art have exploded onto the scene, and Nail It! is dedicated to bringing readers the latest trends, products and care.

Within the pages of Nail It! readers will find nail art, celebrity styles, tips for nail health and wellness, the latest products, and how nails fit into their overall appearance. While nails are the focus of the magazine, columns will also include overall beauty tips, including hair and makeup, as well as trending fashion and accessories.

“Through the great relationships that we’ve established with the pros in the nail industry over the years, we’re in the perfect position to provide the consumer with reliable and practical information about nails and nail care,” says Lavery. “I’m very excited to share everything I know about nails, salons and products with our readers.”

Nail It! will start as a bimonthly magazine published six times a year, and the premiere issue will hit newsstands everywhere—Barnes & Noble, Walgreens, Target, CVS, Duane Reade, supermarkets and wherever magazines are sold—on February 19, 2013.

LVX Vermillion

It's my birthday!  I wanted to celebrate with what I'm calling my favorite creme of 2012.  Yes, I said it.  LVX Vermillion, a tangerine red creme from their Summer 2012 collection.  I wore this color more times than I can count this year, and that's SUPER rare for me to wear a color twice.  It's not a red, it's not an orange... it's not a tomato.  It's fantastic.  So here's to Vermillion.  ^_^

I used a base coat of Poshe, 2 coats of polish and a top of Cult Nails Wicked Fast.  Formula was fantastic on my short nails but small warning!!!  If you have longer nails, this can look more jelly than creme and you may need another coat of polish.  Or layer a glitter over!

Here is a picture of it in the sun on my shorties.  I don't know what's up with my weird hand pose but you love me, and again, it's my birthday.  Deal?

And then in the shade - oh I love you.  This polish glows!  Yeah, it's one of my favorites.  I love it.  Thank you LVX.  And tonight, I party!

LVX [Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram] is available on their website. It is 10-free to include Toluene and Camphor, vegan and cruelty free. Use promo code POLISHGALORE for 20% off your purchase!

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.