NOTD: 15 September 2012

I was so in love with my Sation Blue Sky's The Limit manicure that I had to keep wearing it but I decided to add a little spice to it, with Cover Band Sticks 'n Stones available at Ninja Polish (currently out of stock).

My terrible right hand - I had 3 broken nails (thumb, index, middle), and a super long ring finger.

My polish matched my cardigan!

Love this shot - the polish, the cardigan, the negative space...

My normal looking left hand before I broke a nail and went back to nubbins.

The picture that started it all.

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

ORLY Pretty In Pink

I saw these at Cosmoprof but now the official press is out!  Please enjoy the following from ORLY (images courtesy of LaForce + Stevens)

ORLY Pretty in Pink Support Breast Cancer Detection and Prevention

 In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ORLY is launching the Pretty in Pink Collection in which 20 percent of the profits will go towards Cancer Schmancer. Founded by actress and cancer survivor Fran Drescher, Cancer Schmancer is an organization that focuses on education, prevention and early detection of cancer. All polishes in the Pretty in Pink Collection are adorned with a free Breast Cancer Ribbon Charm. The collection includes two lacquers from the Flash Glam FX Collection, Be Brave and Embrace, as well as one new glitter shade, You Are Not Alone. 

 The three Lacquers in the Pretty in Pink Collection include: 

 You Are Not Alone

Cool Pink Glitter 

Be Brave

Purple Holographic Bar Glitter 

Embrace

Pink Holo Glitter  

All ORLY Nail Lacquers including the Pretty in Pink Collection are free of DBP, Toluene and all traces of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Resin. 

 The Pretty in Pink Lacquers will be available for $10.00 each starting October 2012. ORLY Nail Lacquers and Treatment products are available at orlybeauty.com, Sally Beauty, Ulta and other purveyors of beauty throughout the U.S. and in over 100 countries worldwide. 

Jeff Pink founded ORLY in 1975 with a simple idea: to innovate natural nail care. By creating leading-edge products and tools designed not only to beautify, but to respond to the needs of salon professionals, ORLY’s beauty experts have redefined nail care and nail fashion. ORLY’s dynamic color palette includes over 150 Lacquer shades that are completely free of DBP, formaldehyde and toluene. As much a trendsetter as a nail care innovator, ORLY also introduced the first-ever iconic nail look: the Original French Manicure® and reinvented Lacquer application with the award-winning Gripper Cap™. ORLY embodies quality that beauty professionals in over 100 countries worldwide rely upon.

Sation Blue Sky's The Limit

Earlier today, I told you about Sation by Miss and how they were coming out with some awesome cremes for fall 2012 - the "Little Horse on the Prairie" collection.  I do not normally wear blues but for some reason, this color was CALLING to me.  (If your nail polish starts talking, you might have issues.)  This is Blue Sky's The Limit and it's a lovely sky blue creme.

I started with a base coat of Poshe, 2 coats of polish and a top coat of Cult Nails Wicked Fast.  I felt like this bottle was a tad thick, but a bit of thinner can smooth that right up.

I love how pretty this color is!  It was just so in my face without being overpowering.  This is taken in the sun, and you can see that it's not too icy blue but not too electric either.

Even in the shade, this color just pops.

Add the flash and you have awesomeness going on.  I ended up wearing this for DAYS.  I didn't have any issues with staining either so that is an A++ in my book.  A blue that doesn't stain?  Winner.

Sation [Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube] can be purchased in beauty supply stores, online or in TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Winners (Canada) stores for $5 a 15 ml/0.50 fl oz bottle.

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

Sation: Brand Overview

After my panel at Cosmoprof over Social Media, I was approached by a lovely young woman who wanted to introduce me to the world of Sation by Miss Professional Nail nail polish.  I was excited because I had heard chatter about "really awesome glitters" being at the show, and this was the brand that offered them.

Some background on Sation:  Founded in 1983 (whoa, it's as old as me!) and incorporated in 1985, Miss (the parent company) is a minority business enterprise certified and family-owned company.  They had many different colors to choose from, were a professional line only (salon), and are big 3 free as well as suitable for both natural and acrylic nails.  It's also proudly made in the United States.  This year, they have gone under major rebranding, choosing the top 100 colors and creating a new logo for Sation, new display shelves, a new bottle and most awesomely, making themselves available to the general public!

Let's have some pictures, shall we?

Cotton Candy - Sation's #1 best selling nail color of all time.  It's a light pink with a blue flash shimmer which I will be wearing for you soon!

Some of the new shelving units with a beautiful display of polishes - great for your salon but ahem, I almost want one for my house!  Just kidding - I'd need a single line display but I absolutely love the rainbow design and the side shelves are a great added touch for your literature and featured colors.

Concept art for the Fall 2012 Collection "Little Horse on the Prairie".  Beautiful cremes, just right for fall.

A small sampling of glitters - there were many more including some that I'd LOVE to share and will be sharing when the time is right!

On top of their top 100 colors, and seasonal collections, Miss is also having Limited Collections throughout the year.  Please enjoy the following press release (in green).  The following images have been provided by Miss.

Live from Nailstock: Miss presents peace, love & lacquer

Miss Professional Nail (Miss) announces the launch of its Limited III Collection, “Nailstock,” a colorful tribute to peace, love & artistic diversity. In a world where constant change is rapidly evolving, from economical to technological, spiritual reflection and authentic human connections are more special and sought-after than ever.

When Creative Director Staci Dao wanted to celebrate indie expression and universal creativity, she quickly looked to Woodstock as the gold standard of boho-bonding events. Nailstock’s varied collection of misfit souls features twelve rockin’ shades packed with nostalgic cultural references including: “Gimme Jimi,” “3 Free-dom,” “RV There Yet?” and “I Paint in Peace.”

Rich, earthy neutrals and vibrant, unconventional hues offer something for everyone. The woodsy environment and rainy, mud-splattered moments represent the offbeat nature of Woodstock’s legendary impact. Let hand-painted harmony take center stage and embrace your grooviest self, with nails to tie-dye for. Nailstock will be available at your local beauty supply and online in September.

All Miss products are free of DBP (dibutyl phthalate) formaldehyde and toluene.

Miss is an MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) certified company.

Back to me.

Then I got some awesome news that Miss will be carrying 24 colors for its line at select TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Winners (Canada) Stores.  The 24 colors will be a mix of Sation's Classic and Limited Collection lines - starting at the end of this month - and color selection may vary from store to store.  Sweet!

Sation [Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube] can be purchased in beauty supply stores, online or in TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Winners (Canada) stores for $5 a 15 ml/0.50 fl oz bottle.

SHE by SO.CAP.USA Pink Hair For Hope

Breast Cancer Awareness starts next month but the Pink Hair For Hope by SHE by SO.CAP.USA has already started!  Please enjoy the following press release.  (All images are courtesy by SO.CAP.USA)

SHE by SO.CAP.USA, the world’s leading provider of all-natural hair extensions, will be hosting its 7th Annual Pink Hair For Hope™ campaign. During the months of September and October, clients who donate $10 or more to Pink Hair For Hope™ in participating salons, will receive a 100% natural, pink SHE by SO.CAP.USA hair extension.  All net proceeds will go directly to The American Cancer Society™, a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

“Since the inception of Pink Hair for Hope™, SHE by SO.CAP.USA’s goal has been twofold: to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research and also give back to the women who have been through chemo and are now in remission,” says Ron Cardillo, Sr., President of SHE by SO.CAP.USA. “Throughout the past seven years, the campaign has grown significantly and we are thrilled to be able to help fight this disease, while making women feel beautiful.”

To date, the Pink Hair For Hope™ campaign has brought together thousands of salons nationwide and has successfully raised over $2.3 million dollars for many non-profit organizations such as the American Cancer Society. ™

Participating clients can choose from professionally bonded pink hair extensions, which are attached to their natural hair, or clip-in hair extensions that they can put in themselves and re-wear over and over again. SHE by SO.CAP.USA offers these extensions in various shades of pink, including fuschia, bright pink, and light pink as well as popular feather and crystal extensions.

As breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, SHE by SO.CAP.USA also provides alternatives for women who have been touched by the ill-effects of this disease.  For those who have completed chemotherapy and have new hair growth to 1½ to 2 inches, SHE by SO.CAP.USA provides its awarded winning, all-natural hair extensions. With SHE by SO.CAP.USA's lower temperature bonding methods for hair extensions, the product can be attached to thin or new growth hair for a strong and long-lasting hold, enabling women to have a full head of 100% human within 2 to 4 months after chemotherapy is completed.

In addition, SHE by SO.CAP.USA also offers hair replacement alternatives for those with hair loss due to chemotherapy.  The company features an extensive line of superior quality wigs available in synthetic and 100% human hair.

To find a participating Pink Hair For Hope™ salon near you, a free hair extension consultation or for more information about SHE by SO.CAP.USA Hair Extensions, call 877-855-4247 or visit: www.PinkHairForHope.org  or www.socapusa.com.

About SHE by SO.CAP.USA

SHE by SO.CAP.USA Hair Extensions offers the largest selection of hair types and hair color for hairstylists to select from: more than 90 hair color shades are currently available in three different textures: straight, medium wave and curly. All SHE by SO.CAP.USA Hair Extensions and equipment are developed and manufactured at the Company’s factory in Italy, by its team of specialized research chemists, engineers and hair extensionists. They use only the best hand selected, 100% European-type human hair that is pre-bonded with 100% Keratin Tips to ensure a healthy, strong and long-lasting bond.

All SHE by SO.CAP.USA Hair Extensions are applied with the latest equipment, utilizing the lowest temperature on the market (110°C). The Company recently introduced several new and innovative products, including new clip-in hair pieces, special adhesive extensions called Extensives, long hair wefts, hair parfum and three new flat irons, as well as a new warm fusion machine – FireX. SHE by SO.CAP.USA Hair Extensions also offers a complete line of wild hair color options and hair ornamentation, such as strands of crystals and feathers. www.socapusa.com. 

About Pink Hair For Hope™

To date the Pink Hair For Hope™ campaign has brought together more than 500 salons and raised over 2.3 million dollars for research to fight Breast Cancer.  Individuals can go to participating local salons and have a lock of SHE by SO.CAP.USA's signature pink hair extension added to their own locks for a $10 donation.  SHE by SO.CAP.USA also has Hair Replacement Options to provide patients with an alternative to wigs in order to replace hair loss due to chemotherapy. www.pinkhairforhope.org.