The things we do to our hair, anywhere from coloring, perming, straightening and not to mention our eyelashes from tinting, to curling, to eyelash extensions can sure use some extra nourishment to keep them healthy. Taking a daily dose of Phytophanere Dietary Supplements that contains super nutrients like carotene, wheatgerm oil and brewer’s yeast will keep hair looking radiant and lashes long and strong.

New Year’s Eve is only a few days away and this year I’m heading to a party.  To get myself in the mood I stopped in for a pedicure at Nails Expo in La Jolla on Fay Ave.  Picking out the perfect holiday color was at the top of my list and there i found it and it only took me less then a minute.  The color was new for the holidays and it was just what I was looking for.  Wine Me & Dine Me nail polish by Opi - the perfect blend of all the rich holiday colors and a great compliment to any holiday dress. 

How often have you gone to get a manicure with a nice clear coat to only a few days later have that coat peel off?  Sally Hansen’s Natural Shine Instant Finish is the answer to that problem.  Natural Shine Instant Nail Finish helps strengthen nails while giving your nails a natural shine that dries instantly upon applying.  The brush on gloss gives your nails a freshly manicured look for those times when you don’t have time to get a manicure.  Fast, easy and simple.. my kind of product.

Quality cosmetics at a quality price.  Why spend a fortune on makeup, lipgloss, eyeshadow and nail color when N.Y.C New York Color has everything you could possibly need and at affordable prices.  Top quality cosmetics that won’t hurt your pocket book.  N.Y.C. New York Color is here and ready to hook you up with their 19 shades of nail color.  Not only do you get the colors of summer, the nail products include a high shine top coat and nail strengthener for those brittle nails. The best part only 1.99 each!  The line does not stop there.  Next we have the Mosaic pressed powders which are 4 shades of color that you blend together to achieve that one perfect shade.  Don’t forget to also check out their eyeshadow line. So where can you buy these great finds…click here.  

N.Y.C. New York Color is also on the move with their STAR Style Makeover Tour and may be coming to a mall near you. You could have the chance to win a trip to New York for a dream makeover and a photo shoot with STAR magazine!  Visit www.newyorkcolor.com.

Here’s a cool little gadget for every woman who cares how her nails look. The Talika Paris Nail Shaper, sleek, simple, compact and battery operated.  Keeps nails in tip top shape.  You can color your nails with this too! 

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner we are on the look out for some fun gift ideas and things to do.  Frank’s Chop Shop and the Valley both located on the lower east side of Manhattan, New York offer something both are sure to enjoy.

For him there’s Frank’s Chop Shop a full-service traditional barbershop and in their words “an innovative enivronment for gentlemen“.  A place of leisure for the hip and contemporary gentleman, where he will be able to read the latest issues of the Frank Book and chop it up with friends and associates. He’ll receive a high-quality cut in one of three original 1930’s barber chairs and pick up custom products on his way out.

For her there’s the Valley - a one-stop-shopping experience where she’ll indulge on a “facial for her nails” by nail techs who will work closely with her to create then produce unique nail art designs. A bikini wax using South American waxing techniques will leave her skin glowing and smooth. Lastly, she’ll enjoy a bowl of Acai which will give her the energy kick she needs to pick out an outfit to match her fabulous nails!After an afternoon of relaxation and primping both will be ready to meet up and enjoy a romantic night out on the town!

Can’t come in, not a problem gift certificates are always a great way to go! 

For more information please visit Frank’s Chop Chop – 19 Essex Street www.frankschopshop.com and Valley - 48 Orchard Street www.valleynyc.com.

Gift certificates are available at both locations!

If your nails aren’t looking quite bright lately maybe from smoking, food or chemicals there is a way to bring them back to that snow white.  Cuccio has the first professional Sicilian nail whitening formula to help natural and artificial nails.  All you need to do is scrub your nails with the whitening paste and Voila! noticeably whiter, brighter and cleaner nails. Visit their website for information on how to purchase this product.  http://www.cuccionaturale.com/