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Best Products of 2011 via Beauty Store Business
Beauty Store Business’s December 2011 Magazine notes the best 150 products of 2011. A lot of the items listed are products that we carry. I think it’s safe to say that Image Beauty carries the most selection of the top 150 products of 2011. Here’s a rundown;
- Godefroy 28 Day Mascara
- Infrashine Ceramic Flat Iron
- Oster Classic 76 Clipper
- HAI Classic Convertible Flat Iron
- Spornette Little Wonder Teasing Brush
- Turbo Power Twin Turbo 3200 Hair Dryer
- Wahl Peanut Clipper
- Pravana Perfection Smoothout Collection
- Beauty Addicts Lash Galore Mascara
- China Glaze Ruby Pumps Nail Lacquer (currently sold out)
- Robanda Anti-Aging Hand Cream
- Roux Tween Time
- One N Only Argan Oil Treatment
- Phillips Maxi Teaze Brush
- Clip N Feathers by Mia Hair Accessories
- Fake Bake Flawless
- Earthly Body Kahm Smoothing Treatment
- Enjoy Conditioning Spray
- Satin Hair Color by Developlus
- Brazilian Heat After Dark Titanium Flat Iron (out of stock)
- Hot Tools 1 Inch Gold Professional Curling Iron
- Zhoe Feather Headbands
- Palladio Wet & Dry Foundation
- Crack Leave-In Hair Treatment by ProLocks
- Denman Grooming Brush D81M
- Orly Oh Cabana Boy Nail Lacquer
- Derma E Alpha Lipoic C Ester Creme
- Playboy Glitz Celebrity Sunless Tanner
- SBS Color Trak Wipe Off Hair Color Remover
- ProLana Nail Optimizer
- Cricket Centrix Q Zone Quiet Hair Dryer
- Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque
- Little Green Baby Shampoo and Body Wash
- Wet Brush by JD Beauty
- Brandon Femme Battery Operated LED Suction Cup Magnification Mirror
- Hair U Wear Animal Print Clip In Strips
- CHI Ceramic Flat Iron
- Reviva Stem Cell Booster Serum
- Tolco Spray Bottle
- Medicool Pro Power 20K
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T3 Is Big Winner at Allure Best of Beauty Again!
T3 can’t seem to lose when it comes to Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards. That’s because T3 products are manufactured to perfection. Their Featherweight Hair Dryer has always been the consistent winner at the Best of Beauty Awards, but now their other products are starting to gain some recognition. The two newest winners are:
T3 SinglePass Straightening and Styling Flat Iron
warms up in a flash, and the ceramic plates are curved, so they can straighten, flip, wave, or curl.
T3 SinglePass Whirl Styling Wand
Stylists have advised us to wind our hair around a closed curling iron for relaxed spirals with no telltale mark, but T3 SinglePass Whirl Styling Wand makes it even easier by ditching the clamp to produce lasting, natural-looking waves.
Other Winners:
Skin Care
Kinerase Restructure Firming Eye Cream
Strivectin Instant Retexturizing Scrub
Eyes
L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lash Mascara
CoverGirl LiquiLine Blast Eyeliner in Green Glow
Hair
Spornette G-36XL Porcupine Hair Brush
Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo (coming soon)
Living Proof No Frizz Conditioner (coming soon)
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask
Redken Urban Experiment Velvet Gelatine
Living Proof No Frizz Straight Styling Cream
John Frieda Frizz Ease 3 Day Straight (coming soon)
Cheap Thrills
Maybelline Volume Express Falsies Mascara
L’Oreal Colour Riche LipColour British Red
Jergens Natural Glow Healthy Complexion Daily Facial Moisturizer
Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
Base
L’Oreal True Match Super Blendable Powder
Murad Acne Treatment Concealers
Lips
Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick Candy Pink
Cover Girl Lip Perfection Lipstick Enchant
Maybelline Color Sensational LipStain
Nails
Essie Nail Polish Mademoiselle
OPI Nail Polish Road House Blues
Fragrances
Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau De Parfum Spray
Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio for Men
Men’s Stuff
Redken Mint Clean for Men Shampoo
Hall Of Fame
OPI Nail Polish I’m Not Really A Waitress
John Frieda Frizz Ease Serum Original Formula
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The Big Winner is BLOW Hair Care in the 2011 Beauty Oscars
Blow, New York Blow Dry Bar, wins the “Beauty Oscar” for best new beauty brand. Blow has creative products to keep your hair looking it’s best. Created by the 
experts at Blow, the award winning New York Blow Dry Bar, this exclusive collection of “blow dry care” products was specifically designed to give you better blow dry results at home. Nourishing, yet weightless, formulas provide all the protection you need and the lasting style you want— from voluminous body, sleek & shiny, wavy curls and every style in between. Free of sulfates and parabens that deplete hair and limit the life of your blow out. 100% Keratin compliant. Never tested on animals. Try Blow’s Blow Out Non Stick Hair Spray.
Other products receiving Oscar’s are;
L’Oreal Infallible Lip Color Le Rouge
Cover Girl Liquiline Blast Eye Liner
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Hot Tools Professional Curling Irons named best of 2011 by InStyle Magazine!
InStyle Magazine has named the Hot Tools Professional Curling Iron as their best of 2011.
The Curling Iron is available in 7 sizes;
3/8 inch Model 1138: $19.99
1/2 inch Model 1103: $19.99
5/8 inch Model 1109: $19.99
3/4 inch Model 1101: $19.99
1 inch Model 1181: $19.99
1-1/4 inch Model 1110: $24.99
1-1/2 inch Model 1102: $24.99
2 inch Model 1111: $29.99
Get Addicted To BLOW Hair Care!!!
Blow Dry Care
Go beyond ordinary hair care to blow dry care. Created by the experts at Blow, the award winning New York Blow Dry Bar, this exclusive collection of “blow dry care” products was specifically designed to give you better blow dry results at home. Nourishing, yet weightless, formulas provide all the protection you need and the lasting style you want— from voluminous body, sleek & shiny, wavy curls and every style in between. Free of sulfates and parabens that deplete hair and limit the life of your blow out. 100% Keratin compliant. Never tested on animals.
Our Favorites:
Blow “Blow Out” Non-Stick Hair Spray:
Enhances the movement and fluidity of blow dry styled hair while preserving the look all day. Prevents frizz and flyaways – even in the most humid conditions Fortified with a proprietary Pure Protein Blend so the hold is soft, natural and healthy
blow tip: For maximum volume and fullness, flip hair upside down or to the side and spray throughout sections. Work through with your fingers and then flip hair back.
Created by the experts at Blow, the famed New York Blow Dry Bar, Blow Out serious non-stick hair spray is the first and only hair spray designed specifically for the needs of blow-dry styled hair.
Description
Inspired by the fashion runways of New York and Blow’s signature, award-winning blow out’s that leave hair looking full and bouncy, this weightless wonder goes beyond traditional hair sprays to actually enhance the movement and fluidity of blow-dry styled hair while preserving your style in any kind of weather.
• Fortified with an exclusive Pure Protein Blend, including natural soy and silk, Blow Out extends the look and life of your blow out without the stickiness and crunch.
• The look is soft and natural. The hold is serious. Totally versatile and sure to become your next “must-wear” beauty accessory, Blow Out is the perfect finisher for hair worn down or up in the latest chic messy chignons.
• Blow Out dries instantly and sets in a flash so no time is wasted after your blow out. Why is Blow Out different from other hair sprays:
• Enhances the movement and fluidity of blow dry styled hair while preserving the look all day.
• Prevents frizz and flyaways – even in the most humid conditions
• Fortified with a proprietary Pure Protein Blend so the hold is soft, natural and healthy.
• Never tested on animals.
• No CFCs
• Made in the USA
Directions
Shake before using. Holding can 6 inches away, spray all over blown out hair for long lasting, natural looking hold. For maximum volume and fullness, flip hair upside down or to the side and spray throughout sections. Work through with your fingers and then flip hair back.
Blow “Beach Blow” Texturizing Mist:
Great for Summer!
Award winning product creates sexy, “tousled” texture. Soft matte finish doesn’t flake or dull hair’s natural beauty.
blow tip: Apply in sections after blow drying and “scrunch” hair to form natural waves and texture. Perfect finish after using a curling iron, too.
That ever coveted, sexy “beach” hair can be achieved 365 days a year, 24/7 – no surf or sand required. Simply mist on Blow’s Beach Blow and style to create natural waves. Formulated with pure proteins including rice, sweet almond and milk to enhance manageability, add softness and moisturize, this lightweight mist nourishes and strengthens hair while still creating a perfect day-at-the-beach style without feeling stiff, sticky or salty.
• Never tested on animals
• Free of sulfates, parabens and artificial fillers
• 8.5 fl oz / 250 mL
Directions
Spray on freshly cleansed and conditioned hair. Blow dry using your fingers to create tousled texture. Blow tip: Apply in sections after blow drying and “scrunch” to form natural waves. Perfect finish after using a curling iron too.
Instantly absorbs natural oils and prolongs style without water. Adds volume and body.
blow tip: For added body, instead of using a brush use your fingers to work extra fine, translucent powder through hair from root to tips. Styles stays fresh an extra day.
A dry shampoo by blow New York that helps to instantly remove excess oil and buildup without water. For anyone who wants to prolong their blow dry-styled hair. Safe for color-treated and processed hair.
Description
This dry shampoo dramatically transforms limp locks with Blow’s exclusive pure protein blend of amaranth, lupine and wheat. The perfect solution for the fashionable girl on the go, Faux Dry cleanses hair, absorbs excess oil with micronized corn starch and instantly volumizes at the roots without weighing down locks. Unlike other dry shampoos, Faux Dry won’t leave behind a powdery residue or make a mess, thanks to its exclusive fool-proof application. Whether you overslept or simply need a style freshen-upper, Blow’s Faux Dry is to the rescue.
• Never tested on animals
• Free of sulfates, parabens and artificial fillers
• 2.4 oz
Directions
Shake well. Holding bottle upright 6-8 inches away from hair, divide hair into sections and squeeze middle of bottle until translucent “poufs” of fine powder appear. Massage into scalp and brush or comb hair as usual. Blow tip: For added body, instead of using a brush use your fingers to work powder through hair from root to tips. Style stays fresh an extra day.
Blow Hair Care is the NEW hot line in the beauty industry. Check out ALL of their products here
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Featured Line: Peter Thomas Roth Skincare
You’re probably seeing Peter Thomas Roth Skincare featured everywhere these days. From Allure to Good Housekeeping, everyone seems to love Peter Thomas Roth!
A little bit about Peter Thomas Roth:
As the first generation child of Hungarian parents, and a frequent visitor to Hungary, skin care is an inherent part of Peter’s heritage. Nearly 100 years ago, Peter’s family owned and operated two spa resorts in Hungary. When Peter launched his company in 1993, he started with the basic soothing and healing philosophies of the many muds and minerals found in the thermal springs that Hungary is famous for. Peter blends the old Hungarian philosophies with 21st century skin care technologies and ingredients to create effective skin care that does what it promises to do!
Peter is actively involved in the research and development of progressive, new, cutting edge products in the company owned lab and production facility. The product line currently consists of a comprehensive range of over 100 products. It covers all aspects of skin care, for all skin types and address all skin care needs from head to toe. The Peter Thomas Roth line is created to be customized to an individual’s skin care needs. It can be used equally well by anyone who wants great skin care or who has specific skin care needs. —PeterThomasRoth.com
Peter Thomas Roth is a high-end skin care line that uses the finest ingredients in the world to keep your skin feeling healthy. Here are a few products that have recently been featured in magazines:
Peter Thomas Roth Max Moisture Day Cream SPF 30
Featured in Allure, Also Best Suncare in FHM Magazine
A rich, creamy, oil-free, fragrance-free daytime facial moisturizer enriched with hydrators, anti-oxidant micellized vitamin E and SPF30 protection. Dermatologist, clinically and allergy tested.
Protects skin from the damaging rays of the sun and prevents moisture loss. Rich in anti-oxidants to protect skin from free radical damage. Suitable for all skin types especially normal to dry skin.
Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Buffing Beads
Featured in Health Magazine
An ultra gentle anti-aging version of Botanical Buffing Beads scrub that may be used on the face and body. Infused with the same efffective ingredients as the PTR Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel such as a glycolic acid complex, salicylic acid and botanical brighteners to help produce beautiful 
fresh, youthful looking skin. Ultra-fine jojoba beads work in two ways. First, they help exfoliate surface dead skin cells without irritation, allowing active treatment products to penetrate better. Then, the ultra-fine jojoba beads help refine skin texture and smooth out fine lines.
Caution: For external use only. This product may cause irritation. Mild irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently and with less pressure. If irritation persists, temporarily discontinue use and consult your skincare specialist.
Directions: Using a small amount on the fingertips, add water and gently exfoliate the face,chest and body.
For face, follow with PTR cleanser, tonic, treatment products, moisturizer and SPF for day.
For body, follow with PTR Anti-Aging Buffing Beads Body Wash. Rinse thoroughly. Combination, oily and acne prone skin, use daily.
Normal, dry and sun-damaged skin use two to three times a week at first, increasing to daily usage if well tolerated. For individuals with sensitive skin, use once a week.
Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue
Featured in Good Housekeeping Magazine
An eye treatment the helps reduce the appearance of dark circles and fine lines.
Helps reduce the appearance of dark circles and fine lines. Co-enzyme Q-10 encapsulated in caviar-like beads helps protect against free radical damage.
Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Serum
What is Un-Wrinkle®?
Innovative wrinkle fighting products that are formulated with an exclusive, patent-pending blend of six powerful, active wrinkle relaxing and anti-aging peptides and neuropeptides and other advanced ingredients to hep reduce the appearance of deep wrinkle, fine lines and expression lines: ’11′ (frown lines), ripply forehead, ‘parentheses’, crow’s feet, pout lines and laugh lines. Skin tone and texture is refined, leaving skin looking soft, smooth and years younger.
Un-Wrinkle™ utilizes a cutting edge 23% patent-pending blend of neuropeptides and peptides. Neuropeptides: 4% SYN®-AKE and 10% SNAP-8, a pain-free alternative to popular injectables that topically helps target wrinkle formation, 3% ARGIRELINE®. Peptides: 3% SYN®-COLL and 3% MATRIXYL™ 3000* (a dual peptide) complete the blend to boost collagen production, increase skin firmness and visibly reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles and expression lines.
• All skin types
• Most ideal for those who have early signs of aging and for mature skin with deeper, more defined wrinkles and expression lines
• pH level 6.0 – 7.0
Testing Results
• Visible results with just one application. Clinical studies have proven up to a 72% reduction in wrinkle size in 28 days.
Up to a 52% reduction in wrinkle size in just 28 days. Exclusive, patent-pending blend of six powerful, 100% active WRINKLE RELAXING and ANTI-AGING PEPTIDES AND NEUROPEPTIDES (highly concentrated at 23%) are combined with vitamins and skin moisturizers to create this wrinkle fighting solution with the highest degree of effective ingredients found in clinical studies. Contains the two newest neuropeptides; SYN-AKE at 4% (synthetic peptide which mimics snake venom activity) and SNAP-8 at 10%, a safer, pain-free alternative to the injected Botulinum Toxin that topically helps target the same wrinkle formation mechanism. SYN-COLL at 3%, Argireline at 3% and Matrixyl 3000 (a dual peptide) at 3% complete this patent pending blend of six peptides and neuropeptides. Helps boost natural collagen production and leaves skin looking soft, smooth and years younger.
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Introducing FHI Heat
We at Discount Beauty Center are proud to introduce to you the FHI Heat Professional Styling Appliances to our ever-expanding collection. FHI Heat has been a leader in the beauty industry for the past 8 years. While relatively new, they have stormed the marketplace with their influential designs and technology, while receiving rave reviews from their clients.
All FHI appliances come with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. We will also honor the manufacturer’s warranty of all of our appliances. Please read more about it here.
FHI Heat Nano Salon Pro 2000 Hair Dryer
It’s the must have for every style, taking your client’s hair from sopping-wet to workably damp in just minutes. Our advanced tourmaline technology prevents static and frizz to keep hair smooth and add shine. This sleek essential is both workhorse and racehorse, boasting a high-powered yet remarkably quiet AC motor designed for 1200 hours of high-styling.
Retail: $195.00
Your Price: $159.99
FHI Heat Nano Weight Pro 1900 Turbo Hair Dryer
Although the FHI Heat Nano Weight Pro 1900 Turbo is one of the lightest professional dryers on the market, this high-tech tool offers the stylist unrivaled versatility and control behind the chair. Incredibly, this latest model is lighter, yet more powerful than previous models. Although the FHI Heat Nano Weight Pro 1900 now weighs 25% less, the motor is 30% more forceful, and a sleek new design makes the dryer more compact and easier to store, carry and take on the road.
Retail: $195.00
Your Price: $159.99
FHI Heat Platform Special Edition Flat Iron 1″
FHI Platform Series has made available their patented Nano Fuzeion Technology. Through this technology, negative ions are now suspended directly over the plates, maximizing the ionic effect resulting in even shinier and healthier hair. The FHI Platform Series with nano titanium oxide and nano silver technology also helps to remove any harmful chemicals as well as kill bacteria. These ceramic heaters with a maximum temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit and ultra rapid heat up time has consistent heat across the entire surface of the plates allowing damp to dry styling, ultra rapid heat recovery and improved reliability. All Platform Series irons allow temperature adjustments from 140 degrees to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, which greatly increases their versatility as a hair styling tool.
Retail: $195.00
Your Price: $159.99
FHI Heat Technique G2 Flat Iron 1″
FHI Heat’s second generation of TECHNIQUE styling irons brings professional hair artistry within reach literally. Advanced ceramic tourmaline technology restores shine, suppleness and moisture to even damaged hair.
Dry, damaged and frizzy hair has a positive ionic charge. In order to balance that you need a negative ion ceramic plate to neutralize the charge in the hair and thus create smoother, shinier and calmer ha
Retail: $120.00
Your Price: $95.99
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