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I know, it can be extremely confusing.  Manufacturer’s are always coming out with “new” technologies to try and spruce up their products.  But does anyone know what they actually mean?

Thankfully for us, LaunchPad Magazine recently did a feature on these terms to help you make the right buying decision.  Let’s take a walk-through, shall we?

Beveled Plates

What:  Hair iron plates with beveled edges

Why:  Improve ability to straighten or create curls, waves, flips and ringlets

Ceramic:

What:  An inorganic crystalline material

Why:  Ceramic hair iron plates and blow dryer parts retain heat better than metal and host tourmaline particles (see Tourmaline below)

Far-Infrared Heat:

What:  Smooth, gentle heat wave that penetrates the cuticle without burning.

Why:  Minimizes heat damage; distributes heat more evenly and gently; accelerates dry time

Lithion Ion Battery/Technology:

What:  Rechargeable battery technology popular for use in portable electronics.

Why:  Lithion ion batteries hold charges longer than non-chargeable lithium batteries and can be recharged more times than other rechargeable battery types; better for the environment and more convenient for stylist.

NanoTechnology:

What:  A science that works with matter on a molecular level-a nonometer is one-billionth of a meter in size.

Why:  Smaller particles of certain materials and substances can better penetrate hair for more effective results.  Examples:

Nanosilver:  Silver particles kill harmful microbes inhabiting human skin and hair to optimize results.

Nanotitanium oxide:  Titanium (see below) particles sterilize and purify, lifting deposits and odor during styling, and inhibiting chemical buildup.

Negative Ions/Ionic Technology:

What:  Negatively charged particles naturally produced from the semiprecious gem stone tourmaline.

Why:  Neutralize harmful particles and deposits; reduce positive static charge to minimize frizz and create smoother, silkier hair.

Titanium:

What:  Chemical element also known as “space-age metal”

Why:  In hair irons, a very durable and excellent conductor of heat; enhances the effect of the ions produced by ceramic tourmaline components.

Tourmaline:

What:  Crystal silicate mineral compound classified as a semiprecious gem that emits a measurable ionic charge; can be suspended in ceramic

Why:  Seals in moisture, protects hair, reduces static electricity and enhances shine

UltraSonic:

What:  Technology that produces sound waves and vibrations in frequencies beyond human hearing ability

Why:  An alternative to heat; can help hair products penetrate more deeply

 

Which technology is your favorite in hair tools?  Do you use a combination?

 

 

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

 

This Friday, Brazilian Heat Curling Irons will be featured on ABC’s “The View”!  To go with this promotion, we’re having a special SALE and offering them for $43.99!  The normal retail price of these irons is $120.00 each!

Brazilian Heat Curling Iron.  Available in 3/4 Inch, 1 Inch and 1 1/2 Inch size barrels.

Brazilian Heat Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron features 6 heat settings up to 450 degrees to give your hair curls that inspire…

Features and Benefits:

Tourmaline infused ceramic barrel- best and safest heat delivery method for glossy, bouncy curls

6 Heat settings up to 450 degrees- from fine and fragile to coarse and curly, it’s all OK

9ft 360 degree swivel cord- no pulling or twirling around the chair

Digital temperature lock- allows you to set temperature without accidentally changing it

FREE Thermal pouch- included

2 Year limited warranty

Beauty has no boundaries with the design of the Brazilian Heat products. Recognized for its beautiful packaging, professional features and ergonomic functionality, this uniquely designed line of professional appliances encompasses the passion, inspiration and quality that translate to the individual style of every professional stylist.

Brazilian Heat is Quality, Passion and Inspiration!

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for visiting our new website, ImageBeauty.com.  We recently transitioned from our old name of Discount Beauty Center to take on our family name of Image Beauty.  While here, you can expect to receive the same great service that we have provided to our online shoppers for more than 10 years, and to our in-store customers for over 30 years.

We carry the best in brand name cosmetics, designer fragrances, appliances and hair products.

Since our website is brand new, you may experience some difficulties when placing an order.  If this is so, please contact us immediately at 856-335-0415 or e-mail us at contactus@imagebeauty.com

If you are able, please provide us with any error messages that you receive.

We also welcome your feedback on the new website.  Is there anything that you would like to see changed?  Anything that you like more than the old site?

We thank you for continuing to shop with us and truly appreciate your business.

Farouk Systems Group, the manufacturer of CHI Hair Products and Biosilk Hair Products, sponsored the entire telecast of the Miss Universe Contest.  CHI and Biosilk Supplied all of the hair care products that the contestants used during the show, and did their hair ever look great!

After the online vote, Jimena Navarette of Mexico was named Miss Universe 2010 on last night’s telecast.  The award is given to the contestant who best exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera.  She looked stunning during all 3 parts of the competition:  Swimsuit, Evening Gown and Interview.

Watch CHI Behind The Scenes at the Miss Universe Show

Products Featured:

CHI Pliable Polish Paste

CHI Magnified Volume Hair Spray

CHI Infra Texture Spray

You’ve no doubt heard a lot about Mixed Chicks.  It has been featured EVERYWHERE lately, from your local Newspapers, to all the major magazine publications.  We’ve been getting many requests for this line, and we finally have it!

Finally, a curl-defining system for “you”. Whether you’re black, white, Asian, Latin, Mediterranean, or any glorious combination of the above, you’ll love the way these non-sticky, lightweight products leave your hair inviting to touch as they define and lock moisture into every curl. Be a proud part of our multiracial movement…”MIXED CHICKS” your curls! And yes, it works on weaves.

About Mixed Chicks:

Europe, Africa, Asia, America…we not only come from everywhere, but we are going everywhere. The world is becoming more and more diverse, and we celebrate that. Here is the unfolding story of just two of the many millions of “mixed chicks”:

For years, multi-cultural people with hard to manage hair traveled from store to store, trying to blend products in a hopeless attempt to tame their locks. Wendi LEVY (left) and Kim ETHEREDGE (right), two “mixed chicks”, created a product line because they needed it. Then, something happened…friends and family started encouraging them to package it, and soon they had a full blown business running out of the garage. After a little door to door hustling, a few celebrity endorsements, and a ton of online customer support, MIXED CHICKS is bringing their products to the world.

Products:

Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner:

10oz of the curl-defining formula designed for us. And when we say, “us”, we mean many. Even if you are not mixed, you may have frizz and unruly curls.

USE THIS TO: TAME FRIZZ and DEFINES CURLS for many hair textures & weaves (synthetic or human).

Also Available in 33.8 oz

Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner:

Detangling DEEP conditioner (8 oz / 236ml)

Nourish, detangle, and restore your thirsty locks with MIXED CHICKS exclusive conditioning blend which penetrates and reconstructs damaged areas, transforming style-stubborn-hair into resilient, easy to maintain tresses.

KEY INGREDIENT: safflower seed oil

Also Available in 33.8 oz

Mixed Chicks Shampoo:

MIXED CHICKS shampoo gets defiant locks sqeaky clean.

KEY INGREDIENTS: borage seed, avocado oil, & panthenol for healing and luster

Also Available in 33.8 oz

Mixed Chicks Hair Silk:

Mixed Chicks Gloss and Shining HAIR SILK

Have you ever watched someone enter a room or walk down the street, and their hair seemed to have a silky sparkle? MIXED CHICKS 1.7 oz hair silk makes you and your hair look more vibrant. How? It is our light reflecting formula that not only gives you added shine, but prevents fly-aways and splits.

USE THIS TO:

add a POLISHED texture
help color treated hair look vibrant
works for curls or straight looks

Watch This Short Video To Learn More About Mixed Chicks!

We’ve spoken with YOU, our customers, and some of our employees to compile a list of our favorite summer products!  Please let us know what you think and provide any feedback in our comments section.

Favorite Self-Tanning Spray

Body Drench Quick Tan Sunless Mist:  $13.75

Quick Tan™ Tanning Mist

Sunless Tanner, Ultra Bronzing Formula

DESCRIPTION:

The perfect ultra bronzing self-tanner
A fast-drying formula, it gives the most natural-looking tan in a flash while hydrating the skin with botanicals
Leaves skin supple and with a sparkly hue. Dries instantly so you can get on with your life while the golden tan develops
Sweetly scented with a light coco fragrance

PRODUCT USED FOR:
A natural looking sunless tan with an easy at home spray application.

FEEL:
Light mist.

FRAGRANCE:
Cocoa vanilla scent.

TIPS:
Use quick tan™ face scrub and quick tan™ body scrub prior to applying quick tan™ tanning mist, apply every day until desired color is reached. Follow with quick tan™ enhancing lotion the day after application. Quick tan™ tanning mist can be applied as often as twice a week. Use scrub on any areas where streaking occurs.

Also Try:  Flavours Sunless Spray with Bronzer, Fake Bake Instant Self-Tan Spray, Tan Towel Tanning Mist

Favorite Self-Tanner

Tan Towel Self Tanning Towels (Available in Classic Full Body, Classic Half Body, Plus Full Body, Plus Half Body)

TanTowel® Full Body towelettes give you a quick and even application with no streaking, mess or fuss. This self-tanning towelette is a full body application. Color will start to develop in 2-4 hours and your sunless tan will continue to develop for up to 24 hours.

Fair to Medium Skin Tones: Recommended use is Classic Formula  (Darker Skin Tones use Plus Formula)

Total Body Self-tanning Towelette
Ease in travel with no mess (e.g., leaks, spills, etc.)

Single use application

Towel measures 12″x9″

Towelette application
No mess, quick, simple
Single use application
Dries in seconds

DHA : Self tanning agent

Transcutol CG : Solvent for DHA skin penetration

Erythrulose Color : accelerator for a faster, deeper and darker natural looking tan

Vitamin E Acetate : Anti oxidant

Sodium Metabisulfite : Buffer

Pulp fiber towelette : Exfoliates the skin during the application
Allows for smoother softer, healthier skin

Clean citrus fragrance Premium foil outer shell:
The fragrance will dissipate within 5 minutes

Individually heat sealed packet : Maintains quality and integrity of product to ensure long-lasting life.

Also Try:  Fake Bake Self-Tanning Mousse, Sun Ultra Dark Self-Tanning Lotion, Fake Bake Self-Tanning Lotion, L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Luminous Self-Tanning Lotion, Too Faced Tanning Bed In A Tube

Water Sprays

Evian Mineral Water Spray Trio

Why should you be using the world’s leading mineral spray water?
Skin experts have long known, and French dermatologists have clinically proven, that Evian® Spray Brumisateur ( brew-meez-ah-tour) Mineral Water—direct from the French Alps—supplies vital moisture skin so desperately needs to remain soft, supple, healthy and young looking.

Used regularly, throughout the summer and winter, the Evian® skin care atomizer helps to moisturize the outer layers of the skin helping it to better withstand every day wear and tear. Due to the characteristic mineral composition and neutral pH of Evian natural mineral water, the evian skin care atomiser refreshes and invigorates all skin types. It is particularly recommended for expectant mothers, for infants and for babies.

Evian Spray Mineral Water—You can feel good about using it.
Evian Spray Mineral Water is sealed at the source. It cannot be contaminated, and will never leak. What’s more, Evian is propelled by environmentally safe nitrogen, won’t harm the ozone layer, and it’s recyclable. Evian Spray Mineral Water—serious skin care provided by nature.

Also Try:  Evian Mineral Water Spray 5 oz

SunScreen

Lotions/Mists:

No-Ad Sunscreen Lotions

NO-AD (not advertised) is a brand of suncare products that prides itself on bringing consumers the finest quality products for the lowest possible price. We have an extensive line of sun protection products including tanning lotions and sprays, high SPF sun protection, sunless products, specialized sun block sticks for extra protection, and skin care products for before and after tanning. Why spend more on brands that have big advertising budgets? Look to NO-AD for innovative, effective suncare products that will maximize your dollar!

NO-AD SPF  Sun Block Lotion is non-greasy, waterproof, sweatproof and PABA-free

• Provides 30 times your natural degree of sunburn protection

• Contains aloe vera, cocoa butter and vitamin E to soften the sun’s drying effect on your skin

• Provides UVA and UVB protection to help prevent premature aging and skin cancer from the sun.

• The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends this product as an effective UV sunscreen

Also Try:  Ocean Potion Sunscreen, Banana Boat Sunscreen, Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen

Fragrance

Ralph Lauren Summer Romance Women’s EDP Spray

Summer Romance

This summer, escape to a romantic destination with this lush, fruity floral fragrance, and celebrate memories of your quintessential Summer Romance. Key notes of playful passion fruit, hibiscus, and tiare flowers dance with sensual apricot musk to take you away!

Notes:

Passion Fruit, Hibiscus, Tiare Flowers, Apricot Musk.

Also Try:  Marc Jacobs Lola Women’s EDP Spray, Sunshine Cuties Music Women’s EDT Spray, Burberry Summer Women’s EDT Spray,