What's New in Beauty - Nail Trends
Red polish instantly morphs into shimmery copper gold. Photo courtesy of CND.
CND Effects: Shimmery and iridescent polishes are nothing new. But these special effect topcoats from CND are. The new line (launching late Fall 2009) is made up of shimmery, iridescent, and glittery color washes that instantly transform any shade of polish. Add the Crimson Sparkle Effect to black nail polish, and you get a sparkly ruby. Add Sapphire Sparkle Effect to pale pink polish, and get a multi-color cotton candy hue. We got a sneak preview and can't wait to try them all!
Dashing Diva Gelife: If you're the kind of girl who chips your manicure on the way home, Dashing Diva's Gelife mani is for you. Instead of polish, a technician coats nails with 2 thin coats of colored UV gel (choices are pale pink or bubble gum pink for now) that look identical to polish. The gel hardens in minutes in a UV drying machine, and you're out the door with polish that won't chip. (Similar to acrylic, the gel simply grows out with your nails and can be soaked off sooner if need be). For $45, it's the perfect choice for before a vacation or honeymoon.
Pop Beauty Nail Glam: If you were a fan of Hard Candy and Urban Decay's coloriffic polishes of the '90's, you'll love what's going on at Pop Beauty. Their Nail Glam line has some of the coolest, brightest, and funkiest shades yet. We're loving Radioactive, a shimmery, electric green.
The Piticure: No, this one has nothing to do with your feet--Dove coined the term "Piticure" as a pedicure for your armpits! Dove recommends exfoliating them (gently, but regularly) with a washcloth or sponge to remove bacteria and keep the skin smooth and ingrown hair-free). This new concept coincides with the launch of Dove's Visibly Smooth deodorants, which moisturize skin and minimize hair growth over time.
Remember when we were all in love with Dove because they ran an ad campaign featuring "real" women? Well, kind of real -- clearly they weren't going to use fat or unattractive people, but at least the women in the ads were of more normal stature, and not Photoshopped to completely unrealistic proportions.
