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Nexxus launches deep treatment conditioner

Nexxus is adding to its Humectress line this month with a hydrating deep conditioner that promises to revitalize the most damaged, dried out hair. (Click here for the full story.)

Garnier brushes up with new cleanser

Garnier Skin Renew is introducing one of the most innovative skincare concepts of the season: a facial cleanser with a built in brusher.  The cleansing gel, rich in skin nutrients, is released through the brush at the top of the wand. (Click here for the full story.)

Neutrogena taps bioelectricity for a new approach to anti-aging skincare

Johnson and Johnson is leveraging years of research into skin bioelectricity with a cutting edge new skincare line called Neutrogena Clinical that arrives in store this month. The two-step regime promises to minimize the visible signs of collagen loss to restore facial definition and smooth wrinkles thanks to a multi-patented ION2Complex. (Click here for the full story.)

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Cosmetics Magazine scoured the internet for the latest news in beauty and we’ve got this week’s highlights for you right here.

Chanel’s Rouge Coco debuts at the Bay

Chanel is determined to introduce lipstick to a generation of girls raised on lip gloss.  And the French beauty company plans to do this with a new hydrating and long-lasting lipstick collection called “Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour.”  It’s a major launch for the brand. (Click here for the full story.)

John Frieda celebrates 20th anniversary of its Frizz-Ease franchise

To mark the 20th anniversary of its Frizz-Ease franchise, John Frieda is giving the collection a face lift with new packaging and a handful of new hair care products that fight frizz. The refreshed line of shampoos and conditioners now includes new ingredients and technology for extra dry, curly and weather resistant hair. (Click here for the full story.)

Kimore Lee Simons plays “dare” with new scent

Fashion diva Kimora Lee Simmons is returning to the fragrance category next month with a new scent called “Baby Phat Dare Me.” (Click here for the full story.)

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Just in case you haven’t heard me repeat it a million times over already, my hair obsession is volume. I can’t get enough of it.  I have tried every hair thickening product, root lifting spray, mousse–basically anything that promises to give my hair body and volume. So I like to call myself a volume expert. And since I’m a self-proclaimed expert, I figured I’d share my most recent hair tips with you.

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Find out what beauty news we discovered from Cosmetics Magazine this week.

Bobbi Brown reinvents corals

This spring, New York makeup artist Bobbi Brown is solving a perennial makeup problem: Women who love colour but worry they’ll look too bright or chalky.  So with her Cabana Corals collection arriving at Holt Renfrew and Murale in February, Bobbi uses modern formulas and juicy colours to make colour infinitely wearable.  (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

Chrome Nail Pens offer serious metallic shine

Sally Hansen is taking a definite shine to metallics this spring with eight new shades in its Chrome Nail Colour Pen collection. (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

Head and Shoulders promises thicker-looking hair

Head and Shoulders is targeting guys with thinning hair in its latest product launch.  It’s called Head and Shoulders Hair Endurance for Men and offers all the dandruff protection technology of the original with added thickening benefits thanks to special silicones and guar. (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

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My favourite part about the Golden Globes and other awards shows? Checking out the hair and makeup sported by Hollywood’s hottest stars. The natural makeup look is a hot trend for spring 2010 and it’s one of my personal faves. It looks effortlessly-chic yet oh-so-elegant at the same time so it’s no surprise that celebs are already hot on the trend.

Julia Roberts, a seasoned pro when it comes to red carpet events, is one of the few Hollywood stars who never shows up to a party overdone. Her makeup is always simple and natural-looking and the Golden Globes this past weekend was no exception. She donned the natural trend that’s hot for the upcoming spring and pulled it off perfectly.

Julia’s natural glow was created with Lancôme products so you can easily get the same look yourself.  For a natural glow, Lancôme celebrity makeup artist, Genevieve, applied some tinted moisturzer: Bienfait Multi Vital Teinté. Then she used a touch of Color Design Blush in Petticoat Pink.  For her eyes, Genevieve used Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony and Définicils Pro Mascara in Black. For Julia’s lips, she used Le Lipstique lip liner in Natural Mauve, L’Absolu Rouge in Coquette and topped them with Juicy Tubes gloss in Hallucination.

If you’re lusting after this trend, too, opt for neutral shades like Julia did. And remember to keep your hair simple, as well. Julia Roberts opted for soft, natural-looking waves which was the perfect complement to her understated makeup.

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