by Stefania Revelli
WHAT’S HAPPENING
For the woman who’s self-conscious about flab, sag or jiggles, arm shapers boost the upper-body confidence level.
Solidea Silver Wave Slimming Arms ($95) are cellulite-fighting skin sleeves for upper arms and shoulders. The micro-massaging fabric gently massages skin to improve circulation, while anti-microbial silver ions leave skin fresh and clean.
Described as “Spanx for [...]
by Becky Sun
Scratchies aren’t characters from The Simpsons. They’re what Aussies call scratch-off lottery tickets, and they are just one of the 21st-century equivalents of the lipstick that Depression-era women bought to brighten their lives. Global View has been tracking numerous examples in this vein.
It’s not only lipstick that’s enjoying a sales boost; women [...]
by Stefania Revelli
WHAT’S HAPPENING
If you can’t get to the salon, then the salon will come to you. That’s the fundamental idea behind Mark Austin’s Minnesota-based InSync Salons Mobile Salon Services.
Geared toward silver-haired Matures with mobility challenges, InSync offers professional in-home spa services for hair, skin and nails (GrayTimes.com 11.11.08).
Salon packages include Silver (style, cut and [...]
by Stefania Revelli
WHAT’S HAPPENING
2009 style and trim trend: Go stealth? As consumers go to great lengths to stretch their dollars, home hair-cutting parties are an accessible option. Private coif parties aren’t new, but a struggling economy has caught stylists illegally accepting evening shifts, offering up lovely locks for fewer bucks (NewYorkTimes.com 12.10.08).
Some stylists report an uptick in consumers [...]
OBSERVATION
by Stefania Revelli
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Double edge razors, cut throat razors, three blades, four blades, shaving brushes … male personal care can be a complicated maze. As more gents embrace their full grooming potential, online information centers and male beauty blogs abound.
The Grooming Guys use a tongue-in-cheek tone to promote grooming as a full on lifestyle. First [...]
