by Sophie Robehmed WHAT’S HAPPENING Aqua Sheko — London’s first ever fish therapy spa — is the quick-fix alternative to spa weekends, offering 30-minute exfoliation appointments where fish nibble on consumers’ feet and remove dead skin while they sup exotic tea. Feet are cleansed before being submerged in a tank where the Garra Rufa fish [...]
by Abelardo de la Peña Jr. WHAT’S HAPPENING Palmolive is for dishes, right? Yes, but it’s also a favorite for hair in Mexico. Palmolive Caprice shampoos and conditioners are being stocked on Wal-Mart shelves in stores serving predominantly Latino populations. Colgate-Palmolive is banking on identifying products that Latinos miss from their home countries and importing [...]
November 26, 2009 – 9:05 am
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. [...]
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; [...]
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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 [...]
January 29, 2009 – 6:17 am
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 [...]
September 29, 2008 – 3:02 pm
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 [...]
