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Nail File Neutral Territory When it comes to nails this season, less is Zoya Dove more. Pretty hues ranging from gray and white to pale pink and soft beige made a strong showing on the spring catwalks of Derek Lam, Giorgio Armani and Christopher Kane, to name a few. To recreate the fl attering manicure of the moment on clients, get your hands on Zoya Dove, Barre My Soul from the New York City Ballet by OPI collection or CND Studio White. cnd.com; opi.com; zoya.com —K.D. OPI Barre My Soul CND Studio White Sole Safari Straight from Africa, the Kanshi Welcoming Foot Cleansing Ritual delivers an all-natural renewing and aromatic luxury treatment just in time for fl ip-fl op weather. The service begins with a re-energizing spritz of the Instantly Refreshing Foot Spray, infused with three types of mint, horse chestnut and lemon myrtle, followed by exfoliation with the tropical-scented Salted Mango or Salted Coconut Hand and Body Scrub. Next, feet are coated with the deeply softening Triple Mint Hydrating Foot Masque and wrapped in plastic to soften calluses and rough skin. The masque is then removed using warm towels and the service concludes with a cooling and soothing calf and foot massage using Triple Mint Nourishing Foot Cream. kanshibeauty.com —M.R. Check Mate “Spring is the perfect time to take your nails to the edge,” says CND founder and all-around fashionista Jan Arnold. She should know; Arnold was backstage at Nicole Miller’s spring 2012 show in New York City when CND nail guru Wanda Ruiz rocked it with the Mic Check Mani. To get the look, Ruiz used two tones: CND Colours in Raspberry Parfait and Inkwell. The result is a checkered pattern with just a touch of rock ’n’ roll psychedelic attitude. —K.D. SMOOTH MOVE Enhance a luxury pedicure service with the new Sole handheld callus remover from Ansr. Made from medical-grade materials, the cordless, rechargeable beauty tool utilizes a powerful motor and polishing plate to painlessly remove calluses and smooth dry, cracked skin on the feet in a matter of minutes. The metal file can be easily sanitized for professional use. ansr.com —L.A. 68 American Salon May 2012 Ray Banners Help clients enjoy a safe summer by recommending skin-protecting products. W ith summer quickly approaching, your clients are anxiously awaiting long days in the sunshine, but the increased exposure to UV rays and free radicals puts their skin at a higher risk of hyperpigmentation, aging and melanoma. “Every change of season, you should adjust your clients’ regimen, catering to their specific needs to help them build their protective routine,” says Annet King, Dermalogica’s director of global education. “For sensitive skin, suggest a physical sunscreen (containing titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) that just sits on the surface of the skin, protecting against UVA and UVB rays. For everyone else, a chemical sunscreen (containing avobenzone, octocrylene and benzophenone), which absorbs and breaks down UV rays, will do just fine.” King stresses that it’s important to remind clients that they should be using a minimum SPF 30 sunscreen, and to reapply it every two hours. Many new sunscreens go a step beyond merely shielding the skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Dermalogica’s revamped Solar Defense Booster SPF 50 features an innovative technology that releases vitamins C and E into the skin as soon as it’s exposed to UV rays to stimulate collagen production and moisturize. The rich emollients and antioxidants in Jurlique’s new Purely Sun-Defying Moisturizer with SPF 15 Sunscreen combine to protect against harmful exposure and relieve the feeling of tight facial skin. Post-exposure care is also important. One to try is Shea Terra Organics Kigelia Licorice After-Sun Face Crème, which includes licorice root to lighten freckles and sun spots. dermalogica.com; jurlique .com; sheaterraorganics.com —M.R. Face Value PHOTOGRAPHY: VEER.COM (FACE VALUE); GREG MARINO (NEUTRAL TERRITORY)
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