Just Beauty Magazine Issue 20

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Celebrating 5 years of Just Beauty Magazine

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Designed to leave the hair feeling softer, silkier and more manageable with a radiant shine.

10 BENEFITS • Helps repair dry and damaged hair • Nourishes and protects for radiant shine • Offers thermal protection from styling tools • Delivers soft, silky, more manageable results • Contains colour protection complex • Creates body and movement • Works as an incredible detangler • Helps in the prevention of static • Conditions both natural and synthetic hair • Smoothes split ends and controls frizz 175, Carmel Street, Fgura Tel: 21820112 / 79390028 info@beautycentremalta.com • www.beautycentremalta.com

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IS THE SPIRIT OF ESCAPE PHYTOCÉANE has maintained strong values since the brand was created. A marine brand which utilises marine ingredients from the sea or seashore, with vegetal coral as its emblem. A pure brand with a natural identity: natural ingredients at the heart of every product, development of algae farming in the laboratory.

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175, Carmel Street, Fgura Tel: 21820112 / 79390028 • info@beautycentremalta.com • www.beautycentremalta.com

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JUST A FEW WORDS FROM OUR EDITOR

It’s time to hang the mistletoe over the front door... In this part of the world few of us truly know what mistletoe is...

What we know very well, on the other hand, is the amount of hard work that the Christmas season, and the early part of the New Year bring. Our clients cover everything up except for their hair, face and finger nails and over the next few months all the focus goes to our extremities.

Check out luscious colours, shine enhancers for head and paws alike. Sumptuous oils and hot out of the oven products which restore and revitalise skin and hair.

Dreaming of a one-stop shop for nail addicts? We disclose its location... Fed up of gel smells? Be the most desired salon by installing an air purifier!

Give yourselves the gift of comfort and exuberance...

Inside this magazine are tips and treats to keep you ahead of your game!

Editor Dr. Joanna Delia - joanna@justbeautymagazine.com Advertising Daniel Scicluna - info@just-publications.com Design Bertrand Fava - design@just-publications.com PublisheD by

A. 102, Triq Gafar, Sliema, SLM1341 T. 21331188 • M. 79236564 / 79093764 www.just-publications.com

And finally, as we close another justbeautiful year, don’t forget to enjoy yourselves, even if tired at the end of a long day. Treat yourselves to a radiant facial or a massage to de-stress. After helping so many clients to look their best, it is imperative to congratulate and reward yourselves!

Merry Christmas!

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just beauty news

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Age Renew By No Inhibition

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Golden Rose Cosmetics For The Perfect Look

11 CHI ARGAN OIL

GET IN TOUCH

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Maltese Nail Technician Wins A Number of International Awards

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15 Embrace The Inspiring Style Of Lakmé

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17 EYEBROW shaping

FIND US ON

18 PRODUCT SPOTS

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Choosing the Best Hair Straightener or Flat Iron

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ProNails Astonishes With The Beauty Revelation Of The Year

25 Essential Hair Care By Davines 26 Miss World Malta

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NEWS The Happyning Hair Dressing EvenT More than a hundred hairdressers took part in an interactive hair event that featured Francesco Maria Ferri, the Italian hairdresser, who hails from Parma. He started his teaching career with one of the most famous hairdressing training institutions, Pivot Point.

His career further expanded during his fourteen years with a top multinational brand.

Since the techniques were rather complex, the models were prepared by a team of local colour experts and a final section was presented on stage to demonstrate the technique.

Francesco used A New Colour, a product based on natural pigments, such as carotid and melanin which are found in nature. These naturally occurring pigments are what give living creatures colour.

The inspiration for the colours came from the insect world of butterflies, scarabs and beetles with their multi-faceted, reflective and vibrant colours.

A New Colour is the brain child of Angelo Seminara, who is the only person to hold the title of British Hairdresser of the Year for three

years in a row. Not only is A New Colour ammonia free, but the colour pigment in it is mixed with an ingredient based on quartz that is sometimes called liquid glass.

This shines and reflects light even more than diamonds, so it confers a splendid, long lasting shine to the hair. Attendees were impressed by A New Colour's coverage of white hair, as well as the lack of smell and the vibrancy of shades achieved.

Francesco also hosted the second edition of Davines Colour Ambassador for a group of fourteen hairdressers and found time to visit students at the MCAST Community Services Institute. All who met Francesco Maria Ferri were impressed by his professionalism and skill with both the scissors and the colouring brush.

Francesco also demonstrated the Flamboyage technique, an original tool developed by Angelo Seminara. This creates natural looking light and dark touches of colour in the hair, giving the hairdresser control over the subtlety or strength of the effect.

In the afternoon, Francesco finished off his colour techniques with superb hair cuts which were inspired by Angelo Seminara's latest collection, Woodland.

The day-long programme included information and games about environmentally friendly measures which hairdressers should follow while working in their salon. A new product trend is to have vegetables and fruit as the basis of haircare, with no parabens and sulphates.

A successful seminar and an amazing workshop by Rusk Malta!

This has been possible thanks to Mr Samy Karoutchi, Professional Stylist for BabylissPro and RUSK Europe designer and to the participating hairdressers.

A talk about Rusk’s Philosophy was Mr Karoutchi’s introduction to Monday’s seminar, followed by an explanation about the benefits of using DeepShine Colour/Direct. In the afternoon, the hairdressers were given a hands on session which included colouring, lightening and styling using Rusk products.

On Tuesday, the hairdressers had the opportunity to learn various upstyle techniques using BabylissPro Hairdressing Tools, such as the Miracurl (using its specific styling products), Straightening Irons and the new Revolutionary Italia Brava Hairdryer. During this workshop, the hairdressers experienced the benefits of working with Rusk products.

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Moda Malta 2014

The Xara Lodge was once again the venue chosen for Moda Malta, which is an incredible place to hold such a unique event. Moda Malta, which was held on Saturday, 1st November was organised by Modelle International.

The fashion show included about fifty models and gave the guests a clear indication of the latest trends and styles for the coming months.

This is the third year that this event has been organised and it offers fashion outlets an opportunity to exhibit their latest collections, in preparation for the coming season.

The make-up artists used Make-up Factory by Diane Nikolic on all the models, while Charles & Jeanette and their team from Jigami Hairdressing Academy were responsible for the hairstyles of all the models.

The participants included Label C by Caroline Hili, Nadine, BVR The Boutique, Dor and Nilara.

Ivory & Co presented a unique wedding collection, while 202 Jewellery exhibited their products.

Moda Malta was hosted by Presenter Valerie Vella and the entertainment was provided by Kurt Calleja.

This event was sponsored by Charles Grech Ltd.

Images from this event will be included in Modelle International’s annual calendar.

The local fashion designers, C&R presented their latest collection on the night.

Trade enquiries Rusk: T. 21444552/3 • M. 79423420 • rusk@go.net.mt • RUSK-MALTA IS ON FACEBOOK

AGE RENEW Elixir of youth

TURN BACK TIME NO INHIBITION AGE RENEW is an innovative system that gives hair the elements it needs to delay the aging process and visibly rejuvenate the hair.

Now hair can find the necessary health and well-being to shine with the beauty that every woman dreams of.

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Age Renew By No Inhibition Cortex Ltd is proud to present a new concept in hair treatments: Age Renew from No Inhibition, another great product from Z.one concept, the makers of Milk Shake. It’s every woman’s dream to have long, healthy and shiny hair.

However, age, stress and chemical treatments work against this wish.

Age Renew treatment is an innovative system which gives the hair the elements it needs to delay the ageing process. Technology, combined with natural ingredients, give an immediate ‘lifting’ and ‘filling’ effect while also protecting and strengthening the hair.

The ingredients in Age Renew strengthen and nourish the hair for maximum shine, they maintain the moisture balance of the scalp and hair, improve the body of the hair, protect the hair colour, decrease the porosity of the hair and protect from UV rays.

• Hyaluronic acid which, when combined with hydrolysed rice proteins has a potent antioxidant and anti-ageing effect.

Hyaluronic acid is an alternative to Botox but, contrary to Botox it is non-toxic. In our case, the hyaluronic acid is of plant origin.

• Melitan reverses the aging process by stimulating melanogenesis, the pigmentation process, increasing the percentage of moderated and highly pigmented cells in the hair bulb. The result is that hair is visibly rejuvenated and vibrant and hair colour is improved and maintained longer. This also has an anti-aging action on the scalp, which helps to mask and delay the appearance of grey hair.

• Organic Rooibos or ‘red bush’ is a native plant of South Africa, which is very popular to drink as a tea, due to its high quantity of vitamins and detox effect. This helps give hair lustre and enhances natural or cosmetic hair colour.

Supporting the professional products, we also offer a home-use luxury shampoo and a revitalising mask, both of which are paraben and sulphate free. There is also a daily defence cream, which is a leave in cream for all hair types. This luxurious formula helps to protect the hair, preventing split ends and controlling frizz for a long-lasting, healthy and radiant result.

No Inhibition is imported by Cortex Ltd and we hold regular educational seminars on our premises to support you.

Alternatively, we can give you a demo at your hair salon.

Sample packs are available.

Contact us via email on robert@cortexltd.com or 99472152

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Golden Rose Cosmetics

For The Perfect Look Golden Rose Perfect Finish Liquid Foundation This Foundation is specially formulated to give your complexion a natural, soft and smooth look.

Its lightweight, non-oily texture provides an easily spreadable and therefore flawless application.

It offers a silky soft touch which has a semi-matte finish with medium coverage offering a perfect finish which will last all day. Its paraben-free formula contains special moisturising agents and antioxidant Vitamin E to moisturise and protect the skin.

Golden Rose Vision Lipstick The Golden Rose Vision Lipstick line provides you with an incredible choice of soft and creamy textured colours which glide on easily.

Golden Rose Vision Lipsticks give your lips a lightweight feel and delivers a rich and lustrous finish which is longlasting. Its paraben free formula contains nourishing and moisturising agents such as Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E. It has creamy and pearly 25 shades which are presented in a new colour view lipstick case.

Golden Rose Eyebrow Powder This product is formulated to refine your eyebrows, naturally.

Thanks to its effective applicator, it is easy to apply this product for the best results. It offers seven colour alternatives for the widest choice.

Golden Rose

Holiday Nail Colour The Special Textured Collection This is one of the most popular nail colour collections of the year!

This product has been developed using a ‘textured’ formula with either a magical matte sparkly finish or a magical matte sugary finish.

This collection consists of 17 shades namely; 51-60 matte sparkly and 61-67 matte sugary shades.

There is no need to use a base coat or top coat, in fact it is recommended that this is not used. Apply two thin coats; allow the first coat to dry for a few minutes before applying the second coat. This will result in a long lasting and perfect matte finish which has either a sparkly or sugary look, depending on the shade of nail colour which was selected.

Beauty Cosmos, 173, Merhba Street, Fgura 21820120 / 99477261 • info@beautycosmos.com • www.beautycosmos.com

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CC&J Ltd. T. 21456494 M. 79326710 / 99021700 E. info@chi-christina.com facebook: Farouk Systems - Malta www.chi-christina.com 10

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CHI

ARGAN OIL CHI Argan is a new four-part system which has been developed to provide consumers with a CHI option in the popular and fast-growing market of Argan Oil hair care products.

This system is designed to smooth, hydrate and revitalise hair, to create sleek, frizz free styles and to provide a more manageable styling process. This line also offers protection against UV and thermal styling and is perfect for women with dry, dull or damaged hair which requires both moisture replenishment and hair rejuvenation to improve overall condition and appearance.

Unique Ingredients

Product Descriptions

Argan Oil originates from the fruits of the Argan tree. It is rich in Vitamin E and contains omega fatty acids that provide nutrition to the hair. This is a lightweight, quick absorbing oil that is rich in essential vitamins and highly nutritious to the hair. By hydrating and nourishing dry, damaged hair, this oil adds strength and elasticity to the hair and helps to protect it against damage from thermal styling and UV rays.

CHI Argan Oil Shampoo combines a unique blend of exotic oils that gently cleanse and rejuvenate dry, damaged hair by restoring moisture, essential vitamins, antioxidants and strengthening proteins creating healthy, shiny hair.

This product combines the moisturising and smoothing benefits of Argan Oil with the unique properties of Moringa oil, which provides antioxidants and moisture for hair rejuvenation. Staple CHI ingredients of ceramic and silk help to add additional softness and thermal protection.

Moringa Oil is among the most sought after oils in the formulation of cosmetics, chosen for its many antioxidants and documented rejuvenating properties.

This is a deeply penetrating oil that delivers vital nutrients and helps the hair retain moisture, making it a popular natural supplement to increase the health and strength of the hair and scalp.

The CHI Ceramic compound uses ceramic and proteins to provide outstanding hair protection by releasing anions on the cuticles. This helps to interlink the proteins into the hair strands, resulting in greater shine and strength for the hair.

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NEW taller bottles in amber PET material Gold metallised bottle necks Pumps on the shampoo and conditioner Treatment pump on the oil Amber and gold PET jar for the masque

CHI Argan Oil Conditioner rejuvenates dry, damaged hair by replenishing moisture and infusing hair with vitamins and nourishing oils. This nourishing conditioner enhances the hair’s strength and elasticity and protects against damage from thermal styling and UV rays.

CHI Argan Oil Rejuvenating Masque deeply nourishes and repairs hair with essential vitamins and antioxidants that replenishes moisture, restores shine, and smooths frizz.

CHI Argan plus Moringa Oil is a lightweight, quick absorbing blend of oils which is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E and specially formulated to rejuvenate and moisturise dull, damaged hair. This luxurious and unique oil blend is excellent for healthy looking hair with incredible shine and movement and protects against damage from thermal styling and UV rays.

CC&J Ltd. 21456494 / 79326710 / 99021700 info@chi-christina.com • facebook: Farouk Systems - Malta • www.chi-christina.com

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Maltese Nail Technician Wins A Number of International Awards Over the past four years, the Maltese nail technician Romina Mccairn has won a number of international awards. As a true professional in her field, she has been a great ambassador for her country.

Between 2008 and 2011, Romina gained her training as a nail technician in a number of countries, one of which was Belgium where she gained a Basic Teaching Diploma. With further training, she obtained a Diploma in Advanced Teaching, as well as qualifications in Fusion Acrylic PhD, Reflections Design PhD, Gellish Hard Gel PhD and Gellish and Gellish Design PhD. This led to her reaching the Master Educator Level with the organisation, Nail Harmony. Romina also received training from Antonio Sacripante and Max Praga, two well-known personalities in this field. Romina has recently qualified as a Nail Master Educator in the art and sculpture of nails from the MBA Nails School in Hungary.

The first award she received dates back to December 2011, when Romina placed first out of 200 international competitors in the Competizione Italiana Unghie, which took place in Rome. With this award, she was able to participate in the Nailympics.

In September 2012, at the Nailympics, she was honoured with an array of awards namely: - 1st place in the Master Level Soak Off. - 1st runner up overall Certificate and Award.

- 2nd place in the Master Level Nail Art - 2nd place in the Master Level Photo Competition - 3rd place in the Master Level Gels … and she also won Team Complete.

Last year, she participated in the Catania Fitness Show and there she was awarded third prize in the Stiletto Nails category. During this year’s edition of this show, she was awarded first prize in the Gold Cup Mixed Media / Tip Box, as well as receiving the second prize, the Silver Cup in Stiletto Nails.

She participated in the two main categories, namely Stiletto and

Mixed Media. The Media Tip Box consists of telling a story by painting and using sculpture on the ten nails. Romina chose the theme of child abuse so as to increase awareness of this issue.

She also participated in the Latina Wellness Show in Italy and in this, she achieved the second prize in the Mixed Media category and was awarded the Silver medal.

The most prestigious award she has received so far is when she was awarded first place in the MBA International Competition, which took place in Hungary recently. Romina also placed first in the Gold Cup Nail Tip – Media Mixed Box, as well as in the Gold Cup Stiletto Nails. In this competition, she drew on jewellery, on a mobile phone cover, as well as on a set of stiletto nails, using the theme of fantasy for one of the categories. Stiletto nails are those long pointed nails on which nail technicians create beautiful artworks and sculptures. In another category, she presented work on the Mixed Media Tip Box. Romina participated in the Malta Fashion Awards.

During the Face of Malta Promotional Event, Romina displayed her work using two models who were dressed according to two themes of her choosing, namely a Japanese Geisha and an Ice Princess.

After four years of working with a company as a nail technician and beauty therapist, Romina opened up her own beauty business, the Beautilicious School in Mosta. The services it offers are beauty therapy, nails and haircare. She also gives training courses in this field.

Over the years, Romina has worked with a number of personalities as well as models and singers. Her work has often taken her overseas and on one occasion, she took part in the Milan Fashion Week where she worked with some very well-known models who were represented by Dsquared2.

During this event, she used SU products.

C&D Beauty Ltd. 12, Triq l-Ortolan, Mosta 21414231 • 79784465 • patrick@cdbeauty.com.mt • facebook: ORLYMalta • www.su.com.mt

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Angel Haircare, Triq it-Taghlim, Fgura Extremes Trading, Triq it-Taghlim, Fgura • 21660795 • info@salonuser.com Tel: 21660795 • info@salonuser.com www.lakme.com 14

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Embrace The Inspiring Style Of Lakmé At Lakmé, we believe a good finish starts with healthy hair. k.style includes a natural defence system, Grape Seed™ Antioxidant Complex, which contains grape antioxidants to protect keratin and Vitamin E antioxidants to protect ceramide.

This combination forms a natural barrier to protect against pollution, UV rays, radiation and heat from hair dryers and flat irons. It also contains natural resins to maximise holding power and resistance to humidity. k.style is the perfect product to meet the creative challenges of professionals and freeze the created hairstyle, while ensuring the protection of hair.

COOL

Do you need a new look? Get inspired! Break free! Create your own style!

K.Style Cool

One of the sources of inspiration for Lakmé lies in the demands of professionals and their customers. Lakmé believes in the special relationship created between professionals who are constantly at the forefront and their increasingly knowledgeable customers, who demand a serious commitment from their stylist. k.style COOL emerges from this synergy and becomes the best alternative for a unique styling all of its own.

WATER TOUCH COOL Water-based flexible wax gel • Shine • Natural wet look finish • Memory effect • Hold factor: 3

X-TREME COOL Ultra strong hold gel • Great shine and control • Excellent humidity resistance • Hold factor: 5

BODY SHAPER COOL Volume cream • Extra body, texture, volume and shine • Conditions and softens • Hold factor: 3

BRUSH UP COOL

Dry shampoo • Enhances texture and body • Absorbs oil without white residue • Easy to style • Hold factor: 0

TOP-TEN COOL 10-in-1 style care balm • Creates the perfect finish for healthy hair • Formula enriched with Silk Complex • Hold factor: 0

Lakmé Laboratories develop cutting-edge products for beautiful, healthy hair. Using an exclusive formulation process and the best natural ingredients, we create premium quality products,

used by professional stylists around the world.

TEXTURE PUTTY COOL

Working paste • Subtle matt effect • Strong hold for thick hair • Does not overload fine hair • Hold factor: 3

Extremes Trading. Angel Haircare Triq it-Taghlim, Fgura • 21660795 • info@salonuser.com

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Agave Revitalising Shine Spray

A lightweight micromist infused with healing Agave plant sugars.

Ideal for all types of hair whether fine, normal or frizzy.

Sleek, shiny hair on a deeper level

Agave Restorative Hydrating Mask

An intensive reconditioning treatment, loaded with hydrating Agave plant sugars and conditioning Vitamin E beads.

Vapourise

Agave plant sugars in agave’s vapour infusion are vapourised into micro conditioning particles which penetrate into the hair.

• Hydrates and heals dry, damaged hair • Smoothes rough, frizzy and unmanageable hair • Polishes dull-looking hair • Restores elasticity

Micronise

Agave vapour iron’s nanoionictM plates emit natural negative ions that micronise these particles, driving them deeper into the hair shaft for intense structural reconditioning.

Agave Smoothing Conditioner

Seal

Helps smooth and tame frizz and restores natural-looking shine. Its paraben-free, acid balanced formula gently detangles and conditions without weighing the hair down. Agave plant sugars help hydrate and preserve hair colour.

Infrared heat energy from the nanoionictM iron plates help seal in the moisture and conditioning from agave healing infusion, helping to eliminate frizz and heal split ends.

Agave Healing Oil Haircare is specially formulated to provide the ultimate hair transformation and restoration.

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Smoothing Shampoo

Agave Smoothing Shampoo nourishes, hydrates and smoothes hair.

Its sulfate-free, acid balanced formula gently removes styling build up, debris, dirt and is great for daily use. Agave plant sugars help hydrate and preserve hair color.

AMBERLINES LTD. | amberlines1@gmail.com | 21665199 | 99232869

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EyeBrow shaping As with every aspect of fashion and beauty eyebrow shaping has evolved over the years.

In ancient times, Cleopatra wore them bold and black. Today, trends sometimes suggest thin eyebrows at other times thicker eyebrows are more popular. Some prefer keeping them natural, while others go for a semi-permanent option.

What is the proper eyebrow shaping?

Eyebrows should start just above the inner corner of the eye and sweep in a neat line to the outer corner of the eye.

Why is professional eyebrow shaping essential?

It brings more focus to the eyes as it opens up and frames the eye area by exposing the brow bone and lifts the eye area resulting in an enhanced look.

What if we have particular eyebrows to shape...

• Shorter eyebrows than eye proportions • Irregular or over-plucked eyebrows • Clients with fine, eyebrow hairs which need volume request a v-shape even though a rounded shape would be more natural • Mature clients with white hairs • Clients with faded or ‘orange’ semi permanent eyebrows needing

beforE

after

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over plucked eyebrows

enhancement & VolumE

The solution

Beautiful Brows Eyebrow Kit or Fab Brows comes along with free training to professionals for a professional 3D eyebrow effect! Very good points of sale for clients. To use on a daily basis or with every make up application.

Beautiful Brows Eyebrow Kit

Both kits are available in: • 2 shades of brown, blonde, grey and black.

• Smudge proof

FAB BROWS

• Sweat proof • Water resistant • 2 minute self application

Trade enquiries: 21482036 / 79298580 email: faces.roberta@gmail.com

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PRODUCT SPOTS

A unique product from Milk shake 12 incredible effects 1. Repairs all hair types 2. Frizz control 3. Prevents split ends 4. Heat protection 5. Long lasting hair style 6. Incredible detangling 7. Adds body and volume 8. Magnificent shine 9. Easier ironing 10. Protects and maintains colour 11. Protects from UV light 12. Smoothes the cuticle Imported by Cortex Ltd For samples send email to robert@cortexltd.com 99472152

Essential Haircare shampoos are formulated with mild surfactants that respect the hair while creating an incredibly creamy, compact lather that rapidly dissolves in water.

All are sulphate-free and paraben-free.

The products MINU with Salina Caper Blossom extract, are a new addition to the Essential Haircare range. The MINU family comprises a shampoo, conditioner, mask and serum and is made specifically to illuminate coloured hair.

Available exclusively from Davines salons.

Trade enquiries 21696661 / 99495309

Agave Healing Oil Agave Healing Oil Treatment smoothes, restores and transforms hair, leaving locks frizz-free and easy-to-manage.

Blue Agave plant extracts utilise amino sugars to hydrate and preserve colour and the non-greasy, lightweight formula is ideal for all hair types.

Agave, why not treat your tresses?

Amberlines Ltd 21665199 99232869 amberlines1@gmail.com

VISION FILTER PLUS. A Nail Technician Partner For Life One of the latest emerging technologies, which is greatly in demand by professional nail technicians is Vision Filter Plus Technology. This has been designed by the renowned nail brand ProNails.

Vision Filter Plus Technology is a simple way to reduce air pollution found in nail salons. The filter works quietly and effectively to clean the air of dangerous gases and particles produced by nail acrylics and UV gels. Vision Filter Plus is designed to protect all personnel from the pollutants emitted which, although invisible, cause most hazards. It is the filter which then catches and separates the pollutants.

For more information contact Liberty Business Culture Ltd. on 21410008 / 21419119, email on info@libertymalta.com.mt

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PRODUCT SPOTS

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COVERDERM Coverderm is an expert brand in advanced dermocosmetics which includes: • Coverderm Camouflage • Filteray Suncare products • Luminous whitening skin care products • Vanish sensitive skin care products • Maxydrat hydrating skin care products • Peptumax anti-aging skin care products Beauty Cosmos 21820120 / 99477261 info@beautycosmos.com | www.beautycosmos.com

The Cloud Nine Iron puts you in complete control of the temperature, so there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Available in three different sizes, anything goes from poker straight, to gentle waves, to smoothing a blow dry. And thanks to the secret ingredient in the plates, your style always shines. It’s time to unleash your potential and set your creativity free.

Joseph Brincat Limited 21331121 / 21803624

KARDASHIAN BEAUTY Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian West and Khloé Kardashian have teamed up with haircare company Farouk Systems Inc. to create Kardashian Beauty, a hairline that will feature styling products, tools and accessories.

“The partnership with Kourtney, Kim and Khloé to introduce Kardashian Beauty was a natural fit,” said Basim Shami, Chief Executive Officer of Farouk Systems Inc. “Our team worked hand-in-hand with the sisters to create a premium product line directly inspired by their iconic styles and individual hair needs.”

As of March 2015 Kardashian Beauty line will be available from CC&J Ltd. 21456494 / 99021700 www.chi-christina.com

RUSK® Paste When hair thinks it has a mind of its own, hair paste tames it into radical submissiveness.

Web-like texture and stretchable fibres provide supreme control. Oh yeah, and the prerogative to change any do mid-style or mid-day. RUSK® Paste is the master manipulator.

Rusk Malta 21444552/3 / 79423420 rusk@go.net.mt | Facebook: Rusk-Malta

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Make a New Hair’s Resolution for 2015!

The Cloud Nine Iron puts you in complete control of the temperature, so there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Available in three different sizes, anything goes - from poker straight, to gentle waves, to smoothing a blow dry.

And thanks to the secret ingredient in the plates, your style always shines.

It’s time to unleash your potential and set your creativity free.

The Original Iron €169,00

€126.75 The Wide Iron €169,00

€126.75 The Micro Iron €79.30

€59.48 Free Heat Protection SPray aSk your StyliSt For more detailS

25% off

during

Christmas

Trade Enquiries: Joseph Brincat Limited, 59 High Street, Sliema. Tel: 21331121 / 21803624 20

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Choosing the Best Hair

Straightener or Flat Iron

When it comes to hair tools, one of the best investments you can make is in a hair straightener or as it is also known flat iron.

They are extremely versatile tools and it doesn’t matter what type of hair you have - curly, wavy, damaged, thick, fine, or even naturally straight - you will be able to benefit from this amazing hair tool.

On the other hand, choosing the right one that is ideal for you and your hair is not an easy task. It can be difficult to know what exactly you need and which brand. Before diving into the details of straightening irons, you´ll need to determine your hair type. A person with fine, curly hair needs a different straightener than someone with thick, coarse hair.

Which type of plates?

When looking at hair straighteners you should keep in mind the type of plate that it uses. You will find that the prices of hair straighteners will strongly reflect what type of plate it has. Metal or glass plates are commonly found on hair straighteners which are less expensive and for good reason.

These plates simply are not good for your hair.

The plates do not heat very quickly which means it takes much longer to prepare the iron for styling and when they do heat up, these plates do not heat evenly, which will cause hot spots on the plates that can burn your hair. Often, glass and metal plates will be covered with paint which can chip or peel causing snags, pulls and tears in your hair. These hair straighteners often cause damage to the hair leaving it looking very unhealthy.

Ceramic plates heat up evenly, preventing any hot spots that can damage your hair. They also heat up very quickly which means that you can start styling when you are ready and not when your straightener is. Because they heat up very quickly, this means that there is less overall heat applied to the hair, decreasing the chance of damage. The ceramic works to smooth your hair, leaving it looking shiny and healthy. These irons also eliminate static, thus reducing frizz.

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Temperature Control Although the plate type is probably the most important thing to look for in a hair straightener, it’s not the only thing. You will also want to look for an iron that has a temperature adjustment.

Being able to adjust the temperature is very important because not everyone’s hair is created in the same way. If you have damaged, colour treated or very fine hair, you will need a lower temperature setting (180oC) so you don’t risk the possibility of burning or damaging your hair.

However, if you have very thick, coarse hair or have very tight curls, you will need a higher temperature setting (190-210oC) in order to achieve the effect you are looking for. Being able to adjust the temperature to suit your needs is a major bonus if you have any special considerations.

Plates Size If you have short hair, you may wish to opt for a narrower iron, something that is only 1–1 1/2” wide. Narrow irons are also effective if you already have straight hair and are using the iron to create a greater shine hair.

The most common size for hair straighteners are 11/4” to 1 1/2”. However, if you have very long hair you may consider a 2” or 3” plate size in order to save time and get your straightening done more efficiently.

Price The last thing to consider before making your decision is also one of the most important ones – the price of the hair straightener. Of course, you know what budget you have to work with, however we do recommend that you weigh all the options before making your decision. Cheaper hair irons are also of a cheaper quality. They will therefore not perform as well and they will very likely damage your hair.

A professional hair straightener will last longer and give you the hairstyle you desire.

Be sure to balance all of the major factors when making your decision about which hair straightener will work best for you and you will soon have beautifully straight, shiny and healthy hair.

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DECEMBER 2014 - issue 20

DECEMBER 2014 | issue 20

ProNails Astonishes With The Beauty Revelation Of The Year The semi-permanent nail polish (otherwise known as gel polish) became an international hit over the past three years since it clearly addressed an issue with all traditional nail polish: semi-permanents ensure a long-lasting wear as opposed to traditional nail polish.

This type of nail polish is often regarded as a perfect balance between artificial nails and your natural nail. The colours stay on for two weeks without chipping and they are removed by soaking in solvents containing acetone.

“However, albeit their popularity, a lot of women noticed that their nails were eventually getting thinner and more brittle because of repeated soaking in acetone. A lot of health-minded fashionistas actually returned to their good old stash of traditional nail polishes because of this concern.”

If you are a nail technician with very conscious clients, we have good news for you!

Pronails’ NEW revolutionary system promises more than two weeks of perfectly polished nails with an everlasting shine, while simultaneously protecting the natural nail.

So we proudly welcome you to So Polish Protect and Peel. This system is applied in about twenty minutes by a professional nail technician.

The first step is the application of a protective layer known as the ‘Vital Nail Skin.’ Even though the Nail Skin is wafer-thin, it‘s a true hero when it comes to saving the natural beauty of your nails).

This is followed by So Polish application and cured under the LED Light in no time.

Should you wish to remove it after a week or two, So Polish Protect and Peel can easily be removed by simply peeling it off your finger nails in just under one minute without damaging your nails, or undergoing time-consuming soaking processes in irritating solvents such as acetone.

So Polish has a wide array of colours: you’ll find the latest trendy hits, as well as the more classical and timeless shades. This revolutionary technology of Belgian Origin takes care of every fashionable woman out there.

Besides this, there is a matching nail polish for every colour, so that your feet will match your hands perfectly.

For more information call Liberty Business Culture on 21410008 or visit Pronails Cash and Carry, Lorenzo Gafa Street (corner with Eucharistic Congress Road) in Mosta info@libertymalta.com.mt • www.facebook.com/pronailsmalta

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DECEMBER 2014 - issue 20

DECEMBER 2014 | issue 20

Essential Hair Care

By Davines The New Essential Hair Care line embodies all the elements of the Davines philosophy 'Sustainable Beauty.'

In order to remind the user of which product is most suitable for which the hair type, all the products have been given nicknames that are easy to remember as follows:

Essential Hair Care has been redeveloped with even more benefits for your hair. This product is derived from an incredible combination of the scientific commitment of Davines' laboratories, as well as an intention to protect the Mediterranean's biodiversity heritage.

MINU. Illuminating, gives coloured hair strength, shine and long lasting colour protection.

Food for Your Hair Melon, caper blossom, tomato, olives, turnips and lentils: all these are ingredients that we associate with the dinner table and certainly not with our bathroom shelves. These are only a few of the wonderful ingredients chosen by Davines for their restorative action on the hair.

The food-based active ingredients are obtained from specific farms that grow endangered plants. In this way, Davines contributes to the protection of biodiversity.

MOMO. For moisture deficient hair.

The new MOMO potion can be used daily on wet or dry hair to give much needed moisture without wetting the hair.

NOUNOU. This is short for ‘nourishing.’ It restores highlighted, bleached, straightened hair or hair that has undergone poor quality keratin treatments.

DEDE. A delicate daily use shampoo, conditioner and leave in spray conditioner which replenish minerals lost due to daily hair washing.

All products are sulphate-free and paraben-free.

VOLU. Adds volume to fine, fragile hair.

MELU. Anti-breakage for long or damaged hair that breaks and splits after reaching a certain length. MELU Shield provides protection from hot tools.

LOVE CURL. If your hair is limp and the curl is weak, LOVE Curl enhancing products will give that extra bounce and definition to your curls.

LOVE SMOOTH. A full head of frizzy hair is soon tamed with LOVE Smooth shampoo, conditioner and serum.

SOLU. The go-to salon shampoo that removes all product residue. Perfect for in-salon use.

Eco-friendly Packaging and Green Energy When you see Essential Haircare's transparent and simple packaging, it instils trust as you get what you see. Essential Haircare is produced using only energy from renewable sources. The products are packed in food grade, reusable containers using the least possible amount of packaging needed to protect the integrity of the product. Davines believe that the best form of recycling is reusing, so the bottles and vases are multi-purpose and don't need to be thrown away.

Zero Impact Davines contribute toward the planting of forests to compensate for the carbon footprint that this industry creates. Hairdressers and final consumers are encouraged to do likewise.

For further information and for details of your nearest stockist, contact Beautimport Ltd on 21696661, 99495309, by email on beauty@maltanet.net or on Facebook (Beautimport Malta).

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Miss World Malta Another year has come and gone and we are once again preparing for the next edition of Miss World Malta, the only contest which is recognised to represent Malta in Miss World. The event is organised

by Modelle International and the management is in the hands of Sue Rossi and Claudia Calleja who are the licence holders of Miss & Mr World.

Joanne Galea, the reigning Miss World Malta, was wonderful in this year’s finals of Miss World.

As her reign draws to a close, she looks forward to sharing all her experiences with the new contestants of the next Miss World Malta.

Modelle International are currently looking for girls who are aged between 17 and 25 to participate in the next edition of Miss World Malta. In the months prior to the event, all contestants will take part in a TV show and they will also take part in different discussions related to fashion and beauty.

The whole programme of events leading up to the event helps the contestants to develop their skills and achieve more confidence.

During the final night, the twenty four contestants in their ball gowns will be introduced on stage before going on the catwalk.

The finalists are then interviewed before the winner of Miss World Malta is chosen.

Miss World is not just a beauty contest but it has also been recognised for its charity work under the slogan, Beauty with a Purpose. The organising team has managed to raise millions of pounds for worthy causes amongst all the participating countries. In fact, recently at the

30th Global Awards ceremony which was held in Mumbai, Julia Morley, Chairperson of Miss World Organisation, was recognised for her extensive humanitarian work. There, Ms Morley received the Partnership Academy’s Save the Children Global Award in recognition of her continuous efforts to enrich the lives of children across the world through the Miss World event.

In line with this, Joanne Galea has dedicated some of her time to help children with Dr. Klown, an NGO which is active in Mater Dei Hospital and which provides fun and laughter to children who are in hospital.

“I was inspired by Clown Doctors while I was trying to find a cause for my Beauty with a Purpose theme. I wanted to make a difference in someone´s day and the memories of this experience will remain with me, forever. I was appointed as their ambassador and I have been going for regular training. The NGO Clown Doctors are incredible and work with such passion to entertain sick children.

By putting on a red nose, they really make the children smile.

They are fully trained and educated in this field and every activity is carefully planned for the best results.”

All the management team at Modelle International are looking forward to the next few months with all the activities which lead up to the next Miss World, Malta. Special thanks go to all the sponsors for their constant support and to all the contestants who always take part with such enthusiasm and work together as one team.

Modelle International • 9949 4817 • modelle@spikenet.net.mt • www.modelleinternational.com • www.missworldmalta.com

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Do you suffer from Hair Loss or Dandruff?

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Dalan Antique is suitable for all hair types and with continual use helps your hair regain its beauty and natural softness.

Using Dalan Antique regularly over a period of four weeks has been proven to be effective against hair loss and dandruff by an independent internationally accredited laboratory. Dalan has been producing olive oil products since 1941 and has been the market leader in antique olive oil soap for the past 70 years.

Olive oil has been the symbol of various Mediterranean civilisations for centuries. For its products, Dalan only uses Mediterranean olive oil which has been recognised as a natural source of health and beauty for over 6500 years.

100% Mediterranean olive oil 100% Olive Oil soap Dalan AntiquE contains a high concentration of A, D, E, K vitamins & antioxidants Besides being highly nutritious, this olive oil is also recommended by doctors. It possesses highly moisturising capabilities, as well as repairing properties for both the skin and hair.

Dalan produces its own olive oil using only the highest quality olives from the Aegean region of the Mediterranean.

* Using Dalan Antique for 4 weeks has been proven to be effective against hair loss and dandruff by an Independent International Accredited Laboratory.

Dalan Antique Soap is only available from hairdressing salons, beauty salons and pharmacies in Malta & Gozo For more product info and trade enquiries, please contact M.N.H. • T. 21344563 • M. 99431964

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GUIDELINES FOR POTENTIAL CONTESTANTS TO MISS WORLD 2015 Contestants should: • Be a Maltese citizen • Be at least 17 years old but not older than 25 on the night of the finals • Be at least 5’6” in height when barefoot • Have a good standard of education • Be of good moral conduct • Be able to communicate in English • Be able to effectively represent our country

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Alexander flats, Sacred heart avenue St JulianS, Malta Contact info: 99494817 / 99472075 / 21316304 modelle@spikenet.net.mt www.modelleinternational.com www.missworldmalta.com

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