ICMAD Independent Cosmetic Mfgrs Technical/Regulatory 2011 Forum Set For Southern California

ICMAD, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors will host the sixth annual Cosmetic Technical/Regulatory Forum on Thursday, February 24, 2011, at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort in Newport Beach, California.

The cosmetic industry has been under considerable scrutiny this year—from questions about ingredients and claims to new legislation that could be highly detrimental to all cosmetic and personal care companies.

This 2011 edition provides updates on a number to hot topics as well as information on how to ensure that your company is “doing it right” by understanding and learning how to comply the rules.
This year’s topics include presentations on: Claims Support for Advertisers, Cosmetic Safety Obligations, Cosmetic GMPs and ISO Guidelines; Status of Legislative Activity, Material Safety Data Sheet Requirements and Cosmetic Ingredient Current Issues. This 2011 session presents a unique opportunity to hear and question some of the best regulatory and technical experts in the industry.

The cost for each day remains the same as last year, $375 for ICMAD Members and $550 for nonmembers, with a discount for early registration. New this year, members of other cosmetic industry organizations may register at the ICMAD member rate. Online registration is available at www.icmad.org/calendar.

If It Sounds Too Good To Be True - It Is

If It Sounds Too Good To Be True - It Is

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It is my opinion that the number one reason that hair consumers go through pain and suffering with their tresses is because they believe claims and promises that just are too good to be true.

Anyone who has ever left a salon with horrible hair color, fried ends from perms or straighteners or has lost way too many inches of precious growth knows that it is easy to buy into promises of great color, texture and a hot style that won't require a lot of hair loss.

Remember, it's your hair. You have to wear it every day. Consider any promises carefully and ask questions.

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While it is understandable that long hair is fantastic. I adore having long hair that is 100% mine. But I worked very hard to grow it including taking hair vitamins for years. I have learned that if it sounds too good to be true - run away as fas

The Real Truth To Growing Long Hair

The Real Truth To Growing Long Hair

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I have been growing my own hair since 1986 and I have personally tried every possible "fast hair growth" method available. While I have managed to grow very long hair below my waist that is healthy. I have learned the following secrets over the past twenty years:

1. Growing long hair takes a commitment.
2. Hair, except in rare cases, when it is growing at its optimal genetic rate - will only grow 6-8 inches per year.
3. If your have hair that is currently chin length and want it to be below your bra - take a ruler and measure the space between where your hair is currently and where you want it to be.
4. If you need 6 inches to reach your bra strap, plan on it taking 10-12 months for your hair to grow to your goal length. Every person is different and it may take you a longer or short time depending on a wide variety of factors.
5. It is very important if you make the personal commitment to grow your hair long that you do all the right things which includes the following things:

• Proper nutrition.

• Drinking enough daily fluids.

• Minimizing unhealthy hair care habits (chemicals, hot tool use, damaging hair care product use).

• Eliminating hair growth retarding lifestyle habits (excessive caffeine, sugar, nicotine, alcohol, junk foods).

• Getting enough sleep, rest and relaxation.

• Taking vitamins, minerals & herbs. Because of the current condition of the earth and exhausted soil, human beings must take nutritional supplements to operate at their maximum hair growth rates. Whether you take a good multi-vitamin or a product designed to grow hair - this is an essential component for growing hair at your maximum potential.

Secrets To Instant Long Hair

Secrets To Instant Long Hair

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If you want to grow long hair fast - with fast being a few hours, days or weeks consider these options:

1. Hair Extensions.

100% human hair extensions that can instantly (a few hours) from chin length to below the bra strap. The downside to using hair extensions for instant long hair is that hair extensions are not inexpensive and human hair is the most costly of the add-on hair options.

If you are wanting instant Godiva locks for a wedding, a high school reunion or to meet your guy's parents, by all means consider hair extensions.

2. Add-on hair.

Celebrity hairdresser Ken Paves has been working with add-on tresses with all of his celeb clients. He loves the instant long hair effect so much that he teamed up with Jessica Simpson to create a line that Jessica would be proud to wear.

Add-on tresses are much less expensive than extensions and they can be semi-permanent or permanent. This all depends on your goals.

Jeanne Tripplehorn - Steal Her Sleek Hairstyle

Jeanne Tripplehorn - Steal Her Sleek Hairstyle

Although I love all three of the Hendrickson women's hair for different reasons, Jeanne Tripplehorn who plays Barb always seems to wear classic styles which feature sleek and shiny strands which cascade below her shoulders.

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Follow the steps listed below to recreate Jeanne's basic shoulder skimming style:

1. Start by selecting a shampoo with a color safe formula to preserve any gorgeous blonde highlights or hues like Jeanne's current rich auburn brown shade.

Otherwise, select a shampoo that works with your current texture, type and condition of hair.

Barb, Nic And Margene: Troubled Wives

Barb, Nic And Margene: Troubled Wives

Although the three women claim to love each other, they fight like you might expect three women vying for the same man to do. The dynamics is very interesting and in many ways it seems very realistic. Some believe the reality show, Sister Wives, was created as a result of the Big Love series.

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I love how the three women have such different personalities, goals and agendas which is reflected in their style of dress, their hair colors and hairstyles.

As their characters have transformed over the various episodes and seasons, their hair and clothing have kept pace.

When Nicolette was having an emotional affair with her co-worker, she wore her hair very differently then when she's visiting her family at the strict compound which follows traditional Mormon lifestyles.

Margene really amped up her look, make-up and dress when she was promoting her jewelry line on the home shopping network style program.

Of course who could forget her shocking hair transformation from chocolate brunette to platinum blonde.

I was a little suspicious of the Margene platinum blonde storyline because it was presented to the audience that Margene did it all herself. It's very hard to go from dark brunette to platinum blonde overnight without some challenges. When Margene went back to her trademark brunette she also apparently did it in her bathroom.

Anyone who's switched between brunette and platinum and back again may tell you a completely different story about what it took to make the transition without damage, strange hues or breakage.

Nicolette

Nicolette

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Chloe Sevigny plays Nicolette the middle wife who is a traditional Mormon from all aspects. Her main connection to the modern times is her spending addiction which has driven her secret credit card debt into the double digits.

Last season her character took a shocking turn when she took on the role of corporate spy and had a serious flirtation with one of her male bosses. Her actions shook the Hendrickson family to their core and almost ended in a divorce between Bill and Nicolette.

Even though she has gorgeous long golden blonde tresses, her character usually wears her hair up in a series of conservative buns and odd quiffs with traditional braids. Her hair style completely fits her character.

Nicollete is not the type of wear her stunning hair in sexy styles except maybe in the privacy of her bedroom or for special occasions when she wears her hair down in soft waves or ringlets.