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Spring samples

Seasonal nail shades and salon wear, along with the latest in hair electricals and smart skincare, are just some of the hottest products on the market this spring

BEAUTY SLEEP 

Joico Defy Damage Sleepover fortifies bonds through the night to deliver softer, shinier and visibly healthier hair by morning. With a mix of scents, including lavender, freesia, honeysuckle, and tiara flower, this no-rinse treatment works on damp or dry strands. It also features SmartRelease technology, which is a liposome delivery system that continuously releases rosehip oil, arginine and keratin to help repair, strengthen and protect hair from the damaging effects of daily styling.

RRP: €24.50 joico.eu

BRIGHTER DAYS 

The summer collection from Diamond Designs is aimed at revitalising spirits after lockdown. The Laura style in blue has a buttoneffect back, with an invisible zip on the side for access, while the Zoe in silver is an asymmetrical style with gold button detail. The tunics are designed to be cool and comfortable for the warmer months.

Trade: from €24 diamonddesigns.ie

IN BLOOM 

The new Artdeco spring/summer collection features spring shades such as pinks, pastel blues, greens and nudes. The Feel This Bloom Obsession range includes Blossom Duo Blush, the Beauty Box Trio, Mineral Eye Styler, the Perfect Colour Lipstick, Volume Supreme Mascara and Hot Chili Lip Booster. The revised Blusher Brush has a tapered shape for precise contouring and blending, and can be used with compact and loose blusher.

RRP: from €7.50 chleoenterprises.ie

IN THE THICK OF IT 

Magnifier Thickening Spray from R+Co plumps fine and weak hair from the root, delivering long-lasting, lightweight volume and a flexible hold, as well as shine and protection against heatstyling damage. Key ingredients include biotin, vitamin B to provide protection and moisture, and pea vegetable protein, which helps deliver strength and thickening to limp hair.

RRP: €67 randco.com

EYE CARE

Mila d’Opiz Swiss Beauty has launched its new Hyaluronic-4 Eye Cream, which contains a fourfold complex of hyaluronic acid to rehydrate and top up skin moisture levels, and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. The eye cream comes in a small, airless pump bottle for maximum hygiene and minimum waste.

Trade: €18 sunaura.ie

TO THE RESCUE 

Casmara Skincare has launched its Q10 Rescue range, which is inspired by radio frequency and smart Q10 GPS technology. Combining an in-salon treatment and home-use cream, Q10 Rescue’s formula features active natural ingredients for intense nutrition, and aims to rejuvenate, energise and balance mature skin.

RRP: €70 edenbeautygroup.com

JUST PEACHY 

With pastel and peach tones on-trend over the coming months, Life’s a Peach is The Manicure Company’s new spring collection, which features a selection of professional gel nail polishes. Shades in the range include First Crush, Ever After, Little Things, Bellinis at Brunch, Daydreamers and Bright Side.

RRP: €55 themanicurecompany.com

FEEL THE WARMTH 

Schwarzkopf Professional has added four new shades to its tbh permanent colour line, which now features 35 shades across three distinct colour worlds: natural, cool and warm. The new Red Beige Collection is an addition to the the warm colour world. The tbh line promises to provide 100% multidimensional coverage, which respects and illuminates the hair’s natural highs and lows for sheer, authentic colour.

Trade: €13.25 schwarzkopf-professional.co.uk

MAX BENEFITS 

The latest addition to the ghd styler range, the ghd Max features the brand’s biggest styling plates yet, for faster styling. The new styler also promises up to two times less frizz and 80% more shine, without extreme heat. The ghd Max contains advanced dual-zone ceramic technology, which constantly monitors the optimum styling temperature at 185°C across both plates.

RRP: €199 ghdhair.com

NECK SCULPT 

The Neck Fit Contour Serum from Dermalogica is a lightweight roll-on serum designed to to combat wrinkles and creases, visibility lifting and sculpting the neck. Rye seed extract works with palmitoyl tripeptide-42 and rambutan extract to tone and firm skin, while resurrection plant-inspired polysaccharide helps strengthen skin’s moisture barrier, and griffonia seed extract provides antioxidant defence to help safeguard results against free radicals.

Trade: €30.40 dermalogica.co.uk

NATURAL SCENTS 

V. Claire is now distributing a range of Plantes & Parfums products, including candles and diffusers. The French brand uses traditional manufacturing processes that aim to preserve the authenticity and quality of the ingredients. The candles are·made by hand, using 100% plant-based wax, while the diffusers feature natural rattan sticks.

RRP: €19 (candle); €23 (diffuser) vclairenaturalbeauty.ie

FEATHER EFFECT 

Naturalash Individual Texture Lashes feature a new hybrid lash effect formed in wispy style clusters, which can be added into lashes to create instant volume and texture for a fluffy and feathery effect. Available in short and medium lengths, they are vegan-friendly.

Trade: €6.25 capitalhairandbeauty.ie

FRIZZ-FREE

milk_shake’s anti-humitidy protective styling spray is a new humidity-proof technology for untreated and colour- treated hair. The special polymers within its formula are heat-activated, creating a film-like effect over the hair to protect it from humidity. The spray promises to eliminate frizz and give hair a silky texture that lasts for days. 

RRP: €23.10 milkshakehaircare.co.uk

ROSE GOLD 

Nak Hair’s new Rose Blonde Shampoo is designed to be used weekly to create soft powdery pink tones, or more frequently to create rose-gold, pink and blush tones. Formulated with a range of natural ingredients, such as rosehip oil, vitamin A, coconut oil, aloe vera, hydrolysed rice protein and pear extract, it is free from sulphates and parabens.

RRP: €17.90 xpertprofessional.ie

FLORAL FOILS 

 Lecenté has launched six new floral foils to give a seasonal touch to your nail art offering. With designs that feature a transparent background, they can be paired with a clear nail, or layered over any colour to darken or brighten the look, depending on the client’s desired finish.

Trade: €4.55 each sweetsquared.com

OUT WITH THE OLD 

The new Gelish Out In The Open spring collection features six new shades that are a mixture of soft tones and neutral classics. The colour combination is designed to be a fresh take on traditional hues. Available for a limited time, the range includes Dancin’ In The Sunlight, Pearl Shimmer, No Limits, In The Clouds, Keep It Simple and Be Free.

Trade: €120 creativeacademy.ie

SOLID BENEFITS 

Formulated with botanical oils, including camellia, hemp seed and marula, Camellia Glow Solid Face Oil with Pink Tourmaline Gemstones melts into cleansed skin and replenishes it with vitamins, essential fatty acids and protective antioxidants. It aids in collagen production, encourages cell turnover and enhances the skin’s ability to retain moisture.

RRP: €79 eminence.ie

DUAL-DEPTH DEVICE

Candela has announced the launch of the Frax Pro system. This non-ablative fractional device features dual-depth skin resurfacing, with both Frax 1550 and the Frax 1940 applicators. The two modalities target different skin layers, which stimulate growth of new collagen. Clinical studies demonstrate high rates of textural improvement and client satisfaction with the Frax 1550 and Frax 1940 hand pieces. 

candelamedical.com

SUSTAINABLE STYLE 

Kemon has launched six new Actyva styling products, which are packaged in eco-friendly aluminium bottles that are 100% recyclable. Actyva Disciplina Anti-Frizz Cream, Dry Volume Spray, Colore Brillante Spray, Bellessere Heat Protection, Bellessere Hairspray and Linfa Solare Salty Texture all contain ingredients from sustainable sources, while all product formulas are dermatologically tested.

RRP: from €11.50 xpertprofessional.ie

BEE BOOST 

Skincare brand Heaven has unveiled a new 30ml-sized Bee Peel, previously only available in a 50ml size. Featuring a fresh blend of organic coconut, bee venom, honey, apple and raw cane sugar, Bee Peel is designed to boost collagen and elasticity in the skin. The product promises to even tone to minimise the visibility of lines, scars, dark spots, dullness, blemished and enlarged pores.

RRP: €73.95 heavenskincare.com

GREAT GIFTS 

Great Lengths has created a range of gift sets for any occasion. Containing a shampoo, conditioner and mask, they allow clients to care for their extensions at home, while targeting their own specific hair needs. There are four sets – Silver Shine, Structure Repair, Daily Moisture and Ultimate Colour – and each one has been specially formulated to work in harmony with Great Lengths extensions.

RRP: €29.95 greatlengths.com

PASTEL POWER 

CND’s spring collection features six pastel shades that aim to celebrate individuality. Available in both Shellac Gel Polish and Vinylux Long Wear Polish, The Colors of You range is a mix of nudes, pinks, peaches, yellows and greys. The line-up includes Self-Lover, Mover & Shaker, Chance Taker, Rule Breaker, Smile Maker and Change Sparker. Trade: Shellac €92.70 (full collection), €15.45 (individual shades);

Vinylux €35.70 (full collection), €5.95 (individual shades) sweetsquared.com

CAVIAR CARE 

Alterna has launched a new iteration of its Caviar Anti- Aging Clinical Densifying collection . Created specifically for fine and thinning hair, the core densifying regime – Shampoo, Foam Conditioner and Scalp Treatment – aims to improve the scalp’s natural barrier, and improve hair texture, thickness and condition. Each product is specifically designed to have a lightweight texture to maximise the appearance of thicker, more voluminous hair.

RRP: From €31.50 alternahaircare.eu

GUT INSTINCT 

Advanced Nutrition Programme has introduced Skin Clear Biome, which is a new skin supplement with patent-pending biome technology. It is one of the first to be developed to target problem, compromised and stressed skin, whilst supporting gut health. Inspired by the success of Skin Youth Biome, launched in 2019, Advanced Nutrition Programme’s new supplement contains beneficial bacteria. The formula combines a specially curated edit of specific strains to support skin health.

Trade: €34 advancednutritionprogramme.com

GOLD STAR 

With new gold packaging, the limited edition Osmo Intensive Deep Hair Repair Mask aims to restore moisture, reconstruct and care for damaged locks. With a cherry and almond fragrance, ingredients include extract of jojoba oil to add shine, improve manageability and smooth the cuticle; and patchouli oil to help tame frizz and improve scalp health.

Trade: €3.20 osmo.uk.com

This article appears in the PBHJ Ireland March/April 2021 Issue of Professional Beauty & HJ Ireland

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This article appears in the PBHJ Ireland March/April 2021 Issue of Professional Beauty & HJ Ireland