LYRA MAG.

 Metropolitan West, NYC Oh happy day when we saw that imPRESS press-on manicures had a space at a recent media SHE's FIT, SHE's BEAUTIFUL event... Insta-Gratification in under five minutes...color, prints, tactile embellishments, matte-ultra-shiny-seasonal and classic tones---plus easy to personalize with Nail Art kits for the crafty sorts...when we need our nails to look nice-we opt for imPRESS over a trip to any salon...esp now that the gel like flexibility of the affordable kits- contours to our flatish nail beds and their easy to file a tad for that almond shape we like. Afterwards-daily swimming and preference for super short nails---has us removing them after a day or so but they last on a niece for 7-and bonus-no nail biting either..IMO with nail glue-we can re-use 1x for that special look, one more time. A game changer for those who lack the time or talent for at-home manis... $6.99 mix em'up -very cute!!! Widely available...and costs less than a man...

International Beauty Show NYC/Javits Center OSSWALD BOUTIQUE/311 West Broadway, NYC Remember how Black Friday/Cyber Monday- brought out the frenzy of the motivated looking to score deals. Not that the annual International Beauty Show...a tradeshow and educational event- had attendees knocking over the 'competition' to snag some of the specially priced goodies from the 500+ exhibitors...but since we first started covering this show---it has grown in attendance--- by a lot . And we were there on a Monday---that was jammed pack from the get go---particularly in the main area where most of the hair/nail/salon exhibitors were located. SHE® by SO Cap --a lucky volunteer! TRENDS: For hair ---argan oil and Keratin straightening treatments and haircare products are still popular-but there is a noticeable uptick in hair extension products---both realistic looking (shade wise) real human hair tresses---to the bold tinged, clearly fake locks...of all lengths. Sponsor SHE®...