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Gray Hair Questions Answered with Jason Backe of Ted Gibson

Sought-after colorist and co-owner of the Ted Gibson Salon, Jason Backe will serve as your very own gray hair color consultant this week on TouchBackGray.com. No need to head to the salon for an expert opinion—Backe is bringing his salon experience to you by answering your gray hair questions and sharing tricks and techniques for achieving salon-quality results in between visits with TouchBack, the first real hair color in a marker.

mark & Carlos Falchi Present Rio Beauty and Fashion Collection

mark has collaborated with Brazilian handbag designer Carlos Falchi on the mark & Carlos Falchi present Rio beauty and fashion collection, and its now available at the mark official website !

“For me, there is something magical about the creative process. I never followed the rules. I actually broke them every single time. That’s what just came naturally to me”-Carlos Falchi

Green Beauty Products

The jane iredale Refillable Compact not only contains an all natural pressed powder but it is sustainable, durable, refillable, and light. After experimenting with many different materials, jane iredale decided that anodized aluminum meets their criteria.

Anodizing has been called the “green,” or environmentally friendly finish in the metal finishing field for some time. The process releases few toxins into the environment, uses almost no heavy materials, and uses chemicals and metals that are recycled easily. Finished products made from anodized aluminum are nontoxic and can be recycled over and over again.

Planet Beauty

It’s the season to show some skin and Hollywood starlets are picking up some of their summer beauty essentials at LA and Orange County’s #1 go-to beauty store, Planet Beauty. Check out which celebrities stopped by this week: Megan Fox, Zooey Deschanel, Nicolette Sheridan, Hilary Duff & Haylie Duff.

Josie Maran Wins a Heart Of Green Award

On Tuesday night, April 20th, 2010, Josie Maran was honored as “The Role Model” for her eco-fabulous cosmetic line, Josie Maran Cosmetics. Hearst’s green living website, The Daily Green, recognized people, organizations and companies that take being “green” to heart.


L to R: Josie Maran and the NEW Josie Maran Cosmetics Magic Markers

And, as many of you know, Josie is dedicated to growing her brand and innovating her line, all while maintaining true to her natural values. Check out the latest launch, Magic Markers (exclusively at Sephora) and get the latest updates on the Heart of Green Awards here: www.thedailygreen.com/awards

NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

Introducing NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment ($25), a new addition to the brand, puts colorful, long-lasting, SPF-infused moisture right at your fingertips in one convenient product. It nourishes, hydrates and protects chapped lips while providing color in a range of six deliciously sexy and subtly-tinted colors.

The NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment shades, which can be worn alone or paired with any NARS lip product, include Aurore (seashell pink), Greta (mauve), Paloma (cantaloupe), Lara (pastel pink) Angélique (strawberry) and Bianca (pearl).

The product boasts an array of ingredients such as Wild Mango Butter, Vitamin E, Polar Berries and Açai Oil- providing the perfect antidote to dry, chapped lips from winter.

All six shades are available on www.narscosmetics.com.

Tokidoki Makeup

WATCH: 3 Tokidoki makeup Tutorials. Available at Sephora and sephora.com

Tokidoki Makeup Look One: Colorful Smoky Eye

“Right now, it’s all about using color to update classic looks – and what’s more timeless than a smoky eye? A bold blue creates a sultry and modern smoky eye.”-Jose Rivera, Principal Artist, Sephora PRO Beauty Team

Bobbi Brown Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15

Out of Love with Your Lipstick? Bobbi’s Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15 ($22) is a lightweight, soft shine lipstick that doubles as a rejuvenating treatment. “You get the best of both worlds with Treatment Lip Shine. It gives you beautiful color and actually improves the condition of your lips. It’s a truly modern formula.”-Bobbi Brown

Interview with Marta Walsh of TalkingMakeup.com

I was recently interviewed by the lovely Tammy Gibson founder and editor of  amominredhighheels.com and I thought to share. Thank you Tammy:)

Your Name: Marta Walsh

How many children do you have? 2 boys, Jake (4) and Kieran (almost 2).

Your Blog Name: www.talkingmakeup.com

Brief Description of Your Blog: Talking Makeup is a top style, fashion, and beauty blog. At Talking Makeup you get the latest news on style, fashion, and beauty and celebrity interviews. We also do makeup, skincare and perfume product reviews, celebrity inspired beauty tips, and my favorite pop culture news. Our network of blogs also include: www.styleinterviews.com www.beautyinterviews.com and www.misslush.com

Hayden Panettiere Chopps Her Hair

Looks like miss Hayden Panettiere has chopped her hair Victoria Beckham style. First she changed her hair color to reddish brown and now she gets a short hairdo.

The question: Which of Hayden Panettiere’s hairstyles is your favorite?