So today I’m testing out the Olay Facial Hair Removal Duo on a small area on my arm. Here’s are the before & after pics. Olay Facial Hair Removal Duo is a NEW hair removal product from Olay deisgned to remove fine to medium hair.

Here’s the Before…

Arm before Olay Facial Hair Removal Duo

Step 1: I applied Skin Guarding Balm. Feels really moisturizing and silky.

Step 2: I applied the Hair Removal Cream & wait 10 minutes. I feel it working, there is a little tingle but not too strong or painful (Please Note: this is just my skin and my experience).

After 10 minutes I removed the Hair Removal Cream and I see this…hair is out and skin is smooth.

***The above post is a sponsored post and the product was provided to TalkingMakeup.com by OLAY***

Talking Makeup has caught up with Ryan Bloch, president of Laser Cosmetica in New York. He told us all about his top procedure, laser hair removal!

Q&A With Ryan Bloch, President of Laser Cosmetica in New York:

What is your premiere service?

We are known best for laser hair removal as we are the leading laser hair removal provider in New York. We have multiple lasers and can treat all skin types.

What trends have you seen over the last few years?

The popularity of laser services has grown along with their usage. Now lasers are safer, more effective, and have wider applications.

What’s the most common question that women have about Laser Cosmetica’s procedures?

“Is it safe?,” “Is it effective?,” and “How quickly can I obtain the results I am looking for.”

How would you respond to those questions? The answers are that laser hair removal is very safe and very effective. Laser hair removal produces long lasting results quickly with no down time.

How long does it take?

A typical treatment requires thirty minutes.

What is the age range of your clients?

This service is for everyone but primarily we cater to savvy urban women who are value seekers. That being said, more and more men are coming in for our services.

How long does laser hair removal last? How effective is it?

Laser hair removal is permanent. It is the alternative solution to painful waxing or shaving. We recommend a protocol of 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart for optimal results.

Can laser hair removal be performed on any skin type?

Yes. All skin types can be safely treated provided that the correct laser is used. At Laser Cosmetica, we have lasers for all skin types.

How long has Laser Cosmetica been around?

Laser Cosmetica has been in business for 8 years. We were one of the first to market with our concept – exclusive focus on laser based procedures. We are in three markets – New York, Philadelphia, and Westchester. And we have 9 locations.

***The above post is a sponsored post!***

The latest hot trend in female grooming (or vaginal art): Vatooing your vagina (because vajazzling is obsolete). Watch the video. YOU tell me?!!:) xoxo

Bryce Gruber of TheLuxurySpot.com covers the newest trend in vaginal art, Vatooing, at Completely Bare Spa in New York. Take note, vajazzle enthusiasts!

Confessions of a Monday: So this weekend I ran out of my favorite shaving gel and reached to my hubby’s shaving gel (you heard me:) Edge Shave Gel Ultra Sensitive with Oat Meal by Gillette and I loved it!! It’s the best. Super moisturizing and it gives a super close shave. Hey, if it’s good enough for the face it’s good enough for the body…and the fact that it’s fragrance free makes it a unisex product (if you want to of course:)

I’m all about smooth skin. This is why finding the right razor for shaving and getting that silky soft skin without any pain is so important to me. I’ve recently discovered Gillette Venus Breeze and I became a fan. One major plus about this razor is that it doesn’t pull on my skin and it glides smoothly and effortlessly on my skin. It feels cushioned, if that makes sense. The Gillette Venus Breeze has a built in softening gel bars so it suggesting to skip the shaving cream, but because I’m so used to shaving cream I still use it with this razor. I know, it’s tough to fight habits sometimes, LOL.

Gillette Venus Breeze the official description on www.gillettevenus.com : 2-in-1 Shave Gel Bars—Makes Shaving So Easy. Secret to a time-saving shave? Venus Breeze. Simply wet the razor for an amazingly smooth shave. Flexible Shave Gel Bars are built in, and contain rich body butters for a light lather, a smooth glide and no need for separate shave gel or soap.

Watch my interview with Fashion Expert Hitha Prabhakar about the latest trends in winter beauty.

Get inexpensive tips to help update your appearance. Take Good Care of You: The latest face, body and hair care tips and trends. Winter Make-up: Quick and easy ways to make you look beautiful. Winter shaving. Acne and under eye dark circles during winter time, and dull dry hair. Winter Fashion Trends: What’s hot and what’s not hot this season—from clothes to accessories

Hitha Prabhakar is national celebrity beauty/fashion expert, a contributing fashion editor and retail industry expert. As the former style writer for Forbes magazine and Forbes.com, Hitha covered the luxury industry as well as men’s fashion.

She has written for People magazine, People.com, ELLE India, Metro Newspapers, Nirvana Women, Inked magazine and Zink magazine. She has had numerous television appearances as a style expert for Fox Business News, Fox News, CBS, Univision, E! Entertainment television and as the host of the Emmy winning New York based show, Cool in Your Code, which airs on WNBC and WNYC TV. Hitha has been featured in Glamour magazine, Marie Claire, Oprah magazine, Lucky magazine, Gotham, Albuquerque Living, The Daily Mail, Style.com and has been a guest on NPR lending her style knowledge on everything from where to shop to which diamonds will be on the red carpet during the Oscars.

Produced for: Crest White Strips, Veet, and Head & Shoulders

Brand New Mini Wax Kit from Anastasia Beverly Hills Set To Launch in January 2010!

Created by The Definitive Brow Expert Anastasia Soare to whisk away unwanted hair. Mini Wax Kit is designed for convenient at-home use. Sugar based wax is gentle and easy-to-use. Great for quick brow and lip maintenance in-between regular salon appointments.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Gentle Facial Wax
Five Natural Sticks
14 Muslin Strips
Complete waxing instructions

ANASTASIA’S TIPS/ HOW TO USE
Example of copy pulled from insert:

Waxing Brows

• Microwave on low for 10 seconds.
• Before applying wax to face use a stick to test the temperature on the inside of your wrist. Always apply wax to clean, dry skin.
• If the wax temperature is comfortable apply a thin even layer of wax in the direction of hair growth under the brows.
• Apply the muslin strip over the wax and press across the strip firmly to ensure wax is thoroughly covered by strip.
• Pull skin taught at far end of brows and grasp the end of strip. With a quick motion pull the strip off at a 45% angle being sure to pull against the hair growth. (Do not pull strip straight up as bruising may occur.)
• Use similar procedure for removing hair above and between the brows and on the upper lip.
• Clean up any unwanted hair not removed by the wax with Anastasia Beverly Hills Precision Tweezers.

Emmanuelle Chriqui, star of HBO’s Entourage, has partnered with the new Braun bodycruZer to launch a Web site dedicated to male bodygrooming. She’ll serve as the “voice” of the online women’s movement to get more men to groom below the neck. Believe it or not, only one-third of guys claim to wax, trim or shave below the chest.

Emmanuelle will post blog entries to the site on a weekly basis and encourage women to share their thoughts about the posts and other male bodygrooming topics as well as praise the men in their lives who are dedicated to good bodygrooming habits by sending them a customizable Mr. bodycruZer video starring Emmanuelle. Men can also get in on the bodygrooming conversation by posting comments to the site and by showing off their well-groomed – or not so well-groomed – bodies by entering the Mr. bodycruZer online contest.

In addition to the Mr. bodycruZer video, Emmanuelle is also featured in a tongue-in-cheek video that introduces the movement.

Shobha, NYC’s hair removal expert, will offer its client-coveted 2-for-1 bikini treatments for seven days this September. The offer is valid at all three Shobha Salons when you come with a friend (at least one person must be new to Shobha).

(note: offer valid 9/9/2009 through 9/15/2009; savings may not be combined with other discounts or special offers; clients redeeming offer must check out together in a single transaction; CODE: 21B0909)

Visit www.myshobha.com for more details.