Mischo Beauty: Davines

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Mischo Beauty Loves Davines' Serendipity Collection

I was browsing Davines' website for the latest and greatest in new product launches and discovered their collection of professional haircolor products. Why I hadn't noticed these products before really amazes me! And the reason is probably because the salons I've worked for primarily used haircolor by either Wella or L'Oreal.

Well, after reviewing the haircolor swatches and then their amazing Serendipity collection (which the above photos are a part of) created as a result, I must admit that I'm blown away! Another amazing example of "Beauty Is Art". Enjoy.

photos: davines.com

Mischo Beauty Loves Comfort Zone Skin Care by Davines

I decided to test out Comfort Zone's Everyday Travel Kit (Comfort Zone is the skin care division of Davines- and you all know I HEART Davines!), while in St. Lucia two weeks ago and I am in love! I'm so much in love that I've used just about every product down to the last drop (as I'm sure you can see in the photo above)! And to be honest, I'd almost written off writing a review because I didn't think I'd witness a difference in my skin due to the limited amount of product contained in the samples. But, I was completely wrong! The kit comes with:

- Everyday Milk
- Everyday Make-up Remover
- Everyday Tonic

And also included were samples of the Skin Defender and Renight. So you see, I was able to cleanse, tone, moisturize & protect (both day and night) and remove what little makeup I wore during my island getaway. My skin type is normal (with an oily t-zone) and my skin LOVED this regimen of products. I can't even begin to tell you how nourished my skin both looked and felt after using the Skin Defender and Renight. This is an amazing collection of products and you need to try them!

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty Covers Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Leonardo Manetti of ION Studio for Davines & Timo Weiland Spring 2010

As most of you already know, I'm a huge fan of Davines products and I was happy to learn that they'd partnered with Leonardo Manetti of ION Studio to create the hair look for Timo Weiland's Spring 2010 presentation. The half-up hair look was inspired by blending the Edwardian Era with New Romanticism.

To achieve the look, Leonardo used three key Davines products: Defining Texturizer, Defining Volume Mousse and Glam Power spray. Leonardo discusses the look with Elle.com during a pre-fashion week hair test with designers Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein.

Mischo Beauty Loves GEORGIA Beauty Boutique & Salon

I hope you all had lovely weekends. I know I did - especially since learning about a flagship boutique and salon called Georgia. It's described as "the ultimate boudoir for the modern woman" and I think I've fallen in love with it!

The stylish boutique and salon is owned by Jodie Patterson whose background includes fashion and entertainment, and sister-in-law/finance expert Kiara Ellozy. Their love of beauty and obsession with healthy hair and skin naturally led them to open Georgia. The intimate space, designed by Serge Becker and Christian Wassman, includes aged foundation walls, sleek brass-rimed shelving, marble counters, antique wooden doors, floor-to-ceiling linen drapery and 10 foot windows.

I'm loving the boutique's "inspiration wall" which includes photos of the owners, as well as photos of family, friends, artwork and beauty icons we all know and love.

I about died when I saw the black tiled heart-shaped shampoo area! So unique- and the perfect signature touch- I love it! The private salon is tucked away in one corner and staffs six stylists, trained to care for all hair types. Specialties include cuts, color, extensions, weaves, braids and dreads. And those of you with textured hair (wavy, curly, kinky, etc.) should know that the salon has become the go-to for your specific hair type!

The boutique offers 40 select brands of products from all over the world, including drugstore brands as well as your high-end brands. They also carry styling tools, hair accessories from France and hair extensions. I was so happy to learn that they carry a few of my personal favorites such as Davines, Phyto, Jane Carter Solution, Mixed Chicks and Hair Rules.

In addition to the jewelry, lingerie and skin and body products carried by the boutique, they also carry their own signature line called G & Company. It includes a body cream (top seller), body wash, hair brushes, silk pillowcases (you all know how I feel about silk pillowcases! If you don't have one you need to get one ASAP!) and candles.

So now you all know why I've fallen so hard! This is a dream come true for a beauty lover!!! I'd love to know your thoughts. Do share!

You may visit Georgia at:

89A East Houston Street
(between Elizabeth and Bowery)
New York, NY 10012
T: 646.827.2428
W: www.georgiany.com

Photo Sources: Georgia, DanielKrieger.com & Racked.com

Beautiful hair needs an expert: Davines Wizards No. 9 Structuring Mist Finishing Spray

I love Davines products and you all know how much I love the Lovely Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner. Well another Davines product that I'd recommend would be the No. 9 Structuring Mist Finishing Spray. My experience with this spray was always for finishing purposes- updos, half-updos, blow-outs and flat iron finishes.

What I loved most about it - along with the shine- was that the hold was flexible which meant that if my client wanted to restyle or run her fingers through her hair, she could with no issues. Believe me- not an issue with me- due to the fact that I'm always one to leave my stylist's chair, get into the car and restyle my hair in the rear view mirror! I think this hairspray is perfect for the jet-setting Beyonce, who's been wearing a half-updo on the promotion tour for her upcoming album.

Have you tried this hairspray?

Mischo Beauty Fashion Week Coverage: Davines Backstage at Geova Spring 2009 #NYFW

I was given yet another backstage opportunity and it was to cover Davines backstage at the Geova Spring 2009 runway show. I'm a HUGE fan of Davines products since learning about and using them during my apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon. My favorites are definitely the Lovely Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner. I also love the No. 9 Structuring Mist Finishing Spray.

The Defining Volume Mousse was actually mixed with the Defining Texturizer to add lift at the roots through to the midshaft, protect the hair from the heat of the curing irons and add shine.

The Defining Texturizer is heat activated and provides lift at the roots, while strengthening the hair.

The No. 9 Structuring Mist adds shine to the hair, as well as a flexible hold. So, if the designer were to change the direction for the hair, the hair can easily be re-styled.

The inspiration for the look was "1920's Surrealism" and the final look consisted of a deep side-part, with hair curled, waved,teased and effortlessly swept to the side.

What do you think?

Beautiful hair needs an expert.

I love Davines products and you all know how much I love the Lovely Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner. Well another Davines product I'd recommend- especially for Scarlett Johansson's red carpet appearances- would be the No. 9 Structuring Mist Finishing Spray. My experience with this spray was always for finishing purposes- for blow-outs and flat iron finishes.

What I loved most about it - along with the shine- was that the hold was flexible which meant that if my client wanted to restyle or run her fingers through her hair, she could with no issues. Believe me- not an issue with me- due to the fact that I'm always one to leave my stylist's chair, get into the car and restyle my hair in the rear view mirror! LOL.

Anyone have a hairspray favorite?

(photos courtesy of instyle.com & davines.com)

Mischo Beauty Pick

Another one of my favorite product lines is Davines. It’s a line of hair care products from Europe, with a range of products for every hair type. I was introduced to these products during my first salon apprenticeship. After having worked countless hours as a shampoo assistant, I grew to love the results I witnessed firsthand.

My absolute favorite is the Love Shampoo & Conditioner (Lovely Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner). It’s a combination of Indian Fig extract, rice proteins, olive oil and vitamin E, resulting in a rich blend of conditioners and moisturizers that work to nourish the hair. The result is always soft hair with a smooth cuticle.

I highly recommend the products for dry, coarse or curly hair. And guess what, just in time to share LOVE for Valentine’s Day…

I Love Her Hair!

I love Tracee Ellis Ross aka "Joan Carol Clayton" on "Girlfriends", and I love her hair! Get her look with my favorite products:

Cleanse the hair using Davines LOVE Smoothing Shampoo. While cleansing the hair, it works to smooth and soften the hair while adding back moisture.

Treat the hair using the Davines LOVE Smoothing Conditioner. It's special blend of conditioners leaves the hair soft and shiny while smoothing the hair's cuticle and bringing the hair back to it's normal pH. Next, spray hair with the Davines Dede Replenishing Leave-In Mist Conditioner.

Protect hair from heat styling and the environment with the Davines Defining Drops.

Style as desired!

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