#Daylight #ProductAlert #PeachyDeegan #SpaPeachy #SalonPeachy MORE THAN 30,000 THOUSAND BEAUTY AND SPA PROFESSIONALS ATTEND QUESTEX’S 2024 IBS and IECSC NEW YORK SHOWS

The show tells Whom You Know:

Questex’s International Beauty Show (IBS New York) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC New York) made a triumphant return to the Javits Convention Center with exciting new onsite experiences, expanded educational opportunities, and three jam-packed days of the best in beauty and spa. Over 30,000 professionals attended to walk through miles of exhibits, learn the latest industry trends and techniques from prominent artists and skilled estheticians, and acquire business-building skills to take their crafts and careers to the next level.

“We could not be more pleased by the success of this year’s New York Shows,” said Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, Partnership & Event Director, Questex’s Beauty & Spa Group. “Our goal, first and foremost, was to celebrate and support the members of the beauty and wellness communities and we surpassed that by leaps and bounds on all fronts, from our education, incredible brands, empowerment opportunities, and our self-care initiatives. And we’re just getting started. With the shift in the industry towards solopreneurs, which was reflected in a large percentage of the attendee turnout at both shows, connecting them to our exhibitors was paramount.”

EXPANDED EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

For the first time ever, the IBS NY Show featured a full roster of Master Classes in addition to Hands On Workshops.

The Master Classes are designed to provide an in-depth look of the latest skills, techniques, and styles led by elite industry artists. With an emphasis on demonstrations and insider knowledge, attendees left each class ready to elevate their services, captivate their clientele with new skills, and increase profitability. All Master Classes and Hands-On Workshops required an additional fee and included the 3-day Exhibit Hall pass with purchase.

Plus, all attendees from both events were welcome to take part in over 120 demonstration classes that were included free with the Exhibit Hall pass.

IECSC NY had its curated Conference Education – a diverse range of paid classes featuring speakers with unique expertise, all aimed at providing the essential knowledge and insights to elevate and grow businesses, as well as the free Product Focused Education offerings – informative sessions and workshops led by top exhibitors and offering a deep dive into a specific product or service.

All attendees from both events could participate in product focused sessions for no additional fee.

NEW + REVITALIZED ONSITE EXPERIENCES

Say Yes to You Hub – Located on the IBS NY Show floor and available for all attendees, the Say Yes to You Hub was an area for attendees to relax and recharge, with a schedule of offerings that focused on enriching their personal well-being. On Sunday, complimentary headshots and chair massages were offered. On Monday and Tuesday, attendees experienced enriching content on mental health, gut health, emotional intelligence, body alignment, spiritual energy, and more.

What’s New for You Zone – Located on both the IBS and IECSC NY Show floors, the What’s New for You Zone was a place to check out an exciting collection of first-time exhibitors. Attendees had the opportunity to try a new line, engage with a company new to the show floor, or be the first to test a product new to the market.

Quest Zero

As part of Questex’s Quest Zero initiative, the company’s ongoing commitment to be Net Zero by 2050, IBS and IECSC collaborated with GLO™ (Green Life Organization) Salon Recycling, who provides zero-landfill recycling solutions for the salon industry, as a Recycling Partner to reduce salon and spa waste on site at the show. Attendees noticed strategically placed GLO Recycling bins throughout the show to collect various forms of waste including hair, plastic bottles, electronics, soaps, brushes, hair color, foil, gloves, nail polish, perfumes, aerosols, and other flammable materials.

As always, attendees had the opportunity to shop for products for their salons and spas at professionals‐only pricing and to network with industry leaders. Over 500 brands showcased their newest products and innovations in the nearly 100,000 square feet co-located space.

The IBS New York 2024 exhibit floor featured hundreds of high-profile brands, including: Andis, Aqua Hair Extensions (new!), Chi by Farouk, DNA Hairtools, HALOCOUTURE Extensions, Hattori Hanzo Shears, KANAR, Korea Pavilion (new!), Myavana, GELISH & Morgan Taylor, Pibbs, Pureo Natural Products, Sutra, Turbo Power and many more!

IECSC New York 2024 exhibiting brands included: Celluma, Circadia, Dermalogica, Eminence Organic Skin Care, HydraFacial, Face Reality Skincare, FarmHouse Fresh, Glymed Plus, LightStim, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage and more. 

Brand owners interested in being considered for review: peachydeegan at gmail dot com

IBS New York welcomed back Sam Villa, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, Villa is a true leader that brings out the best in others. As the 2021 NAHA Educator of the Year, Hair Awards USA Hall of Fame Inductee and 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, he is known for doing things differently to challenge, inspire and motivate change. Villa was joined by his colleague and fellow renowned artist, Roger Molina. Molina has 20 years of experience behind the chair and has worked as a national educator and platform artist for over a decade. Also joining the line-up of top-tier educators was men’s grooming expert, John Mosley. Mosley brings over ten years of industry experience to the Andis Education team, including working behind the chair in the barbershop, working as a platform artist for Paul Mitchell and providing personal grooming services to several celebrities in the entertainment and sports industries. Mosley's knowledge, passion and industry relationships help Andis deliver best-in-class educational programs in the Southwest and was awarded 2022 Educator of the Year NAHA.

Upcoming Events

Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty and wellness professionals are available at IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas, taking place June 22-24, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit ibslasvegas.com or iecsclasvegas.com for more information. Also, IECSC Florida will take place October 13-14, 2024 at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.

And set your calendars for next year’s IBS New York and IECSC New York, taking place March 23-25, 2025, at the Javits Center.

About IBS New York

Produced by Questex and presented by American Salon, IBS New York is the longest running professional beauty event in the country. IBS New York is for professionals only and reaches a wide cross‐section of participants including salon owners and managers, hair stylists, hair colorists, makeup artists, nail technicians, beauty and hair product manufacturers and distributors. Connecting serious beauty professionals with the best in the industry, the show brings hundreds of top beauty brands together under one roof for free educational classes by industry legends, workshops, and exclusive show-floor discounts. For more information, visit ibsnewyork.com

About IECSC

Produced by Questex, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conferences (IECSC) are for professionals only and reach a wide cross‐section of participants from spa and wellness product manufacturers and distributors to spa owners, directors and managers, estheticians, massage therapists, cosmetologists, medical estheticians, and dermatologists. With dynamic trade show floors, in-depth conference programs, and presented by American Spa, the IECSC events provide the perfect meeting ground for the world’s most elite and qualified spa professionals looking to meet the top skin, cosmetic and wellness companies. For more information, visit iecsc.com.

About QUESTEX

Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality, and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.

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DAYLIGHT: Whitney Jornov of Kneipp and Many More Brands Show at the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference and International Beauty Show in New York

Oooh you know we just LOVE Kneipp and were thrilled to see them at the Javits yesterday! It was a pleasure to see Whitney Jornov...you know we have featured this brand many times because they are among the best!

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We look forward to featuring new up and coming brands by review!

If we were impressed with your brand, you were contacted this morning...

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International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conferences are the premier spa events in the country. By exhibiting at the shows you are sure to build your business as the superior education and dynamic show floors attract spa owners, managers, estheticians, cosmetologists, massage therapists, makeup artists, medical estheticians and doctors looking to expand their professional services. Over 93% of IECSC attendees would recommend our events to an industry colleague. Reach attendees from all over the country by exhibiting at each of the IECSC events in 2012! 

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More than 57,200 beauty professionals in attendance; up from previous year

The International Beauty Show New York, presented by American Salon magazine was packed to capacity and drew more than 57,000 passionate and energetic professionals looking to advance their skills, see the latest and greatest in beauty and mingle with some of the top talent in the industry. IBS New York, once again, proved that the beauty industry is vibrant and strong.

Energy Abounds

"We are beyond thrilled”, says Dana Lupton, vice president/group show director, Questex Media Group, LLC. “We have continued on an upward trend with our overall event and once again, our solid attendance led to empty shelves in many exhibitor booths and one of the busiest rebooking sessions for our 2012 event. "The response to this year’s IBS New York Show from both the exhibitor and attendee communities has been astounding. We feel our pivotal purpose is to connect our exhibitors with their customers and provide key educational opportunities. We were thrilled to see such a positive result and know that the energy and commerce generated on both the IBS New York and IECSC show floors represents a promising future for our events, and the industry as a whole." 

The Exhibits

"IBS New York was off the hook this year! Sales were extraordinarily better than last year. I can't thank show management enough for their support and continued efforts for better future shows. Keep up the great job. We’ll be there every year", said Greg Salo, president, YOUNG NAILS. Beauty professionals came to the show in droves and spent their time and money learning about new products and trends, as well as, visiting and shopped with old favorites. The Pibbs family was well represented on the show floor with large displays from Pibbs, Turbo Power, Parlux and La Brasiliana. Amongst many others; Alfa Parf, Clairol Professional, Wella Color Charm, Moroccanoil, Brazilian Blowout, So Cap USA, Dashing Diva, Farouk Systems, Enzo Milano, Takara Belmont, American International Industries, Brazilian Keratin by Marcia Teixeira, GKhair, Keratin Complex, Alter Ego and Arrojo also had significant presence on the show floor.

Traffic was plentiful as professionals frequently stopped in aisles where smaller exhibitors demonstrated their products and fulfilled a high level of sales. As Tonie Shin, vice president, marketing for NYX LOS ANGELES, shared, "We broke a new sales record! Yay! Thanks so much for everything."

In all, more than 565 haircare, nailcare, cosmetics, tools, furniture, apparel and business technology manufacturers were represented.

Trends & More

Extensions are still all the rage and offer professionals an opportunity to increase business and generate thousands of dollars in incremental revenue. This year, the show saw sparkly bling-type strands and feathers from companies like Bling Strands, Hair Flairs, Hairfeathers.com and Pluhme. Also popular and crowd-generating were the moisture-enhancing hair follicle products, natural hair-straightening products and the colorful hybrid gels and polishes.

Breathtaking Main Stage Performances

Some of the most vibrant educators in the beauty biz graced the 2011 legendary IBS New York Main Stage. Dramatic and fantasy styling, creative coloring and high-energy performances were provided by world-renowned and iconic artists, including Nick Arrojo, Ted Gibson, Martin Parsons, Danny LaPointe and Anita Gutierrez, Woody and Amy Michleb, Richard Ashforth, and Derek J, Janel Smith, J Rok, Fingaz and Tsunami of Hair Battle.

Inspiring Education

More than 100 free classes were available to beauty professionals and students. Most classes were standing-room-only, and attendees walked away with new tools, techniques and tricks.

Color visionary and platform artist for Schwarzkopf Professional, Misael Aponte, teaching his innovative approach to hair color placement 

A packed class for new addition, Eiji Yamane, demonstrating his philosophy and techniques on dry haircutting

Texture gurus Arthur Harris and Patricia Grooms-Jones

Industry favorite and multiple award winning Nicholas French’s hair extension techniques

2007 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award winner Yosh Toya sharing his design philosophy and inspiration

Mike Karg and Jo Blackwell demonstrating their signature approaches to cutting and color

Main Stage performers such as Nick Arrojo, Martin Parsons, Ted Gibson, Woody & Amy Micheb providing inspiration up-close in the classrooms

NEW in 2011—Master Barber Competitions

Presented by Major League Barber and sponsored by Andis and Mr. Beauty, the barber competitions were a rousing success! The two-day competition included more than 40 participants and included two battles; Winners in the Design and Color category. 1st. Place, Amit Corso; 2nd Place, Enrico Charles and 3rd place, Aleen Darden. Conservative and Traditional Cuts winners were; 1st place, Joseph Corto; 2nd place, Jose Rivera and 3rd place, Matthew Southerland.

NEW in 2011—American Beauty Makeup Pavilion

For the first time, IBS New York devoted a section to feature makeup and cosmetics companies. "IBS New York delivered success. It was a world-wind both in our booth and in our classrooms and I was so impressed by the quantity and quality of the professionals in attendance. We loved being a part of the Makeup Pavilion alongside other prestigious brands and achieved a new sales record, as well as expanded our Reseller program into spas, salons and schools throughout the country," remarked Eve Pearl, president, EVE PEARL. The pavilion featured, amongst many others, Stila Cosmetics, Temptu Pro, Dinair, Rain Cosmetics, Morphe, Lizette Cosmetics, Boom Boom Brow Bar and Dermalogica.

International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference

IBS New York attendees visited the IECSC exhibit hall at no additional charge to learn and shop the newest in the spa, skincare and wellness industries at the largest spa show in New York.

Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty professionals are available at IBS Las Vegas being held June 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit www.IBSlasvegas.com for more information.

About the International Beauty Group

Produced by Questex Media Group LLC and presented by American Salonmagazine, IBS New York is the largest and longest running professional beauty event in the country. IBS New York, International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conferences and IBS Las Vegas are for professionals only and reach a wide cross-section of participants including salon and spa owners and managers, hair stylists, hair colorists, estheticians, makeup artists, nail technicians, dermatologists, massage therapists and beauty and spa product manufacturers and distributors. The Las Vegas event will be held June 9-11, 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center; IBS New York 2012 will be held April 22-24 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

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Spa Peachy: Ms. Q.V.H. Continues Her Quest for Hairlessness in 2012 at the Highly Recommended Advanced Derma Laser with Mover and Shaker Jennifer Kandemir!

Our first coverage of the fabulous spa, Advanced Derma Laser:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/12/spa-peachy-whom-you-know-kicks-off-our.html

This defines the whole process! You should read that first if you are new to Spa Peachy and Ms. Q.V.H. and Ms. A.B.H. 

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Ms. Q.V.H. continues:

I can hardly believe my eyes every time that I realize that I have not shaved under my arms in weeks. Not because there is a poof of hair making me look like a European back in the day. But because I have a few very light hairs that I can barely see. After only 5 times at Advanced Derma Laser in the mid-town, my hair is starting to give up. My legs are smooth for many week before some stragglers pop up. My bikini is always looking great with a trim and clean appearance. It is probably one of the greatest things that I have ever done. Life changing.

At my most recent appointment this week, I went in without shaving for the last couple of weeks. The reason I did this was so that they could see some of the areas that the hair is being more resilient and they could target those areas even more. My ankles and big toe were two of those places along with some small spots on my thighs and bikini. So as I get undressed and ready to jump on the perfectly clean table, I am told that they have a new laser machine. Not really sure what that meant but I knew it must be good. Wow was that an understatement. It is a cold air laser. So while they are zapping each area of my body, there is a cold breeze that is constantly blowing and cool my skin after the heated shot. The difference was night and day. The pain was cut in half and completely gone on less sensitive spots. No need for pressure after each zap as the cooling relieved most of the pain. Plus, it was cut down on the time it took by at least 30%. Within 45 minutes, I had the most thorough treatment on my underarms, my bikini, my legs and toes and any other tiny spots like below my belly button that needed touching up.

The attention that I was given and the non-rushed attitude yet knowing my time was important of Jennifer (the owner, you should know that by now) staff was refreshing. I knew they were not doing this just to get it done and move on to the next appointment. Each part of my body was scoured over to make sure that each area had been properly treated and not one little hair was left behind. That should be their motto with the “No Hair left behind” act. I left the appointment with some red bumps which I was told was a good sign that the laser worked well and that was typical reaction. Within 12-24 hours, there was not one bump left. Every part of my body was left smooth and silky. With a final shave before I go, my body will be in tip top shape. 

As I am leaving for vacation this weekend to the wonderful island of Nevis, I am thrilled to not have to worry for one second that I will have an embarrassing moment. Nor will I have to pack, pick up or do anything with a razor during my trip. Total confidence and carefree days ahead. Thanks to Jennifer and her team, they have provided a solution to a very annoying problem. 

Check out Advanced Derma Laser on Peachy's Professionals:

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And get the deal on Peachy's Sweet Deals:

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Spa Peachy: To Relieve Your Winter Stress, Mover and Shaker Laurie Towers is the Best!

2012 has gotten off to a rocking start at Whom You Know, and though that is great news, Peachy Deegan is busy as a bee and inevitably becomes stressed, just like the rest of everyone that lives in Manhattan!  Time and time again, we tell you that although we are huge proponents of the luxurious spa experiences we have had, we prefer the massage style of Laurie, who is totally no-nonsense and gets the kinks out in a wink.  She works on Broadway Stars, Pro Athletes, and Peachy!  You know when we have featured anyone this many times, they truly rank among the best.  Invigorate yourself and step into a springier step when you are loose as a goose and ready to face the next busy, busy Manhattan day after your visit with Laurie!

The Best Masseuse in Manhattan

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 Official Masseuse of Whom You Know:

http://www.physical-knead.com/

139 East 57th Street Penthouse

212 460 1879

Laurie Towers is a Mover and Shaker:

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Holiday Peachy: New Year’s FITNESS Resolutions By Mover and Shaker Laurie Towers

This is the time of year, that in between moving around furniture to accommodate family volume, making mental notations of what's not present in the refrigerator for our celebrated recipes, we silently, sometimes outwardly, make our promises for the year to come. Pledged in earnest and with every intention of fulfillment, why does it take a wrong turn as we shake the New Years Eve confetti from out hair? Many reasons. Those of us who "drank the Koolaid" as far as fitness being a way of life know how to make it a part of our daily routine.

Since logic is the only true method in approaching this, here are some suggestions on keeping health a top priority for the New Year.
- joining a gym is on the top of the list as it is every year, but what if that is not financially feasible in these economic times?
- Walking or biking to work if at all possible, or getting off a stop or two before you need. Weather permitting this is a good way to jump start your metabolism a bit and engage in a bit of functional fitness.
-Same rules apply here with the elevators in your building. Unless there are specific restrictions placed upon you joint-wise, walking up as well as down the stairs certainly burns more calories than pressing the "up" button.
- Invite a friend to engage in an outing of a walk on the weekends, or to join you in a sport of shared enjoyment. As we are social beings, the incentive of a "buddy" joining us, triggers our innate sense of camaraderie and makes the undertaking of any task far more enjoyable.
-Bring your food to the office. By doing this you will ensure portion control as well as knowing the preparation and ingredients involved and will have a better hand on caloric restriction if need be.
-Variety of activities. Even the most enjoyable things and events can become routine and monotonous, especially cardiovascular activity. A switch up in your work out plan can be just the shot in the arm you need. If you tend to like biking and walking, if at all possible do it outdoors so that your surroundings supply ample stimulation and create a better backdrop to whatever you are doing..
- Accountability in working out...this is where the buddy system really shows its worth. You are far more likely to show up to a workout if you know someone is relying on you to be there. As you wouldn't necessarily want to give up in front of an audience, you will more likely get there even if you didn't want to and create a more seamless routine because of it.
- Substitution in cooking. Especially when preparing those wonderful baked goods and pies, one might want to substitute a healthier sweetener such as honey, cinnamon or brown sugar, instead of the syrups, extracts and sugars that allow the calories to mount.
-Holiday parties...there is nothing harder than trying to reduce the amount you are consuming when all that egg nog and fruitcake keeps whistling you over every time you pass by. Your best bet is to eat a bit before you arrive, so that you won’t arrive famished and tend to eat on impulse rather than good sense.
-Realistic goal setting. To achieve a desired goal you have to be able to meet it reasonably. If you set the pole way too high there is no way to launch yourself over, and you tend to either sabotage the act, or walk away in defeat. Create a lifestyle change in diet and exercise rather than a harsh and sharp contrast to your present routine: something that has the potential to become a way of life that you can easily adapt to long term. It takes away a lot of the anxiety-induced binge eating born of depravation. Keeping in mind that it’s perfectly natural to want to have a "cheat day" and indulge in the worse foods possible. We all do. The key is to use that day as a reward for a well balanced nutritional investment you abided by the rest of the week.

The worst part of any resolution is the feeling that you have failed your attempt . Allowing yourself flexible and reasonable goals will let you become your own cheerleader and continue a healthier past long after we put our party hats away......

-Laurie Towers is the CEO of both Physical Advantage PC (www.physical-knead.com) and the Bridal Body Shop (www.TheBridalBodyShop.com)

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Top Ten Reasons Why You Need to See Mover and Shaker Laurie Towers of Physical Advantage for a Massage During the Christmas Season

1. Don't you want to start seeing not red but green, like the lovely rolling hills of Ireland?  You will be blissful!
2. It will put the jingle in your bells
3. Laurie also handles all of the reindeer on December 26th the animals tell Peachy...
4. You'll have a blue, blue Christmas without her
5. Don't you want there to be peace in your body as well as peace on earth?
6. She has nice music that plays in the background; nothing annoying like in 95% of the retail stores right now 
7. We believe you can even give this as a gift-contact her about giving gift certificates
8. She even uses Topricin
9. You'll be able to sleep like a rock afterwards and it will be a Silent Night, not sleepless
10. Don't you want to feel great during the most wonderful time of the year?

The Best Masseuse in Manhattan

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 Official Masseuse of Whom You Know:

http://www.physical-knead.com/

139 East 57th Street Penthouse

212 460 1879

Laurie Towers is a Mover and Shaker:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/10/movers-and-shakers-laurie-towers-ceo-of.html

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PRACTICAL AND PAMERING GIFTS ARE ON TREND & WHOM YOU KNOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDS THE MEN'S FOOT RETREAT GIFT SET BY TOPRICIN!

Topricin has a real cool all natural way of making your feet feel real good for the Holidays, the Men's Foot Retreat Gift Set. Not only do you save $20, but also you won't be stressed to find all the critical personal care utensils you need day in and day out. Included in a neat gift bag was a 4 oz jar of Topricin Foot Therapy Cream as well as a 2 oz tube. This foot therapy cream that goes on smooth and gives a lasting pain relief to those sore troubled achy feet and ankles. If you suffer from sports injuries such as heel, arch or nerve pain like I do, this is your solution. It is an all natural homeopathic medicine sure to make your paws feeling dandy. Also included in the gift bag was a bar of Merriweather's amazing Gin & Tonic Soap, awesome for eliminating toxins and helping feel fresh and clean. The scent believe it or not is beautiful piney smell that feels and smells great. Also included is a handy gym towel, reflexology foot chart, callus remover, all purpose pocket tool with nail clippers, and knife, a cute rubber ducky my baby son loves and a wooden foot roller massager, which feels amazing to say the least. To complete the foot spa in a bag Topricin is a travel nail kit complete with toe & nail clippers, a nail file and a handy keychain pocket knife/bottle opener. Whether you're 18 or 98 - this is the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season.

If you have a man in your life that's active and have a hard time finding the right gift, look no further. This gift set has everything to keep your guy's feet looking and feeling great. The callus remover is great for smoothing the skin on your feet and it's easy to clean. The foot therapy cream works wonders. It helps relieve the aches you get in your feet at the end of a long day or after a good workout. The sample sizes of the cream are just the right size for his pocket or to keep stashed in a gym bag. The roller foot massager provides wonderful relief to the aches and pains. The manicure kit and multi-purpose pocket tool are great for when you need an extra tool like a screwdriver, or when your nail happens to get snagged and you need to file or clip it down. The gin and tonic soap works wonders on cleansing your skin. It makes it look and feel like new. I know I have several men in my life that are very hard to shop for. Now I don't have to worry. Topricin has it covered!

Topricin's Men's Foot Retreat gift set is an amazing gift for anyone you know. This bag contains so many tools to keep your feet comfortable. The foot therapy creams, wooden foot roller, zipper case, callus remover, gym towel, too/key chain, natural soap, reflexology foot chart, 4 samples of pain relief cream, and a cute rubber duckie - packed up in a beautiful dark teal fabric bag is an awesome gift. I know the list is so long but honestly these are all the products it comes with in this bag. It's perfect for the holiday season. After using the foot therapy cream and the wooden foot roller my feet couldn't be happier. I really love that it comes with a tool set for being on the go - you can keep it for emergencies. Topricin helps relief you feet from pain and it really does work. I simply love everything about this gift set. I highly recommend it to everyone looking for that perfect something this holiday season. Get a bag and see for yourself. 

Being a teacher, I am on my feet all day long. When I get home, I cannot wait to lie down and put my feet up! Now, I have one more thing to look forward to when I get home that will actually make my feet feel better. Topricin's Foot Retreat is an amazing gift set that you can use to relieve any pain you have with your feet and help you take the best care of them too! The gift set includes Topricin Foot Therapy Cream, which soothes away the pain of standing all day. The cream has a wonderful cooling and tingling sensation. Also included in the dark teal fabric bag (which is great way to carry around all these goodies!), is a wooden foot roller. Who knew something that looks so simple could make your feet feel so good? I also love the callus remover, which has made the bottoms of my feet feel silky smooth again! A reflexology foot chart describes exactly where to massage your feet to make you feel great! The set also includes nail clippers and files to keep my nails perfectly groomed! There is even a key chain with clippers and files attached - very convenient! Finally, the set has a fragrant gin and tonic soap, gym towel, and a cute rubber ducky to use when cleaning up in the shower! This gift set has so many wonderful products, it really would make the perfect gift for the holidays! 

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The holiday shopping season has kicked off with a bit more bang than economic analysts expected. According to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey conducted by BIGresearch, more shoppers visited stores and websites over Black Friday weekend—and spent more—than a year ago. In particular e-commerce saw growth of more than 16% over last year, according to Shopper Science—an increase five times faster than the growth of the total retail industry. 

Despite these gains, Ecommerce-Guide claims 84% of consumers intend to spend less or the same amount while shopping as compared to last year. 

Budget-minded consumers are seeking useful gifts that won’t break the bank, and spending their dollars wisely. Gifts that fit the bill best are practical, special and a bit trendy. Such useful items as clothing, personal care items, and spa packages are on shopper’s lists. 

According to Pam Goodfellow, consumer insights director at BIGresearch, “In 2009, it was all about personal, practical gifts, and last year consumers wanted to treat their loved ones to something special. This year, it’s a little bit of both.” 

There are some new product offerings from Topical BioMedics, Inc., that are practical yet pampering, and appropriate for both men and women. The line-up of health and wellness holiday gifts fit into every budget and lifestyle and includes either classic Topricin pain relief and healing cream or Topricin Foot Therapy Cream, along with natural spa-quality products that can be enjoyed at home for better health and pain-free pampering. Specially priced from $25 to $65.95, these relaxation and active lifestyle kits are valued at $35.00 to $85.00. An additional 25% off the spa kits is available this season with promo code SPA25. 

“Health is truly wealth, and we are delighted to offer consumers a selection of beneficial, pampering gift ideas this season that are on-trend and affordable,” says Lou Paradise, President and Chief of Research, Topical BioMedics. “We are also on the trend curve with e-commerce since these special kits are only available directly from our company, and our web sales along with phone orders have been very brisk this season.” 

For more information or to place an order visit www.topricin.com or call 800-959-1007.

About Topical BioMedics, Inc.

Topical BioMedics is the research and development leader in topical regulated natural biomedicines for pain relief. The company’s flagship product, Topricin® Pain Relief and Healing Cream, was introduced in 1994 and is now a leading natural therapeutic brand. A combination homeopathic formula, Topricin has been awarded a patent for the treatment of pain associated with fibromyalgia and neuropathy.

All Topricin products are formulated with approved medicines as found in the HPUS (Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States) and are in compliance with FDA rules for homeopathic over-the-counter medicines. The products contain: no parabens, petroleum or harsh chemicals, are odorless, greaseless and non-irritating, and produce no known side effects, making them ideal and safe for the entire family, including diabetics, pregnant and nursing women, and children (under age two consult a physician).

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Mover and Shaker Laurie Towers on "Substitution is key..."

The holidays represent so many wonderful traditions with their genesis being spiritual based on a variety of faiths, common denominator of love and good will towards men. So what then has it become mass-produced into a shopping and food orgy that totally negates the nuance that was intended? Hmmm? Man's progression both industrial and social changed our ideology towards "production" versus satiation. For good as well as bad. This is progress after all. Also our first "substitution" by the way......


As so many of our celebrations are anointed with food and the "breaking of bread" together, it tends to turn out that as we have more we indulge more. Since we rarely settle around the table with our guests during the season, by slicing into a nice healthy salad, there are certain things that we can do both pre and post holiday, to ensure that the adds cheer did not add any extra pounds.
The kindest and most logical rule of thumb is when surrounded by the temptation of sugars, carbs, fats, and alcohol IS to enjoy..but " substitute" moderation for overindulgence. The holiday season can typically bait people to throw caution to the wind as far as food consumption goes as allowing us to immerse ourselves in other obligations that encourages skipping exercise. Given the fact that exercise elevates your endorphins and levels your mood, this is crucial in going head to head with the stress that the holidays can bring along. Lets first substitute a healthier look at the harried pace and insert a more balanced and healthy approach to the before and after effects of it.
In our working environment, let’s substitute the stairs for the elevator, as walking up or down a few flights of stairs will certainly burn more calories than standing and pressing an elevator button.
We can substitute a walk to our next meeting in lieu of a train or taxi, assuming that the weather , time and distance factors are compatible to this.
A bigger challenge is to find substitution for those wonderful snacks and foods that were luring us to the table like the sirens of the sea....
Substitute some air-popped popcorn, rice cakes, dried or fresh fruit that you brought from home for that trip to the vending machine.
Substitute that once a week meeting a friend for drinks, with a trip to your favorite class at a gym of yoga studio.
Substitute a Saturday movie or brunch for charity work or outdoor event that encourages endurance-related cardio activity. Soul and body enriching and of wonderful social import.
Substitute eating at your desk with going out to get a healthy meal. Even simple movements can encourage an elevation in caloric burning, as well as being a wonderful way to clear your head of work related thoughts.
Substitute water for coffee and drinks high in sugar. The role that hydration plays in general maintenance of the health of the body is severely underrated, and we often don't re-hydrate enough or correctly. Any drop in body fluids will result in a good amount of energy loss in the average person.
Substitute a diet high in fiber, fruits , vegetables, and lean protein, for the one full of processed sugars, pastas, starch, breads, and high fat content.
Last but not least, substituting the idea of a long term commitment of being more mindful and an active participant in your general well being and bodies, instead of a general and cavalier assumption that it will always work and look the way we want.
Now if it were ONLY as easy as picking up that wrapping paper off the floor? Doesn’t really matter..substitute the baby steps for sitting still, because after all , Rome wasn't built in a day.

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Health Enterprises Launches New Spa Therapy Assortment: TheraPED Recommended by the Pampered Piggie Panel of Whom You Know

Having a job that keeps me on my feet all day, I am always looking for products to help achy feet.  I was so glad I tried the TheraPED.  It helped soothe my feet.  I enjoyed it so much, that I had to buy another one so I could apply either cold or hot therapy to my feet at the end of a long day.  I told several people about these and they were very excited to try them.  I look forward to the end of each day because that means I get to relax my feet.

Health Enterprises TheraPED help stretch your feet and revitalize your toes. It really helps pamper my feet. I love how stylish the contraption is with the cute zebra pattern. Honestly I strap these on my feet and just relax while watching TV. Oh how my feet love me for it. I honestly couldn't ask for a better at home spa product!

Theraped is very similar to Thera Toes. Both are a like a mini spa therapy for your toes. It is best to use this after a long day on your feet. Or use it whenever you want to pamper yourself! I used it after my trip to the gym and it was heaven. It relaxes you and makes your feet feel refreshed. 

Health Enterprises, Inc., is looking out for the hard-working folk of NYC! They've brought us:  TheraPed.  These small pampering products will become as necessary as socks. Pop the entire piece into the microwave for 12 seconds,let it cool down for a minute, and then sit and relax, with  therma-gel bringing instant relief to cramped, aching feet. The wrap-around style is conducive to reaching both the toes, and the ball of the foot.  The time you take for the application is negligible, but the results are phenomenal.  Instant relief!  High-heels, here we come again.

THE PAMPERED PIGGIES PANEL PREVIOUSLY RECOMMENDED THERATOES:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2011/08/health-enterprises-launches-new-spa.html

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Health Enterprises, Inc, a leading provider of consumer healthcare products, today announced the global launch of its new Spa Therapy assortment to provide soothing, fashionable and affordable foot pain relief.

This new assortment includes the TheraTOES and TheraPED.  Both products feature a zebra print with targeted hot/cold gel to help refresh and revitalize cramped, achy feet and toes after a long day in high heels or painful shoes.  The TheraPED also includes spacers to help stretch and gently realign toes.

Research from the American Podiatric Medical Association highlights the need for products that pamper and help soothe foot pain.  Consider that 87% of women report foot pain or problems as a result of painful footwear and 39% of women report wearing high heels every day despite the fact that 75% report shoe related foot pain and other symptoms. 

“The TheraPED and TheraTOES are the latest in Health Enterprises new product development efforts to positively impact lives on a daily basis.  We look forward to bringing this soothing, fashionable and needed relief to consumer across the globe,” commented Brendan Leonard, president of Health Enterprises, Inc.   

Health Enterprises, Inc. is a leading supplier of branded and private label consumer healthcare products sold in retailers across the globe.  For more information about Health Enterprises and its complete product line, visit www.healthenterprises.com.

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Health Enterprises Launches New Spa Therapy Assortment: TheraTOES Recommended by the Pampered Piggie Panel of Whom You Know

Ah, the sidewalks of New York!  Songs have been written praising these mean streets, notwithstanding the daily grind, and the toll the pavement takes on our delicate little feet.  Those of us who wear heels, whether they be kitten-ish, or stilletto fierce, need an in-house reflexologist to soothe our toes at the end of a day.  It's not easy.  Many a product has been created: salves, creams, soaks.  Now we have it all in one tiny little box: TheraToes! Health Enterprises, Inc . found the solution in a therma-gel product.  TheraToes goes into the microwave for 12 seconds, rests for a minute, then onto your toes while you do some R&R.

Health Enterprises TheraTOES help pamper your feet! I love how they stretch and refresh my feet. You can heat the soothing pads and you can also cool them! It really keeps your feel refreshed. The therma gel pads send a nice soothing relief and cramped and achy feet. Ahhhhh this is the way to treat yourself after a hard day at work!

I have a cute pair of shoes I really love, but my toes don't.  I was so happy when I tried the TheraTOES.  It helped relax and revitalize my toes better than any other home remedy I've tried.  I have told several friends about the TheraTOES and they couldn't wait to try it out.  Because I only had 1 to try out, I had to buy another one after I tried it.  I couldn't believe how well they worked.  This has to be one of the best inventions in a long time.

I tried Thera Toes and immediately fell in love. It was the answer to my prayers. Every time I wore shoes that pinched my feet or had just come from the gym, I always thought how great a foot rub would be. Thera Toes is like a "mini" spa therapy for your toes. Thera Toes is a therma gel that delivers soothing relief to tired and sore feet. You have an option of going hot or cold. Excellent way to pamper and refresh your feet after a long day!

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Health Enterprises, Inc, a leading provider of consumer healthcare products, today announced the global launch of its new Spa Therapy assortment to provide soothing, fashionable and affordable foot pain relief.

This new assortment includes the TheraTOES and TheraPED.  Both products feature a zebra print with targeted hot/cold gel to help refresh and revitalize cramped, achy feet and toes after a long day in high heels or painful shoes.  The TheraPED also includes spacers to help stretch and gently realign toes.

Research from the American Podiatric Medical Association highlights the need for products that pamper and help soothe foot pain.  Consider that 87% of women report foot pain or problems as a result of painful footwear and 39% of women report wearing high heels every day despite the fact that 75% report shoe related foot pain and other symptoms. 

“The TheraPED and TheraTOES are the latest in Health Enterprises new product development efforts to positively impact lives on a daily basis.  We look forward to bringing this soothing, fashionable and needed relief to consumer across the globe,” commented Brendan Leonard, president of Health Enterprises, Inc.   

Health Enterprises, Inc. is a leading supplier of branded and private label consumer healthcare products sold in retailers across the globe.  For more information about Health Enterprises and its complete product line, visit www.healthenterprises.com.

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Peachy's Sweet Deals New Addition: 15% off all Laser Hair Removal when you book your appointment with code "PEACHY" at Advanced Derma Laser Tech Inc.

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Jennifer Kandemir is a Mover and Shaker:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/06/movers-and-shakers-jennifer-kandemir.html

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Our Newest Addition to Peachy's Professionals: Mover and Shaker Jennifer Kandemir's Advanced Derma Laser Tech Inc.

The Best Laser Esthetician in Manhattan 

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Jennifer Kandemir is a Mover and Shaker:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/06/movers-and-shakers-jennifer-kandemir.html

Jennifer Kandemir joins our Professionals:

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30 E. 40th Suite 105

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http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/01/movers-and-shakers-dr-garo-nazarian-of.html

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315 West 70th Street 1J, New York, NY, 10023

212 300 4979 

Dr. Daniel Kuncio is a Mover and Shaker:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2011/03/movers-and-shakers-dr-daniel-kuncio.html

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http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/04/movers-and-shakers-rodney-cutler.html

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Laurie Towers is a Mover and Shaker:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/10/movers-and-shakers-laurie-towers-ceo-of.html

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