Alcina launches in the UK

Alcina, the Germany heritage and skincare brand has finally launched in the UK.   Alcina is an established range originally developed by Dr Kurt Wolff, who in 1942, developed a link between medicine and cosmetics to create a range of individual products for healthy, beautiful skin and hair. The range is a comprehensive line of professional products which can be used at home or in the salon. 

Dr. Wolff developed a holistic and comprehensive range of skin care products that combines the best of medicine and cosmetics.  In addition to the skincare categories which are tailored to the individual, Alcina have launched the No1 range including everything you need for your daily skin care.

The range includes: Alcina Facial Cream No1 £35.80,  Stress Control Cream £35.80, Hand Cream No1 £19.20, Alcina Eye Cream No1 £24 and Alcina Cleansing Mousse No1 £20.  All products are available from www.alcina.co.uk

Ditch the Varnish and Rock Your Nails!

Nail wraps are a fantastic new way to adorn fingers and toes.  The best way to decorate your digits in 2011 are by rocking some designer wrap art. Check out Katy Perry and Alexa Chung's nails for some examples of unique designs that are becoming a beauty must have.

The new Nail Rock range is designed to last up to 7 days on nails and 8 weeks on the toes, with each at home nail wrapping treatment taking just 15 minutes to apply . Unlike polish they won’t chip or stain the nail and quicker to apply as no drying time required. 

Nail Rock have just launched some brand new season colours that include animal prinst, metallics and stripes! 

Priced £6.50, they are available from NailRock.com , ASOS.com and Topshop.

Frontcover on the go!

In addition to some new great shades, Frontcover cosmetics have taken a new direction with the launch of their 2011 palettes that can now be custom made so that you can individually purchase and include your favourite shades within one handy compact.

The shades cost £4 each while the compact costs £5 or if you buy 4 shades and a compact you can save £6.  Frontcover is available from Boots www.boots.com

Nail trends of 2011

Collection 2000 has teamed up with nail guru, Kim Treacy, to launch a range of new polished colours fresh from the catwalk.  Kim has previously worked with Mischa Barton and Lily Cole to name just a few!

The new colours come in Fire Engine (classic red),   Buried Treasure (gold), Midnight ouge (deep red) and Liquorice (black).

The colours are now available from Boots and Superdrug starting from £2.79.

Moroccan Oil at the Golden Globes

Moroccan Oil played a large part at this week's Golden Globe awards in Beverly Hills with A-list celebs including Scarlett Johansson and new mum, Amy Adams sporting some fantastic up-dos courtesy of Moroccan Oil's top stylists.

Influenced by glamour of 40’s Hollywood and the sophisticated photographs of 40’s and 50’s fashion photographer, Lillian Bassman, hairstylist Robert Vetica took red carpet hair to elegant new heights for Scarlett.  Inspired by the flowing lightness of Scarlett Johansson’s gown, Vetica created an updo that blended softness, movement, direction and a new sculptural shape using the brand's Moroccanoil Treatment and Glimmer Shine Spray.

To create your own version of Scarlett's look, you can purchase Moroccan Oil products direct from www.moroccanoil.com