Superb Spa Splendor

Ardell Lashes are a favorite of celebrities like "Desperate Housewife" Teri Hatcher.

BeansTalk’s Afternoon Delight

Yesterday, BeansTalk attended an event held at the Hotel Oceana, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in Santa Monica.

The mobile spa, Virtual Spa www.thevirtual-spa.com was featured and offering treatments from their menu, including facial, massage, mani-pedis, and waxing. They also offer hair and make-up, yoga, Pilates and training from 7 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. For more information 877-772-7327. The company’s Lisa Hall was on-hand and BeansTalk can vouch that they set up a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere and top-notch services. Products we’re going to try, courtesy of Virtual Spa: Culture Moisturade (moisture replenishing treatment for hair), Airplus ball-of-foot cushion (aiplusfootcare.com), Olay Body Quench Body Lotion (it’s perfect for us: the sensitive skin formula!), Olay’s Total Effects Seven Signs Serum and an Ocean Mist soy candle from Create a Mood (www.createamood.com). Virtual Spa therapist Jasmina, a Yugoslavian native, offered massage, european facials and waxxing (with a roll-on wax from Clean + Easy). She also does cellulite and hair-loss treatments, hair, hair extensions, and nails.

Also at the event were our friends from China Glaze, one of our favorite nail glazes. We love the two red colors we were given. They’re often in celebrity gift bags.

Our old acquaintances SunFX were also there with their all-natural recently up-dated spray-on tanning system. www.sunfx.com

American International Industries, which manufactures and distributes Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, clean & easy, Clubman/Pinaud, DeLore, European Secrets, FlouRX, Gena, GiGi, Jeris, L'Orbette, Naturessence, N'Rage, One Touch, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Woltra, & Youthair were at the Hotel Oceana as well. Guests were treated to make-up and Ardell lashes.

AII is a manufacturer and distributor beauty and skin care products for men and women. Zvi Ryzman, President and CEO, founded American International Industries in 1971, and through the acquisition of quality retail and professional brands, American International Industries has become one of the largest privately held beauty companies in the United States.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, their corporate headquarters occupy approximately 250,000 square feet and are comprised of executive and administrative offices, warehousing and on-site manufacturing and distribution facilities.

They feature 36 brands (see descriptions and information at www.aiibeauty.com), and products reach all segments of retail, beauty-supply, grocery, boutique and specialty markets in more than 100 countries and are sold exclusively through distributors and wholesalers.

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On Ardell Lash Products:

Wild Lashes helps express individuality. These lashes are available in six different styles three with subtle color and three with bold metallic colors. Adhesive is included.

Fashion Lashes Starter Kit is ideal for first-time lash users. The Starter Kit contains everthing needed to apply false lashes in 3 easy steps.

Fashion Lashes, the most popular lashes, are the convenient. They're lightweight and come in a reusable box. With 30 different styles (in black or brown), Fashion Lashes are sure to have the style just right for you. Made of 100% human hair, Fashion Lashes feel and look natural. Lower lid lashes are also available.

DuraLash individual lashes are the closest thing to natural lashes ever developed. These exclusive knot-free individual lashes are permanently curled, waterproof, easy to apply, and comfortable to wear. They're so natural you forget they're not your own, and they can be worn for up to 6 weeks at a time. One DuraLash package contains 56 lashes and are available in Flare and Naturals styles and come in black or brown and short, medium and long-lengths.

InvisiBands have an invisible band that connects the hair strands to form a strip. They are knotted and feathered by hand for perfect uniformity and an absolutely natural look.

LashLites use long, fine hair strands that adhere easily to the lid. These long, airy lashes are light and comfortable. lashlites are designed for a great fit with little or no trimming, just like all Ardell lashes.

Ardell has a full line of lash accessories to help you achieve the results you're looking for: Applicators, adhesives, combs, removers, curlers and more will improve any lash application process.

LashTite Adhesive is designed for use with DuraLash individual lashes. This adhesive is waterproof and ensures that Duralashes remain securely and comfortably attached, day after day for up to 6 weeks. LashTite is available in clear and dark.

Waterproof Lash Grip is for use with Fashion Lashes, InvisiBands and LashLites. This formula dries quickly to be virtually invisible, is waterproof and holds strip lashes securely in place. Available in clear and dark.

LashFree Eyelash Adhesive Solvent is specially formulated to dissolve LashTite adhesive.

Lash Applicator makes lash application easy. By holding the lashes in proper alignment, the lash applicator helps users accurately apply lashes.

Precision Lash Curler gently curls natural or faux lashes to emphasize their true length.

Precision Lash Tweezers pull stray brow hairs to complete your look. These tweezers have custom designed handles for comfort and the square tips assure perfect results.

Lash Comb seperates eyelashes, removes excess mascara and accentuates the lash length.

DUO Lash Adhesive the world's best selling lash adhesive, is available in dark, clear and surgical grade.