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All About Hair NEW BUNDLED HAIR BY NABOR COOPERAT IVE If you’ve been keeping up with CosmoBiz Magazine accurate, and quantifiable pricing they offer consumers and the beauty supply store industry, the Nabor Coop- a new standard. In the past, hair companies had no erative business isn’t foreign to you. The company has standard to gauge pricing by and could give less hair been expanding its efforts into the beauty industry and for higher prices and vice versa. In recent years many continues with the release of their own bundled hair, larger companies have made an effort to be more open Eon hair, to be sold in beauty supply stores nationwide. with how they gauge pricing, adding weights and mea- As the DETAILS brush and other hair care products surable amounts on the packaging. Eon Hair continues have been successful within their market, the bundled with this great new tradition to allow consumers to feel hair is forecast to do the same with top quality and safe and content with their purchase. Ultimately, we competitive pricing. believe this honesty will be one of the significant factors Before sharing our thoughts on the hair, let’s discuss that help Eon Hair take the market by storm. the pricing, as this is one of the most critical aspects While pricing is a deciding factor with many customer’s when purchasing the hair. Pricing of bundled hair is purchasing habits quality, as we mentioned, also plays usually determined by a couple of factors including a significant role. The quality of bundled hair is heavily quality, weight, style, market, and extra features. This discussed in our magazine, particularly as the boutique is what results in expensive makes/hair being deemed hair craze continues to rise. Customers are flocking to expensive and cheaper makes/hair being less so. Eon social media to find their virgin hair bundles for an af- bundled hair is affordable, but not cheap, it creates a fordable price and hoping that these will provide excel- middle ground between these two categories with a lent quality. Unfortunately, the quality of these products product that is higher quality with a reasonable price. is compromised by the disreputable manufacturers as With the company holding to high standards of true, conditions are grave. This results in contaminated hair 52 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E
and cheap, unethical labor. Many boutiques that are selling the hair are ignorant of how their hair is being manu- factured and are selling bad products under the quality wrapping. Nabor Cooperative has put emphasis on going overseas and seeing where their hair is being manufactured and delivering the best and safest product at an affordable price. While we only received a peek at all the products Nabor plans to sell at beauty supply stores, we did learn that there are multiple bundle options for customers. First is the standard bundled hair, sold in a variety of lengths and styles (straight, wavy, etc.). The packaging is very minimalistic, so as to not distract the customer from the focus of the hair and quality. Our favorite option of the bunch was a bundled package that offers more hair for a cheap- er price. In the package, there are three lengths with a closure included, which makes the wig-making process a one-purchase beauty. The closure is a 4x4 full hand tied closure with a natural parting in three sections for a middle, left or right part. The versatility of the closure is amazing, and with pre-plucking for a natural hairline and the addition of laid baby hair, this is going to make a great protective hairstyle. Of course, as the hair is virgin, you are free to dye, bleach or perm the hair. With the production and expansion of Nabor Coop- erative, Eon Hair will be one of their many success- ful products with the versatility and the curiosity of making creative alternatives for a better, natural look. It is essential for the beauty supply store market to compete with the growing online competition and show customers that genuine quality and accurate pricing will triumph over popularity. 53
Beauty WINT ER SKIN CARE SURVIVAL GUIDE Cozy up to someone you love, put the fireplace on and get yourself a warm cup of tea: it’s officially winter! How do you cope with the bitter cold temperatures that can often cause continual dryness, random breakouts and irritated or red skin? To help you with your skincare routine from head to toe during the cold season, we have compiled our winter skincare survival guide. Survival mode on! Skincare routines during winter are not particularly “sexy” because we barely show off any skin underneath those huge knit sweaters and gloves. There is not much chance of getting a suntan unless you’re faking it and blush is replaced by highlighter and bronzer to perk up our makeup look during the grey days. On the other hand, due to the blistering cold weather, almost all types of skin suffer from some kind of an is- sue. We are true believers, that with the right products everybody can cope with their skin problems, especial- ly when it comes to the winter season. 54 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E
The Riches of the Sea are such a great base for skincare but also lips, hand and feet masks products because they are so rich filled with hypoallergenic ingredi- Point one of our winter skincare in fatty acids, minerals, protein and ents to soothe the skin. After that, survival guide focuses on the prod- vitamins, which we just want to massage the area to make sure ucts that are rich in bio ingredients smear them all over our face and that the actives are absorbed well and natural marine actives. They body! Shea nut oil, Macadamia oil, in the skin. Finish off with hydrating do wonders for the face and body! Avocado and Kukui nut oils are an creams for the hands and feet, and According to science and beauty essential part of some of the most a lip balm to nourish the lips and experts, sea kelp is a very powerful effective face creams and serums. banish any existing dryness. ingredient because it absorbs toxins These types of nut oils do wonders Brace yourselves, winter is here, and is a great source of minerals, for the skin especially during winter but we follow our guide and you’ll vitamins and amino acids. Add because they battle skin inflam- be sure to make it through to spring caviar extracts, fish enzymes and mation, redness, burns, dryness with a calmer, more hydrated skin. sea minerals to the mixture and you and even acne. Apply after having Text: beautypress.com will get the perfect skin boost during thoroughly cleansed the face for wintertime. In addition, make sure maximum hydration. 55 to apply products that are rich in Head-to-toe antioxidants and hyaluronic acid for The skin on our face is where a more rejuvenated looking skin. we usually put the most products during winter because it is more We’re NUTS about these prone to drying out. However, let’s products! not forget about the rest of our body! A great home spa weekend to You guessed it: true natural cosmet- treat yourself for the Christmas hol- ics do not go far without incorpo- idays includes not only a facemask, rating any kind of nut extract. Nuts
All About Hair On Trend: 56 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E Bobbi Boss New Color Melt Wigs With the new year comes new trends! We’re excited to introduce these new items to the market for the beauty supply store owners who are selling the products, the stylists who are using these trends on their client’s hair, and customers who are waiting to pick up a new look. In our December issue we introduced our 2019 Color Trends; the hottest trends on the market to end last year and will continue to set the tone into the new year. Our first pick was the Front Color Streaks seen on many celebrities in the industry including Cardi B and reality star Bambi. The front color streak style uses a section of hair at the front that is a seperate hue than the rest of the style. Some of them include a dark base with a pop of blonde or red, while others feature playful color blocking. While our audience is jumping on the trend, Bobbi Boss proves to be the leader in trendsetting and their innovative team was already in the works to produce a wig style catering to this look. With that, we introduce their newest design: Color Melt Wigs. Bobbi Boss takes the color block style to the next level by not just highlighting one strand of hair, but by creating natural highlights to blend back into the darker hue. For exam- ple, Draya has a caramel tone with sun- kissed highlights that create a brightening, strobe effect for a stunning visual result. Our favorite, and the most coveted among Bobbi Boss customers, is the Amiyah style in the TTHL1B/350. Digging deeper in why this style is preferred over the Draya, we must look back into 2018. Bobbi Boss introduced and defined themselves in 2018 with the Yara wig. They set the tone for this style and almost every design for the year has echoed the fea- tures of Yara. This is the style customers preferred, and it helped Bobbi Boss gain its notoriety. Entering into the new year, Bobbi Boss is creating a new color style, which is trendy and popular, but that has stayed true to the Yara style. Amiyah is an asymmetrical
wig with a beautiful side part featuring a shorter bob in the back and longer locks in the front. Keep the Yara style, but make it 2019. For the basics of the Color Melt wigs, the style is fully synthetic, but the beautiful strands have a natural feel. The hair isn’t too shiny (fake looking) or too stiff (synthetic results). The hair has bounce and healthy body. It features a deep handmade part you can wear to your desire, but we preferred to wear a side part like the model; with the asymmetrical style we felt this parting helped it fit better. While the hair comes flipped under and not needing touch ups, the wig is heat safe. We found that if you did touch up the hair with heat, it did offer more body to the ends. The color melt series is the perfect start of the year for Bobbi Boss. They relate so much to fast-fashion retail companies as they offer on-trend styles as soon as or earlier than they are hot and offering the style at an affordable price. If this is the heat Bobbi Boss is bringing to us in 2019, we want alllllll parts of it. Photo Credit: Instagram 57
All About Hair WHY I’M OVER BEING NATURAL Yes, you’ve read the title correctly. I am completely ral gang is the effort. I don’t have any left. When it comes and utterly over going natural. I don’t care about to my hair during the work week, I want as minimal time my curl pattern and figuring out what products spent on my hair as possible. I don’t want to spend my work for my hair. I don’t care to watch anymore weekend nights preparing a style that will probably last YouTube tutorials on how to protective style and taking for the week and will require me to sleep in rollers. I don’t the chance to spend hours on a style that makes me look want to wash my hair and then diffuse it every couple of like Curly Sue. I am over the shrinkage and extra over days to get a fresh wash n’ go. And I also don’t waste keeping up with the natural hair community. I’m over it. time, gas and money on purchasing products that may or may not work for me. Issa no for me guys. I don’t want to The natural hair game is not for the faint at heart. When spend my days putting effort in this. making the transition to natural from a perm or damaged I am also into fitness and natural hair has proved not to hair, the transition has proved to be difficult, but the battle be reliable during this time. If I workout or run while wear- doesn’t stop there. It turns out to be a never-ending battle ing a protective style like bantu knots or a twist out, my with natural hair with finding the right products, seeing hair will sweat out and become extremely frizzy. It’s not what style works and what doesn’t, losing your length to even an option to keep the style after the workout be- the curls and getting your natural curls to look like influ- cause my hair becomes unmanageable. There’s only so encers on Instagram. While others are fully dedicated to many times I want to put braids in my hair or work out the mission of natural hair, I am not, and I give up. There with a weave/wig as sweating is not the best in those are some aspects of naturalness I will keep, but the extra scenarios. I remember the days I worked out with a perm attention and effort I will lose. and life and my hair was such a easy time. I want to re- visit those days. The most important aspect that knocked me out the natu- 60 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E
What finally sealed the over-natural deal was getting a 61 weave. Oh how I missed the length! The length and the hair flip really made me question why I gave up a perm in the first place. Shrinkage has never been kind to me and as my hair grows, I am still not at the place I want to because of it. I also look different with natural hair compared to straight and to be honest, I prefer myself with natural hair. Nothing is wrong with a preference and you’re entitled to look your best no matter the trend or fad. As I surrendered to the acceptance of how over natural hair I was, I realized it’s okay. Natural hair isn’t for ev- eryone and no matter how bomb your curls look, if you can’t properly maintain the look, you can still damage your hair. There are also many other healthier options to getting straight hair than resulting back to a perm if you are not comfortable. Brazilian Keratin Treatments, espe- cially Zerrans Haircare (100% vegetable treatment) is an option I am considering. Not only is it very healthy for my hair, but it keeps it straight without the hurtful formal- dehyde ingredient. If you are over your natural hair like I am, it’s okay. It’s okay to go against your natural hair and do what’s best for you. Even though natural hair can be healthier, it has turned out to be a trend and you’re not entitled to fol- low it. Do what’s best for your schedule, your aspirations and your overall look. It’s okay to say no to natural.
Tools TOOLS: BABYLISS PRO $159.99, located at your local beauty supply store. $149.99, located at your local beauty supply store. BaBylissPRO STEEL FX BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Miracurl®3 BaBylissPRO introduces the STEELFX™ Dryer, the new- The 3-In-1 Professional Curl Machine allows you to create est addition to the Metal Collection of straighteners, clip- 3 different curl sizes with one tool! Use the 3 curl settings for pers and trimmers. This powerful hair dryer is made of tight defined curls, soft natural curls, loose relaxed waves high-strength stainless steel. The outer casing is extreme- or combine curl sizes to create organic textures and styles. ly durable while the inner workings are supercharged with Settings: the latest technology. The ultra-lightweight MaxLife®PRO Setting 1: Tight, defined curls brushless engine, designed in cooperation with FERRARI Setting 2: Soft, natural curls features 2000 watts of power for fast drying performance. Setting 3: Loose, relaxed waves This dryer provides up to 10,000 hours of operating life and Key Features: is lighter than a traditional AC motor, for easy handling. Ex- Adjustable Titanium Curl Chamber pect shiny, healthy-looking results every time you dry and Heat Setting – Up to 450°F style with STEELFX™.*When compared to our other pro- Curl Size Setting fessional dryers of like performance without a noise-reduc- Curl Direction Setting ing filter On/Off Switch Key Features/Benefits: Stainless Steel Housing 62 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E Maxlife®PRO Brushless Engine Noise-Reducing Filter – Reduces Noise By Over 50%* Nano Titanium™ And Ionic Technology 2000 Watts 6 Heat/Speed Settings Cold Shot Snap-In Concentrator Nozzle Fabric Storage Pouch Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Plastic Cord Strap Limited 4-Year Warranty 10,000 Hours of Runtime – 10x Longer Than Standard Dryers
$59.99, located at your local beauty supply store. BaBylissPRO Flash FX Cordless Lithium Trim- mer FX59 The FX59 FlashFX trimmer is a slim, modern trimmer that is lightweight, low heat and low noise. It’s the perfect tool for hairline trimming, creating designs and other detail work, and the snap-on guards make it ideal for cleaning up beards, sideburns and the neckline, too. Four guards included. $39.99, located at your local beauty supply store. Key Features: Slim, lightweight, modern design BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium PRIMA2000 Stainless Steel T-Blade Travel smarter and lighter! This dual functioning mini iron ON/OFF switch with Hi and Lo cutting speeds straightens and curls your hair all in one. The aircraft-grade Lithium battery with a 60-minute runtime titanium plates provide exceptional heat transfer to instantly LED screen with battery and RPM indicator smooth strands to create shine. Cord or cordless – 6 ft. cord included Key Features: Dual voltage Convex stainless steel housing for ultimate waves & Limited 2-Year Warranty curls Titanium plates / up to 420°F Locking function Thermal styling glove included Thermal pouch included 63
Liquids This month we’re sharing some of our favorite liquid hair products from Alaffia, a wonderful little company that cares as much about giving back as they do great products. Proceeds from each sale help to fund the compa- ny’s Empowerment Projects including several Education-Based Projects, Maternal Health, FGM Eradication, Eyeglasses and Reforestation. All of Alaffia’s projects empower Togolese communities to provide their skills and knowledge to the rest of the world and rise out of poverty. REPAIR & RESTORE REPAIR & RESTORE DAILY MOISTURIZING FINISHING OIL MIST CRÈME $15.00 $9.50 Recommended for dense, A little goes a long way. extra thick hair. Alaffia’s Alaffia’s lightweight oil blend adds a layer of hy- ultra-rich formula yields dration and protection for heavy and deeply absorb- healthy, luminous, brilliant ing hydration to detangle, shine. After styling, apply sparingly or according to improve manageability hair’s moisture needs. and quench thirsty hair. May be used daily or as Natural oils and nourish- ing butters smooth and needed. enhance moisture, shine and overall strength of hair over time. REPAIR & RESTORE EDGE TAMER $10.00 Alaffia’s Edge Tamer adds the perfect sleek finish to any hairstyle. Smooth, protect and gain control over unruly edges and on the crown where hair is most fragile, weak and in need of care. Natural oils nourish and help to eliminate frizz, providing an added layer of defense. 64 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E
REPAIR & RESTORE CRÈME HAIR MASK $18.50 This intense conditioning treatment restores dry and damaged hair, nourishing each strand for health, strength and shine. Our Crème Hair Mask trans- forms, increasing hair slip and malleability. Gener- ously apply Crème Hair Mask to clean, damp hair. With a wide tooth comb, ensure even saturation from root to tip. Allow to penetrate for ten minutes and rinse thoroughly. Use one to two times weekly or as needed. REPAIR & RESTORE CURL REPAIR & RESTORE CURL DE- MAKER $15.00 FINING CREAM GEL $15.00 We love this Curl Defining Cream Alaffia’s rich, creamy emulsion hydrates and elongates curls for Gel because it hydrates and defines maximum stimulation and definition. curls with natural vitamins for shiny, Quench thirsty hair with enriched, long-lasting style. Reduce frizz and natural vitamins for shiny, soft, provide medium to strong hold with well-defined curls. After condition- moisture that ensures all day wear for ing with Repair & Restore Crème alluring waves and curls. On damp Conditioner, section damp hair and hair, apply Curl Defining Cream Gel in apply Curl Maker from root to tip. sections from root to tip. Finger style Finger style to define curls and air to define curls and air or diffuse dry. or diffuse dry. Use Curl Maker with For extra definition and strong but Repair & Restore Curl Defining soft hold, use with Repair & Restore Cream Gel to secure hold, eliminate Curl Maker to eliminate frizz and set frizz and set your style for the day your style for the day. REPAIR & RESTORE DAILY MOISTURIZING LOTION $14.00 Alaffia’s multitasking Daily Moisturizing Lotion is in- fused with natural oils and botanicals to deliver nour- ishment against heat and environmental defense. Light and fast absorbing moisture detangles and quenches thirsty hair. The result: All day hydration for a soft, frizz-free and protected style.Evenly apply to damp hair daily and/or to dry hair as needed for additional smoothing benefits. Follow with your favorite Repair & Restore products to create your desired style. 65
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LGOUWAERSATNPTREEICDE Unisex Wrinkle Free 01 36 color and style varieties Ultra Flexible Stretch to choose from (with more on the way!) Locks Moisture One Size Fits All 02 No Inventory Stress! Breathable & Comfortable 6-pack order options available! Perfect for Nighttime Hair Protection 03 Give them what they want! Every color comes with both Stitch-In and Stitch-Out styles. 04 Compact clamshell design saves space and prevents cardboard package damage. 05 In collaboration with a NY celebrity make-up artist and models OTHERS Strong, clean lines and R&B R&B professional quality. We pay attention to detail so you don't have to 67
Breathe new life into your daily style routine with the Extreme Part series by BOBBI BOSS®! A fully hand-tied, pre-plucked part that starts at the front and extends all the way to the nape and allows for distinct, reversible dual styling: wear as is, in pigtails, or unravel the braids for insanely easy curls. A blend of 100% human hair and pre- mium synthetic fibers accentuate manageability and longevity. Sana’s (MBLF230) soft loose curls, and Jolene’s (MBLF250) polished, bouncy curls will make you feel red carpet ready in an instant.
Fluff it, curl it, dye it, or customize it with MyTresses Blowout! With this look, you can create voluminous styles that are as bold as the wearer. This collection offers a range of styles full of body and bounce for you to decide how full and daring you want your hair to be. This style is available in a natural black and brown with a variety of lengths and styles. Our favorites are the blowout relaxed and the Flexi Rod Medium! TEXTURIZED TEXTURIZED BLOWOUT LOOK & FEEL LOOK & FEEL collection TEXTURIZED TEXTURIZED TEXTURIZED LOOK & FEEL LOOK & FEEL LOOK & FEEL 69
Introducing Silversun Rooted, a gorgeous new addi- tion to our synthetic hair colors. Silversun Rooted is a color that inspires creativity and boldness. When paired with a versatile style like Jett, you have all the elements to create the ultimate BOLD look, as shown in the photos below. With just a little effort, Silversun Rooted can be both subtle and expressive. Go ahead, experiment and create your own statement. Last is the style WYNTER, a front lace line with lace part from the Naturalle Collection. This style is a super fun, short layered bob with textured waves and a side natural part. You wouldn’t believe this wig is synthetic with the natural hairline and colors that are offered. SILVERSUN ROOTED Front WYNTER Side 70 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E
It’s February and Janet Collection is coming through BAYLEE with new looks for the beginning of the year. We have three new wigs to debut, JUNE, KATE and BAYLEE. JUNE is a synthetic lace wig with handmade parting and layered. There’s an array of colors featuring natu- ral, mixed crimson, golden bronze, sugar brown, and tiger orange. Perfect chance for new hair color for the new year. KATE is a straight style with amazing layers, which may seem like a basic style, but actually accentuates the chin line making your face slimmer and sleeker. You can create a deep and natural style of parting. We love the color featured on the model with hints of red. Last, we have BAYLEE, an asymmetrical bone straight style that’s been popular for 2018. Don’t worry, this trend will continue into the new year. It features a hand- made part with a silky base and moisturized strands. KATE JUNE
We’re far from over the braid style MLB36 craze as wigs are introducing new trendy and unique looks with minimal effort. One of our favorite braid looks is front braids in a half-up/half-down style. Chade has come through with the heat giving us different styles with this look featuring tight and loose cornrows for every braid lover. With three, amazing designs this wig allows for the baby hair to look more natural while wearing an amazing lace wig. Check out the different col- ors to change up the 1B look! MLB37 MLB38
We love when a style is easy and versa- tile, but when it’s quick to install too? You might say we’re smitten for Lulutress 2x! This new “Extra Volume” series comes in natural-looking, tight curls that give you a beautiful style in less time. Each pack comes with 12 loops, of which each has a different number of curl strands to give full volume and shorten the crocheting time. While 12 may seem like a small amount, each of those 12 loops has 16 strands attached. We love that this style has a natural texture that mimics our own curl patterns. Currently, the available colors include: 1, 1B, 2, 4, 27, 30, 99J, T1B/27, T1B/30, T1B/BG 73
There are few things as perfect as your hair immediately after the salon; the fresh look with expert styling is something few of us can create at home. With this amazing new item from the experts at Shake N Go, you can get that same feeling every day! The Perfect Salon Style Illusion cap is one of Shake N Go’s newest innovations and we’re loving how great it is. One side of this wig is 100% hand-tied with 100% human hair to create the perfect flat- laid side, and it has a stocking cap base for a realistic, scalp-like appearance. The overall effect is salon-level perfection that just can’t be beat. This month, we’re sharing IC-001 and IC-002, both are short styles with a shaved side and a feathered or swept bang. This line is currently available in colors: 1, 1B, 2, OT27, OT30, OT530
KW300 and KW301 have been added to the Kima Wig Collection. A collection loved for its various trendy styles, from the short cute styles to the long feminine styles, they are coming in various styles with different lengths for the great versatility. KW300 is an elegant long layered straight style with bangs and KW301 is a short flipped-out ends style with see-through bangs. These are unquestionably adorable and will be the styles everyone will fall in love. The BOB DU (MYB06) has been added to the Kima Master collection, which is the high quality synthetic weaving line with a moist and soft hair texture. This item is a short J Curl bob style that gives cute and fresh look. It’s all-in-one-pack that contains 10 ”8 ,”6 ,”4” hair and a free closure and can be styled with a curling iron up to 350˚. Make a fabulous change to your style with this wrap bob to layered flip-out and more with MYB06!
This month Model Model is giving us life with their new Freedom Part Lace Number 010! This long and wavy stunner comes with a lace front wig that you can freely shift left-center-right for versatile parting options. To help add to both the style and the natural look, baby hairs are included so that you can style them as you would your own. The soft and luxurious texture of this wig is something that has to be touched to be believed. If you’re looking for the perfect date night style, this is it.
When you’re on the hunt for a short and sweet wig PERSIAN style, Vivica Fox Hair Company is here to deliver. This month they’re introducing three new styles that we’re very excited to share with you. We’ll start with Carly, a 10” flipped and layered style with feathered ends perfect for everyday elegance and workplace dominance. This stunning wig is part of the DEEP Swiss lace front collection, so you know it’s high quality. Rosanne is a 15” asymmetrical bob with a body wave and a choppy cut that’s perfect for your next party. This trendy, celebrity inspired style is sure to have heads turning your way. Rosanne also has a natural baby lace front with an invisible side part. Persian is a 14” layered beauty with a light natural wave and a swept bang perfect for everyday wear. Thanks to the Pure Stretch Cap, you’ll be able to wear this style for ages without any discomfort. ROSANNE CARLY
Are you ready for a look that shows off your #BlackGirlMagic? Royal Imex is launching three absolutely gorgeous wigs that look like they should be don- ning the head of a fairytale princess. Bestie, Blast, and Bless are all long styles with varying curl patterns that are part of the Twin-Part Lace Wig collec- tion. This means that not only are all three stunning to start, but they can be styled in a wide variety of ways includ- ing ponytails, top-knots, half-ponies, and space buns. A wide, circular lace part runs along the crown and down the middle making parting and styling op- tions endless. Of the three styles, we’re particularly fond of Bestie, shown here in a stunning rosy pink. BESTIE BLAST BLESS
News SUSTAINABILITY TAKES THE LEAD IN 2019 Sustainability is key as we head into 2019. Businesses in all industries are investing in sustainable meth- ods and the beauty industry is leading the way. In advance of the 2019 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit (in New York and Paris this May) Ecovia Intelligence shares it’s insights into the changing market. Global demand for natural & organ- Unilever launched Love, Beauty & the last 12 months were Logocos ic cosmetics. Initially stemming from Planet, Henkel introduced Nature- Naturkosmetik by L’Oreal, The Or- Europe and North America, demand box, and L’Oreal launched Seed ganic Pharmacy by Istituto Ganas- for natural & organic cosmetics is Phytonutrients and La Provençale sini, and Natural Products Group by becoming increasingly global. Asia’s Bio. On the launch pad are P&G’s Groupe Rocher. share of the international natural Pure by Gillette and Garnier’s new Reducing packaging impacts. cosmetics market is expected to organic skin care line. More such Consumer concerns about plastic continue to rise, as its consumers product launches are likely as pollution in the oceans and landfill seek products without contentious multinationals continue to chase the is making cosmetic & personal care synthetic chemicals. More natural & ‘ethical dollar’. companies address their packag- organic product launches are likely Investments and acquisitions. ing impacts. A growing number of to be in the Asia-Pacific, as well as Expect to see more investments companies are looking at sustain- other regions. and acquisitions involving natural able materials and / or eco-design & organic cosmetic firms in 2019. approach. Multinationals launching natural & Some of the notable acquisitions in ethical lines. In the last 12 months, 80 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E
In 2018, REN Clean Skincare received Ecovia Intelligence willcov- available from www.sustaina- the Sustainable Packaging Award er such developments at the blecosmeticssummit.com (Sustainable Beauty Awards) for using following events… Sustain- Natural Cosmetics Masterclass ocean plastic. More companies are able Cosmetics Summit North Organised by Ecovia Intelli- likely to follow REN Clean Skincare, America (8-10 May, New York) gence, the Natural Cosmetics P&G and Henkel in using ocean plastic Natural Cosmetics Masterclass: Masterclass will take place in in product packaging. Future Directions (22 May, Paris) Paris on 22nd May 2019. For Sustainable sourcing. Cosmetic and Sustainable Cosmetics Summit over 12 years, we have been ingredient firms will continue to invest in Europe (4-6 Nov, Paris) hosting masterclasses and sustainable sourcing of raw materials. Sustainable Cosmetics Summit workshops at various interna- More sustainability schemes are likely Since 2009, the Sustainable tional locations that include to be introduced for single ingredients, Cosmetics Summit has been London, Paris, Nuremberg, as well as general sourcing practices. In covering sustainability issues in Bologna, Barcelona, New York, recent years, we have seen many new the cosmetic & personal care São Paulo, Auckland, Dubai, standards, covering base ingredients industry. The international series Bangkok, Singapore, and (sustainable oils), minerals (Respon- of summits now takes place in Hong Kong. sible Mica Initiative) and ingredient the major geographic regions of Text From Beauty Press Im- types (sustainable seaweed). In 2018, the world. The tenth North Amer- ages from Shutterstock Union for Ethical BioTrade launched the ican edition will be hosted at Sourcing with Respect label… Park Central New York on 8-10th 81 Ethical labels. Expect to see more May 2019. More information is ethical labels on cosmetic & personal care products in 2019. In the last few months, Herbal Essences got Environ- mental Working Group (EWG) Verifi- cation label and Natura Brasil products received Leaping Bunny certification. Other labels making headway include Vegan, Halal, Non-GMO, as well as COSMOS and Natrue (natural & organ- ic labels). Clean beauty retailing. Credo Beauty has already made its mark in the US as a clean beauty retailer. More such retailers are likely to open their doors in North America and Europe. At the same time, more conventional beauty retail- ers are having ‘clean beauty’ sections. Sephora and Space NK are two such retailers devoting shelf-space to beauty products without contentious chemicals. Indie brands will continue to gain pop- ularity; Douglas recently announced plans to expand its range of small niche brands in its European retail network. Growing power of millennials. The mil- lennials are already some of the most avid buyers of natural & organic prod- ucts; they will wield greater influence as their spending power continues to rise. As they buy more from online platforms, Amazon and other e-retailers will gain market share for natural & ethical products.
BLOGGER OF THE MONTH: SISTAR COSMETICS REVIEWS Aya_All_Day Aya is new to the Beauty Examiner world, As a new Examiner, Aya_All_Day recently reviewed but not to YouTube. With more than 10,000 Sistar Cosmetics showing you how she achieved her subscribers, she’s been making her mark in sultry look with the brand. In her video, she gives a the influencing world. One thing for sure, she step-by-step of all the products she used, how they loves the look of wigs. With a common theme of side blended and worked on her skin and which one for sure parts and bangs, she loves to make a statement with are keepers. Her review is currently live on YouTube at length and color. Her look in the platinum wig is for Aya_All_Day. sure our favorite on her. 82 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E
Jess The Dragoness Jess The Dragoness is a CosmoBiz Beauty Jess also recently reviewed Sistar Cosmetics as Examiner veteran who we love to consistently a Beauty Examiner and showed you just how she reintroduce to our readers as she is changing achieved this amazing everyday look, perfect for date the way you think about wigs. Jess isn’t afraid night or hanging with your girls. It’s super hard to find a of color, synthetic styles or long, trendy lengths. What everyday nude lip that doesn’t make your lips look ashy we love most about her channel is the vulnerability or wash your skin complexion, but this Sistar lip color she provides to her subscribers, showing honest truth is perfect for her! Check out her view on her YouTube toward her reviews and the life of a influencer. Jess is channel JessTheDragoness. truly as real as it gets on Youtube. 83
Events LAST LOOK HEIR JORDYN WOODS Bow down to Heir Jordyn Woods as her glow up is immaculate and it’s fi- nally her time to shine. I mean, have you seen her Instagram lately? Well, if you’ve been living under a rock or de- cided to give up Instagram for the new year, this Last Look is dedicated to the beautiful plus-size model that has us putting fire emojis under every post. Jordyn, may be known to a lot of people as Kylie Jenner’s best friend, but this 2019 seems like the time she’s finally stepping out of the shadow and boost- ing her own brand. She has modeled in numerous campaigns and influences for multiple brands. At the end of 2018, she released her own line of athleisure clothing, all of which have been boost- ed by her best friend. 2019 is for sure the year of Jordyn Woods. We love that Jordyn represents for the curvaceous black woman and accepts and promotes how she was created. Not only this, her hair is always flawless. Wearing wigs and occasional weaves (even sporting her natural hair), Jordyn lets you see the authentic her and stays true to her family and friends. Here’s to a 2019 year of Jordyn slay for all our readers! Photo Credit: Instagram 84 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E
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KatCeosrner With the worst of winter affecting all of our hair for better or worse now is the time to stock up on hair masks. There are all kinds of conditioners and hydrating products, but few things can live up to the power that a good mask can pack. These are a few of my current favorites. Not Your Mother’s - Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Butter Masque A detoxifying blend of Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom enriches hair and scalp with antioxidants & nutrients for a deep clean. This nutrient-rich butter masque deeply conditions and aids in restoring dam- aged strands, preparing hair for a purified, fresh style. Coco & Eve - Like A Virgin Coconut & Fig Hair Masque This high-end hair masque is a luxury we can get behind. It restores dry, damaged hair Improves hair texture and shine while hydrating and deeply conditioning. Treats split ends, and tame frizz transforms your hair in only 10 minutes! We love that it comes with a specialty paddle hand brush to ensure even application. Pacifica - Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask This hydrating pineapple Mask adds breath- able hydration to quench your dry curls without weighing down the bounce. Rice proteins, avocado, coconut, and pineapple come together with super oils to enrich and nourish. Vegan and cruelty-free. Curls - Blueberry Bliss Reparative Hair Mask Last month we brought you a close up look at the Curls Blueberry Bliss line, and we were so wowed we needed to share it again this month! While it’s not for those with low porosity hair (thanks to a hearty dose of protein), it’s an excellent option for almost all other hair types. 86 C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E
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