On the Tube
In April, Bravo Channel's Life and Leisure television featured Entity Beauty's Nanovive Skin Revival System and Rainforest Body Couture in a segment that aired to over 83 million households. Lee-Anne Henderson, director of educational sales and distributor relations for Entity Beauty, discussed the benefits of their revolutionary products and gave demonstrations to viewers. "I am thrilled that Nanovive Skin Revival System and Rainforest Body Couture were featured on Bravo's Life & Leisure television. The airing allowed us to show our wonderful anti-aging products to all Bravo viewers. Kudos to Bravo for believing in our products," says Vicki Heller, president and CEO of Entity Beauty.
 All-Star Staff
The Bellus Academy of Beauty & Spa in San Diego is a pioneer in beauty education; the school has initiated new standards in education, enlisted several nationally acclaimed educators and launched the industry's first Master Esthetics program. Most recently, Bellus Academy acquired renowned college admission expert Milton Pierce for the new position of national director of admissions. For over 25 years, Pierce has actively worked with career colleges including beauty and spa schools nationwide, and he participates in numerous beauty organizations, such as The American Association of Cosmetology Schools, where he serves on the membership committee.
"Milton Pierce's broad experience will help us to attract students from across the U.S.," explains Lynelle Lynch, president of Bellus Academy of Beauty & Spa. "He will also help us to create a national brand platform that will benefit the entire industry by communicating the diversity of career options, six-figure income potential, and the excitement that a career in beauty and spas has to offer."
Walk for a Cure
 For the fourth year in a row, staff members from American International Industries (AII) participated in the 16th Annual Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon 5K Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles on May 9. Team AII banded together to walk for a cure by raising awareness and critical funds for women's cancers research, counseling and outreach programs, alongside 50,000 other runners and walkers. Team AII consisted of staff members from all departments in the company including sales, purchasing, marketing, production and customer service. Once again, Terri Cooper, AII executive vice president, sponsored the entire team by paying each member's registration fees. Congratulations Team AII for a job well done!
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Polish Picks
In the June issue of Allure magazine, readers selected their favorite beauty products for the 2009 Readers' Choice Awards. These avid beauty readers chose several well-known polishes, and the products selected were divided into two categories: "drug stores, discount stores" and "department stores, specialty stores, spas, salons." The lacquers that received top honors in the Winner's Circle included:
- Pale Nail Polish Drugstore: Sally Hansen Maximum Growth Plus Nourishing
 Nail Color in Honor; Department Store (tie): OPI Products Bubble Bath and Essie Cosmetics Mademoiselle.
- Bright Nail Polish Drugstore: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Fuschia Power; Department Store: OPI Products That's Hot!
A Woman's Best Friend
Essie Cosmetics and award-winning jewelry designer Judith Ripka collaborated to create the limited edition polish collection Essie Loves Diamonds by Judith Ripka, which launches worldwide this month. Infused with genuine diamond dust, the three luxe lacquers include soft pink Put a Ripka Ring on It, deep burgundy Heart My JR Jewels and twinkling red Queen of Hearts.
"Judith Ripka is a visionary brand with stunning jewelry pieces and they are the perfect partner for this collection," says Essie Weingarten, founder and  president of Essie Cosmetics. "With Judith, I created this collection for every woman who loves diamonds—the colors are chic and classic."
To celebrate the launch of this collection, Essie and Judith Ripka are offering three lucky winners the chance to own a genuine precious gemstone—a sapphire, diamond and an emerald are hidden separately inside three different polish bottles. (And if you're the lucky winner, Essie encourages you to contact them!) Plus, when you buy any of the three polishes, go to essie.com or judithripka.com and enter the UPC code from the bottom of the bottle for additional discounts and promotions.
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