Beauty Trends: Gorgeous Greetings from Las Vegas

Dear Fashion/Beauty/Health,


Most people picture Las Vegas as a hot tourist destination known for its nightlife -- clubs that range from chic and tame to wild and risque -- but that isn't all Las Vegas has to offer. Our local women are smart, gorgeous and fashion forward. We set our own trends

Hair: Long, slightly layered locks are in! Vibrant shades of crimson and strawberry blonde are revitalizing tired tresses, as many stylish women are seeking a splash of excitement after years of maintaining the same color. Hair extensions are also gaining in popularity. Shalonda Buffington of Flawlace Boutique is seeing an increase in clientele who desire longer and fuller hair, with an emphasis on sleek and sexy. Her clients are requesting solid black - no highlights - with layers and feather lace or china bangs.




Nails: Spring is upon us, so pedicures are on an upward climb as women pamper and prepare their feet for sandals and open-toed shoes. Don't expect their pedicure polish to match their manicure, though. Angelina Pabon of Flawlace Boutique says, "Women love a more exciting look to their toes, but will remain more conservative with their hands. For instance, my executive clients will go with a sophisticated look to their fingernails, but go buck wild on their toes, often choosing a glitter blue butterfly wing color or apple-green shimmer."

Red is the most popular nail color for fingernails, with "I'm Not Really a Waitress" by OPI the most requested shade, but the timeless French manicure is still the design of choice. That manicure has a new process, though. UV gel nails, such as Gelish or the CND line Shellac, are gaining in popularity. They are a newer technique, the less damaging alternative to acrylic nails, and result in a beautiful, long-lasting manicure.






Lips: Gloss is hot! M.A.C. C-Thru gloss is extremely popular. Frosty babydoll pinks, like M.A.C. Politely Pink Lustre Lipstick, and nude shades are always popular for everyday use, but berry colors are the seasons hottest trend. Daphne Balsas-Tounis of Flawlace Boutique has noticed some definite trends: "During the day, it's neutral pinks or nudes, like Lancome L'Absolu Rouge lip color in Rich Casmere, and in the evening, it's more dramatic, with berries, wines and reds like YSL Forbidden Burgundy Rouge Volupte or Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick."

Eyes: Eyelash extensions are all the rage and I don't expect it to fade out any time soon. Many salons are sending their estheticians for training, so they can capitalize on this booming trend. Sites like Groupon andLiving Social are running frequent promotions for local salons, and the numbers purchased are staggering, further demonstrating the demand for this service.

Las Vegas women are at an advantage when it comes to staying fashionable: After all, they live in a city that never sleeps!

Love,
Meg