Beauty Bloggers Unite with Comments4aCure

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 11, 2007

The Beauty Blog Network is more than just a dynamic network of beauty blogs. It is also is a group of bloggers who support one another, especially in times of greatest need.

After learning that two of the Network members were dealing with the life-altering news of a cancer diagnosis, The Beauty Blog Network founder, Elke Von Freudenberg rallied her troops and together, they created a way to take a stand and use the power of their blogs to raise money for cancer awareness and prevention.

From June 4-6, blog enthusiasts are invited to join them in their march with Comment4aCure. Based on the number of blog comments they receive on their posts during those three days, blog owners will donate a pre-determined amount per comment to a cancer organization of their choice.

"As they say, beauty is not just on the surface," says Von Freudenberg. "We truly hope to make this a fun and easy way to get people to contribute to this important cause. The response so far has been fantastic among our group, and I truly think this will be a contribution from our hearts."

For a list of participating bloggers.

http://www.beautyblognetwork.com/comments4acure

Besides their Comments4aCure campaign, the Network has created other outlets for fundraising for cancer awareness and prevention:

Beauty Blog Members Ebay Auction

So many beauty products so little time! Several of the Network members have put together their own goodie bags full of their personal favorites and will auction them off via Ebay. Auctions will be announced.

Beauty Goodie Bag Auction on Ebay / Mission Fish Auction

A giant goodie bag, overflowing with the newest and hottest beauty finds, will be auctioned off on Ebay, via Mission Fish http://www.missionfish.org to the American Cancer Society. The auction will start on June 10 and run for 7 days.

PRODUCTS/COMPANIES DONATED INCLUDE:

Spa Towells body moisturizing towelettes

Dermacia Foundation

DuWop Cosmetics

Hottiedots!

Srina Green Tea

SkinActives Products

by Derek Thurston, Skin Actives Scientific

$ 250 worth of Bourjois Paris

Tarte Cosmetics

KENZO Parfums

Alterna Hair Care Items

Nubar Summer Breeze Collection &

Nubar Treatment Travel Pack

by Nubar Nail Systems

Structura M3 Products

China Glaze Nail Polishes & Treatment Products

Skin MD Natural - 2 bottles

Head & Shoulders

Herbal Essences

Clairol Herbal Essences

Clairol Hydrience

2 ZOYA gift bags

Ebay Auction LInks listed at:

http://www.beautyblognetwork.com/comments4acure/ebay.html

Coments4aCure CafePress Boutique

Network member Beautiful Makeup Search has designed a commemorative beauty button for blogs to proudly display their support. T-shirts, mugs and accessories are now on sale at her Comments4aCure boutique. Beautiful Makeup Search will donate profits from the sale of Comments4aCure gear to The Brain Tumor Foundation.

All blogs participating in are listed on The Beauty Blog Network website.

Press Contact:

Elke Von Freudenberg

The Beauty Blog Network, Founder

The best beauty blogs.

http://www.beautyblognetwork.com

323.525.1429

vfent(at)prodigy.net

About The Beauty Blog Network

Celebrity Makeup Artist Elke Von Freudenberg always felt that beauty deserves as big a forum as fashion. So she started a network, showcasing the best beauty blogs on the web for glamour girls and makeup lovers around the world. Introducing The Beauty Blog Network, where you'll find something fun, flirty and informative for every makeup-loving girl who takes special delight in her beauty rituals and products.

"Beauty is such a big part of the internet right now with new beauty websites and blogs being introduced every day," says Von Freudenberg. "We wanted to make sure that along with the fashion, shopping and magazine sites, that readers were also able to find the best beauty blogs out there, about beauty, cosmetics and product finds. Everyone knows that word of mouth is the best way to get your news. Beauty tips and favorite products are no different. The Beauty Blog Network brings that to you."

Among the many beauty blogs in the network, you will find hot new products, with information on popular brands from beauty enthusiasts and professionals alike. Like information of perfumes, skincare and cosmetics, and what is "hot" in the world of beauty. From age-defying skincare to shiny nail polish, spa essentials, bubbly bath and body supplies, insider makeup tricks to beauty product reviews, each site in The Beauty Blog Network offers something special.

Most blogs are updated daily featuring links, pictures and product information. The Beauty Blog Network keeps every woman up-to-date in the ever-changing world of beauty. It is a one-stop network where you will find everything you need to know about the very best in the competitive beauty market!

Inclusion in the highly regarded Beauty Blog Network is by referral or invitation only. The network is carefully monitored to ensure only the best blogs are part of the network.

Von Freudenberg and the 60 plus other bloggers who are part of this exciting network invite you to pull up a seat, relax, and learn about the fabulous world of beauty without ever leaving the comfort of your own home! Readers are able to click directly to home pages and subscribe to rss feeds from the network, and read the latest posts updated daily on the network.

The Beauty Blog Network

http://www.beautyblognetwork.com

For more info:

Elke Von Freudenberg, Founder

The Beauty Blog Network

vfent(at)prodigy.net

Available for comment.

NY/LA

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Demandware Powers Sally Beauty Supply's New Cross-Channel eCommerce Site

Woburn, Mass. (PRWEB) July 19, 2007

Demandware (http://www.demandware.com), developer of the breakthrough On-Demand eCommerce Platform+, today announced that Sally Beauty Supply has selected the Demandware platform to create an ecommerce site at http://www.sallybeauty.com. The site will integrate with Sally Beauty's current loyalty and other in-store programs at its 2,200 US stores and provide a cross-channel experience for Sally Beauty customers. Scheduled to go live in advance of the 2007 holiday season, the new sallybeauty.com will feature advanced merchandising, promotion and search capabilities - including integration with Sally Beauty's loyalty card program.

Sally Beauty is partnering with Demandware to meet its business goals of expanding into a new online channel to better meet its customers' needs. Sally Beauty chose the Demandware platform because of its advanced merchandising capabilities and successful history launching sites for other major brands including Bare Escentuals and Playmobil.

Sally Beauty also selected Demandware because its on-demand ecommerce model eliminates unnecessary hardware, IT and staffing expenses. Demandware is the best solution for retailers looking to leverage best of breed merchandising capabilities, ensure high availability for seasonal peaks in traffic, and lower maintenance costs while keeping the site current in order to remain competitive.

"Creating an on-line shopping component will offer our customers an additional way to shop -- at home and at times when it is most convenient for them," said Mike Spinozzi, president of Sally Beauty Supply. "The ecommerce site will also showcase Sally Beauty's wide assortment of professional hair and beauty supplies along with detailed product information, helping our customer choose the best solution for her specialized needs."

A true cross-channel endeavor

The new ecommerce site to be launched on the Demandware platform will be integrated into Sally Beauty Supply's current site creating a seamless online experience for customers. As part of the launch, Sally Beauty is implementing two unique cross-channel programs:

Differential pricing linked with loyalty program - Demandware's flexible pricing engine will allow Sally Beauty to customize item prices based on two different loyalty programs.
Online sales that augment store service capabilities - Sally Beauty sales associates in the company's more than 2,200 stores will be encouraged to improve customer satisfaction and sales growth by promoting online shopping.

"One of our key goals at Sally Beauty is to continue to enhance our customer's shopping experience," Spinozzi explains. "And providing our customer with another avenue to help solve their hair product needs will provide an additional layer of service and convenience for the shopper."

"We are pleased that Sally Beauty has chosen Demandware to implement an ecommerce program that incorporates multi-channel thinking, enabling the entire organization to truly benefit from successful web-based sales," says Stephan Schambach, founder and chairman of Demandware. "Sally Beauty is on target to capture incremental sales and market share while improving customer service levels."

About Demandware, Inc.

Demandware drives the success of high-growth brands with its breakthrough On-Demand eCommerce Platform+ that empowers merchandising and marketing talent with total control over the shopping experience and continuous competitive differentiation. Leading brands such as Bare Escentuals, Playmobil, and Playboy leverage Demandware's best-in-class eCommerce functionality and automatic upgrades to help achieve higher conversion rates, increase average order size, and improve customer retention. Demandware is the only on-demand eCommerce solution that enables the rapid rollout of new sites, provides ubiquitous access to business and technical users, and is backed by a patented grid computing architecture that delivers capacity as needed for performance and reliability that exceeds industry standards. For more information about Demandware, visit http://www.demandware.com, call 888 553 9216 or email info@demandware.com.

About Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. is an international specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies with revenues of more than $ 2 billion annually. Through the Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group businesses, the company sells and distributes through over 3,100 stores, including approximately 170 franchised units, throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Japan, Ireland, and Germany. Sally Beauty Supply stores offer more than 5,000 products for hair, skin and nails through professional lines such as Clairol, L'Oreal, Wella, Conair and Revlon, as well as an extensive selection of proprietary merchandise. Beauty Systems Group stores, along with approximately 1,200 consultants, sell up to 9,500 professionally branded products including Matrix, Redken, Paul Mitchell, Wella, Sebastian, Graham Webb, Rusk, and TIGI, targeted exclusively for professional and salon use and resale to their customers. Information about the Company is available on http://www.sallybeautyholdings.com

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Beauty Bloggers Unite Through Comments4aCure and Raise Over $3,000 for Cancer Charities

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) July 27, 2007

The Beauty Blog Network, founded by Celebrity Makeup Artist Elke Von Freudenberg, not only brings the best beauty blogs on the web, but also recently came together to unite for a cause, through their "Comments4aCure" blogging event.

"Thirty plus of our best beauty bloggers got together to support and raise money for cancer charities during our Comments4aCure event on the days of June 4-6, 2007. Our reader's comments, as well as our Ebay beauty auctions raised a total of $ 3088.22 which was proudly donated to The American Cancer Society and other cancer charities across the world," reported Elke Von Freudenberg.

"Comments4aCure was a great way to show our beauty blog readership that beauty is not only skin deep. I participated because I have lost many people in my life to cancer. When one of our network members was diagnosed, another awaiting her results and yet another whose brother was recently diagnosed; I felt it was appropriate to show our support and love by raising money to donate for cancer research. I'm very proud of what we have accomplished," said Shannon Nelson

of A Girl's Gotta Spa! Blog & Makeup Minute Blog.

"I participated in Comments4aCure because I believe that 'you reap what you sow.' I have lost loved ones to cancer and have watched others battle and I'm ready for it to end. I loved seeing how many of my readers and my fellow beauty bloggers cared enough to take time out of their days to help in the effort to find a cure. I am proud of us all," said Toya Smith Marshall, of The Life of A Ladybug Blog.

The Comments4aCure auctions also raised money through goodie beauty bags that retailed at $ 500-$ 1,000, which listed on Ebay, and then was donated to The American Cancer Society through via Mission Fish. Products were generously donated by the following beauty companies:

Spa Towells

Bo's Art Purses

Dermacia Foundation

Flirt Cosmetics

DuWop Cosmetics

Hottiedots

Srina Green

SkinActives

Max Factor

Clairol

Bourjois Paris

Tarte

Kenzo

Alterna

Nubar

China Glaze

Skin MD Natural

Sharon Bolton Scents

Spa Caviar

Max Factor

Head & Shoulders

Herbal Essences

Zoya

T3

The Pashmina Store

The Ultimate Shoe Lace

"Everything was super organized and I loved giving back. The response to it was overwhelming. I got so many emails and comments thanking me for the initiative. It was nice to be a part of something that was for the greater good of women everywhere," said Lianne Farbes of The Makeup Girl Blog

"Participating in Comments for a Cure was very rewarding, both for me personally and for those readers who left comments. I was touched by some of the comments on my blog and the blogs of others that noted personal experiences with cancer and was impressed by those who made their own independent donations. I am proud to have been a part of it and to have done so in the company of such a great group of participating bloggers," said Carleen Pruess of Beauty and Fashion Tech Blog.

"The reason for existence becomes all the more meaningful if we reach out and help each other. Comments For a Cure was a brave move by the Beauty Blog Network to somehow make a difference and show the world that there is a sisterhood formed within the network, and we're definitely more than beauty blogging. I am deeply touched with the efforts placed by each and everyone, and hope to make this an annual thing. We are definitely on the right track," said Sophie of The Mineral Makeup Blog and Beautynomics.

Thanks to the great support and response, the Comments4aCure will be a yearly event for The Beauty Blog Network. Comments4aCure was started by The Beauty Blog Network upon realizing that a few members were diagnosed with cancer. A network effort was started to support and reach out to those fighting cancer.

Press Contact or more information:

Elke Von Freudenberg

The Beauty Blog Network, Founder

The best beauty blogs.

http://www.beautyblognetwork.com

323.525.1429

vfent(at)prodigy.net

The Beauty Blog Network

http://www.beautyblognetwork.com

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Longtime Beauty Supply Company Marlo Launches New Website

Ferndale, MI (PRWEB) May 22, 2008

Marlo Beauty Supply, a leading supplier of salon supplies for salon professionals, has recently launched its new website at marlobeauty.com. Since 1975, Marlo has succeeded in building its impeccable reputation on its unwavering commitment to deliver the very best in value and service to salon professionals. Marlo's new website is only the latest evolution of a company that has stayed ahead of industry trends while providing its customers with a level of service that hearkens back to a simpler time in business.

http://www.marlobeauty.com is a site that is designed specifically with salon professionals in mind. The ordering platform is geared toward making the purchase of every type of professional beauty supply easy and intuitive for salon professionals. Users have the option to quickly order entire lines of salon products, and single-click functionality saves customers valuable time with every purchase.

Ingmar Korstanje, President of Marlo Beauty Supply, added, "We've visited salons across the country and talked to owners and stylists about what types of tools would help them and a truly professional website was at the top of everyone's lists."

Marlo Beauty Supply has a deep appreciation for hard-working beauty industry professionals and salon owners. The Marlo business model is built around servicing the professionals in the beauty industry with the beauty products and appliances that they need to grow their businesses and serve their clients. From Clairol Professional Premium Cr?me Hair Color to Texture EFX Perms from Zotos, practically everything a successful salon professional needs is available at http://www.marlobeauty.com.

"We're a family operated company that focuses on delivering the best value possible to salon professionals," explained Korstanje. "We're small enough to be nimble and every member of our staff understands that the difference between getting an order and getting a customer is service, service, and service."

In contrast to many beauty salon suppliers, Marlo Beauty Supply is proactively leading a movement in this cottage industry toward meaningful communication with customers and a better overall service experience. Beauty professionals are often working within the framework of closely stacked schedules and frantic daily appointment changes. This leaves little time for ordering supplies and for doing the research necessary to ensure that salon clients are being serviced with the best beauty products available. In response, the staff at Marlo Beauty Supply prides itself on its knowledge of beauty products and emerging industry trends. They advise customers on the best products for their salons and the proper quantities to ensure an adequate stock.

Korstanje summed up with, "Our company tagline says it best: 'Where professionals shop for value.' We aim to save our customers money every time they order and we deliver the store to their door."

About Marlo Beauty Supply

Marlo Beauty Supply has been a family-owned supplier of salon supplies for salon professionals since 1975. The company focused on its catalog business in the 1990s, entering the new millennium with an eye towards the Internet and bringing new levels of service and convenience to its customers.

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A Girl's Gotta Spa! Beauty Blog Seeking Out Deserving Women for Mom: Get Glamorous Giveaway

Scranton, PA (PRWEB) May 4, 2009

Shannon Nelson, beauty editor behind the beauty blog A Girl's Gotta Spa! (http://www.agirlsgottaspa.com/blog) is hosting a month-long contest to find one extraordinary woman to gift with a prize pack of beauty and fashion products valued at over $ 2200. "Mom: Get Glamorous" will run from May 4th through May 26th to accept nominations either written or by video submission for mothers who stand out above all others for their community activism, overcoming adversity or unconditional pursuit in helping others.

"I feel incredibly blessed in my life and I wanted to find that one fellow mother of extraordinary strength, courage and compassion, who may not have been recognized otherwise, with some amazing fashion and beauty products," said Nelson.

Product Sponsors are:

Nick Arrojo

Avelle

Bella Lucce

Hayden-Harnett

Designing-Diva

VEVABODY

Vintage Body Spa

CoverGirl

Dial

MAX Factor

Clairol

PurpleLab

Elizabeth Arden

Three Custom Color Cosmetics

vedaPURE

Xen-Tan

Renee Rouleau

Sweet Grass Farm

Exuviance

Chanin Richel

Purely Cosmetics

Borghese

Prescriptives

Leela Bijou

Urban Apothecary

Billy B Beauty

EA SPORTS Active

Beau Bain

Lucid New York

Dermelect Cosmeceuticals

Curls Like Us

Style Upgrade book by Heather M. Claus

April Rain

About the Judges:

Shannon Nelson: Shannon began A Girl's Gotta Spa! beauty blog in 2005 to bring reviews on beauty products to women everywhere in a way that is "your best girlfriend" type of advice. She also consults beauty brands on social media strategies and this summer will be speaking at Cosmoprof North America and previously has spoken at the HBA Expo on how beauty brands can utilize social media to generate consumer conversations and brand advocates around their products and services.

Melanie Notkin: Melanie is the founder and CEO of Webby Award nominated SavvyAuntie.com, which launched in July of 2008 as the first online community for cool aunts, great aunts, godmothers and all women who love kids. She also is a regular panelist on the Strategy Room on FoxNews.com and a contributing editor to Toy Wishes Magazine.

Jessica Smith: Jessica has successfully brought her 10 years of marketing and business development experience home with her, literally. She is Chief Mom Advisor for Care.com and MomForce.com. She consults with various companies as a marketing strategist, and works with big brands including Ford and EA SPORTS. Jessica offers a personal glimpse into her life as a mom and virtual executive at JessicaKnows.com.

Audrey McClellan: Audrey is the co-founder of MomGenerations.com, a go-to resource launched in 2005 for the entire family. Each Friday night she hosts a BlogTalkRadio show called "Feel Good Fashion", and she also contributes to the Blissful Style channel on BlissfullyDomestic.com. Audrey is one of Walmart's Elevenmoms and is also on the Playskool Parents Play Panel, consulting the Walmart and the Playskool team in social media.

For complete details and contest rules regarding the Mom: Get Glamorous giveaway, please visit http://www.agirlsgottaspa.com.

About A Girl's Gotta Spa!: A beauty blog aimed at being a relatable beauty guide to women of all ages since 2005, A Girl's Gotta Spa! is the primary online voice of Shannon Nelson who believes everyone deserves a little pampering.

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Oceanside College of Beauty Student Competed in National Competition

Oceanside, CA (PRWEB) March 24, 2011

Beatriz Sandoval, a cosmetology student at Oceanside College of Beauty, recently participated in a national hairstyling competition sponsored by Clairol Professional. Sandoval was one of two student finalist selected from entries across the country who travelled to Atlanta, Georgia to compete live on stage. She won second place overall.

To enter the contest, Sandoval had to use hair colors from the Clairol Beautiful collection and create a look on a live model. She used several colors, mixing browns and reds to achieve the desired look. After submitting a photo and detailed explanation of how she achieved the look, her entries were reviewed by a panel of judges.

?We?re so proud of Beatriz?s hard work,? said Ray Stainback, owner of Oceanside College of Beauty. ?It?s wonderful to see one of our students challenging herself and accomplishing so much, so early in her career.?

As a finalist, her prize was a 3 day/2 night trip to Atlanta, Georgia for herself and guest, where she attended the Bronner Show and competed against the other finalists. In Atlanta, Sandoval met her model for the first time, developed a plan for a new hair style using Clairol Beautiful colors, and created the look live on stage. She also participated in a question and answer session with the audience and judges.

Sandoval won second place, competing against another student stylist. Two licensed stylists also competed in Atlanta.

?It was a great opportunity, and very humbling to be a part of this,? said Sandoval. ?Everyone was very encouraging, and the other stylists all gave me great feedback.?

About Oceanside College of Beauty

Oceanside College of Beauty has been providing the next generation of beauty professionals with high-quality, hands-on training for over 40 years. Our cosmetology training provides students with the knowledge they need to become licensed cosmetologists, with a focus on job placement and career success. For more information, please visit http://www.ocb.edu.

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Bel Mondo Beauty Announces Advisory Board

Washington Township, NJ (PRWEB) June 02, 2011

Bel Mondo Beauty today announced the formation of an advisory board to help steer the emerging company?s product development and marketing strategies.

Named to the board are Stacy Cox, Melissa Walsh, and Stephanie Ross ? three beauty industry professionals with extensive experience in skincare/aesthetics, makeup, and beauty brand management.

In March of 2011, Bel Mondo Beauty launched a series of premium facial sheet masks made from bio cellulose ? a unique bio material with physical properties distinctly beneficial for skincare applications. Capable of transforming dry, dull skin into hydrated, radiant skin in one 20-minute application, Bel Mondo facial masks are strategic complements to home beauty regimens and professional spa services, as well as ideal conditioning treatments before special events.

Bel Mondo will expand its line of premium sheet masks with a range of topical products, including exfoliating scrubs/cleansers, intensive moisturizers, and eye serums.

?It is reassuring to receive guidance from beauty professionals who are active in the trenches,? stated Lou Martelli, Bel Mondo Beauty President. ?Our advisory board members truly understand the mindset of the individual beauty consumer as well as the expectations of the beauty retail channel.?

About The Advisory Board

Stacy Cox (http://www.stacycox.com), licensed skincare therapist and TV beauty/fashion stylist/lifestyle expert, is owner of Pampered People ? a unique beauty retreat in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Cox has 250 national and local television appearances, including E! News, The Doctors, and The View. In 2010, Ms. Cox teamed up with Clairol Natural Instincts as a National Brand Ambassador. Most recently, Oprah Winfrey?s OWN cable network tabbed Ms. Cox for a recurring expert role on "My OWN Time?.

Melissa Walsh (http://www.melissawalshmakeup.com), professional makeup artist, has specialized in music industry clients (Sting, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Dannii Minogue, Ringo Starr and Fatboy Slim) and has branched out to collaborate with celebrity clients from other walks including Terri Seymour, Parminder Nagra, and Victoria Brynner. Her work was featured on campaigns for Hourglass Cosmetics and in Cosmopolitan Magazine (Italy). Most recently, Ms. Walsh completed promotional shoots for Reebok and HBO?s True Blood.

Stephanie Ross is a licensed aesthetician who has performed as on-air talent for the last seven years on Shop NBC for multiple cosmetics brands, including Stendahl Beauty and Borghese Cosmetics, for whom she served as national makeup artist. Ms. Ross has helped manage sales programs for Supersmile, Clairisonic, and other major brands at prestige retailer Dillard?s Inc., for 15 years and has served as the personal makeup artist to five state title holders competing in Miss America pageants.

About Bel Mondo Beauty

Bel Mondo Beauty markets distinct beauty treatments through select retail and distribution channels. Our products are coveted by discerning beauty consumers who take every measure to have a more youthful, healthier skin appearance. Visit http://www.belmondobeauty.com for more information.

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