Blog Posts - We Know Beauty
WHAT IS BEAUTY?

By PT BEAUTY. The word invokes pleasurable emotions, usually accompanied by a smile. Whether the beauty reference is a person, place or thing? Loving optimist find something beautiful in everything and everyone. As Fashion Week NYC begin...
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on Sep 7, 2012
Manicures & Martini’s Vol II

“If you missed last month’s Manicures & Martini’s (M&M), then you’re in luck because we have some specialty cocktails and celebrity guest drop-ins for Saturday’s M&M.” says Patricia Patton, LA Style E...
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on Jul 28, 2011
Shatter 80′s Airbrush

By PT It surfaced in the 90’s (remember Cover Girl Crackle Laquer?) but this nail break-through is back in the new millennium. Nail Techs call it CRACKLE, most of us call it SHATTER, whatever it’s called? It’s refreshing, edgy and has endless...
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on Jul 9, 2011
Shifts are Good!

An eclipse is when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, totally or partially obscuring the image of the Sun. A partial Solar Eclipse is planned for today, June 30th or tomorrow July 1st. As we prepare for the 4th of July Festivities, we...
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on Jun 30, 2011
Roque C. The Makeup . The Man . The Path

By Shadine Ménard When I met Roque at The Makeup Show, in NYC earlier this year, I was struck by a) how smooth and perfect his skin and eyebrows look and b) how funny and down-to-earth he is. Roque interacted with his staff, customers and other pres...
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on Oct 26, 2010
Is Avanti Nail & Spa for You? I wish I hadn’t…

By Shadine Ménard I decided to try my luck at Avanti Nail & Spa with a walk-in on a Monday during lunch hour. I now wish I hadn’t walked in. Avanti Nail & Spa . 212.496.6874 . 110 W 86 St. Services: Manicure, pedicure, body hair removal, f...
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on Sep 28, 2010
Share A Day with Celebrity Eyebrow Guru . RAMY!

By Shadine Ménard RAMY GAFNI is a make-up artist and eyebrow shaper extraordinaire! A native New Yorker that began his career in beauty by dropping out of law school and studying at The Sydney College of Makeup Art in Australia and The Napoleon Ac...
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on Sep 22, 2010
Peace and Growth

By SBC SBC defines peace as the harmonious rhythm in your body, mind and soul. Finding your passion and living in peace is essential for growth! Shine Brightly!
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on May 20, 2010
Peace and Growth

By SBC SBC defines peace as the harmonious rhythm in your body, mind and soul. Finding your passion and living in peace is essential for growth! Shine Brightly!
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on May 20, 2010
Go Vada for Mother’s Day or any Day in NYC!

By Shadine Ménard The quest to find the best nail service providers in Manhattan continues with Vada Spa. A full service spa, a Spalon, Vada provides affordable options for every day pampering, as well as many special packages for Mother’s Day. ...
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on May 7, 2010
Go Vada for Mother’s Day or any Day in NYC!

By Shadine Ménard The quest to find the best nail service providers in Manhattan continues with Vada Spa. A full service spa, a Spalon, Vada provides affordable options for every day pampering, as well as many special packages for Mother’s Day. ...
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on May 7, 2010
3-Minutes to Undo Hair Dryness & Shine Brightly?

By Lauren Chiarello My hair has been through a lot having dyed it now for about eight years. I also straighten my naturally curly hair every other day. Therefore, with the combination of color and heat you can imagine my hair tends to crave some mo...
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on May 5, 2010
It’s May 2010!

By SBC May 1, 2010 Flowers are in Bloom, Shine Brightly from within where BEAUTY really begins. 35 Weeks remaining in 2010 – Enjoy the Moment!
by Shine Expo Beauty Culture BLOG...A Daily Dose of Shine Magazine on May 1, 2010