International Beauty Show- Day 1!

Wow! So day 1 of the International Beauty Show is done, and boy, what a day it was!
This was my first time at this scale of a beauty convention, and let me tell you- when I say people pulled out all the stops, they SURE DID.

Although I don't think anyone pulled out the stops QUITE as much as our Fabulace booth- I mean, from the gorgeous costumes and gowns, to the silky-haired male scantily clad fitness models, to live performances from a new girl group called KoolChix. Here is a quick clip of one of their performances:

and of course, live hair demos of the product- a virtually invisible hair extension that is made with high-quality European virgin hair and even on a guy- I had a hard time finding it and detecting what was the real hair and what was fake! This hair is even super stylable- here is a quick snippet of the actual hair/fashion show portion:

Fabulace did a fantastic job of entertaining the crowds at the International Beauty Show, and of course there were LOTS of photo ops. 

Christina did a great job of interviewing the models, product owners, and various attendees of the conference as well.

Check out my quick behind-the scenes of all the craziness going on here:

It was also really great to see lots of positive reactions on Twitter from beauty insiders such as The Salon Guy, the main media correspondent for the event, who does alot of celeb interviews and covers red carpet events- he loved our show! (And thanks for the follow and kind words!)

Overall, the event was a veritable smorgasbord for a beauty lovin' gal like me. It was a special treat to be able to attend because it is not actually open to the general public- only stylists and beauty insiders are allowed, so I feel like I'm cheating a little bit ;)

There were also some great master classes/workshops going on, and while grabbing some coffee I actually  ran across Nick Arrojo- if you ever watch What Not to Wear on TLC- he is their resident hairstylist! So that was pretty neat to watch for sure.

And yes, of course I bought myself a few things as well, though it was extremely hard to resist the myriad of wonderful things that I ran across! You could seriously do some damage in this place. It's obvious alot of people come her specifically to spend money and get new products so for them it's great, but for me....well, let's just say I kept a close grip on my wallet. 

In conclusion, we really drew in some large crowds with our Fabulace booth and stage and people really seemed to be enjoying themselves which is really what it's all about! It's great to be on board with a company that is able to have so much fun with an event like this. While some things were unconventional- they were DEFINITELY unforgettable. Which in the end is the whole point- you want salon owners and people to remember you and remember how good the product is! Which, like I said before- these invisible lace hair extensions are actually darn fabulous. Before the end of it all, who knows- I might be coming back with some fabul(ace) long locks of my own ;)

Stay tuned for Day 2! :) Also, if you want a more constant feed of the action, please check out the Fabulace Facebook Fan page here, their actual website here, and also check out my tumblr and twitter as well.

Ciao!

Nowadays it seems like everybody is looking to get longer, silkier, hair. The number of celebrities that use hair extensions is seemingly unlimited, and I mean, hey- super bombshell long hair just makes you feel confident right?

Although sometimes hair extensions can feel a bit....fake.


I mean, nobody wants to be that girl that is with a guy and he happens to run his fingers through your hair and then.... *RIP*... Oops.

 All I'm saying is I wouldn't expect that call the next day.


And then you get certain extensions, and you are stuck with the same color, or you feel like you have to be super careful with it.

Well, there is actually a company out there that has a brand new revolutionary technique that is an INVISIBLE lace extension (and even wigs!) that is impossible to detect in your hair that you can actually color and style as much as you want. 

They are called Fabulace, and they are showing off their new product here in NYC at the International Beauty Show, the largest beauty/hair/skin trade show in the world.


Here is a list of FAQs:

What is Virgin Indian Hair? 
100% virgin Indian hair is hair that has not been chemically treated. There are no permanent/semi-permanent colors, perms, or relaxes used to alter the color, texture or curl pattern of the hair. To prevent tangling, all the hairs are placed with the cuticles in the same direction. This can also be called cuticle hair.

• Virgin Indian Hair comes in natural black and natural brown tones.
• The hair can be colored with professional permanent, semi-permanent and cellophane coloring products.
• This hair comes 10"- 28"; all in two inch increments (10", 12", 14" - 28", etc.)

The hair comes in bulk, various application types including bulk hair, which can be used for braiding and fusion. Machine wefts and hand-tied wefts are used for weaving. Hand-tied wefts lay much flatter and are more undetectable than machine wefts. Before hair is distributed to customers, it is inspected, shampooed and deep-conditioned. We ensure quality hair is delivered with every order. This hair can last 6 months to a year or longer with proper maintenance. A professional cosmetologist is recommended for proper care and styling of Virgin Indian hair. 

Can I color this hair?
Yes, this hair can be colored with professional permanent, semi-permanent and cellophane colors. Once the hair has been colored, it is no longer considered "Virgin" hair & so we don’t guarantee after the hair has been color-treated in any kind (See our Hair Care Guide for Maintenance Instructions.)

Can I order a sample of the hair?
Yes you can order samples of hair. We have Remy Style Rings, in which you can feel the hair texture and perform various test on the hair at leisure; Texture Rings, and Color Rings Available. (See Our Accessories section).

How much hair is needed?

A minimum of 8 ounces of hair is needed for a full weave depending on how full you'd like the finished style. A minimum of 8 ounces of hair is needed for braiding or fusion as well.

CHeck out http://thefabulacehair.com for more info and how to order!

It's the end of the setup day for Fabulace hair at the International Beauty Show in NYC! It was a long drive up here, but we survived- topping it all off with some delivered pizza from Lombardi's. (Yum!)

Below is our booth/stage setup! Check out our swagalicious (Yes, I used that word) photo wall/mini red carpet! Love it. Fabulace hair is going to be having a LIVE show that will be streaming on Ustream- so watch out for it! If you are at IBSNY, you definitely need to check it out. It's going to be lots of fun! We're booth 2203.

 Here's my official badge, another view of the convention center, and the view out the front door! Love this city.

Fabulace!

In just a few hours I will be on my way to Manhattan for a very exciting venture- I'm going to be live-blogging in order to promote Fabulace hair at the International Beauty Show- the largest beauty convention in the world! What is Fabulace exactly? It is a seamless weave technique hair extensions company that is made out of 100% virgin Indian untreated hair.

As you can see, hair extensions are not just for women anymore- even men can benefit from the Fabulace hair extensions and bring out their inner Fabio ;)

If you are looking for celebrity style, Fabulace can provide you with high quality extensions at reasonable prices that can have you looking like you just walked off the runway. When it comes to extensions, you want something that's going to look natural and seamless. For a high-quality hair weave or extension, Fabulace is the way to go.

We've got a live show coming up in the next couple days- stay tuned on my blog as I give you the full scoop straight from the International Beauty Show in NYC! 

So you may be wondering- how's life in ole' Janineland? What exactly is this life of craziness that she speaks of?!

Here's what's up:
So as you may have read in my recent post I have a new job. It definitely has its ups...and of course its downsides as well. Overall, the experiences I have with this job are ones that I will no doubt take with me for the rest of my life. It's one of the most challenging and unique things I've ever had to do!

Just imagine- every single day driving anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour and a half depending on where to a random Kroger or Belk, oftentime in a small, country town. You arrive and set up the booth, going in the back of the store to do so when its the first time you have ever even been IN the store in general. Then making intercom announcements, doing shows- rinse and repeat. I've encountered SO many different types of people, and really learn how to interact with them. While at first I thought this was a very performance based "act-y" type job- it's really alot more about connecting with people and getting on their level. If that means sometimes I put on my thick southern accent while doing so, then by all means I do that. If it means getting a little bit of an attitude- I do that too. The dynamics involved can be really interesting, and I feel like I've learned so much about human culture, really.

Money-wise, things can get somewhat inconsistent since it's a full-commission based job, but I actually do get a raise in about a week so that should help things in that area for sure. I'm going to try picking up some freelance writing jobs again because I kind of miss that....

You know what else I miss? Theatre. I was driving in the car today listening to my favorite musicals- and I realized that my soul just really craves it and needs it. I feel like this past year has been some sort of strange career experiment where I focused on film and kind of overlooked theatre- but this year I feel like I'm going to try to really get my feet wet in the Atlanta theatre scene. Whether that means doing an internship/ working at a theatre first, then I may even do that. I know that I just NEED to be doing theatre and I really haven't been truly happy since I stopped. I just feel like there will always be that void there! Now, I of course want to still do film, too- but I just think for a while I need to shift my focus a little bit!

In other news, I'm actually NOT single anymore.

Yes.

You read that right.

I, Janine DeMichele actually have a boyfriend.

Random, right? It really is. We met really randomly downtown, and just developed this sort of instant connection. Several phone conversations and skype dates ensued (he lives in Fayetteville) and then we had one of the most amazing first dates I've ever had. It was really crazy. It's been this sort of whirlwind thing that has been so amazingly refreshing, mainly because he seriously is one of the sweetest guys I've ever known. And if you know me, I've dealt with alot of these wishy-washy situations where I am in constant doubt and unsure of myself or where it's all going- but I never, ever have to question anything with him and that's one of the most wonderful feelings. I'm not going to get all sappy on you, but just know that I'm happy and am finally being treated how I feel like I deserve.

So that's life right now, I've got some pretty cool things in the works actually so stay tuned! ;)