LUCKY TIGER

Everything old is new again. While vintage is in fashion, Lucky Tiger grooming products for men never went out of style. Lucky Tiger is a premium line of men’s beauty essentials that takes you back to a more sophisticated time, when men were gentlemen; they were impeccably dressed, perfectly presented and ready to put their best face forward. Though these products were designed in 1935, and centered around the corner barbershop, they are perfect for today’s metrosexual man. In the 1950’s, Lucky Tiger was the most popular grooming brand in the country. Now it is reformulated and back on the market for the modern man. The product line is simple and easy to use. There are six products in total, each made from the highest quality natural and certified organic ingredients, plus nourishing antioxidants and vitamins for a natural, healthy look. Each product also contains Borage oil, a highly effective botanical, clinically proven to deliver moisturizing benefits directly to the skin.

The Lucky Tiger Face Wash can be used anytime of the day to clean, clear and energize skin. It is the first step to a perfect shave. The Liquid Cream Shave goes on like a lotion and then turns into a creamy lather. It is designed to soften the beard. It also nourishes skin and reduces razor burn. Lucky Tiger After Shave and Face Tonic complete the cleansing and shaving process while smoothing and invigorating the skin.

The Facial Moisturizer hydrates skin with organic shea butter, green tea and vitamin E. Nothing spells success like a perfectly groomed face. Lucky Tiger Eye Serum is formulated to refresh tired eyes, reduce puffiness and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. This eye serum promotes evenness in tissue tone and firms and brightens the eye area. Organic chamomile and citrus extracts calm tired eyes. The Face Scrub is formulated to exfoliate, revitalize and brighten skin by lifting dead skin cells and minimizing pores. It is gentle enough to use every day for a deeper clean. Polished green bamboo, organic honey, and jojoba beads combine to form the perfect scrub, removing the dirt and grime of the day, while leaving the skin clear and refreshed.

Lucky Tiger essential grooming kit is a great way to introduce yourself to the products. The Face Wash, Liquid Cream Shave, After Shave and Face Tonic, and the Face Moisturizer, all come in a vintage metal tin. The products are full size. A perfect gift.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GBS

Receive a complimentary Facial Peel with your purchase Peter Thomas Roth at the Pinecrest GBS Location, Friday October 3, from 1-5PM.

ABBA - Pure Performance Hair Care

It seems the beauty industry keeps coming up with new ways to sell us things we don’t need. When it comes to hair care, we need simple effective products. Abba is straightforward. Specific formulas for specific hair types, all based in natural plant ingredients. Abba’s products are all sulfate free, 100% vegan, DEA free, cruelty free, and 100% guaranteed to perform.

The color protect line strengthens, rebuilds and hydrates chemically treated hair, without dulling or fading hair color. Pure Curl products provide body and shine. Pure Moisture repairs and hydrates dry hair and scalp. Pure Shine products add extreme shine and moisture with all natural plant oils. Leaving no chemical residue to weigh hair down, Pure Volume pumps up the body of fine limp hair while seaweed and aloe deliver strength and energy.

Of course there are styling products and specialty products for specific hair and scalp problems. Normal hair care is also available for daily use with rosemary peppermint and lavender to pamper your hair.

HAPPENINGS AT GBS

· Wednesday, September 24, Enjoy a Lanza Treatment at BocaRaton GBS 11-2PM and at Fort Lauderdale GBS from 3-6PM.

· Thursday, September 25, Enjoy a Lanza Treatment at Aventura GBS from 12-3PM.

· Friday, September 26, Enjoy a Lanza Treatment at Pinecrest GBS from 11-2PM and at Coral Gables from 3-6PM.

NUXE

A well-known European skincare brand is making its way into American medicine cabinets. Nuxe skincare is a luxury French skin care line direct from Paris . Started in 1957 by a Parisian pharmacist, Nuxe has always delivered totally natural skincare tolerated by even the most delicate and sensitive skin.

Nuxe skincare is based on phytotherapy and aromatherapy in total harmony with nature. The products are loaded with exotic plant extracts from all over the globe under strict pharmaceutical supervision. Moreover, Nuxe products are totally free of any animal substances, artificial fragrance, fillers or preservatives. The luxurious scents and pampering textures make this line of French skincare totally unique and a "must have".

Since entering the U.S. market, Nuxe has developed a cult-like following. The Nuxe line contains cleansers, toners, wrinkle reducers and wrinkle preventers. The first Nuxe product to gain world wide appeal is theHuile Pridigieuse, a multi-usage dry oil. It can be used on the face, body, and hair. It is absorbed instantly leaving a smooth and silky finish to your skin, as well as a golden glow. A favorite among celebrities, this product is now available at GBS the Beauty Store.


WHATS HAPPENING!

Monday September 15, Sebastian at Aventura GBS from 12-4PM.

Wednesday, September 17, Phyto Organics will peform Complimentary Deep Condition Treatments at Ft. Lauderdale GBS from 11-2pm and at Boca GBS from 3-5pm.

Thursday, September 18, Phyto Organics will peform Complimentary Deep Condition Treatment at Aventura GBS from 11-2pm.

Thursday, September 18, Nioxin will be featuring Complimentary Scalp Renew Treatments at the Pinecrest GBS form 10-1pm, and at the Coral Gables GBS from 2-5pm.

Friday, September 19, Phyto Organics will peform Complimentary Deep Condition Treatment at Pinecrest 11-2pm, and at Coral Gables GBS from 3-5pm.

Buy Certified Diamonds

Unlike other jewellery items, diamonds do not go on sale because they do not have huge profit margins or over inflated prices. Do not buy a diamond just because it has been "discounted"or the diamond dealer is offering a "special price". Diamonds, just like your marriage, are an investment, and have been an investment device for several thousand years. Diamonds are a symbol of love and commitment so buying the perfect diamond for an engagement ring or that special occasion is a crucially important decision.

Do not confuse a diamonds carat weight with the size of a diamond. Even though two diamonds may have the same carat weight their appearance in size and diameter measurements can very greatly. A poorly cut 1.00ct diamond may look like a 0.75ct diamond from the top because they have the same diameter measurements even though their carat weights are different.

Diamonds are sold by their carat weight. A diamond cutter always tries to retain as much carat weight and as few inclusions when cutting a diamond. Sometimes the cut of a diamond might be sacrificed in order to produce a diamond with a higher carat weight. Excellent, Ideal and Very Good cut diamonds will sparkle with more brilliance and fire than diamonds which are poorly cut with a lower cut grade.

Buying a loose diamond for an engagement ring is a daunting task with so many jewellers, diamond dealers and diamond internet websites these days. There is an abundance of information available to consumers, but not all of it is accurate. This is probably one of the most important considerations to make when buying a diamond. There is alot more to diamonds and their prices than just learning about the diamond's cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight. All diamonds are unique, no two diamonds are exactly the same which is why it takes years of experience, training and learning to fully understand them.

Buy your diamond from a reputable diamond dealer. Most diamond buying guides advise you on the 4 C's and suggest that you only shop at honest, reputable diamond dealers, but how does the average consumer determine this?

We always advise you to make sure that the diamond is certified and ask to see the actual certificate or diamond grading report to verify the diamond details and to see which laboratory graded the diamond. The quality of the certificate, or lack thereof, goes a long way towards telling if you are dealing with someone reputable and professional.

A diamond certificate or grading report is only as good as the laboratory who issued it. A diamond certificate, is only useful if it is reliable and has been issued by a reputable independent laboratory which has no financial interest in the stone. If you've never heard of the institution that is offering a grading report, don't hesitate to ask about its credentials and that of the people who graded the diamond.

A diamond certificate documents the complete quality and description of the diamond, it includes information on shape, carat weight, clarity, fluorescence, colour grade, measurements, proportions and finish grade. A diamond certificate also confirms that the diamond is natural and is not synthetic or man-made.

There is also the undeniable fact that some diamonds are treated or enhanced in some way, and these diamonds are very difficult, and in some cases impossible to identify, without the correct laboratory equipment.

Synthetic diamonds are the latest threat to the uneducated consumer. If you are buying a diamond with out a recognized certificate (IE; a certificate recognized by either the WFDB, IDC, or CIBJO) it is possible that it may not be a Natural diamond at all.

Diamond certificates from respectable labs, meaning GIA, HRD, AGS or DCLA, are totally necessary if you want to compare diamonds intelligently. Laboratories such as GIA, HRD, AGS and DCLA issue grading reports of the highest international standards. All of these diamond grading laboratories utilize strict procedures, have the most advanced equipment, and affiliations which meet the strict requirements for recognition by international trade organizations.

It is up to you, the consumer, to verify the credentials of the diamond grading laboratory and the diamond merchant, wholesaler or jeweller you are dealing with when buying diamonds or engagement rings.

Be even more cautious of website dealers who issue their own 'in house diamond certificates' or 'manufacturer's grading reports' as these simply are NOT independent certificates and they are NOT from a compliant laboratory.

Every diamond grading laboratory has a different set of parameters and specifications that they grade diamonds by and not all laboratories are as strict as each other.

In fact, some laboratories are popular with certain diamond dealers because they have a reputation for being generous with grades and are known not to be as strict as others. As a leading diamond wholesaler we choose to only sell independently certified loose diamonds that have been graded by compliant, internationally recognized laboratories such as DCLA, GIA, HRD & AGS. This translates to Global Assurance.

Diamond grading laboratories which grade to IDC International Diamond Council rules, do not just use the opinion and expertise of one person. They must grade the diamond and have the opinion and consensus of three qualified diamond graders before the grade is applied to any diamond. In Australia, DCLA is the only IDC diamond grading laboratory.

Valuations or appraisals are NOT the same as a diamond certificate or grading report.

It is important to remember is that a grading report or diamond certificate does not include an appraisal, or any kind of statement about the monetary value of the diamond.

FHI Heat

Our South Florida hot and steamy weather is the biggest obstacle to having the sleek and smooth hair that we all want. There are two electrical items with new advanced technology that are here to help. FHI flat irons and hair dryers make the whole styling process so much easier and bearable and provide incrediable results.

The New FHI dryers are unbelievably lightweight and have a professional strength motor that produces extra high heat and air velocity. Their components prevent static, and smooth hair without damage. FHI Nano Salon Pro 2000 Hair Dryer dries hair in minutes. This hair dryer provides the ultimate in power and control, yet is very quiet and weighs only 17 oz.

FHI Platform Series Styling Irons are just as fantastic. They come in various sizes to accommodate multiple types of hair. The special plates produce negative ions that allow moisture to be absorbed into the hair, enhancing its condition. Use of the FHI Irons can seal and protect your hair color and can flip, twist, straighten and curl your hair.

FHI even makes a product called Hot Sauce that is made to work with heat. Used in conjunction with a flat iron, the moisture based sauce penetrates the hair and reconstructs from the inside out.


No, it is not to good to be true. The technology of these hair styling tools keeps getting better, and these two from FHI are the best. Go to a GBS the Beauty Store near you and see all the FHI products.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT GBS

Wednesday September 10th - Sebastian at Fort Lauderdale GBS from 12-2pm
Wednesday September 10th - Sebastian at Boca Raton GBS from 3-5pm