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Back in June, it was announced that Tom Ford would be expanding his cosmetics line beyond his cult-favorite fragrance Black Orchid and small collection of nail and lip colors. Early ads for the new collection featured richly-colored hues, a Studio 54 vibe, and high drama, and starred the man himself (he told WWD that sales are better when he appears in a campaign) next to Lara Stone. As we get closer to the fall launch, more images of what we can expect from the expanded line have been released.

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No one can deny that formaldehyde, used in Keratin and Brazilian Blow Out formula, does magic for straightening even the frizziest of hair, freeing women from short-lived blowouts and straightening irons. However, as users are becoming more aware of the potentially harmful effects of the toxic chemical—there’s a reason why people who apply the treatment wear a gas mask, and it’s toxic—brands are beginning to take note, coming up with less dangerous, alternative versions.

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A year ago, the Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria shuttered its doors for major revamping. This week it finally re-opened, now with a promise to take the luxury day-spa experience to the next level: the Art Deco-inspired interior remains pristine and elegant as ever (it’s worth the trip just to hang out in the space); the service and quality of treatments have been re-created to match the highest level of pampering; the new management team is from the Mandarin Oriental and the chef is from the Four Seasons. But most importantly, the classic French beauty line is being used by expert aestheticians for innovative treatments, like the two-hour Waldorf Imperiale.

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As New York Fashion Week inches closer, beauty brands are revealing which designers they’ll be collaborating with for the shows. Alexander Wang announced that he’ll be joining forces with the old school queen of nail polish, Sally Hansen. As of late, nail lacquers have become a popular way for designers to dip into the world of beauty.

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As we reported this week, Chanel have created exclusive nail colors for Fashion’s Night Out. The three denim-inspired hues, dubbed Les Jeans de Chanel, are available until the end of September, so stock up while you can. They come in Blue Rebel, Coco Blue and Blue Boy.

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