
KEVIN.MURPHY Strengthens New England Presence Through New Partnership with Sullivan Beauty
Bringing global haircare authority closer to the chair, the partnership marks a renewed investment in New England's salons and stylists.
Satin Smooth introduces The Luxury Gem Wax Collection for hair removal. Newly formulated, these 3 waxes are blended with milled semiprecious gemstones influenced by Chakras. This collection provides a well-balanced, professional service and enhanced experience for your client’s well-being.

Golden Quartz - Ideal for fine to medium hair, sensitive skin; Amethyst Crystal - Ideal for medium to coarse hair, normal skin; Silver Tourmaline - Ideal for medium to coarse hair, sensitive skin.
Satin Smooth introduces The Luxury Gem WaxCollection for hair removal.
Newly formulated, these 3 waxes are blended with milled semiprecious gemstones influenced by the timeless Chakra collection. Chakras are known for thousands of years as energy centers that run through the body. Theory has it that these gemstones, through colors, weights and magnetic properties, can influence a person’s mood and provide a sense of comfort.
Gem Waxes are scented with exotic fragrances to match the gemstone aura, infused with precious oils and touched with dazzling color. The Satin Smooth Luxury Gem Wax Collection was designed to provide a well-balanced, professional service and enhanced experience for your client’s well-being.
This collection is richly infused with coconut oil and other super-nutrients that help nourish the skin and provide better hydration for healthier-looking skin. Golden quartz, amethyst and tourmaline gemstones create alluring pearlescent waxes, with a low melting point and outstanding viscosity, for easily controlled and quick application.
Like all Satin Smooth waxes, they are created with Italian beeswax, enriched premium rosinate for soft waxes, and microcrystalline complex for flex hard wax application. These ingredients allow quick adherence to hair and softening of the hair shaft to prevent breakage for exemplary hair removal for every skin and hair type. These fine waxes are Dermatologist Tested and available in both traditional soft wax and pebble hard wax formulas.
For more information, visit www.satinsmooth.com.
Originally posted on Modern Salon

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