I blogged a couple of weeks ago that P&G had recalled several hair colour products. Now they have announced two more shades to the recall list of its Clairol Natural Instincts products, taking the total number of shades recalled from the market up to 12.
P&G recalled ten shades of its hair colouring products last week, stating that some of the kits may produce an unwanted color result.
The company said in a statement that a very small number of the two additional products, which will be pulled from sale in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, are affected. The two additional shades are:
• Natural Instincts 11G Lightest Golden Brown (Amber Shimmer)
• Natural Instincts Vibrant Shade 6A Light Cool Brown (Wake-up Cocoa)
As with the previous recall, P&G says it is taking the step due to a mismatched ColorFresh! Revitalizer sachet in the kits that may create the unwanted colouring.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
OK THIS IS FOR SOME OF YOU THAT THINK MY BLOGS ARE TOO CONSERVATIVE
Occasionally I get emails from people that say my blogs are too conservative or slanted. I was even called Glenn Beck. So this should help to balance it out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xJkD18WyLw&feature=player_embedded
I AM TIRED OF ALL OF THIS CHEATING. WHAT CAN I DO?
Hi Larry, I know in your travels working with hair salons and owners in the industry, you must come across these issues. I know a gal that used to work in my salon that thankfully went to another salon where she can sell her own retail. She told me she purchases it wholesale at the distributor house and pays tax there on the wholesale because she does not have a resale license. She then sells it to her clients and they pay tax to reimburse her but she does not pay state sales tax. She also is on social security so is hiding income in her sisters account so as not to make over the limit you can make legally. She said she has a really good accountant that is helping her. I wish I did not know all this information, but since I do, what should I do with it? There is a part of me that feels like an accomplice by not reporting her. Then I also believe in, "the wheels of God grind slowly but finely" and leave it alone and walk away. I have known her for many years but did not know she was like this till she worked in my salon. I had to let her go as I felt I could not trust her. It seems like almost every hairdresser that I know that is a booth renter, at least where I work, hides money from the IRS and they talk about it. I do not believe that is honest nor has integrity. Am I just stupid not to do that? I report everything, even my tips. I am not trying to sound self righteous. That is how I was raised. I really struggle financially to pay all that I owe, they all are going on vacations and buying new cars. I am sorry if this sounds petty but I see it as a huge issue in our profession....at least where I live. Thanks for your input.
Isn’t it frustrating doing everything right and then find out that others are not playing by the rules. This girl could have some real problems. Regarding the state sales tax what she is doing is wrong, wrong, wrong. The state is getting cheated out of part of the tax. For example she buys the product for $10.00 and pays 70 cents in tax. Then she sells the product for $20 and should be collecting $1.40. The state is out of 70 cents. She is committing a criminal act by not reporting all of her income and is subject to jail time. I am aware of people that are in jail for not reporting all of their income. This is a further problem because she is improperly collecting social security benefits. Shame on her. What can you do? That is tough. If you tip off the IRS you will not know if they have taken any action or not unless she tells people. The IRS is required to be very private about audits unless it goes to court and becomes public record. And, as you can imagine the IRS can be a little skeptical of informants unless they have proof. I would presume that jilted lovers and disgruntled ex employees contact the IRS just to cause havoc. Here is a possibility. There is a new Web site that lets people leave anonymous tips about tax cheats and are forwarded to the Internal Revenue Service. The site, www.TaxSqueal.com, is aimed at people who want to report tax cheating by others, but wish to remain anonymous. They will not be able to qualify for the IRS’s whistleblower awards, but in most cases they would not be able to qualify anyway. The IRS only pays whistleblowers if the case involves a business that owes over $2 million in taxes, or an individual who earns $200,000 or more a year. The site is run by a retired IRS agent, Al Drucker of Manalapan, N.J.
Isn’t it frustrating doing everything right and then find out that others are not playing by the rules. This girl could have some real problems. Regarding the state sales tax what she is doing is wrong, wrong, wrong. The state is getting cheated out of part of the tax. For example she buys the product for $10.00 and pays 70 cents in tax. Then she sells the product for $20 and should be collecting $1.40. The state is out of 70 cents. She is committing a criminal act by not reporting all of her income and is subject to jail time. I am aware of people that are in jail for not reporting all of their income. This is a further problem because she is improperly collecting social security benefits. Shame on her. What can you do? That is tough. If you tip off the IRS you will not know if they have taken any action or not unless she tells people. The IRS is required to be very private about audits unless it goes to court and becomes public record. And, as you can imagine the IRS can be a little skeptical of informants unless they have proof. I would presume that jilted lovers and disgruntled ex employees contact the IRS just to cause havoc. Here is a possibility. There is a new Web site that lets people leave anonymous tips about tax cheats and are forwarded to the Internal Revenue Service. The site, www.TaxSqueal.com, is aimed at people who want to report tax cheating by others, but wish to remain anonymous. They will not be able to qualify for the IRS’s whistleblower awards, but in most cases they would not be able to qualify anyway. The IRS only pays whistleblowers if the case involves a business that owes over $2 million in taxes, or an individual who earns $200,000 or more a year. The site is run by a retired IRS agent, Al Drucker of Manalapan, N.J.
Sex, chocolate, coffee? No thanks I prefer my cosmetics
According to a recent survey carried out in the US, women are more willing to sacrifice luxuries such as chocolate, coffee or even sex for a week than to give up their favorite beauty product.
The study, carried out by L’Bel USA on over 1300 women, also found out that women are more likely to let an airline security take a pair of beloved shoes and jeans, than give up their favorite skincare or makeup items. "Women not only want beauty products that make them feel radiant inside and out, but products that are customized for their skin and lifestyle. It's no surprise they would rather go without a few of life's other simple pleasures. Once you find a product you love, that's affordable and works, you never want to let it go," said John Krites, L'Bel USA's beauty expert.
A better understanding of women’s attitudes
With its parent corporation Belcorp being the third largest skin care company in South America, L'Bel USA says it commissioned the survey to gain a better understanding of women's attitudes on beauty and lifestyle, and the products that are top of the mind for women this spring. The study also found that three-quarters of women (76 percent) report that they carry a make-up/skin care related product in their purse regularly, with lipstick/lip gloss (63 percent) topping the list of beauty-related items, which L’Bel claims highlights the importance of cosmetic products in consumers’ lives. According to the survey, the top ranked item that women report as a ‘must-have’ when they go out at night is their lipstick or lip gloss. Fifty nine percent of women prefer lip gloss to lotion (17 percent), fragrance (12 percent), foundation/concealer (9 percent) and mascara (6 percent).
Where to spend the paycheck…
Fragrance was found to be the number one item on which women would spend their paycheck. An estimated 25 percent of women would use their paycheck to splurge on fragrance, and one in ten women said that if they could use their paycheck to splurge on one beauty product, they would choose foundation/concealer (12 percent) or lotion (10 percent).
The study, carried out by L’Bel USA on over 1300 women, also found out that women are more likely to let an airline security take a pair of beloved shoes and jeans, than give up their favorite skincare or makeup items. "Women not only want beauty products that make them feel radiant inside and out, but products that are customized for their skin and lifestyle. It's no surprise they would rather go without a few of life's other simple pleasures. Once you find a product you love, that's affordable and works, you never want to let it go," said John Krites, L'Bel USA's beauty expert.
A better understanding of women’s attitudes
With its parent corporation Belcorp being the third largest skin care company in South America, L'Bel USA says it commissioned the survey to gain a better understanding of women's attitudes on beauty and lifestyle, and the products that are top of the mind for women this spring. The study also found that three-quarters of women (76 percent) report that they carry a make-up/skin care related product in their purse regularly, with lipstick/lip gloss (63 percent) topping the list of beauty-related items, which L’Bel claims highlights the importance of cosmetic products in consumers’ lives. According to the survey, the top ranked item that women report as a ‘must-have’ when they go out at night is their lipstick or lip gloss. Fifty nine percent of women prefer lip gloss to lotion (17 percent), fragrance (12 percent), foundation/concealer (9 percent) and mascara (6 percent).
Where to spend the paycheck…
Fragrance was found to be the number one item on which women would spend their paycheck. An estimated 25 percent of women would use their paycheck to splurge on fragrance, and one in ten women said that if they could use their paycheck to splurge on one beauty product, they would choose foundation/concealer (12 percent) or lotion (10 percent).
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
GO FIGURE
According to First Data Corporation the average gift card holder spends $33 beyond the value of the card.
P&G voluntarily recalls Clairol hair colorants due to unwanted results
So your clients think that they can color their own hair? Check this out.
Procter and Gamble has recalled ten shades of its Clairol Natural Instincts products with immediate effect, stating that some of the kits may produce an unwanted color result. The voluntary recall takes place in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, with the company saying it is taking the step due to a mismatched ColorFresh! Revitalizer sachet in the kits that may create the unwanted coloring.
Procter and Gamble has recalled ten shades of its Clairol Natural Instincts products with immediate effect, stating that some of the kits may produce an unwanted color result. The voluntary recall takes place in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, with the company saying it is taking the step due to a mismatched ColorFresh! Revitalizer sachet in the kits that may create the unwanted coloring.
David Letterman's Top Ten Tax Tips
10. IRS deadlines are just suggestions. File your taxes whenever you want.
9. Warlocks may not claim trolls as dependents
8. Make filing more personable by naming your calculator. Mine is named “Owen.”
7. Make sure your accountant went to a real school and not a phony internet college like I did.
6. H Block: Good guy, R Block: complete grease ball
5. Getting a refund? Log on to IRS.gov to spin the wheel and play “double or nothing”
4. If you don’t remember your social security number, make one up
3. Do not use Wesley Snipes’ accountant
2. Not really a tax tip, but accountants are wild in the sack
1. Take it from me, prison’s not so bad
9. Warlocks may not claim trolls as dependents
8. Make filing more personable by naming your calculator. Mine is named “Owen.”
7. Make sure your accountant went to a real school and not a phony internet college like I did.
6. H Block: Good guy, R Block: complete grease ball
5. Getting a refund? Log on to IRS.gov to spin the wheel and play “double or nothing”
4. If you don’t remember your social security number, make one up
3. Do not use Wesley Snipes’ accountant
2. Not really a tax tip, but accountants are wild in the sack
1. Take it from me, prison’s not so bad
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