We KNOW you didn't dare miss out on all the Ricky's pop-up shop madness this past Halloween season but if you did here's your chance to make up for it and get in on the action! We're transforming our ever popular 42nd Street Halloween location into a one-stop go-to Holiday Superstore for all your Holiday gift shopping needs! From toys and novelties to Santa Suits, you can find it all in one convenient location in the heart of Midtown! And we promise it'll be just as fun and just as exciting as it was in October!

WHERE:
45 East 42nd Street
(Between Madison & Vanderbilt)

We’ve been going into Spookster Overdrive prepping this year's Halloween Bonanza! With over 60 locations popping up across the United States – 2010 is looking to our Craziest year yet! But don't think we've forgotten about ya'll here on da website. If you're the type who'd rather grab their goodies online, we've got just the perk for you...

ALL OF OUR WIGS AND COSTUMES (you get that? ALL OF 'EM!) are 10% off with the use of the coupon code CRAZY10 at checkout. This offer is only available ONLINE, and is good till 10/12. Take advantage, ppl – and go get glam! This is the time of year to go ALL OUT, no questions asked or eyebrows raised.

In case you didn't already know, our Revolver Salons along with many of our stores are offering Halloween hair styling and special effects makeup application to make you look your absolute best for the creepiest night of the year. Get the professional look you'd want at a price that's hardly terrifying!

On the more beautylicious side of Ricky's News, we're rolling out lots of fresh shades and colors for our house makeup brand, Mattese Elite, including lots of fun fall shades of nail polish (muted seasonal hues minus the blah and bore), eyelashes and (of course) glitter. Fab new ideas are always churning in these pretty lil' heads of ours, so keep your eyes open for our brand new Orgasmic nail polish collection as well...coming soon! The fun never ends around here -- just because it's October doesn’t mean we've forgotten what makes us a Big Apple staple.

Keep your eyes peeled to our website as updates are coming all the time! Let the Countdown to the BIG DAY begin!

Want runway ready hair but don’t know where to even start? De-Stress. Breathe. You sitting down? Good. Consider this an early holiday gift, from Ricky's NYC to you.

TIME: Saturday, December 18th, 2010 from 2PM to 5PM

PLACE: Ricky's NYC SoHo (590 Broadway, between East Houston and Prince Street)

On December 18th, from 2PM to 5PM, we’ve invited A-list hair stylists Kevin Ryan and Frank Rizzieri to our SoHo location to show you step-by-step how to re-create this season's hottest hair looks with ease and precision.

Kevin and Ryan know what's up - between the two of them they've handled the tresses of some of Hollywood's elite, including Beyoncé, Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bundchen. Their experience as some of the most sought-after hairstylists led to them lending their expertise in the creation of the R Session Tools hair line, which you can find here at Ricky's NYC!

In addition to having your own locks styled by celebrity stylists, we will also be giving away a R Sessions Heat Mat with any purchase of an R Sessions product. Who loves ya, baby?

Needless to say, make sure you save the date for this one. The holidays are full of stressors. You deserve some you time. Stop by, get your hair did, and pick up some gifts for family and friends. Or just for you. We won't tell.

Here at Ricky's NYC, we like being the center of attention in terms of the latest trends and hottest styles. In terms of what's hot this fall, purple seems to be the "it" color. So we asked our resident makeup extraordinaire Carmen Kenig, our Director of Merchandising and one of the key directors in our Mattese Elite makeup line, to give us some tips on how to pull off the season's hottest color. Take it away, Carmen!

When we look back on the makeup trends that ruled the Fall 2010 runways, purple took center stage. Here are a few of my favorites to make sure you're on trend with makeup, representing obsession-worthy color to eyes, lips, nails and hair. Try any of these tools for casting a purple gaze.

Eyes: Whether you go with matte lavender effect or a dramatic pigmented plum, try MATTESE ELITE "Violet Come" matte eye shadow, $12 with its plum to almost lavender hues to make the perfect purple smokey eye. Intense, pure color in one stroke that lasts all day. Superior pay off, non-dusting, this film adheres to the eyelids with extreme comfort for a smooth finish.

Add sparkle to your eye makeup with MATTESE ELITE "Purple Nurple" Fairy Dust, $6.99. This color is intense and stays on when applied over makeup. You'll love how creative you can be with this glitter Fairy Dust. The sparkle Fairy Dust can be worn alone, over eye shadow, even lipstick. Lightly dab it over a thick layer of lipstick with your finger for a fabulous runway look.

For endless shimmer, apply body lotion then use RickyCare Sucker, $1.99 to spray the glitter evenly on your décolleté for added sparkles.

Follow the look with MATTESE ELITE Purple Semi-permanent Eyeliner, $12. It goes on smoothly like latex...and it's waterproof. This Smoky Plum can serve as a great replacement for your standard black. If you want to create a theatrical expression, then here's a tip for you: After you apply your mascara, let it dry, then use a disposable mascara brush to apply the liquid liner on the tips of your lashes. This liquid liner is infused with smoothing, protective Apple and White tealeaf extracts. Smudge-proof, water resistant film wears comfortably with no flaking. Color stays bright and luminous over time.

Lips: If purple lipstick is too tough to pull, add drama to your lips without looking goth with MATTESE ELITE "Promiscuous" lipstick, $10. It comes in a dramatic, ink-shade at a drama-free price. Drop dead gorgeous lips that offer a brilliant shine in combination with unparalled color release, while moisturizing your lips for an overall seductive pout. MATTESE ELITE's vision of innovation was to create a multi-sensorial lipstick, offering a unique structure; full coverage, wet shine and true lip care properties all in one.

Nails: I love, love, love MATTESE ELITE "Purple Irony" nail polish, $6 is a sophisticated purple that manages to blend in some serious grey and taupe tones. The nuances of this shade are best captured in direct sunlight, but it's smoky and sultry in indirect, natural lighting, too. This shade is very beautiful and sophisticated.

Hair: Complete your purple trend with Sue Maesta Stylish Thin headband, $6.99 in dark purple. Made of polyester and lycra, this fashionable yet comfortable headband stays in place and keeps your flyways tamed. This is a simple way update your look with a splash of purple color.

With a $56 budget and these tools you've not only pleased the fashion gods, you've managed to incorporate the pretty purple trend, too.

Roll out the red carpets. We’re expanding with not one, but TWO brand new Ricky's NYC locations, bringing you a grand total of 27 fabulous store locations to close out the year in style! We've heard your pleas (especially you, Jersey!) and cannot wait to be your new neighbors! Keep your eyes locked to this space as we prepare to open up permanent sources of fabulousness in:

HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY (Our first ever store location in Jersey, yay!)
@ 222 Washington Street
(Between 2nd & 3rd Street)

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN
@ 478 Bergen Street
(On the corner of Bergen & Flatbush)

Today, Hoboken and Brooklyn. Tomorrow, The World. Who loves ya, baby?

Hey Brooklynites!!

2011 is just beginning but it's already shaping up to be a big one for us! We wanted to make sure you got the memo that we now have TWO fabulous locations open in Brooklyn. Our BRAND NEW Park Slope location is officially open for business! So roll out the red carpet and all that jazz – we’re ready for our close up!

And yes folks, lucky you, the Park Slope location features a Revolver Salon inside, too! So stop by, shop around and get glam – in more ways than just one! Who loves ya Brooklyn?

RICKY'S PARK SLOPE
@ 478 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY
(On the corner of Bergen & Flatbush)

And of course…
RICKY'S MONTAGUE
@ 107 Montague Street
Brooklyn, NY
(Brooklyn Heights)

Always wanted to try Keratin Straightening? Book now through this link for an appointment at any one of our Revolver Hair Salons and get the whole kit and kaboodle for just $150! Thats a $300 Value and it's NO JOKE! BOOK FAST!

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We love to share the love when it comes to shameless plugs and magazine coverage. Check out the following mags who have been professing their love for Ricky’s NYC, and the items they (and of course, we) love so much so you can snag 'em, too. Best part: all the items featured are not only high quality, they’re super affordable and make for great prezzies for friends and family for the upcoming holidays (or for yourself, we won’t tell).

Basically, we like being famous, and since you're our favorite people, we also like passing the perks on to you. It's a hard job, but we're willing to do it.

Girl's Life Magazine is raving about our Mattese Elite Blush in Pink Lady in their December 2010/January 2011 Issue, as part of their “Glittery & Glam” VIP List of Makeup Musts. For just $12, you can "look like ya just got off the dance floor. So fresh." You know it! This pale pink is super-wearable for all skin tones regardless of time or place to give your cheeks just a hint of a rosy glow.

Time Out New York recently spoke with Lynn Del Cohen, the "Countess of Glamour" and owner of Broadway Boutique here in New York, for their "Shopping & Style" column, asking for her fave style picks. The ever-so-trendy A.J Morgan Jungle Sunglasses made the cut, and you can snag yourself a pair for just $10!

Seventeen Magazine featured our perennial favorite, the Mattese Elite Lashes collection, in their December/January issue with cover cutie Taylor Swift. "Add more wow to your wink with fake lashes on top and bottom." We couldn't agree more, and our lash-tastic selection runs the gamut for everyday wear to night-time glitz to over-the-top fabu-lash (get it?). There's a little something for everyone, so don't be shy!

In their December issue featuring the gorgeous Heidi Klum, Self Magazine has named our Sisal Bath Strap, from our RickyCare line, as a "shower must" for healthy, glowing skin. The Sisal Strap exfoliates your skin all over while in the shower or bath with ease and comfort. It's environmentally friendly, less than $10 and makes exfoliation a snap, especially for harder to reach places like your back. While you’re at it, take a look at all of our natural, affordable and still very luxurious RickyCare bath items.

One of the seasons hottest hair looks is the ultimate tease - the Barbarella. Flaunted by the likes of Camilla Belle, Eva Mendes and Rachel McAdams, this 60's-inspired look is definitely back with a vengeance. And what does InStyle say does the job better than any other? The R Session Tools Teasing Comb, of course, and you can nab it for yourself for just $12.99.

Your average hair brush is exactly that. Bump up the sophistication without breaking the bank! InStyle boasts about our brand new line of RickyCare Keratin Plus Brushes (so new it's not even technically available until this summer!). These state-of-the-art brushes build on the idea started with Ricky's NO-FRIZZ Combs and Brushes. Only this time, instead of olive oil baked in, our Rickycare Keratin Brushes have smoothing keratin proteins "to help extend the effects of a professional keratin treatment". It's a must for the ladies for a little extra bit of shine, especially after a Summer Blow Out.

With summer approaching and the prospect of thermometers starting to see red here in the City that Never Sleeps, it should come as no surprise that up-dos are always a go-to fallback. But you don't have to sacrifice style and sex appeal for comfort in the heat! One of InStyle's DIY favorite up-do styles is dubbed "The Grecian Braid" (as favored by Emily Blunt at a recent film premiere), featuring whimsical wraparound braids keeping your tresses up off your neck. You can secure your messy braids with another Ricky creation everyone seems to be raving about - our Rickycare No-Snag elastics! For just $3.99, you can nab (or 'snag', rather) fifty of these lil' wonders that always do the trick without pulling your hair. The No-Snag elastics come in a variety of sizes and colors to suit any fancy!

If braids aren't your thing (or if you don’t quite have the time or expertise), you can always go with the "Undone Knot". It's the epitome of casual chic and a runway turned red-carpet look of celebs like Kate Hudson, requiring minimal effort but still looks fashion savvy. Secure loose, texturized waves and finger curls with our Rickycare No-Slip elastics - a 2011 twist on the classic ponytail holder, with a guaranteed hold factor and without the harsh metal clasps. The No-Slip line also offers a variety in color choices.

Looking for a little more 'oomph' for flattened, limp locks? Curlers are a tried and true solution to boost volume for any hair type. Says New York City stylist Garren (who has worked with the likes of Cameron Diaz), "They give the hair a lush fullness you can’t get otherwise." Check out our extensive supply of RickyCare Fusion Rollers, available in a plethora of sizes (and colors).

How about a fun blast of color to help shake things up (without the commitment)? Manic Panic Semi-Permanent Hair Color Cream is always a popular hair color favorite in our stores and online, simply because of how easy it is to do yourself and the sheer range of bright, eye-popping shades for your inner (and outer) rock star. We also carry a variety of Glam Strip extensions for smaller bursts of color that can change with your outfit.

Finally, if you're looking for the ultimate "splurge", InStyle suggests the R Session Tools Nalu Waver (and we do, too!). Nalu is Hawaiian for "wave", and this gem does just that -- taking the functionality of a curling iron and upping the ante by simultaneously curling two pieces of hair at once. This forked, dual-prong curler creates the perfect waves for a soft, romantic look. Score one for yourself for just $149.99!

Even if you’ve yet to try it yourself, chances are you’ve heard of Skyn Iceland. This popular high-end skincare brand is one of our favorite product lines that we carry in our in-store locations as well as here on RickysNYC.com. As the seasons change and we prep for the glorious sunny NYC weather ahead, there’s no greater time than the present to help get our skin looking as radiant and gorgeous as ever!  That’s where Skyn Iceland comes in, with a mixture of beneficial products that focus on taking the stress out of your skin.

One of our favorites in the Skyn Iceland line are the handy Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels, already a smash hit with professional makeup artists and celebs. These little miracle patches are applied to your under-eyes to soothe away tiredness, tone down puffiness and generally kiss lines, wrinkles and dark circles goodbye. Basically, they are your BFF after a late-night out (and you know we like to party!). Their ergonomic half-moon shape makes them easy to apply, incredibly comfortable and the perfect little treat for tired eyes.

The Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels contain several concentrated ingredients that act as a one-two punch to exhaustion. These include hydrolyzed elastin to promote under-eye firmness and prevent dark circles, ginko biloba leaf extract to keep blood flowing and eliminate puffiness, and a biospheric complex of natural resources from Iceland itself like glacial water, Arctic berries and thyme extract to richly pamper stressed out skin. It’s like a do-it-yourself beauty detox minus the effort (and the cucumbers). The gels only need to be applied for ten minutes for maximum effect and can be used once a week. They come in super-portable packages, so you can leave one in your purse or in your desk at the office.

But trust us – we aren’t the only ones raving about them. They are already the subject of praise by several of Hollywood’s beauty fiends, including Rachel Zoe and Glee’s Jessalyn Gilsig. They have also been featured in a ‘How to Choose the Right Wrinkle Treatment’ segment in an episode of The Doctors (check local listings).

Or if you’re more of the visual type, take a look at these before and after pics below:

To nab these power patches for yourself, click here.

Attention Upper East Siders (and Hunter College students)!

Our 64th Street store (1189 First Avenue, between 64th and 65th Street) will be temporarily closed for some renovations beginning on Monday, March 21st. But never fear – we will be opening back up to the public in April. We just need a little bit of time to refresh and revamp, so we can provide for you a whole new level of fabulosity!

Until we make our grand comeback, you can grab your usual haircare, skincare and generally fierce essentials at these nearby locations:

• 1425 Second Avenue (at 74th Street)
• 1380 Third Avenue (between 78th and 79th Street)

It's mid-February in New York, and that means one important thing to us here at Ricky's NYC: FASHION WEEK!

Our guy Ricky (yes, the Ricky) has been making the rounds at several of Fashion Week's hottest shows, and already the verdict is in. Everyone is talking about our No-Frizz and No-Crease hair accessory lines! Most recently, Glamour.com has written up their own accolades for the "miracle products" while backstage at Nicole Miller's runway show.

If you're a faithful fan of Ricky's, you're probably already familiar with our line of No-Frizz combs, a collection of products that have olive oil already baked within the plastic, so hair is dried faster, fly-aways are eliminated and frizz is tamed with a few quick run-throughs. The combs are durable and the perfect size for your purse – and best yet, totally affordable starting at just $5.99 a pop! Check out the full collection for the perfect comb for your hair type.

For you Forward-Thinking Fashionistas out there, the biggest buzz backstage seems to be for our No-Crease clips, a wide range of clips that equally distribute weight and tension, completely eliminating crimps and ridges created by traditional clips or bobby pins. Currently, we offer No-Crease clips in a variety of sizes and colors, as well as larger, more funky No-Crease Leaf Clips(available in silver or pink).

Ricky’s latest additions to the No-Crease brand are the still upcoming No-Crease Bow Clips, which shall be making their grand debut in stores and online in April 2011. These cute little bow-shaped clips will come in a rainbow variety of color assortments (and some will even have rhinestones), and are already a huge hit with the stylists and models at Fashion Week.
However, for those of you who can’t wait to try the No-Crease Bow Clips for yourselves, we've decided to send you a little gift. For a limited time only, if you sign up to become a Ricky's Preferred Customer and join our e-mail newsletter, not only will you be in the running for our now infamous $1,000 Gift Card Shopping Spree special (drawn monthly!), you will also receive a COMPLIMENTARY No-Crease Bow Clip* in the mail for you to try. Completely free – no strings attached – because why shouldn’t you receive the perks our Fashion Week friends do, too?

So...wanna sign up? (Duh!) Click here.

*=Color of No-Crease Bow Clip is dependent on availability. Please ensure code 'FREENC' is visible in red in the grey box above the Terms and Conditions statement. Please allow up to two weeks for delivery of No-Crease Bow Clip.

We know that Jersey likes to party, so what better place to open up a brand new Ricky's location?

Yes, everyone, the rumors are true – Ricky's NYC is coming to Hoboken! Our latest location (#26 for those of you who are keeping track) is set to open up its doors at the end of next week. We couldn't be more exited, as Hoboken marks our first permanent stay in New Jersey! Fist Pump!

And the hits keep on coming as just like with our other shiny and new location in Park Slope, Hoboken will also include a Revolver Salon!

So mark it down in your calendars, Jersey, and spread the word. Hoboken is about to get a lil' more fabulous…

RICKY'S HOBOKEN

222 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
#: (201) 222-6601

We have two BRAND NEW additions to everyone's favorite Rickycare comb line! By now, we're sure you've heard of the NO-FRIZZ line, which features small amounts of olive oil baked into the plastic to keep your tresses smooth (even in this NYC humidity!) without leaving them greasy. The response has been insane! Sooo, we've decided to debut two brand new members of the NO-FRIZZ family:

NO-FRIZZ Styler
This round brush is perfect for use while blowing hair out.

NO-FRIZZ Paddle
The most popular brush in any of our collections is the paddle shape, so it was a no-brainer to create a NO-FRIZZ version! This paddle brush helps smooth and even hair, increasing shine for a healthier look.