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A client today told me she just came back home from Iran this week & found a new fashion in Eyebrows there - To shorten them!

We gasped in shock. Are these blessed women with naturally thick &

long Brows really doing this? After little debate we all agreed that we preferred a fuller Eyebrow & the longer & thicker offers most faces a more youthful fresh look. And that is exactly what we did for her daughter 15 minutes later. 

After this mother, daughter duo left, l couldnt help but wonder why this could be the case? We assumed they were following European trends to be 'In Vogue'- but no runway l have seen lately is endorsing this trend.

Thanks to my friend Google, l was able to see what may have happened. Sir Google showed me discussions about women in Iran shaving brows and then filling them in with pencils as part of being on ''trend'. 

It was the following article inspired by an Iranian Goddess called Lady Sun that warmed my heart. The writer tells of how her thick Eyebrows were a subject of beauty by her Grandmother, Father & fashionably accepted according to European standards. Please take the time to read this tongue in cheek journey of one young girls acceptance of 'thin is not in' standards.

http://www.iranian.com/Diaspora/2003/August/Eyebrow/

And so l now look in the mirror & feel even more satisfied that l spent the last 3 years growing my Brows back to as genetically created. My Brows are fuller figured and l am proud!

Mini Latif

Nail & Brow Lover xxNBLxx

Mister Mode made their way to the Ottoman3 Chadstone Store launch.

Check out some of their fab reviews and pics.

Love you guys.

Mini Latif

Nail & Brow Lover xxNBLxx

http://www.mister-mode.com/2011/11/mister-mode-goes-to-ottoman-nail-bar-launch/

After a whirlwind trip to Hong Kong l was left speechless at what is the worlds largest Beauty Expo - Cosmoprof 2011!

Think 5 floors, each the size of the Melbourne Exhibition Building and fill them with the latest in the world of beauty. It would be what some call an adult play ground and my my did we PLAY!

Many of you asked me what was the stand out product at the expo and l have to say it's what was NOT present that spoke the loudest to me. There was not a SINGLE drop of ACRYLIC - yes ladies and gents you have heard correctly - ACRYLIC IS DEAD! As we moved from floor to floor and supplier to supplier, it was apparent that nails had evolved from the toxins of acrylic and replaced 'officially' with the safety of soak off gel.

Though Gel is no newbie to the nail world, it has taken some time to become long lasting and chip free in colour options beyond French and Reds. 

My preferred Gel brands have always been Bio Sculpture (AKA 21 Days) and recently l had added Artistic Gloss (AKA 14 Days) to our menu. To me a manicure should be something that brings beauty to my nails, not a drilling session that leaves my nail plate suffering for months afterwards.

Long live Gel!

Mini NBL

Nail & Brow  Lover xxNBLxx 

The rumors are TRUE!! We are coming to Myer Chadstone this October 2011!

After over 10,000 people asking us the simple question 'Can you please come to the Eastern suburbs so you can do my Nails & Brows - we can finally respond with an "ABSOLUTELY!".

The last 2 years at Myer Highpoint have been the time of our lives and now to share the love to the other side of Melbourne... well let's just say 'We have a lot more to give you fabulous O3ers'. 

Specialising in Eyebrow Threading and Haute Couture Manicures - Myer Chadstone is about to get the Ottoman3 touch.

I will announce the opening date very soon, together with a great competition to have some of you attend our VIP launch party. 

Now we can sleep peacfully knowing our Nails & Brows will always be fabulous!

Sweet Dreams,

Mini Latif - NBLxox

Nail & Brow Lover xox

When l was a little girl my mummy would always be watching Barbra Streisand on TV. I would'nt care much about the movie plot or the music (sorry Ms S - l do now!) - l would always stop in my tracks in a complete hypnotic state staring at her nails. 

In my memory they were always cream in colour and long.... just so so long. The closest l ever saw anyone with nails that long was my very own mummy and though l spent many an hour holding her hands and fiddling sometimes painfully at her nails, they too were never that long. And so began my true obsession with nails. 

The next artist that took my breath away when l was little was MS DOLLY PARTON! I think it was a mixture of her infectious voice, sparkly costumes and big hair that always had my attention - but again, it was the nails that got me. 

Ghetto nails is my new obsession - l them LONG and l love them LOUD.  I 'll get the Ottoman3 Artist to put some designs together so you can start the feel it too. In the meantime who was your nail obsession growing up?

Mini NBL

Nail & Brow  Lover xxNBLxx 

Well we have now been asked from many if they can be the next Snake Lady!

Yes you read it right - Snake Lady is the latest trend to hit Bio Sculpture Lovers and it is about to hit Ottoman3 with a fabulous snakey BANG!

American women have been blown away by the audacious method of using REAL SNAKESKIN as the ultimate nail accessory. Please note: No snakes are harmed in this process. The skin used is ones that have been left behind as part of Snakes natural shedding process. 

Ladies and Gents - have a look at this video to get a sneak peak at what is coming to Ottoman3 and tell me... do you really want to be a Snake Lady?

If you are unable to see this video, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DPr8bIht3E 

Mini Latif

Nail & Brow Lover xxNBLxx

The Ottoman3 Team have been working behind the scenes to get the most fabulous Nail and Brow Products to your finger tips... and we hope we don't dissapoint.

The Brows products are still on their way. However, we made sure we could make up for it with a fabulous range of nail products. We have reintroduced some of the Essie Classics. But dont worry all the new colour launches will be found here too. 

Added to our new retail line is Bio Sculpture in NAIL VARNISH - for those of you 21 Hand lovers, you can now have the same colours in varnishes all to yourself. Not to mention the fantastic accessories designed to spoil your hands and feet in the comfort of your own home!

We are also introducing SHESWAI!! We have been playing with these Californian colours for months and are now over the yellow brick road to introducing you to this fabulous line. The bottles are to die for and well the colours... oooh la la

Stay tuned... there is still so much to show you!

Mini Latif

NBL - Nail & Brow Lover