Into every life, a little nail polish must fall. But just because you accidentally lacquered your skirt, desk, or couch doesn't mean the stuff has to stay there. The faster you act, the better off you'll be, and most materials respond well to solvents you already have lying around the house. See our easy polish-stain fixes now.
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The weather is heating up, so open-toed shoes are coming out. One day, probably very soon, many of us will be faced with a dilemma: wear cute sandals and risk exposing busted-looking toes, or hide our feet in oppressively hot sneakers. No need to fret. There are plenty of ways to fake pretty, pedicured feet when you don't have time for a pedicure. To find out five sneaky ways to get great-looking feet in a flash, just keep reading.
Gradual hair-lightening sprays are great because they give you natural-looking color and highlights without the damage or unpredictable results of bleach. But if you'd prefer a natural version of the product, they're also incredibly cheap and easy to make, and you probably already have all the ingredients. So if you're ready to get the sun-kissed look for (almost) free, just keep reading.
April is Earth Month, but in the world of beauty, going natural is a big deal everyday. Organic beauty has gone from being a concern for co-op shoppin' hippie chicks to being front and center, and there are new brands purporting to be "all-natural" popping up daily. These 10 lines each have their own appeal, from USDA-certified ingredients to fair trade sources and low carbon footprints. Check them out and get a little greener.
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Music festival season is upon us, and if you happen to be headed over to the Valley for Coachella, then a week of festival madness awaits. Before you join the fun, there are a few things to tote along for your health, sanity, and the benefit of all those Facebook pictures afterward. Want the list of what to pack and why? Then check out our festival necessities right now.
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As in all things, Lady Gaga doesn't settle for pretty or normative when it comes to her nails. Instead, she's always trying couture trends, flashing unique finishes, and daring to wear the kind of experimental shapes and nail art that make a manicure junkie's heart beat a little faster. Here are our 20 picks for Gaga's top nail looks to celebrate her 27th birthday.
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Sarah Jessica Parker is an unstoppable dynamo of style, and today she turns 48. SJP just gets better with time, and hopefully she'll be making red-carpet appearances for decades to come. Celebrate her big day with a look back at how her style has changed over the last three decades.
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Into every life, a little nail polish must fall. But just because you accidentally lacquered your skirt, desk, or couch, that doesn't mean the stuff has to stay there. The faster you act, the better off you'll be, and most materials respond well to solvents you already have lying around the house. See our easy polish stain fixes now.
It's Girl Scout cookie season, and across the USA echoes the resounding crunch of Thin Mints. If you can't get enough of their chocolate-y, minty goodness, here's a super easy DIY scrub that has all the things you love about the cookies and will leave your skin looking, feeling, and smelling sublime, too. To whip up your own Thin Mint scrub, just follow our recipe below.
Your senses of taste and smell are inextricably linked. In fact, most of what you believe you're "tasting" actually comes from your nose. Your tongue can only taste five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, savory, and bitter), so it's up to your nose to determine whether you're eating a cream puff or peach preserves, for example. Your nose, not your tongue, really determines your favorite foods, so why not use your flavor knowledge to find a perfume you'll love, too? Find out what your favorite dessert might say about your scent preferences.
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Musicians are some of the most adventurous performers around, so the Grammys are always a great time for fashion watchers. Not every risk yields a win, though, and no one is immune from a beauty mistake every once in a while. Check out the greatest (and not-so-greatest) moments from recent Grammys.
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Fragrance is highly personal, and generally, as long as it smells good to you, there's no real "right" or "wrong." However, if you want to get the full experience of your favorite perfume and have it wear as beautifully as possible, then there actually is an optimal way to put it on. To find out how, see our tips below.
The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards are this Sunday, and we'll be celebrating 19 years of the show's glamorous red carpet. Before we see what our favorite stars are wearing this year, though, take a look back at some of the most memorable beauty moments from years past. Whether they inspired you or made you do a double take, this isn't hair and makeup you're likely to forget. Catch all of Sunday night's SAG Awards red-carpet action LIVE right here on the POPSUGAR network starting at 6 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST, and tune into the SAG Awards show at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST on TNT and TBS.
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When the weather gets chilly and windy, skin gets dry, flaky, and easily irritated. No surprise, then, that clogged pores pose a major problem. In warmer weather, using acid or a drying agent like benzoyl peroxide is the easy solution, but when skin is already sensitized, both often just end up inflaming things further. Don't worry, though. There are plenty of gentle ways to keep pores clear. To see three of the easiest fixes, just keep reading.
Coming up with something for a gift exchange can be stressful. You don't want to spend too lavishly, but you also definitely don't want to give a lame present. That's why the following 10 finds are all great options. They look more extravagant than they are, they're just the right size to go on or under a tree, in a locker, or atop a desk, and they're all between $9 and $35. So get out there and be a not-so-secret success.
For the honor of Grayskull, who hasn't secretly wished for She-Ra's sweet winged headdress? Cartoon characters carry a lot of power no matter how old you get, and they almost always have the most awesome hair and makeup. Here are 25 of the coolest cartoon ladies to inspire you, along with ideas for getting their looks without breaking the bank. Ready for a radically fun All Hallows'?
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She's had pink hair and even blue, and there's nobody who rocks a beauty look (or red lipstick) quite like Gwen Stefani does. The No Doubt frontwoman turns 43 today, and while her hairstyle changes are as numerous as her hits, she's more than "Just a Girl."
There's nothing more annoying than spending half an hour getting your nails just right only to have them ruined the minute you put your hand into your purse or need to itch that place behind your ear. Luckily, there are lots of ways to speed up what can otherwise seem infernally long drying times. To check out our easy fixes, keep reading.
When you're in a jam and desperate for hair or nail help, the perfect fix can come from some highly unexpected places. Whether you tore a nail and can't get to the salon, need a manicure to dry fast, or forgot your curling iron before a big event, there's slightly bizarre but excellent assistance for you when you keep reading.
Artist Maya Pixelskaya has been creating amazing pop culture nail art since 2003, and she's done up her thumbs in homage to everything from Amelie to Street Fighter. Impressed with her work, we asked her for a few tips on how to get the best nail art results, what polish she uses, and more. Check out her awesome tips now.
