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Yes, There's a Right (and Wrong) Way to Apply Perfume

Fragrance is highly personal, and generally, as long as it smells good to you, there's no real "right" or "wrong."

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.

Flashback Friday: SAG Awards Hits and Misses

The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards are this Monday, and we'll be celebrating 19 years of the show's glamorous red carpet.

The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards are this Monday, and we'll be celebrating 19 years of the show's glamorous red carpet. Before we see how our favourite stars are doing their hair and makeup 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, these aren't looks you're likely to forget. Click through the gallery, then be sure to catch all of Monday's SAG Awards red-carpet action right here BellaSugar!

— Additional reporting by Kaitlyn Dreyling

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Throwback Thursday: SAG Awards Hits and Misses

The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards are this Sunday, and we'll be celebrating 19 years of the show's glamorous red carpet.

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.

— Additional reporting by Kaitlyn Dreyling

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3 Gentle Ways to Help Decongest Clogged Winter Pores

When the weather gets chilly and windy, skin gets dry, flaky, and easily irritated.

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.

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10 Great Secret Santa Gift Ideas

Coming up with something for a gift exchange can be stressful.

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.

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25 Cool Cartoons to Inspire Your Halloween

For the honor of Grayskull, who hasn't secretly wished for She-Ra's sweet winged headdress?

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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23 Years of Gwen Stefani's Beauty Evolution

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.

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 this week, and while her hairstyle changes are as numerous as her hits, she's more than "Just a Girl."

5 Simple Ways to Dry Nail Polish Faster

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 put your shoes on to leave the house.

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 put your shoes on to leave the house. 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.

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5 Simple Ways to Dry Nail Polish Faster

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.


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.

10 Weird but Wonderful Hair and Nail Secrets

When you're in a jam and desperate for hair or nail help, the perfect fix can come from some highly unexpected places.

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.

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10 Weird but Wonderful Hair and Nail Secrets

When you're in a jam and desperate for hair or nail help, the perfect fix can come from some highly unexpected places.


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.

Nail Artist Maya Pixelskaya Shares Her Top Techniques

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.

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. Here she shares her tips now and find out her favourite design ever, plus one NSFW request she's been asked to do — but declined! Keep reading for all this and more.

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Nail Artist Maya Pixelskaya Shares Her Painting Advice and Top Techniques

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.

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.

The Weather Outside May Be Frightful, But You Can Still Look Delightful

We don't mean to put you a downer on things but we're about as far away as we can possibly get from the halcyon days of short shorts and sunshine.
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We don't mean to put you a downer on things but we're about as far away as we can possibly get from the halcyon days of short shorts and sunshine. But don't let the upcoming Winter chill get you down. Just because the weather outside is frightful, that doesn't mean your everyday look can't be delightful! These five style ideas from past runways are designed to put you back in a good mood, whether you need a way to defeat hat hair or want makeup that looks polished and cheerful even when you just want to crawl back into bed.

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From Audrey to Marilyn: 18 Timeless Summer Looks to Inspire You

Stars like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn haven't lost their beauty or appeal over the decades, and a part of their magnetism lies in their effortless style.
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Stars like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn haven't lost their beauty or appeal over the decades, and a part of their magnetism lies in their effortless style. When it comes to Summer hair and makeup, we can all learn a lot from the iconic women who've made it seem easy to look chic no matter how hot and humid it was. Check out these 20 stars' classic warm-weather fixes for beautiful hair and great makeup when the mercury's rising.

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3 (Nearly) Effortless Ways to Get Gorgeous Hair When It's Hot

Summer is about to begin, and the thermometer has already reached new highs, so why spend hours fussing with your hair?


Summer is about to begin, and the thermometer has already reached new highs, so why spend hours fussing with your hair? There are easy ways to keep your mane in check when it's hot out, so we turned to celebrity hairstylist Marcus Francis to find out how. Read on to see his tips.

Stop Biting Your Nails Without Exercising Crazy Willpower

The majority of people have, at one time or another, bitten their nails.

The majority of people have, at one time or another, bitten their nails. And as anyone who's gotten caught in a cycle of biting can tell you, it can be painfully difficult to stop. Like food cravings or a nervous tic, the longer you hold off, the more anxious and distracted you get. It takes time to develop an alternate outlet for your nervous energy, and in the interim, going cold turkey rarely works. So what's a biter to do? Keep reading for some handy hints.

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Stop Biting Your Nails Without Exercising Crazy Willpower

The majority of people have, at one time or another, bitten their nails.


The majority of people have, at one time or another, bitten their nails. And as anyone who's gotten caught in a cycle of biting can tell you, it can be painfully difficult to stop. Like food cravings or a nervous tic, the longer you hold off, the more anxious and distracted you get. It takes time to develop an alternate outlet for your nervous energy, and in the interim, going cold turkey rarely works. So what's a dyed-in-the-wool biter to do? Just keep reading.

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5 Easy Last-Minute Gift Ideas For a Great Mother's Day

Still worrying about what to get mom, and afraid you're too late?

Still worrying about what to get mom, and afraid you're too late? There are still plenty of ways to thank her this Mother's Day (Sunday, May 13) without putting a box in the mail or spending a hectic evening shopping at the mall. Whether you're on a tight budget or ready to spend big, there's a great, easy Mother's Day gift here for you. So relax and check out these ideas.

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