10 Gifts You Should Probably Think Twice About Before Giving


Updated 11/24/10 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty Gifts That Are Bad to Give For the Holidays

Most gift givers have nothing but good intentions in mind when choosing gifts for their loved ones. Unfortunately, and mainly due to their inherent nature, some gifts can come off as unintentionally insulting. Here are 10 beauty items you might want to think twice about — or put on your list for the ultimate passive-aggressive frenemy gift. Read more

Definition: Split Ends


Updated 01/05/10 7:33 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Split Ends

We can all see split ends when they happen but do you actually know what they are and what causes them? Split ends (or trichoptilosis, to get fancy and scientific) occur when the cuticle, the protective outer layer of each hair strand, gets stripped away and the dry, vulnerable hair underneath splits. Although there are lots of "split-end mending" products out there, fixing them actually isn't Read more

Overlooked and Underappreciated: How to Use the Rowing Machine


Updated 05/17/12 8:31 AM · Posted by · 24 comments

Tips For Using the Rowing Machine

The rowing machine can be intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it's an effective way to spice up your cardio routine. But while the rowing machine, also called an ergometer, is a calorie buster (about 280 calories in 30 minutes for an 130-pound woman) and a good leg and core workout, improper form can lead to back injuries if you're not careful. Read on for our tips on proper rowing Read more

Newly Minted Bachelor Chris Harrison's Best Lines on Love


Updated 05/04/12 7:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Chris Harrison Divorce

In the most shocking twist in The Bachelor history, the reality dating show host of all hosts Chris Harrison is now going to be a bachelor himself. Chris Harrison sadly split from his wife, Gwen, whom he's been married to for 18 years. Frankly, we've always had a thing for the Bachelor and Bachelorette host and his piercing blue eyes, so we'd be lying if we said we didn't hope Chris was the Read more

Savvy Tip: Turn Off Your Email Notifications


Updated 05/03/12 10:22 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Work Productivity Tip

You're focused on a task when you suddenly see a blinking alert on your desktop that informs you that you have a new email. Although you resolved to stick to your work, your mind can't help wandering and you start mulling over what the email could be about. More often than not, the email can wait an hour or two, and disrupting your "in the zone" mode just decreases productivity and will end up Read more

What We're Sweet On: Shiny, Smooth, Long Hair


Updated 05/02/12 12:38 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kerastase Cristalliste Lumiere Liquide Review

If your hair flows below your shoulders, it's only a matter of time before split ends pop up. At a certain point, months (or years!) of heat styling tend to leave the ends looking rough and ragged. Enter Kerastase's Cristalliste Lumiere Liquide ($42), an incredibly light hair serum designed for long locks. The featherweight formula doesn't weigh strands down, and if you like floral scents, you'll Read more

Singer Belinda Carlisle Designs Belindia, a Line of Indian-Inspired Textiles


Updated 04/27/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Belinda Carlisle Belindia Textiles Collection

We're happy to present a post from Stylelist Home. From the top of the '80s music charts to an exclusive home line at Bergdorf Goodman, The Go-Go's lead singer, Belinda Carlisle, is stepping into the world of design with a decor line inspired by one of her favorite locales — India. "I love everything about India — the colors, the art. It's really an interesting, exciting place to be," says Read more

The Natural Haircut Dilemma . . . Curly or Straight?


Updated 04/25/12 5:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

How to Cut Natural Hair

If you have kinky hair, getting the right cut (and stylist) can be complicated. Even though those with tightly curled strands can go longer without a trim (about three to four months opposed to four to six weeks), it's still imperative to take care of fluffy ends to prevent dreadful knots and tangles. But if you have hair in the more coiled variety, should it be cut curly or straight? Decide Read more

Jennie Garth Opens Up About Split From Peter Facinelli


Updated 04/20/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jennie Garth Talks Divorce With Ellen

After being together for 17 years, Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli shocked us all last month when they announced they were getting divorced. Today on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jennie opens up about the split and how it's affecting the family. In this preview clip from today's episode, Jennie tells Ellen that she's not ashamed to talk about it and hopes being honest about the end of her marriage Read more

Looking on the Bright Side: The Benefits of a Breakup


Updated 04/10/12 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Benefits of a Breakup

When you're struggling through the toughest, darkest days of a breakup, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The light is there, though, and while it may not be easy to practice positivity right away, knowing that the split has its blessings can definitely help to boost your mood. Can't quite see the glass as half full? Learn some of the benefits of a breakup to start Read more