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Trend Alert: Tousled Waves at the Teen Choice Awards
Last night at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles, the overall beauty look on the red carpet was casual chic. Although I'm sure the gals took a long time primping for the big night, they managed to create an effortless, age-appropriate effect.
One of the hottest hair styles of the evening was quintessential summertime sexy beach waves.
How To: Scrunched Summertime Waves
Last year I talked to you about how to create the ever-popular sexy beach waves hairstyle, and this is a modification on that look. It's slightly more polished for a casual evening dinner or party that doesn't make you look like you've just come straight from the surf.
When I think of this hairstyle, Camila Alves, Jessica Simpson and of course Rachel Bilson come to mind.
How-To: Handle Chlorinated "Green" Hair
OK, it's time to get something straight right off the bat. The chlorine in pools isn't what is causing your hair to turn green; it's the copper in the water that's making you look like you've just been slimed.
Chlorine is a chemical that kills germs, and when mixed with the natural copper in the water, it can turn dark blonde hair yellow, make highlights brassy, or turn light blonde hair green.
DIY Spa Treatment: A Quick Beach-Ready Pedicure
Over the years, I've noticed that the sand and sea tend to deteriorate my pedicures more quickly than just about anything else. That's why I love this easy-to-achieve quick and simple pedicure that can be done in about ten minutes flat. It's easy to master, so it can keep your feet looking groomed all summer long.
BellaSugar's Guide to SPF Beauty Products
Sunshine is a natural source of vitamin D, which is great for your bones, your organs, and your mental health. (It's true, the sun makes people happy.) But as you well know, it's also dangerous, and it's a top cause of skin aging. Below is my seven-post roundup on noteworthy SPF-enhanced beauty products (there's even a DIY recipe in there too) so that you can safeguard your skin, your hair, and your lips at all times.
SPF Beauty Bonanza, Part III: Sun Care Hair Products
Not only can the harmful rays of the sun affect your skin, they can also be damaging to your hair — especially if it is chemically and/or color treated. Below are three great SPF-enhanced products that will help protect your hair from drying out, breaking and oxidizing while you're frolicking away on a sunny day.
Capri Sun-Shield Spray ($20) is yet another new beauty product inspired by the jet-setting Italian island.
Definition: SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
I know what you're thinking: Who doesn't know what SPF is? But the truth is that every time I quiz a group of gals about their sun smarts, there's inevitably an unsure shrinking violet in the corner. I thought this would be the perfect chance to clarify what the SPF in all of the sunscreen-related beauty products actually means.
Which Beach Babe Has Sexier Hair?
Both of these ladies are known for their long, gorgeous brown and honey highlighted hair. Here are pictures of Gisele Bundchen and Jessica Alba both in Miami without any primping whatsoever. Who do you think has better beach hair?
Must-Have of the Moment: Tend Skin
Readers have been steadily writing in asking about how to resolve your ingrown hair problem. Pesty post-waxing and shaving bumps look red, irritated and they can even itch a little bit. It's time you learn about Tend Skin Liquid.
Rich Hippie Summer of Love Perfume
It's been 40 years since the famous bohemian summer, so Rich Hippie is right on trend with its Summer of Love scent. This fragrance is a little bit different than your standard perfume because it's in the form of an oil. And before I hit you with the cost, understand that it's highly concentrated, so the little vial lasts for quite a while.
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