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Some people swear by creamsicle, others are obsessed with fuchsia, and a few even count aquamarine or puce among their favorites. There are even those who have regimented toe and nail color coordinates for sandal season. When it comes to warm-weather nail polish shades, everybody has an opinion. And why shouldn't they? We all have different undertones and preferences, and there's so much nail Read more

With hot weather setting in for real, savvy women everywhere are changing up their makeup and using their best tips to keep everything in place no matter how sunny and humid it gets. When it comes to braving the heat and looking good, I try to focus on high-impact eyeliner and bright lip stains. What are your classic Summer makeup tricks? Source: Flickr User anastasia r Read more

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Have a hair emergency you need assistance with? A follicular conundrum you just can't figure out? The Bella team is here to help! Whatever your hair question, just ask in the comments, and we'll try our best to give you the advice you need to solve it or direct you to someplace that can. Just tell us about your problem in the comments, and we'll answer back with our best advice. Then, we'll Read more

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When I want my eyes to look extra dramatic, I always take the mascara wand and tilt it outward as I apply so that my lashes slant out, creating a "fringe" effect. It's just a little trick, but it makes a big difference for me. Another friend of mine swears by applying one coat of mascara, curling her lashes with a heated curler, and then applying a second coat for hold. Talking with her about Read more

One of the most useful eyeliner tricks I've ever learned I got from an interview with Lucy Liu. She said that when when she lines her eyes, she holds her pencil over a flame for a couple of seconds to soften it up and make it go on smoothly. I've been using it ever since, and it's made my life a lot easier (and my eyes a lot better defined). What's your favorite liner trick? Tell me about it in Read more