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Shine Boosting Hair Serums Outfitted in Red

BellaSugar — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:37:06 -0800

Have we mentioned it's red week enough times yet? Here are some of my favorite anti-frizz formulated serums that are packaged in...red! To apply: after washing and conditioning your hair, while it's still wet apply a few drops of serum starting at the ends and working your way up to the roots. After you blow dry, if you need to control any fly-a-ways, dab just a little bit into the palm of your hand and then use your finger tips to smooth out your already set hair. Keep in mind that too much product will make your hair limp and greasy looking, so use sparingly.

Glare Smoothing Serum, $15.95, is so shine enhancing everyone will be asking what you've done to your hair! Really, it's addictive. This serum is heat activated so apply when hair is wet and blow dry away.

Wella Color Preserve Seal & Shine, $12.31, smells great and believe it or not, this little bottle will last you a better part of next year! It helps to not only fight frizz but it shields colored hair from oxidization while adding shine.

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Tattletales Rat Nest Head Smoothing Hair Serum, $15, helps to smooth the hair cuticle as well as reduce frizz and calm curls. It will leave you with a magnificent high shine finish!

Have You Ever Called in Sick Due to a Beauty-Related Matter?

BellaSugar — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:00:27 -0700

Every woman's had those days where she just can't get herself out of a bad beauty funk - real or imagined. Your self-image is about as worthless as a penny and it continues on a downward spiral as you think about facing your co-workers with your giant pimple, your disastrous haircut, your puffy eyes or whatever else you feel is glaringly unattractive about yourself.

On days like this, sometimes it's best to take a break and treat yourself to a massage, a movie, a bath or anything that makes you feel special and grounded. We've all been guilty of losing perspective; some of us are just better at managing it than others. So tell me, have you ever called in sick because of a beauty-related issue?

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How-To: A Driver's License Photo That Doesn't Stink

BellaSugar — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:00:06 -0800

UrbanBohemian recently dropped me a line to ask a good question: How can you look good in your driver's license photo? That might sound silly, but how many people actually like their ID photos? I rest my case.

Unlike the women on Top Model, you don't get dozens of chances to take the perfect shot. You get one-two, if you're lucky. On top of that, you're likely to be photographed under DMV-standard fluorescent lights, which have the unfortunate effect of zombie-fying just about anybody who enters their cold glare.

But fear not: There are a few pointers for taking good photos. For my list of dos and don'ts, just read more

DO:

Wear foundation or a tinted moisturizer. That'll help diffuse the light more evenly, and blemishes won't pop out.
Wear blush on your cheeks. I can't stress this one enough. Without a little color in your cheeks, that fluorescent light will make your skin look sallow.
Apply neutral eye shadow and mascara to make your eyes stand out. A little black eyeliner on the inner lash line of your top lid will help define them without looking too Amy Winehouse.
Wear a flattering, natural lip color. I recommend wearing a rosy pink lipstick with a dab of gloss on the middle of your bottom lip.
Groom your brows. It takes five seconds, but you'll be glad you did.
Wear your hair in a way that keeps it off of your face. Better to prepare with a style you like than to have an overworked DMV worker insist that you pull your hair back with a rubber band.

DON'T:

Go in bare-faced. Seriously, even if you're a sunscreen-and-Chapstick girl, you'll be glad if you use a dab of blush and lipstick just this once.
Go overboard with the makeup. Natural is best.
Wear a bold lip color like red, unless that's your signature color.
Forget to give a little smile. The hint of one-whether on your lips or in your eyes-can keep b***hface at bay.
Wear a shirt whose color is close to your skin tone. It'll wash you out.
While we're at it, stay away from turtlenecks. (Trust me, I have the horrifying passport photo to prove it.)
Change your hairstyle dramatically. If you have naturally curly hair, don't straighten it just for the photo.
Freak out too much. It's just a driver license, after all.

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Wednesday Giveaway! Smashbox Light Speed Lip Gloss Collection

BellaSugar — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:30:39 -0800

This month, we're again pairing up with Sephora to bring you daily giveaways to help you get ready for the holiday season ahead.

Today's giveaway is for a Smashbox Light Speed Lip Gloss Collection. Light up the night when you put on these lip glosses that can be worn alone or layered together for a range of dazzling looks. Light Speed Lip Glosses come in six ultra-luxurious sheer shades: 35mm (shimmery suede brown), Illume (pale iridescent nude), Glare (shimmery bright pink), Glide (shimmery peach nude), Rush (shimmery pink blush), Force (shimmery cool berry). Spend $25 and you'll get 13 samples!

To enter today's giveaway, leave a comment in the comments section below by 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, November 14, and we'll announce the winner tomorrow. Please, only ONE comment per person; duplicate comments will be discarded, so commenting more than once won't up your chances of winning. You must be a TeamSugar member to comment, so if you're not a member, please register here for an account. For all of the rules and regulations, click here. Congratulations to jeeanetta24 , who won yesterday's giveaway for Frederic Fekkai Sparkling Shimmer Spray!