The next time you're feeling particularly edgy, why not consider getting a disconnected haircut? A disconnected cut can be short, long, or a combination thereof, and can vary in shape — but its distinguishing characteristic is the step (or steps) in extreme lengths that occur within the style. It's almost like two cuts (or more) in one, since the different lengths are not blended together. Read more

According to some, getting your brows done is more effective for lifting your face than Botox, hence the name "Browtox." Browtox is slang for using shadow, pencils, or especially tattooing to make your brows look full and thick. Supposedly, thick brows read as more youthful, and thin, high brows are out of fashion right now, so many women are turning to makeup and ink to get chic. Given how many Read more

As high-definition (HD) TV becomes more commonplace in homes across the world, makeup artists are faced with the challenge of giving flawless finishes to famous faces (say that fast three times). HD TV projects larger images with two to five times the resolution, so it's no wonder that HD makeup is increasingly popular. But even those of us who are not actors or newscasters can utilize the Read more

Outside the beauty biz, the word integrity deals with moral and ethical principles. (Or a hardcore band from Cleveland.) But inside the industry, integrity is a whole other beast. In stylist speak, integrity deals with the condition, strength, and overall healthiness of the hair. Locks that have been overprocessed through services like perms, relaxers, or bleaching can become brittle and porous. Read more

Pin curls are having a resurgence, but not in the traditional 1930s-inspired manner. Whereas spit curls are a form of pin curls, they're actually worn purposefully shaped against the face à la Diane Kruger. However, you can also use a pin curl as a way to coerce the hair to wave or curl in a less structured way. For the Jonah Hex premiere, for instance, Megan Fox's stylist first used pin curls Read more

The majority of fragrances are formulated using plant-based or synthetic aromas. However, some perfume houses and manufacturers still use animal-derived notes. These animalic scents can feature ingredients like civet, obtained from the African civet cat; ambergris, a secretion from the sperm whale; and castoreum, a secretion from the Castor beaver. Feeling squeamish yet? Animalic fragrances, Read more

Chances are, you've seen people wearing fascinators. These hair accessories, usually clips or pins with feathers, flowers, or lace, are everywhere these days, gracing the heads of celebrities, brides, and girls who love a little vintage flair on Saturday nights. Although they're cool and trendy now, they've actually been around since at least the 18th century, when large feathered and beaded hair Read more

Now that Summer's upon us, tropical scents that smell of suntan oil, breezy nights, and fresh flowers might be on your mind. The tiare flower, also known as the Tahitian gardenia, possesses a rich, creamy, sweet perfume, reminiscent of tuberose and warmer-weathered months. Traditionally worn by Polynesian women, when tucked behind the right ear, the flower acts as a symbol of being single. When Read more

Reflexology is a natural, alternative treatment that involves applying pressure and massage techniques to parts of the body (most often the feet and sometimes the hands). Not only does this type of therapy relieve stress, it also helps to boost circulation and improve body functions. (Psst: SJP is a fan.) In reflexology, specific parts of the feet or hands are massaged to correspond with Read more