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Rachel Zoe Tweets About Her New Nail Polish Obsession...and More!

BellaSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:12 PDT

The great thing about Twitter is that it gives us all a unique accessibility to celebrities. Take Dita Von Teese, for instance, who shared her favorite beauty items, from nail polish shades to lipstick to her bargain-buy foundation. Also known for her tweeting skills? Rachel Zoe, who brought us her warm-weathered nail polish pick in July. Since I'm a fan of the stylist's quirky personality and impeccable taste, I thought I'd give her Twitter page a look-see to discover what beauty items she's been using as of late - and just to make sure that she's not literally dying. To find out what bodycare items and nail polish shades she's been going bananas for, just read more.

Beauty Blooper: Faux Dandruff Disaster

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:00:18 PDT

Last night, some of the Sugar girls and I went out to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a low-key affair, so I threw on a simple black sweater but decided to be a little more creative with my hair. I was experimenting with an updo with one of my new favorite products, Shu Uemura's Shape Paste, a fantastic sculpting paste that creates a workable hold. But as I found out that day, a little goes a long way. After several applications my hair looked wet, as if I had just stepped out of the shower.

I didn't have time to wash the product out, but luckily I remembered that I had some hair powder from Bumble and Bumble that would reverse the damage I had done. Since the powder I have is tinted white, I decided to spray a minimal amount and wear my hair down. When I left the house I thought my hair looked great. Unfortunately, I was at dinner when I noticed the white powder had crystallized and fallen on my shoulders, creating the illusion of bad dandruff. Not very appetizing.

Lesson learned: Next time I try out a new hairstyle, I'm going to make sure that I have enough prep time to accommodate for any disasters. Ideally it would be best to work out the kinks the night before.

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Stop Messing Around-Get Down to the "Roots" of Things

BellaSugar — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:22:51 PDT

Oh, Debra Messing, what are you doing? For the most part, she's one hot mama at the unveiling of Saks' new shoe department: Her outfit is fantastic, her makeup is gorgeous... and then there's the issue of her hair. I never thought her red hair was completely natural, but these roots distract from everything else that's going right.

If you're ever in between color appointments, you can avoid this sort of root display fairly easily. Bumble and Bumble makes a aerosol hair powder ($39) that can be sprayed on roots. It's a fine, tinted powder that covers roots while adding volume and soaking up oil. While it's not cheap, it's less expensive than a color treatment-and a worthwhile investment if you know you're going to be photographed!

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Bumble and Bumble Red Hair Powder

FabSugar — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:55:38 PST

Bumble and Bumble Red Hair Powder, $40, is a revolutionary colored hair powder that makes your hair appear thicker, absorbs oil (for those non-washing your hair days) and helps mask your roots so you don't have to frequent the salon as often for touch ups. Lastly, if your hair is thinning, this works very well to cover areas where there is less hair.

It is recommended to be used with auburn, rosy or true red hair. This can also be used to create a reddish tone in blond or light brown hair. The powder leaves you with a semi-matte finish, so if you like, you can add a drop of a shine boosting hair serum after it's completely dry.

Be sure and spray your hair at a ten-to-twelve inch distance using even strokes at the roots. The bottle pictured is 4.4 oz, however there is a smaller $23 travel size bottle available too.

Read Our Interviews With Halle Berry, Liya Kebede, Serinda Swan, and More

Jessica Cruel — Sun, 27 May 2012 07:00:00 PDT

Get the inside scoop on celebrity beauty from our interviews with Liya Kebede, Milla Jovovich, Halle Berry, and Serinda Swan.
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See tips for breaking your nail-biting habit.
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Three ways to wear a minty tint on your eyes.
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How to get great bridal hair on your wedding day.
Prevent your foundation from melting in the Summer sun.

Beauty Debate: Synthetic vs. Authentic Brushes

Michelle Phan — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:04:00 PDT

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new tip or two for making life easier. This week, Michelle tells us how we can choose the right makeup brush:

Hi everyone,

There are some key differences between synthetic and authentic hair makeup brushes, not just in terms of where the hair originates, but in terms of how the hair functions. It's a really fascinating topic and one that I've spent a lot of time working on lately. So in this post, I want to put all ethical debates on the subject aside, and focus strictly on the fundamental difference between these two different kinds of brush hairs, because I think it's something that not a lot of people know about.

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The main difference between a brush made with synthetic hair and a brush made with real hair is its ability to pick up pigment. Brushes made with real, authentic hair pick up pigment and distribute it in fewer motions than brushes made with synthetic hair. That's because the hair follicle of an actual living thing has tiny little porous holes in it. So when you have a bunch of these hairs brought together and you try to pick up a powder or a substance, the tiny porous holes can actually hold onto and cling onto the pigment. It just picks it up that much better because there are these little spaces where it can be absorbed. Then, once you apply it, it kind of shakes off of the bristles. To learn more about synthetics, keep reading.

Avoid In-Air Dehydration With These Travel Beauty Tips

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:05:00 PDT

The weather is getting warmer, which means it is time to get the heck out of Dodge and travel. For the weekender or the international jet-setter, beauty from the stratosphere can be tough (especially with TSA requirements). There are, however, many ways to keep skin fresh on the plane. Find out more when you keep reading.

5 Tips For Getting the Bold Brow Trend

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:02:00 PDT

Over the past few seasons, bigger, bolder eyebrows have been growing in popularity. While we'll save the more outrageous looks for on the runways - Chanel's jewel-encrusted strips or the foiled follicles at Fendi - if you are looking to try the full and filled brow trend at home, be sure to follow these essential grooming tips.

The Hunger Games: Hair Secrets Revealed

BellaSugar — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:36:33 PDT

Adapting The Hunger Games to film meant getting wildly creative with hair, and Cherry Petenbrink is the colorist responsible for bringing Katniss, Effie, and the rest of your Capitol favorites to life. We got the scoop on Effie Trinket's powder pink curls, Katniss's mahogany braid, and how Jennifer Lawrence and Elizabeth Banks prepared for their dystopian turns. (And you won't want to miss a tantalizing hint about what we can expect in Catching Fire.) So get an insider sneak peek at The Hunger Games style now.

5 Ways to Make Your Morning Routine Faster

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:25:54 PST

Do you find yourself skipping makeup and hair in the morning just so you can grab 15 or 20 precious extra minutes of shut-eye? Or worse, are you losing sleep to an overlong makeup routine? Don't do it! There's no need to suffer for beauty in the mornings, and we've got a few beauty tricks up our sleeves that can speed up anyone's maquillage. See five of our easiest ways to make mornings less painful below.