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InStyler Turns Hair Right Round, Baby, Right Round

BellaSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:00:00 PST

Another Saturday, another wild and crazy night for Bella. That's right, instead of heading out after dinner, a friend and I headed back to her place to test out this hair product – the InStyler. (There may have been a small amount of wine involved.) You see, I happened to mention it while we were eating and, since she'd seen the infomercial, she was willing to be my guinea pig. Perfect.

The point of this brush/flatiron/curling iron hybrid is to use less heat than traditional tools, with three adjustable settings providing fewer stresses on your tresses (ha). When you plug it in and clamp down on a chunk of hair, the barrel section rotates while you pull the bristles through the locks. We started with hair that had air-dried to its natural, wavy state seen here. I set up my "salon" (read: her living room) and got to straightening.

See the after photo and get our reactions when you

read more. As you can see, the InStyler did a good job with straightening and I only spent about 20 minutes covering her entire head. She felt the brush attachment made her hair more flyaway than with the normal flatiron and the ends were a touch more fried. (You could help that by applying a hair serum.) But, overall, it was super quick and easy. My thoughts: This product will work best on people with wavy, fine hair but when I later tried it on a pal with thick, relaxed tresses it didn't get hers very straight at all. It's difficult to get to the roots, so you may need to pull hair away from your head and press the barrel against it if you're trying to get at a section close to your scalp. But, the website clearly states you can style without the stick-straight "flatness" of a flatiron so I guess super sleekness isn't its goal. How much will it cost to get these results? Well, currently there's a $15 trial offer for two InStyler irons for 30 days. If you like it, then pay three more monthly payments of $40 and keep both. That breaks down to $67.50 each, before shipping and handling, if you're splitting with a friend. My pal and I opted not to go in on this offer, but would you (or did you) choose this over a traditional flatiron?

Jennifer Aniston Talks Justin Theroux and Feeling "Young Every Day" For InStyle

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:03:27 PST

Jennifer Aniston slipped on a slinky peach Calvin Klein dress for the cover of InStyle's March issue. She's promoting her new comedy, Wanderlust, which hits theaters later this month. Jennifer met her boyfriend, Justin Theroux, while working on the project, and the duo have been going strong from NY to LA ever since. Jennifer opened up to the publication about what she's looking for in a man, Justin's signature style, and her age. Here's more from Jennifer Aniston in InStyle:

On her age: "You know what makes me feel old? When I see girls who are 20-something, or the new crop of actresses, and think, Aren't we kind of the same age? I don't feel my age. I feel young every day."
On finding the right partner: "Having experienced everything you don't want in a partner over time, it starts to narrow down to what you actually do want. As I get older I realize what qualities are important in love and what suits me. And what I won't settle for."
On dressing like Justin: "First of all, he has great style - it's very specific, and it has been his style forever. Has it influenced mine? No, but I know people say it has. 'Oh, look, you're dressing alike.' And I think, No I'm not. I've had this jacket for three years!"

Link Time: Inside Daphne Guinness's Home, Olivier Theyskens's NYFW Diary, and More

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:26:58 PST

Step inside the home of Daphne Guinness - Stylelist
Marc Jacobs defies CFDA, lets underage models walk in his show - Styleite
Fashion folk forget their manners at Betsey Johnson - The Cut
In honor of Valentine's Day, watch these epic proposal fails - The Daily Beast
Get all the details on Megan Hilty's Smash wardrobe - InStyle
Diane von Furstenberg and Mayor Bloomberg discuss fashion initiatives for NYC - FashionIndie
Bikini babes: see all of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit models - HuffPost Style
Check out Alexander Wang's Fall '12 handbag collection - Purse Blog
What accessory inspires your style? - College Fashion
Olivier Theyskens's Fashion Week diary - Style.com

Healthy Dose Link Time: Why Being Single Can Sometimes Be Better

Michele Foley — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:27:35 PST

Why being single is sometimes better (for your waistline) - Self
Find out what happens to unused muscles - Fit Bottomed Girls
The foods that health experts always keep in their kitchens - Real Simple
Salad shouldn't be boring: rosemary and balsamic-roasted grapes and olives - Vegetarian Times
Make it really count! Sex positions that double as exercise - Fitness
How one couple lost 285 pounds together - Daily Spark
Rebecca Romijn says losing baby weight was the "hardest thing I've ever done . . . " - Fit Celeb
Seven simple ways to get healthy right now! - InStyle

Drew Barrymore Photographs Her Muse, Up-and-Comer Shailene Woodley

Katie Henry — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:45:00 PST

Drew Barrymore photographed Shailene Woodley for Vs. magazine's latest issue. It was Drew's first cover shoot, and she personally handpicked the young Descendants star, Shailene, for the project. For her part, Shailene graces the first in a trio of issues that Drew shot for the publication. It's not the first time the pair have teamed up on a project, since Drew also directed Shailene in a music video for Best Coast. Drew's had plenty of experience doing her own modeling, including her successful CoverGirl campaign and most recently covering InStyle, but she told Ellen DeGeneres that she physically made herself sick stressing over her first professional gig as a photographer. Shailene, on the other hand, felt comfortable enough to pose topless for a few of Drew's photos.

Link Time: Karlie Kloss May Be Bailing, J Brand RTW Hits Stores, and More

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:58:39 PST

Is Karlie Kloss skipping New York Fashion Week? - HuffPost Style
Victoria Beckham is dressing some big-name stars for the Oscars - Styleite
Melissa's "plastic fantastic" shoes arrive in SoHo - Style.com
The freshest faces to watch out for this Fashion Week - The Daily Beast
How much will 24k gold nail polish run you? - Stylelist
Spread the love this Valentine's Day with Pura Vida bracelets - Lauren Conrad
Veda is not just leather anymore, but don't worry, there's still leather - Lucky
Barneys responds to those nasty bankruptcy rumors - The Cut
Red Dress Collection: Did Christie Brinkley trip on purpose? - Racked
Check out Miu Miu's one-of-a-kind Fashion Week handbags - Purse Blog
J Brand's ready-to-wear collection is now available! - InStyle

Video: Birthday Girl Jennifer Aniston Denies Copying Justin's Style

Lauren Bradshaw — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:25:40 PST

Jennifer Aniston is stunning on the March issue of InStyle! The A-list actress, who turns 43 on Saturday, models a sexy black dress and some motorcycle boots, and she's responding to the recent comments that she's copying boyfriend Justin Theroux's sense of style. Find out what she has to say on the matter, and get a peek behind-the-scenes of the shoot in PopSugar Rush!

Kate Hudson on Not Not Trying to Get Pregnant

TresSugar — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:40:37 PDT

"Well, it wasn't like we didn't know what we were doing. There were no ovulation kits involved. We were tempting fate, and it worked."

- In her InStyle cover interview, Kate Hudson alludes to the fact that she and boyfriend Matthew Bellamy weren't exactly having protected sex when she got pregnant. Kate, who turns 32 today, says she didn't think she'd have another kid until 33, but she and Matthew "were so in love when it happened."

Drew Barrymore Goes Bright to Talk "Pushing 40" and Her "Positive" Relationship

Lauren Turner — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:41:31 PST

Drew Barrymore posed in a crisp white dress for the cover of InStyle's February issue, which hits newsstands this Friday. She's promoting her new movie, Big Miracle, and sharing excitement about the project with her fans in our latest I'm a Huge Fan contest - enter for a chance to meet Drew! Press for the big-screen release will be even sweeter since Drew is also celebrating her recent engagement to Will Kopelman. She opened up about her happy relationship, growing up, and aging gracefully in the publication. Here's more from Drew Barrymore in InStyle:

On growing up: "I’m pushing 40. I feel like those things that I always aspired to are finally being realized. I used to be afraid to let go of the intensity. I thought the work would suffer. But the lesson is, No, it’s still good, and I’m a lot happier-and less of a nervous kid."
On her fiancé Will: "He’s lovely. He’s very, very nice. It’s really positive. I’m super-happy… We go on group trips and spend holidays together - there’s a lot of love! And that is really nice and very different from the way I grew up, which was more unstable and inconsistent, with a lot of highs and lows. It’s funny, when I was younger, I used to say I’d hate a flat line-that I want the ups and downs, the rollercoaster. But I’m actually really enjoying the flat line."
On avoiding plastic surgery: "I say, don’t fight the rings on the trunk of a tree. Just keep counting ‘em. The idea of not looking like myself scares me. I just think a person’s character is what’s interesting… I look 10 times better after an exercise class than I do at any other time of the day."

Golden Globes Afterparty: Shailene Woodley

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:14:00 PST

Shailene Woodley was a vision in lilac Marchesa on the Golden Globes red carpet, but she opted for something more minimalist-chic for the post-ceremony festivities. Showing up to the InStyle afterparty in a black, one-shoulder, floor-length number, she did nothing in the way of accessories, choosing instead to rock pink nail polish, a low messy bun, and comfort-minded toe shoes. What's the verdict on Shailene's decidedly more dressed-down attire?

Vote on all of our Golden Globe Awards polls here!