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Can You Get Straighter Hair From a Can? Let's Find Out.

BellaSugar — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:00:36 PDT

Can one styling product deliver straight, sleek, smoother hair with just a blow-dry? We decided to put Living Proof Straight Spray ($29) to the test. Will it cut down frizz and give our senior editor smoother locks? Only one way to find out: Watch now.

Take a Look at the 2010 CEW Award Winners!

BellaSugar — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:00:00 PDT

On Friday, members from the prestigious Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), along with some very excited beauty brand reps, got together to find out the winners of the annual Beauty Awards. Celebrities like Whitney Port, Kim Kardashian, and Selita Ebanks were on hand to dish out the awards, along with host Mario Cantone. To win a CEW award is pretty prestigious stuff, so to find out what products received top honors, just keep reading.

Reader Review of the Day: Living Proof Straight Making No Frizz Styling Treatment

BellaSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PDT

Living Proof's Straight Making No Frizz Styling Treatment for Thick to Coarse Hair ($24) is one of the newest frizz-fighters on the market, and it promises everything from a humidity barrier to the ability to repel dirt and oil so that you can go longer between shampoos. Reader sabriel2 finds that it does deliver in some areas, but still gives it mixed reviews. She says:

I have long, thick, dry hair, so I was pleased with the amount of straightening and control I got when I heat-styled after using this. The only thing is that it left my hair feeling lackluster, kind of "gummy" to the touch, and hard to style - and I hadn't even used that much. The next day, the product buildup was even more nasty. I wouldn't recommend this to someone who doesn't wash their hair every day, but it does straighten fairly well.

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TV Tonight: Living Proof on Lifetime

BuzzSugar — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:30:04 PDT

Raising awareness and funds when it comes to fighting breast cancer is only half the battle. Tonight's TV movie on Lifetime, Living Proof, shows that for the doctors and scientists working on a cure, the fight has just begun.

Starring Harry Connick Jr., Living Proof "is the true story of oncologist and researcher Dr. Dennis Slamon, the UCLA doctor who helped develop the breast cancer drug Herceptin, and his effort to keep the drug trials afloat."

Based on the clips I've watched, Dr. Slamon faced down messy politics and sacrificed a great deal to help women suffering from breast cancer, so it seems like an inspiring true story to air during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The movie also stars Bernadette Peters, Amanda Bynes, Angie Harmon, Swoosie Kurtz, Tammy Blanchard and Regina King, and Renée Zellweger is one of the executive producers.

Below I've included some preview clips, including a chat with Connick Jr. about the film and a taste of an original song he wrote for this project. Living Proof airs tonight at 9:00 p.m. (but check your local listings). To see the clips,

Savvy Links: 6 Surprising Beauty Uses For Lemons

Emily Co — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:24:46 PST

6 surprising beauty uses for lemons - AllYou
Best new bank account promotions, offers, and free money - Money Crashers
Save money on your wedding by recycling - HuffPost Women
Living off of 50 percent of your pay - Budgets Are Sexy
When to find the best deals today - LearnVest
Proof that IRS agents are human - Wise Bread
How to set up the best home office - Corporette

What to TiVo: Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:59:39 PST

8:00 Last Man Standing (repeat)
8:30 Last Man Standing (repeat)
9:00 Celebrity Wife Swap (new, season finale)
10:00 Body of Proof (repeat)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Martin Scorsese and Kenneth Branagh)

8:00 NCIS (repeat)
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (repeat)
10:00 Unforgettable (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Stephen Merchant)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Ringo Starr)

8:00 Glee (new)
9:00 New Girl (new)
9:30 Raising Hope (new)

8:00 The Biggest Loser (new)
9:00 Parenthood (repeat)
10:00 Body of Proof (repeat)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Michelle Obama and Mark Harmon)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest Jeff Musial)

8:00 90210 (new)
9:00 Ringer (new)

6 Unique Ways to Fend Off Illnesses and Avoid Medical Bills

Emily Co — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:57:16 PST

There are very few things that are worse than getting sick. Not only will you have pricey medical bills to pay, but you may also have to skip out on work. Fortunately, you can employ plenty of preventative methods to avoid falling ill. We've heard the usual "eat right and exercise" advice, so here are a couple of tactics that you may not have heard of:

Immune boosters in a pill: Although you've heard of the usual immune boosters like vegetables and fruits, there are a couple of holistic cures you might want to try. There's New Chapter's LifeShield Immunity ($20), which is a supplement made out of a combination of mycelium, fruiting bodies, spores, and extracellular compounds from tonic mushrooms.
Take ginseng with your vaccine: When you get a flu vaccine, try taking some ginseng with it so you'll bounce back from the effects of the vaccine. There was a study done in which only 13 percent of the group of participants who took ginseng with flu vaccinations caught colds vs. 37 percent of the placebo group.
Trick yourself psychologically: Don't discount old wives' remedies! Even if you don't have any scientific proof, perhaps the cures have some sort of psychological effect that results in physical effects. For example, a cure for cough that works for me is rubbing vapor rub over my feet and wearing socks at night. Another scientifically disproved treatment is Airborne, which somehow always fends off a cold when I feel one coming on.

Read on for more tips.

What to TiVo: Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Last Man Standing (new)
8:30 Work It (new)
9:00 Celebrity Wife Swap (new)
10:00 Body of Proof (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Katherine Heigl and Ne-Yo)

8:00 NCIS (repeat)
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (repeat)
10:00 Unforgettable (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Ricky Gervais)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (with guest Colin Firth)

8:00 Glee (new)
9:00 New Girl (new)
9:30 Raising Hope (new)

8:00 The Biggest Loser (new)
10:00 Parenthood (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Sam Worthington and Adam Levine)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest Kyra Sedgwick)

8:00 90210 (new)
9:00 Remodeled (new, series premiere)

Your Winter Workout Woes - Answered!

Fitness Magazine — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:09:05 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!

Baby, it's cold outside! But for those of us training, sans gym membership, or just yearning for some fresh air, we can't let the chilly weather keep us from an outdoor workout. If you find your morning runs too cold, have achy joints, or just want to make it through a run without wiping out, we hear you! That's why we asked Dr. Scott Weiss, clinical director and owner of Bodhizone Physical Therapy, your burning cold-weather workout questions. Read on below to see how you can have a successful workout no matter what the weather.

The cold weather makes my joints hurt! What stretches can I do before a workout to stop constantly feeling sore?

If cold weather is making you sore, the worst thing to do is go and stretch since you're more likely to pull a muscle or tear some cartilage. In the cold weather, the key is total body warmth. Spend a little more time warming up, by adding 5 to 10 minutes to your normal warm-up routine. Stretching while your joints are warm will then enhance flexibility and range of motion while also reducing your chance of injury.

Sometimes when I go for a run in the Winter, my toes lose feeling. Why is this happening and how can I fix it?

Most of the time numb toes are a minor circulatory or footwear issue. Try making a fist with your toes, or do some calf raises to get the blood pumping. Once you get home, be sure to elevate your feet to relieve the pressure. If tingling persists, it could be something more serious (like frostbite), and you should contact a physician.

I'm terrified of black ice. What are some tips to avoid it?

Make sure you stay focused on the heel contact portion of the running cycle in icy conditions. Oftentimes, we don't think about how we are landing our feet, and if even slightly unbalanced while landing on ice, you risk falling. If you live in an especially icy area, consider trail shoes, which have a better grip.

Read on for more Winter workout solutions from Dr. Weiss.

More from FITNESS:

• Oops-Proof Your Workout

• Immunity-Boosting Tips to Stay Cold-Free This Winter

• Get the 2012 Best Body Ever Plan

What to TiVo: Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Last Man Standing (new)
8:30 Work It (new)
9:00 Celebrity Wife Swap (new)
10:00 Body of Proof (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Randy Jackson and Dermot Mulroney)

8:00 NCIS (new)
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (new)
10:00 Unforgettable (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guests Kate Beckinsale)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guests Isaac Mizrahi and Sophia Bush)

8:00 Glee (repeat)
9:00 New Girl (repeat)
9:30 Raising Hope (repeat)

8:00 The Biggest Loser (new)
10:00 Parenthood (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guest Queen Latifah)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest Tina Fey)

8:00 Table for Three