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We Caught the Color Bug

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:10:18 PST

Bright hair dye, even the temporary kind, is usually messy, hard to get out, and takes a long time if you want to create more than a few streaks. So we were really excited when new Kevin Murphy Color Bugs came across our desks. Instead of typical messy liquid dye, they're little pressed powders that you just rub into your hair. That way, you can put on as much or as little color as you like, from a couple of soft streaks to going super bright all over. We tried the orange and purple shades, so to see what we thought (and if it actually came out), just keep reading.

A Reader Gets Pretty in Pink

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 May 2010 09:00:00 PDT

Want to do something fun to show your lighthearted side during these warmer weathered months, but don't want to go the shocking pink route? Take a tip from reader PrettyShinySparkly, then, who recently wrote me about her new pastel pink and purple strands featured on her blog of the same name. Find out how she got them below:

A natural blonde, PrettyShinySparkly typically has her stylist put both highlights and lowlights in her hair, but due to time constraints, she pulled a DIY, using L'Oréal's Superior Preference in Glistening Magnolia ($15) in hopes of attaining a beachy-white blond. When the color turned out a little bit too buttery-yellow, she applied Wella's Color Charm Toner in #T18 ($5), a subtle lavender, to counteract any unwanted golden-toned pigments. "After rinsing out the toner, shampooing, and deep conditioning, I was shocked and flabbergasted to find that I had accidentally created the most perfect, subtle, barely-there version of the lavender highlights I was so coveting," she said.
Then, a few weeks later, as the streaks faded into a silver-toned lavender hue, she decided to keep the pastel theme going, applying Manic Panic's Cotton Candy ($7.50) and Mystic Heather ($9). The outcome? Fun and funky pink and purple semipermanent highlights that are perfect for Summer.

Do you have a hair color story to share? Tell us all about it in the Do-It-Yourself Beauty group on the BellaSugar Community. Your at-home stylings might just be featured here on Bella.

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Love It or Hate It? Cyndi Lauper's Shocking Pink Hair

BellaSugar — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:00:15 PDT

Further proving that grown-up girls just want to have fun, Cyndi Lauper just dyed her hair bright pink. Cyndi's a big fan of fun hair colors, and pink is definitely the most common out-there hair color-just check out these cute pink looks. What do you think of the way Cyndi's showing her true colors?

30 Stars Show Us How (and How Not) to Wear Colorful Hair

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:22 PDT

Admit it: Sometimes you want Jem and the Holograms hair ( I get dibs on Aja). I know it can be a little scary, or seem extreme, but there's no time like the present to try a little wild color. Celebrities know this, and tons of them, regardless of their age or their image, go for a little pink, purple, or blue once in a while. Adding a bold shade to your color repertoire is easier than you think, and to show you the prettiest ways to wear a little bold color, as well as the pitfalls, I've put together 30 examples of stars gone Rainbow Brite. Click through and get colorful.

Pretty in Pink: A Gallery of Fun Hair Color

BellaSugar — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:00:19 PDT

There's something about pink hair that stands out, even in a sea of brightly dyed hair. Maybe it's because it's versatile; it's alternately aggressive, sweet, soft, and bold. Whether you're a fan of Manic Panic or you just want to see some cool and unusual color, read on to see a few pink hues.

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Lil Tip: Pick Your Battles

LilSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:00:50 PST

Sometimes you have to meet your kid in the middle. My daughter is pretty easygoing so when she asked for pink hair, I knew I'd be able to talk her into something a little less appearance altering. At four and a half, dye was out of the equation even if she pressed, but I was willing to cave on a wig. Then, an attachable pink hair piece caught her eye while we were passing Claire's at the mall. For $6, it brought a shock to her locks, me a peace of mind, and everyone was happy.

Pink Hair: Always in Style?

BellaSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:00:22 PDT

If you're looking to make a major beauty statement for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, look no further than your hair. For the last couple of years, celebrities from Kelis to Rachel McAdams have turned up with pink hair, and if Spring 2009 runways are any indication, they'll continue to. Models wore tufts of peach curls at John Galliano, neon pink wigs at Betsey Johnson, and had their strands tinted varying shades of crimson at Balenciaga. Check out our gallery of celebrities that have become pink ladies and let us know who you think wore it best in the comments!

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Grammy Awards: Carrie Underwood

FabSugar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:43:52 PST

Carrie Underwood sparkled in a floor-skimming Gomez-Gracia number. While the front was long-sleeved and modest, the back featured cutout details in a subtly sexy way. To add an extra dose of shine, she donned a pair of statement diamond drop earrings to her already showstopping embellished white dress. A winged-out eye, elegant swept back hair, and an understated pink nude lip polished off this evening look. Are you a fan of Carrie's choice?

Vote on all of our Grammy Awards polls here!

Grammy Awards: Katy Perry

BellaSugar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:24:07 PST

Katy Perry's been switching her hair color up all the time lately, but right now she appears to be enjoying this faded blue shade. With such an attention-grabbing hue, she wisely kept her lipstick and eye makeup simple: just her standard winged liner and bubblegum pink lip color. Her voluminous updo looks like a good faith attempt to minimize her edgy color as well, but with her exceptional hue, do you think such a traditional hairstyle works?Vote on all of our Grammy Awards polls here!

A Reader Recipe: Chunky Cherry-Chocolate Granola Bites

Fit Community — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:28:09 PST

FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle came up with this special cookie for Valentine's Day; she posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group.

Tied with a festive pink ribbon and a little love, I’m hoping these cookies will be perfect for Valentine's Day. The whole-grain oats, nuts, and cherries in these cookies add heartiness, while the melted dark-chocolate chunks deliver bursts of richness. The chia seeds pack a nutty punch, and they are rich in fiber and omega-3s, too - perfect for supporting vibrant hair and skin during these cold weeks of February.

Learn more about the recipe after the break!