What We're Sweet On: Ionic Brushes That Cut Blow-Drying Time


Updated 12/08/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Great Ionic, Ceramic Round Brushes

The problem with products that promise to minimize your blow-drying time is that often they just end up drying out your hair. That's where tools and technique come into play. The Cricket Company's Ionic Balancing round brushes ($10 to $11) are available in three sizes — 33 mm, 44 mm, and 53 mm — and are designed with a ceramic barrel vent system for quicker drying. The bristles are also Read more

John Frieda's Quick Tip on Creating Instant Volume


Updated 12/02/09 10:08 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

John Frieda's Quick Tip on Creating Instant Volume

Famous hairstylist John Frieda says that most people fall into one of two groups: those who are lacking volume and those who are looking to tame their frizz. I've got you covered on the latter, and as for the former, here's a quick tip from the legendary stylist on reviving limp locks. If you have no time to wash and style your hair, you can pump up the look with three basic ingredients: a round Read more

Hairbrushes: Round


Updated 10/15/08 3:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

What Does a Round Brush Do?

Many a times, I have stood in front of the hairbrush aisle facing, to me, what seems like a zillion choices — flat, round, skinny, soft-bristled, and/or balls on the ends? It's enough to make the head spin right 'round. And cue the 80s music. Are you confused on which brush to choose? Well, fret no more. All this week I'm featuring ins and outs of hairbrushes so that you can pick what you think Read more

Rewind: Gearing Up For Summer Movie Season


Updated 04/21/12 3:10 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Popular Movie and TV Stories From the Week of April 16, 2012

Summer movie season is almost here and we're celebrating with pictures of the hottest stars of the season. And with Summer just around the corner, we brushed up on concerts with a guide to the various upcoming music festivals. Behold: the Magic Mike trailer, otherwise known as the Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey stripper movie. And also known as the highlight of our month. In Hunger Read more

6 Ways to Beautifully Silky Platinum Hair Like Christina Aguilera's


Updated 04/06/12 4:27 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Style and Take Care of Platinum Hair

There's nothing subtle about platinum hair à la Christina Aguilera. But on last night's The Voice, the singer debuted a more toned-down version of bold blond than what we're used to seeing her wear. "I loved the color and silhouette of Christina's Roland Mouret dress so much," says celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend, who created the subtly waved look. "It was such a great fashion moment with a Read more

3 Quick Steps to Emma Stone's Pretty Springtime Waves


Updated 04/02/12 8:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Emma Stone's Blond Hair at the Kids' Choice Awards

Newly blond Emma Stone was a vision of springtime beauty at the 2012 Kids' Choice Awards. Donning a pale pink lipstick and light-toned shadow, Emma topped her light-as-air look off with a pretty, softly waved coiffure, which was the perfect balance between sweet and sultry. Learn how you can ride the waves, just like Emma, in three quick steps below. Hairstylist David Babaii prepped Emma's hair Read more

Kate Bosworth's Waves Made Easy


Updated 02/22/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Softly Waved Hair Like Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth is always impeccably dressed and flawlessly complected, but it was her soft, slightly waved hairstyle, which she wore at a recent event feting Charlie Chaplin, that stood out most. This lightly textured coiffure is surprisingly easy to do at home; as it turns out, it's all in the sectioning. The prep: Kate's go-to stylist, Luke Chamberlain, started by applying Leonor Greyl Read more

Snacking Good: Natchitoches Meat Pies


Updated 02/10/12 11:42 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Easy Natchitoches Meat Pies Recipe

We've always wanted to take a stab at rolling out a few Natchitoches meat pies. Thanks to an easy recipe from Food Orleans, this might be a dream realized sooner rather than later. [Baked or fried? You decide.] Natchitoches meat pies are one of those special little treats with a name as fun to say as they are to scarf down. Nackadish — that's how you say it — is a small town we drive through Read more

How to Organize Your Beauty Products


Updated 01/27/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Organize Your Makeup

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. If you have to dig though drawers and rummage through an overstuffed makeup bag to get ready every morning, then it's time to bring order to your beauty stash. For more great tips check out: How to Clean Out Your Makeup Bag. These expert tips will help you de-clutter your loot and streamline your storage space. Read more

Turkey Pot Pie


Updated 01/27/12 10:04 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

Turkey pot pie is a necessary indulgence in the world of dieting and salads we all seem to be living in. Yoo Eatz gives us a straightforward, weeknight-friendly recipe for a comforting pot pie. This holiday season came and went like the whirlwind it always is, and I sit here in the aftermath realizing that I have plenty of recipes to catch up on. So let's take a mini jaunt down memory lane to Read more