The Secrets to Justin Bieber's Signature Hairstyle Revealed


Updated 02/26/11 6:03 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

How to Style Hair Like Justin Bieber

Some of us may be a little too old to have Justin Bieber fever, but I think we can all appreciate good old-fashioned school girl-style crushes. Perhaps it was New Kids on the Block, Nsync, or David Cassidy that got your heart all aflutter back in the day. Whatever the case, I think we can also all appreciate a good haircut phenomenon when we see one. Justin's side-swept style has been sweeping Read more

Get Shiny, Healthy-Looking Hair With Just One Product


Updated 09/13/10 8:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

How to Use a Shine-Enhancing Cream in Your Hair

The secret to a smooth and luminous blow-out? A simple shine-enhancing cream. Not only will this type of product provide a bit of body to the hair, but it will also moisturize and reduce frizz. To use, squeeze about a dime- or quarter-sized amount (depending on your texture) to your fingertips, emulsify with your fingers, and distribute through damp hair from back to front. Blow-dry as normal Read more

If Matte Beach Sprays Aren't Your Thing, Try a Spray Wax Instead


Updated 06/29/10 7:22 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

How to Use a Spray Wax on Hair

Beachy waves are typically achieved by using some kind of mattifying product, like Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray ($22). Recently, I became reacquainted with a spray wax styling product, and I'd forgotten how easy they are to use. Just like their matte counterparts, these spray waxes provide that laid-back choppy look, but with a slightly shiny finish. Best of all, they're lightweight. Try Enjoy Read more

6 Tips For Air-Drying Your Locks


Updated 07/04/10 10:29 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

How to Air-Dry Your Hair

I know what you're probably thinking. Tips for air-drying your locks might seem like pointless advice to give. "Wash, towel off, and wait. Right, Bella?" Yes, it's all true. However, there are a few guidelines you can follow so that your hair dries a lot faster without frizzy or limp results, making air-drying all the more appealing. If you're like me, perhaps you don't always have the time to Read more

Could Mousse From a Jar Really Work?


Updated 02/13/10 9:36 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Review of Redken Aerate 08 Cream Mousse

Most of the time, when I think mousse, I think foam in a can that gives my hair lots of volume. But a little while back, I found Redken Aerate 08 Bodifying Cream Mousse ($13.59) and thought, "Hmm . . . mousse in a jar? Really?" If such a wild invention were to work, it would make the product more portable (take that, TSA), rid us of the need for aerosol cans (yay!), and make application a lot Read more

6 Tips For Applying Product With Ease


Updated 02/10/10 9:21 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

When to Apply Hair Product

Whether you call it "product" or "products," what would we do without our favorite hairstyle enhancers? Knowing when to apply product and how much or how little can be confusing, so I've put together a few tips so you're not left with hair-raising results — unless, of course, that's the look you're going for. Find out six tips when you read more. Read more

Use the Hair Dryer on Products, Not Just Your Head


Updated 11/20/08 5:23 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

My pals with choppy layers often sing the praises of dense styling products in creating their piecey looks, but don't have as many kind words for the wax itself. When one recently complained that, no matter how vigorously she rubbed her hands ("like I was trying to start a fire between them"), it still clumped when she went to put it on her head. Not so pretty. If this sticky situation Read more

12 Things You Should Never Buy Full-Price


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Things You Can Buy at a Discount

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! With the Internet, helpful mobile phone apps, and retailers scrambling to keep consumers in their shops, there's no need to pay full-price for much of anything these days. To give you a boost, we tapped a few savvy shoppers for their tips on all the ways you can save. Theater tickets "One of the greatest savings areas Read more

On Our Radar: Amanda Teal Design


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Interior Designers in San Francisco Bay Area

You may have spotted Amanda Teal's styling prowess in Matchbook magazine's garden party spread, but you may not know about her burgeoning design firm, or the serendipitous path that led her to the industry. As the daughter of a famous jockey, Amanda inherited a love of horses and spent her early twenties as a professional equestrian. A riding job lured her to San Francisco where she met fellow Read more

Team Zoe's Joey Maalouf Answers Your Most Hair-Raising Questions


Updated 02/08/12 8:12 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Joey Maalouf's Top Hair Advice

You've learned how he creates Rachel Zoe's signature beachy waves, and you've likely admired his other work from afar (Jessica Alba's soft and pretty Golden Globes makeup, anyone?). And most recently, celebrity stylist Joey Maalouf has signed on as a beauty advisor for Slim Fast's Studio Wow! campaign, which he explains, is a way to help people be at their most confident for a big, upcoming life Read more