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

Say So Long to Limp Locks With a Colored Hair Powder


Updated 04/08/10 5:10 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Say So Long to Limp Locks With a Colored Hair Powder

Now that warmer weather is approaching, is your scalp heating up, too? Perhaps your roots and/or bangs are oily, but your ends are just fine. That's when hair powders come into play. Not only do these oil-absorbing products help sop up excess sebum, they revitalize styles and assist in giving your hair a lift in the aroma department, too. Here are a few colored powders to ensure that you can Read more

New Product Alert: Kiehl's Rice & Wheat Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner


Updated 10/10/07 8:03 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

New Product Alert: Kiehl's Rice & Wheat Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner

Kiehl’s has just launched a new pair of hair care products called Rice & Wheat Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner. Due to their strong belief in using natural ingredients to get the best possible results, the products contain hydrolyzed rice protein, wheat protein, rice bran oil, poly-sugars, jojoba seed extract, and pure honey to impart body, shine, and fullness to the hair. Rice & Read more

Big Is Back! Volumizers We Love, Part II


Updated 05/02/07 5:50 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Big Is Back! Volumizers We Love, Part II

Remember yesterday I told you that I had three favorite volumizers? Well, after poking around a little bit more in the store, I realized there were still a few more to introduce you to. Big hair is really in for Spring and these trusty products help give your limp locks some life. Spray them directly at the roots of your hair followed by styling with a round brush (to create lift) and heat. Read more

It's Easy to Make Your Own Carolina Herrera-Inspired Headband


Updated 02/13/12 3:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Carolina Herrera Fall 2012 Hair and Headbands

Carolina Herrera is known for her classic yet dramatic pieces, so it just makes sense that her Fall 2012 hairstyles would reflect that aesthetic. Working with Orlando Pita (at Orlo Salon for Moroccanoil), Herrera's models walked the runway with coiffures he described as "really graphic, but not too romantic." And while it's probably not practical to wear the big-time bouffants seen in the show, Read more

Announcing the 2012 Grammy Award Winners


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Grammy Award Winners Full List 2012

The mood of the Grammy Awards was a bit somber this year in the wake of Whitney Houston's shocking death, but the show went on, and the statues were all handed out to the winners. Adele owned the night, picking up multiple awards, including those for record of the year, album of the year, and song of the year. Plenty of other folks received Grammys too, including Kanye West, The Foo Fighters, Read more

Get the Sweater-fied Hair Effect From Richard Chai Love


Updated 02/09/12 4:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty Look at Richard Chai Love: Fall 2012

You know that amazing moment when you pull off a sweater and your hair looks perfectly disheveled immediately thereafter? That's just the effect hairstylist Kevin Ryan (for Aveda) wanted to capture when creating the lifted, slightly mussed coiffures at Richard Chai Love. To create the play on texture, particularly at the crown, Ryan began by spritzing the brand's Volumizing Tonic on models' Read more

Foods That Can Make You Look Pregnant


Updated 02/11/12 2:35 AM · Posted by Shape · 4 comments

Foods That Make You Look Pregnant

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Over the weekend, I saw a photo of a female celebrity (who is in a relationship with a male celeb) leaving a café with the caption, "Baby bump?" and I had to refrain myself from shouting out loud, "Come on, can't a girl eat without the world thinking she's having a baby?!" The truth is having a perfectly flat stomach Read more

10 Food Documentaries Worth a View


Updated 02/06/12 5:57 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Food Documentaries

As a self-proclaimed documentary junkie, I'm fascinated by the sheer volume of foodie documentaries out there for your viewing pleasure. Most recently, I've found myself intrigued by the history of local farming movements and the intense pressure chefs deal with every day. I've rounded up some of my favorite foodie documentaries I've seen to date. Grab some gourmand popcorn and get watching! Read more

2 Surefire Ways to Pick Your Perfect Red Lipstick


Updated 02/06/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Choose a Warm or Cool Red Lipstick

Valentine's Day is well-nigh, and that means you might have red lipstick on the mind. But does that mind of yours get blown by the sheer volume of crimson-hued shades, intensities, and tones available in stores? And then there's the uncertainty in deciding whether or not a warm or cool color is most flattering. It can all be very unnerving. When it comes down to it, however, "I think it's about Read more