Big Is Back! Volumizers We Love, Part II


Updated 03/31/07 9:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 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

Big Is Back! Volumizers We Love


Updated 03/30/07 8:51 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Big Is Back! Volumizers We Love

We've seen it all over the runways and in magazines a million times already; this Spring big is back when it comes to hair! Here are three of my favorite volumizers to give your locks some oomph! To use, simply section your hair and spray the volumizer close to the root in short spritzes. Here's a helpful hint: follow with heat styling. As you blow dry - lift the roots with a round brush Read more

Trend Alert: Cascading Curls à la Rita Hayworth


Updated 05/16/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vintage Wave Trend: Spring 2012

Lately, it seems the stars have been feeling nostalgic when it comes to their hair. Ke$ha, Naya Rivera, and Katharine McPhee have all been seen sporting 1930s-era finger-waved looks. This style works well on long hair, especially when it's swept over the shoulders for added drama. In order to re-create this vintage style at home, try using medium-sized hot rollers. Once the curls are set, gently Read more

Beauty Must Reads From the BellaSugar Community


Updated 05/12/12 2:17 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

BellaSugar Community's Must Reads May 11, 2012

Pump up the volume with this beehive bouffant how-to — Beauty Starlet A Mother's Day gift guide inspired by movie moms — Blaq Vixen Beauty Revamp your bangs with a quick angel-wing braid — Forever Yours Beauty Low on products? Whip up this DIY shampoo — Beautiful Basics A mean green manicure inspired by the Hulk — Bethy's Beauty Spot Read more

What to Do If You've Cut Your Bangs Too Short


Updated 05/11/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fixing Bangs Cut Too Short

There's a saying amongst hairstylists that goes something like this: "Don't come b*tching if you cut your hair in the kitchen." And as tempting as it is to snip just a tad off annoyingly long fringe, sometimes the at-home results are less-than-perfect. (As many hairstylists can attest.) So what can be done if you went a little too scissor happy? Read on for tips on setting your bangs right. Read more

Met Gala: Cate Blanchett


Updated 05/08/12 9:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cate Blanchett at Met Gala 2012

Trust Cate Blanchett to deliver drama with perfect poise. The veteran fashionista wowed in an ostrich-feathered McQueen confection — a fishtail gown with the most decadent display of feathers gathered at the hemline. We love that she balances both the volume and luxury of her dress with understated makeup and a simple, slicked-back ponytail. With a gown like this, you need little else but a Read more

Zooey Deschanel on Her Signature Bangs, Her Ultimate Haircut, and DIY Makeup


Updated 04/27/12 6:08 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Zooey Deschanel Hair and Makeup Tips

Zooey Deschanel, known for her enviably cute strands and love of all things vintage, has just been named Pantene's new celebrity spokeswoman. And starting this August, she'll be representing the brand's rereleased Beautiful Lengths collection. The Beautiful Lengths program encourages women to donate their hair to create wigs for patients undergoing chemotherapy, while the products focus on Read more

How to Get This Season's Sexiest Waves


Updated 04/26/12 6:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a Loose-Waves Hairstyle

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Sexy hair traditionally means lots of volume, big waves, and a flirty side part. But this Spring, there's a new cool-girl alternative: a tough middle part with easy, loose waves. The combo looks naturally seductive — and not just because beauties like Doutzen Kroes (above), Brooklyn Decker, and DJ Harley Viera-Newton have been Read more