How to Get Maggie Q's Cool-Girl Curls


Updated 01/10/11 9:14 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

How to Get Soft Curls Like Maggie Q's

Our jaws hit the floor when we saw Maggie Q's gorgeous curls at the People’s Choice Awards. You can get the look at home with tips from her hair stylist, Richard Marin, who created these curls. Find out how to re-create the look when you read more. Read more

Are African-American Salons in Danger?


Updated 10/09/11 9:20 PM · Posted by · 12 comments

The Recession Is Closing Many African-American Salons

The recession has adversely affected salons across the US, but it's been disproportionally hard on small, locally-owned salons that cater to African-Americans. Apparently, with clients going longer and longer between appointments to save money and the popularity of formerly profitable treatments like relaxers on the wane, hundreds of shops have been forced to shutter. Their stylists then head to Read more

Natalie Portman Has Curly Hair. Who Knew?


Updated 12/02/10 5:02 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Get Natalie Portman's Hair at the Black Swan Premiere

We've seen Natalie Portman wearing everything from a sophisticated side updo to a gamine pixie, but did you know that underneath those chic strands lies a naturally curly head of hair? Her stylist, John D., says that since Natalie is constantly getting her hair done, her wavy hair needs extra moisture. He recommends using a hydrating product to smooth and defrizz wavy and curly hair. (For the Read more

Easy Tips For Creating Frizz-Free Curls


Updated 11/26/10 7:29 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Easy Tips For Curly Hair

Maintaining curly hair is not always easy, but when done just right — witness Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon's look at Gucci's Children Collection launch — those soft and springy strands can look carefree. For tips on attaining movable frizz-free curls like Garcelle's, keep reading. Read more

Link Time: Natalie Portman on the Pitfalls of Being Pretty


Updated 11/16/10 1:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Natalie Portman Talks About Being Pretty, the Best Drugstore Foundations, and More Beauty News

Natalie Portman explains why being pretty can be a hindrance — Allure American Apparel launches 12 new LA-inspired polishes — StyleList Ten great drugstore foundations — StyleCaster Get Gwen Stefani's faux pixie cut — InStyle Justin Timberlake invites the ladies to play with his new fragrance — People StyleWatch Ten work-appropriate hairstyles for curly-haired beauties — Naturally Read more

How This OnSugar Blogger Got All Twisted Up


Updated 11/11/10 5:39 AM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 1 comment

How to Do Natural Hair Twists

Check out this excerpt from OnSugar blog, Naturally Obsessed: Yes, the twists are back again, and I couldn't be happier. I seriously needed this break from my hair! Having thick/tightly coiled hair, and a lot of it can have its ups and downs — especially when it comes to detangling it. I absolutely love my hair, but sometimes the detangling process has me staring at the scissors a bit too Read more