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Read Our Interviews With Halle Berry, Liya Kebede, Serinda Swan, and More

Jessica Cruel — Sun, 27 May 2012 07:00:00 PDT

Get the inside scoop on celebrity beauty from our interviews with Liya Kebede, Milla Jovovich, Halle Berry, and Serinda Swan.
An up-close look at all the best hair and makeup at Cannes.
Calling all Geminis! These zodiac beauty buys will satisfy your dual personality.
See tips for breaking your nail-biting habit.
Discover the makeup brush you should be using to apply mascara.
Well-groomed brows will always be in style, and here's how to get the look.
Three ways to wear a minty tint on your eyes.
Cream or powder blush? That is the question.
How to get great bridal hair on your wedding day.
Prevent your foundation from melting in the Summer sun.

5 Steps to Your Best Blowout Ever

Allure — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:05:00 PDT

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure:

It's not every day you get a lesson in blowouts from Alli Webb, founder of the Drybar blowout bars. Rule number one: If you've gotten your blowouts down to 10 minutes, you're doing something wrong. (Sorry!) Webb gave me the rundown on the other most common styling mistakes - and how to get the ultimate results. Get her advice when you read more.

Halle Berry Reveals the Secret to Her Flawless Skin

Jessica Cruel — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:38:00 PDT

Yes, Halle Berry really is as gorgeous and flawlessly complected in person as she appears on screen. So now that your most pertinent question is answered, let's move on to the good stuff. Halle has served as the global brand ambassador for Revlon for over 10 years, and she's set to launch a campaign for the brand's new ColorStay Whipped Creme foundation (which hits shelves June 1).

With Halle's impossibly glowing skin, it's hard not to want to know her skin-care secrets. The actress has a few pearls of wisdom to share on how she maintains her luminous look, along with her tips for living a happy and beautiful life. Find out Halle's advice, the reason she changed her hairstyle, and more when you continue reading.

3 (Nearly) Effortless Ways to Get Gorgeous Hair When It's Hot

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 22 May 2012 03:32:00 PDT

Summer is about to begin, and the thermometer has already reached new highs, so why spend hours fussing with your hair? There are easy ways to keep your mane in check when it's hot out, so we turned to celebrity hairstylist Marcus Francis to find out how. Read on to see his tips.

Trend Alert: Cascading Curls à la Rita Hayworth

Jessica Cruel — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:01:00 PDT

Lately, it seems the stars have been feeling nostalgic when it comes to their hair. Ke$ha, Naya Rivera, and Katharine McPhee have all been seen sporting 1930s-era finger-waved looks. This style works well on long hair, especially when it's swept over the shoulders for added drama. In order to re-create this vintage style at home, try using medium-sized hot rollers. Once the curls are set, gently comb through the hair with a paddle brush to bring out bombshell volume. You can also take a note from Ke$ha and accentuate this Old Hollywood hair with an accessory like a glamorous Grecian headband.

Beauty Debate: Synthetic vs. Authentic Brushes

Michelle Phan — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:04:00 PDT

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new tip or two for making life easier. This week, Michelle tells us how we can choose the right makeup brush:

Hi everyone,

There are some key differences between synthetic and authentic hair makeup brushes, not just in terms of where the hair originates, but in terms of how the hair functions. It's a really fascinating topic and one that I've spent a lot of time working on lately. So in this post, I want to put all ethical debates on the subject aside, and focus strictly on the fundamental difference between these two different kinds of brush hairs, because I think it's something that not a lot of people know about.

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The main difference between a brush made with synthetic hair and a brush made with real hair is its ability to pick up pigment. Brushes made with real, authentic hair pick up pigment and distribute it in fewer motions than brushes made with synthetic hair. That's because the hair follicle of an actual living thing has tiny little porous holes in it. So when you have a bunch of these hairs brought together and you try to pick up a powder or a substance, the tiny porous holes can actually hold onto and cling onto the pigment. It just picks it up that much better because there are these little spaces where it can be absorbed. Then, once you apply it, it kind of shakes off of the bristles. To learn more about synthetics, keep reading.

A Mess-Free Paintbrush: Introducing the Sensu Brush

Anna Monette Roberts — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:44:04 PDT

Artists and Draw Something fanatics alike will enjoy the Sensu Brush ($40), a two-in-one paintbrush and stylus ready to revolutionize your tablet "paintings." Designers carefully selected the best synthetic hair to give the Sensu the look and feel of a normal paintbrush. Create digital artwork rich with textured brushstrokes, watercoloresque style, and detailed shading.

It's compatible with most touch screen devices, so it's not limited to just Apple devices and also works with a handful of drawing apps. The Sensu Brush will be available for purchase in May, and we're officially coveting it for its mess-free painting capabilities.

What We're Sweet On: The Perfect Blowout Brush For Bobs

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:05:00 PST

If you have bobbed hair, then you know what a pain finding a brush that actually works on your bangs, layers, etc. can be, and how long it can take to get it all to turn under the right way. Which is why this Vidal Sassoon thermal brush ($8) is so great. It's exactly the right size; the core diameter is an inch, and the bristles are about half that, so even short hair like bangs will wrap around it. Plus, it has a flat handle, which makes turning it and keeping your grip much easier (and more comfortable, too). And the titanium core means that drying is faster and your styling is more effective. It even comes with a teasing comb, so you can add volume at the crown when you're finished. Not bad for less than $10, and a sight less expensive than a salon blowout.

Julianna Margulies Divulges Her Number One Beauty Tool

BellaSugar — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:44:00 PDT

Why Julianna Margulies never travels without her tweezers - InStyle
Get a glow worthy of the beach, sans sun - Stylelist
Pretty in pink: a retrospective of Lauren Conrad's hair color spectrum - Styleite
Five brushes to fix any hair disaster - Real Simple
See Zooey Deschanel as a blonde - The Cut
Glimpse Givenchy's sheer shades for Summer - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Model Erin Heatherton reveals her skin care favorites - Beauty Sweet Spot
Baffled by hot rollers? Watch a tutorial to conquer your curls - Beauty High
20 stars who've dip-dyed or streaked their strands - The Frisky
33 wedding hairstyles inspired by top stars - Real Beauty

How to Get This Season's Sexiest Waves

Allure — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:00:00 PDT

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 wearing the style. The look has an unpretentious, uncalculated feel that makes it so appealing. (It's also more grown-up than last season's omnipresent beachy waves.)

To re-create them: Start by combing a volumizer, such as Shu Uemura Art of Hair Fiber Lift Protective Volumizer, through damp hair. (Just because you're not going for full-on glam volume doesn't mean your hair should be totally flat). Define a center part, and then tousle your hair as you blow-dry, aiming the nozzle downward to prevent frizz. Now it's time to add in the waves: Wrap small sections of hair around a large-barrel curling iron, beginning just above the ends and working up to the chin. Finally, run your fingers through the waves to break them up. If they still look a little too defined, you can take a paddle brush to them. Just go over each section once, and then break them up with your fingers again when you're done. Voilà!