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5 Tips For Keeping Your Locks Glossy

BellaSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:00:49 -0700

After perusing through the pictures from Rock a Little, Feed a Lot benefit concert that took place last night in LA, I was struck by all of the completely gorgeous, shiny hair. From Isla Fisher to Christina Applegate to Alanis Morissette, it was all about light-reflective locks. There are countless ways to boost shine through technique and product, including starting off by giving residue and buildup a farewell party with a good clarifying shampoo. And I have even more tips to keep you glossy. Just keep reading.

Eight Different Ways to Wear Trendy Braids

BellaSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:00:09 -0700

Braids are looking mighty fresh these days. There's always the Lauren Conrad-esque way of wearing delicate braids pinned back at the sides and recently, we spotted Jessica Simpson, Drew Barrymore, and Nicole Richie rocking the chunky side-braid. And now, I've got some more braided looks for you. Vote for your favorite at the end. Source

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Beauty Tips and Tricks For Redheads

BellaSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:00:18 -0700

Since it's St. Patrick's Day, I've been thinking about classic Irish beauty. Being that so many Irish women are fair-skinned redheads, I thought I'd suggest a few friendly tips and tricks on how to enhance your specific type of beauty. And, of course you don't have to be Irish for this advice to pertain to you, silly - these red-headed celebs aren't!

Protect Your Hair Color: Whether or not you enhance your hair color, you'll want to give it shelter in the sun so that it doesn't turn orange or brassy. Try misting your hair with an SPF shine spray and use color-enhancing hair products to replenish and maintain your color in between salon visits.

For three more makeup and skin-care tips and tricks for redheads, read more.

Makeup Colors: When looking for a foundation and/or a powder, it's best to steer away from anything too pink or yellow. In particular, products targeted for those with olive skin will be too harsh. Generally, it's best to choose a neutral, light-beige shade. Additionally, when possible, avoid orangey-red, orange, and overly strong coral shades of lipstick. However, gold makeup is gorgeous on redheads, as are champagne, taupe, and brown eye shadows - so go crazy!
Eyebrows: Frame your fair skin by filling in your eyebrows. Depending on how dark or light your hair is, you'll want to match your brows one shade darker. Going too dark is going to look unnatural, so choose a soft, auburn, or taupe powder.
Skin Care SPF is a must. Since your skin is fair, it will burn easily and can cause wrinkles, redness, peeling, premature aging, and cancer. Be sure to wear a moisturizer with SPF 30, and when possible consider buying cosmetics with SPF in the formula for extra protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

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Oscars Red Carpet Trend: Green Goddesses

BellaSugar — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:44:29 -0800

These green goddessess aren't trying to make an environmental statement, they are trying to make a fashion statement on the red carpet. Personally, I think green is a daring, happy and beautiful color if done in the right shade for the right skin tone - case in point: Celine Dion's olive green dress with her light auburn hair. How do you guys feel about green gowns on the red carpet?

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Lovely Links

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:00:49 -0700

Chocolate-scented bikini waxes - FabSugarUK
The Conchords experiment with hair gel - Huffington Post
Reviewing the new Pantene hair-care collection - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Male modeling lacks lucre, glamour - The Cut
How to get Isla Fisher's hairstyle - Glamour
The transformation of Salma Hayek - InStyle
How well does bright orange eye shadow go over? - Lemondrop
How to apply false eyelashes - Stylelist