Are Mason Pearson Brushes Worth the Cost?


Updated 04/18/11 5:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 70 comments

Are Mason Pearson Brushes Worth the Cost?

If you've ever read more than an issue or two of a beauty magazine, you know that Mason Pearson is considered the holy grail of hair brushes. The English brand has been making brushes since 1885, and it continues to produce them by hand to this day. Their nylon and boar bristles are supposed to evenly distribute sebum from the scalp, making hair shiny and stronger. The only catch? Well, this Read more

Model of the Week: Yoanna House


Updated 01/22/08 3:33 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 22 comments

Model of the Week: Yoanna House

We are so excited to bring back Model of the Week! This time, we take a closer look at American model Yoanna House. Yoanna was born on April 9, 1980 in Jacksonville, Florida. She can credit her amazing looks from her Mexican mother and her Canadian father. (She is also very close to her grandmother—who's actually the one who got her interested in fashion and modeling!) After losing 50 lbs, Read more

Do Fancy Brushes Make a Difference?


Updated 02/14/10 7:46 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 29 comments

Do Fancy Brushes Make a Difference?

For years I've been reading about Mason Pearson hair brushes in magazines, and inevitably they're lauded as life-changing miracle brushes. I haven't tried one yet, but I was given a Frederic Fekkai travel brush ($55) that's similarly luxurious. The faux-tortoise brush is beautiful, easy to hold and replete with old-timey allure. It's pretty enough to leave out when guests are over, and it just Read more

Happening Hair: The Modern Half Up, Half Down


Updated 09/06/09 2:22 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 29 comments

Happening Hair: The Modern Half Up, Half Down

Here is a happening do that is a modern take on the old half up, half down style. This look is great for those of you with long layers or one solid length - so basically anyone, but you have to have some substantial length to pull this off. This is also a quick style for women on the go. It keeps your hair out of your eyes, but won't take it completely off of your face. Ultimately, this is a Read more

Which Hairbrush Is Right For You?


Updated 11/13/09 5:38 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Which Hairbrush Is Right For You?

A good hairbrush should do far more than just brush hair, but buying the right one can be very confusing. There are two important factors to consider: finding the appropriate brush for your hair type and styling regimen and making sure you get a quality brush. Here are some helpful shopping tips and recommendations. If you have curly or wavy hair and you blow it dry, choose a round, Read more

Haircuts To Flatter Your Face Shape: Part II, Round Faces


Updated 05/26/10 1:37 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

Haircuts To Flatter Your Face Shape: Part II, Round Faces

You may covet your favorite celeb's hairstyle, but if the 'do doesn't fit your face shape, you're likely to be disappointed. Hence, FABSUGAR's four-part series on the haircuts that best flatter your face. Welcome back for our second installment: round faces. (To read last week's advice on heart-shaped faces, click here.) If you have a full, round face, you share your facial structure with Read more

Learn an Updated Take on Veronica Lake's Iconic Waves


Updated 04/07/11 10:08 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Get Iconic Veronica Lake Waved Hair

Michael Dueñas, founder of Hair Room Service, an exclusive agency that brings professional stylists to clients, shared a gorgeous way to update Veronica Lake's perfectly soft waves. The original look is a classic, but Dueñas had a few tips for making it a bit more wearable for modern times. "I'd create more volume and more wave, but also make the look cleaner and more polished," he explained. Read more