Dec 06, 2007 -
Who's this dude, you ask? He's Stuart Phillips, a hair stylist who charges £150 (around $300) for a haircut — but who's fetched £8,000 to cut one of his wealthy client's hair. He's coiffed the Hoff as well as Ivana Trump, but one newspaper columnist decided to see how a high-priced haircut would transform her looks.
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Dec 05, 2007 -
When you think of iconic beauty products, what comes to mind? For me it's lipstick. It's no surprise that lipstick is such a beauty icon considering it dates back 5,000 years.
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Dec 03, 2007 -
There must be something in the water — or should I say, in the eau — because three times in the past two weeks, I've been asked to explain the difference between an eau de toilette, an eau de parfum, an eau de cologne, and a perfume (or parfum). I am sure that some of you might ace this quiz with your eyes closed, but for those of you who are wondering how to make your way through a fragrance department, here's your chance to brush up on your ABCs of fragrance. Take this quiz to find out just how savvy a fragrance aficionado you really are!
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Nov 16, 2007 -
I get lots of emails asking about tipping etiquette for hair, nails, and other general salon and spa treatments, so I thought it was time to address the issue. Growing up, my mother always told me that it is not standard practice to tip the owner of a salon.
This unspoken rule stems from the idea that the entire cost of your treatment goes to the house.
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Nov 12, 2007 -
These three gorgeous actresses have made millions off of their looks and their talent. They take their grooming so seriously that they are even well known for maintaining perfect eyebrows. Now for the hair-raising question: Which brows belong to what beauty?
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Nov 10, 2007 -
Guerlain has just released a lipstick called Kiss Kiss Gold and Diamonds. The lipstick tube is 18k yellow gold, and adorned with 199 diamonds. It comes with its own lip brush and suede pouch, and the encasing can be engraved with a name or other message.
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Nov 06, 2007 -
A celebrity's hairstylist recently put the smackdown on certain hair extensions. "Cheap hair extensions should be burned," this saucy snipper said. "They look like a cat has crawled up and died on your shoulders."
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Nov 05, 2007 -
Every year before the holidays begin, Oprah Winfrey does a show called "Oprah's Favorite Things.'' You've probably seen the show—it's the one that drives the audience to scream with glee as Oprah reveals and gives away her must-have gifts.
After Oprah told the world that all she uses on her skin is a specific cream, sales of this product immediately revolutionized the brand. Apparently Oprah's endorsement has so much staying power that the product has become a long-term best-seller.
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Oct 29, 2007 -
Which brand of makeup case is BellaSugar accessorizing with in this avatar? Hint: In the TV show Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf's mother has a clothing line she hoped this posh New York City landmark store would carry. At one point, Blair was even the model for the campaign.
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Oct 18, 2007 -
An English songstress is known for wearing Chanel Ecriture De Chanel Liquid Eyeliner. "Some people like a little color on their lip, some people like a little blush. My thing is eyeliner," she says.
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