5 Easy Ways to Cover Up Your Roots


Updated 06/23/11 9:31 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

5 Easy Ways to Cover Hair Roots

Changing your hair color is fun; dealing with nasty root grow out isn’t. But roots are easier to cover up than you think. Whether you’re going back to your natural shade or just giving your hair a rest in between dye jobs, here are five ways to make growing out your roots totally painless. To see them, just keep reading. Read more

Keri Hilson Gets In Touch With Her Roots


Updated 01/29/11 8:40 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Keri Hilson at 2011 Critics' Choice Awards

We love Keri Hilson for shaking things up on the red carpet, and at the Critics' Choice Awards, she certainly did that. Her colorist, Rita Hazan, told us that a few darker pieces can make blond hair look more natural, but Keri's regrowth makes a statement. Do you think she's pulling off a fun look, or are you a bigger fan of overall color? Let us know, and don't miss her jaw-droppingly cool shoes Read more

How To Manage Your Roots


Updated 11/03/10 12:05 PM · Posted by Daily Makeover · 0 comments

Tips on Maintaining Your Roots

We're excited to present this article by colorist Rita Hazan. It's from one of our favorite sites, Daily Makeover! I am not a big fan of roots or the "rooty look." I get the whole ombre effect, but that's for if you're in your early 20s, otherwise it's aging and makes you look unmaintained and too busy to care for yourself. Not a very glamorous look! Now, if you do color your hair, 4-8 weeks is Read more

Now You Can Touch Up Your Roots Online


Updated 06/15/10 1:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Clairol Root Touch-Up Tool

Visible roots have been trendy on and off for a few years now, but if you're not a fan, Clairol just introduced a digital touch-up tool that lets you "fix" pics of yourself with the offending exposed hairs. The tool, which basically overlays your roots with a color more similar to the rest of your hair, was released to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the brand's popular Root Touch Up hair Read more

Good, Better, Best: Branch/Root Console Tables


Updated 11/13/08 4:30 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

Good, Better, Best: Branch/Root Console Tables

I've been noticing these branch-base console tables at a few of my usual design haunts, and thought perhaps it's a growing a trend. I'm really loving the organic, textural quality they bring to a room, especially considering that many homes are leaning towards a more pared-down, modern look these days. Good: Shown above is the Ballard Designs Faux Bois Demilune Table ($699, reduced from $1,495). Read more

Three Ways to Hide Roots


Updated 08/19/08 6:41 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Three Ways to Hide Roots

August can be a rough time to get in your colorist's chair because everyone's on vacation. Whether you're keeping up with grown-out Summer highlights or are battling some gray roots, you might be waiting a while — but no one has to know that. Here are some options that don't require plastic gloves, a baseball cap, or a wig: Change your part. This is an easy solution to many hair dilemmas. Read more

Love It or Hate It? Amanda Bynes' American Music Awards Look


Updated 12/29/07 4:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

Love It or Hate It? Amanda Bynes' American Music Awards Look

The fine Miss Bynes reminds me of Alicia Silverstone here. Maybe it's her smile, or the sparkle in her eye, or the wavy hair. As cute as Amanda is, I wish she'd touched up her roots. Even though Vogue says they're in style, it just detracts from her otherwise put-together look. Or maybe it's just me. What do you think? Source Love It or Hate It? Amanda Bynes' American Music Awards Read more

Stop Messing Around—Get Down to the "Roots" of Things


Updated 08/20/07 1:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

Stop Messing Around—Get Down to the "Roots" of Things

Oh, Debra Messing, what are you doing? For the most part, she's one hot mama at the unveiling of Saks' new shoe department: Her outfit is fantastic, her makeup is gorgeous... and then there's the issue of her hair. I never thought her red hair was completely natural, but these roots distract from everything else that's going right. If you're ever in between color appointments, you can avoid this Read more

Announcing the 2012 Grammy Award Winners


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Grammy Award Winners Full List 2012

The mood of the Grammy Awards was a bit somber this year in the wake of Whitney Houston's shocking death, but the show went on, and the statues were all handed out to the winners. Adele owned the night, picking up multiple awards, including those for record of the year, album of the year, and song of the year. Plenty of other folks received Grammys too, including Kanye West, The Foo Fighters, Read more

Grammy Awards: Rihanna


Updated 02/13/12 10:41 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Rihanna at Grammys 2012

Last week, we saw that Rihanna had gone blond for an Elle photo shoot, but it looks like the new style will be sticking around. The Bajan beauty went sultry with tousled ringlets, tight-lined eyes, and visible roots. Are you loving her new look?Vote on all of our Grammy Awards polls here! Grammy Awards: Rihanna Love it Leave it Read more