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Botox Tragedy! The Daily Show Explores the "Good Life Crisis"

BellaSugar — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:00:53 -0700

Need another sign of the wilting economy? While employers try to pack two jobs into one employee, things are getting rough in even the poshest places. As those intrepid reporters at The Daily Show prove, the near-recession is putting a wrinkle into the plans of the trout-lipped and smooth-skinned. Literally. Check it out:

Say Hello to Our New Beauty Video Channel, BellaTV!

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:29 -0800

If you're a fan of our daily PopSugar Rush, you'll love this news. We're so excited about the launch of BellaTV, the ultimate video channel for beauty junkies everywhere. A lineup of original shows - three fresh episodes weekly - covers the wide world of beauty, including the latest hair, makeup, skin, and nail trends, celebrity how-tos, tips and tricks, and more!

In today's show, we reveal the secrets to achieving Sienna Miller's beachy hair with the help of her stylist Daniel Erdman. Check out his easy step-by-step instructions for creating these sexy tousled waves at home. Watch now!

Introducing PopSugar Rush, Our New Daily Show!

Molly — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:09:54 -0700

We're so excited to announce the launch of PopSugar Rush, our brand new daily show to catch you up on everything you need to know now about the world of pop culture across the Sugar Network! Every day we'll be bringing you the hottest photos, videos, and stories from everywhere in a lightning-fast, blink-and-you'll miss it format. PopSugar Rush will also feature commentary from the Sugar editors themselves as we bring our unique perspective to the news of the day. Without further ado, check out our first show and stay tuned for lots more video coming soon to PopSugar.tv - from fashion, to beauty, to fitness, we'll be bringing you the best video content of our Sugar sites come to life. Thanks for watching!

PopSugar Rush 07/22/09: Twilight Tattoos, Jessica Hits the Gym and Michelle Obama's New 'Do!

Molly — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:07:51 -0700

Yesterday we launched our brand new daily show, PopSugar Rush and we loved hearing all your feedback! We're just getting started with our video, so stay tuned for a lot more. In episode two we've got the latest on Jessica Simpson's post breakup routine, Michelle Obama kicking off the newest hair craze and a farewell to a four-legged pop culture icon. While you're watching, keep in mind you can jump between stories using the key on the side and find more info with the links to the Sugar sites. Check it out!

Do You Even Notice Other People's Earlobes?

BellaSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:00:41 -0700

Earlobe rejuvenation, a quick, less-than-an-hour, outpatient procedure to lift sagging ears is fast becoming a growing trend, particularly for American women in their 50s and 60s. "We make the earlobes look plumper, more rounded and smaller, giving a more youthful image," plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Schulman told the Daily Mail.

Just like the neck and hands are known to show your age, the ears are often an area where people forget to apply sunscreen, thus speeding up the aging process. That, coupled with heavy earring wearing, has some women willing to spend £1,100 (about $1,750 USD) on the 40-minute procedure. But is that money well spent? Unless someone's ears are stretched out by earplugs or they're wearing lots of earrings, I hardly ever notice other people's earlobes at all. (And if I do, I don't think, "Wow, what a hag. She should really do something about that.") What about you?

VMA Nominations, a Britney-Lindsay Reunion, and Heath Ledger's Final Video!

Molly — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:29:39 -0700

Check out today's episode of our hot new daily show, PopSugar Rush - who scored the most VMA nominations, what Britney and Lindsay got up to together, and Shaq's challenge to David Beckham. Watch it now!

Your Skin Might Not Be Getting the H2O It Needs

BellaSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:24 -0700

When it comes to cooking, I love to get my nom-nom-nom on. In fact, the Food Network pretty much runs at a constant loop in the Bella household. Are you a fan, too? Recently, I caught an episode of Food Detectives, a show hosted by Ted Allen of Queer Eye For the Straight Guy fame. The premise? The crew performs studies on food items, debunking facts and myths through use of science.

One particular episode stood out. Does drinking sufficient amounts of water daily really improve the appearance of skin? After giving one identical twin the appropriate levels of water for a week and the other twin half the serving, not surprisingly, the one who drank more had radiant skin. As for me, I'm headed straight to the water cooler. In the meantime, check out some fun facts from the episode when you read more.

Glug, glug: Our skin is made up of two to three gallons of water.
Find your number: Figure out your daily intake by using the formula: weight/2 = how many ounces of water to drink each day.
Are you dehydrated?: According to Dr. Jeanine Downie, who appeared in the episode, Caucasian skin tends to show dehydration with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while darker-toned skin appears blotchy.
No worries: If your skin is looking lackluster and your water consumption is low, don't fret. Start drinking the acceptable levels now and you'll notice an improvement. Plus, it's a fast, cheap, and easy way to get luminous results - without investing in $200 serums.

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Summer Skincare Tips From a Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Sponsor — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:45:59 -0700

Summer is officially on the horizon, which means it is time to show some skin and dare to bare. While you prepare to trade in your snuggly sweaters for sleeveless shirts, don’t overlook preparing your skin for Summer, especially the delicate areas.

Dr. Debra Luftman, Beverly Hills dermatologist and co-author of The Beauty Prescription, shares her top tips to help get your skin Summer-ready:

Underarms: The underarm is a very unique, complex, and delicate area. Underarm irritation tends to surface more in the Summer due to increased shaving and perspiration. Use a product like Dove Visibly Smooth deodorant, which includes a unique Pro-Epil™ Complex with natural extracts and Dove 1/4 Translucent Moisturizers™ to minimize the visual appearance of underarm hair over time. It not only helps to deliver soft, smooth underarm skin, but also provides the 24-hour odor and wetness protection you’ve come to expect from Dove deodorant.

Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth deodorant is featured in two new scents: Wild Rose, which consists of floral notes with a feminine and elegant flair, and Nature Fresh, which contains green floral and fruity scents for freshness seekers. Women who seek prescription-strength wetness protection can try Dove Visibly Smooth Clinical Protection in Wild Rose. Visit your local drugstore or mass retail outlets to purchase this new product.

For more tips on getting your skin Summer-ready, read more!

Neck: Most women spend time and money on a great skincare routine for their face, but somehow forget the skin area below: the neck. This skin is some of the thinnest on the body and has little natural moisture, so signs of aging tend to appear if not protected. Apply a moisturizer with SPF daily to the front and sides of your neck to avoid sun spots and uneven pigmentation.

Feet: Goodbye Winter boots, hello sandals! Sandals, while comfortable and fashionable, leave feet exposed to the elements and can cause harsh blisters. Most people forget to put sunscreen on the tops of their feet, which leads to painful and potentially serious burns. Prevent sun damage by applying SPF to your feet every time you leave the house. To help prevent painful and unsightly blisters, I suggest applying petroleum jelly to the areas of your feet where blisters are prone. It will help prevent the friction that occurs between sandal straps and skin.

All Over: In order to maintain an all-over Summer glow, incorporate natural vitamins into your daily diet. Fruit like oranges, watermelon, and peaches contain vitamins A and C, which help keep skin supple through the production of collagen. Fatty acids are also essential to help lubricate skin from the inside out; try eating almonds or avocado for an added boost.

Visit dove.com/visiblysmooth to learn more about Dove Visibly Smooth deodorant and click here to download a $2 off coupon.

Hair Color How-Tos: Brighter Blondes

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:00:20 -0700

For the past week, I've been providing tips on how to keep your hair color looking fresh and fade resistant. I've covered redheads, brunettes, and raven-haired beauties.

And now, let's finish this series off by featuring tips for blondes. It's debatable whether or not blondes have more fun. Whatever the case may be, hair that's highlighted, lightened all over, or completely natural, has special needs of its own. Check out my advice when you read more

Go blue: This tip works for both natural and "bottle blondes." A blue- or violet-hued shampoo will help counteract unwanted brassiness and brighten light tones. Try Lush Daddyo Shampoo ($9 to $27).
You're golden: Or, perhaps you want to brighten the warmer, golden tones in your hair - Quantum Glistening Golds Shampoo ($4) should do the trick.
Be a softie: Since blond hair is so light, chemicals from water and product buildup can cause hair to dull and yellow more noticeably. A water softener can help take away the blah. Try Jonathan Beauty Water Shower Purification System ($95) to perk up hair.
Herb rinse: For a natural approach, use chamomile to refresh your blond tones. In a non-metal saucepan, add several chamomile tea bags to about two cups of water and boil for about a half hour. Let cool. After washing your hair, rinse the chamomile through your hair several times. You can do this by dunking your hair into a sink filled with the liquid.
Fast fix: If your roots are starting to show or you are in-between colorings, fix that problem fast with a mascara-like highlighting pen, like Claudia Stevens Hair Highlighter in Gold ($4) or Claudia Stevens Hair Highlighter in Beige/Light Blonde ($4).
Deep condition: If you're lightening your hair, it's probably in need of a weekly deep conditioner. I like Aveda Color Conserve Strengthening Treatment ($26 to $68). For a more budget-friendly option, try Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner ($7).
Shine, shine: Blond hair often lacks shine. Bring back the healthy glow with a shine and color enhancing product such as Ken Paves Health Boost Up Color Drops in Honey ($40) or Ken Paves Boost Up Color Drops in Platinum ($40).

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Reader Review of the Day: Organic Root Stimulator Fertilizing Serum Herbal Scalp Formula

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:00:35 -0800

Whether you're male or female, hair loss is quite common. My sister has had recurring problems with alopecia areata for years, and through finding the right combination of products to treat it, she's pretty much alopecia-free. But in case it sneaks back into her life, I'll have to tell her about Organic Root Stimulator Fertilizing Serum Herbal Scalp Formula ($13), a relatively inexpensive treatment recommended by Bruce from Virginia. Take it away, Bruce:

"I have tried several products down to having the barber cut my hair very close to try and hide the receding hair. I puchased [this] product two weeks ago and my wife and my co-workers are telling me that they are starting to see new hair growing in the front and back of my balding spots. At first I thought that they were being kind, but I looked in the mirror, and for sure my bald spots are showing new growth. I wish I had taken pictures before I stated using [this] product."

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