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Do You Backcomb Your Hair?

BellaSugar — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:19 -0800

Back in my junior high years, backcombing was a very close personal friend of mine. How else was I to achieve claw bang perfection? Whether you call it teasing, ratting, or backbrushing, backcoming helps create volume, hide thin spots, and/or provides a base for updos. It can be extreme - think Lady Gaga - or it can be smooth and tame, like Jackie O. I particularly love teasing my locks when I'm headed out for a night of fun. What about you?

What's Your Biggest Concern About Your Hair?

BellaSugarUK — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800

About a year ago, I noticed larger than normal amounts of hair in my shower drain, so I decided to make an appointment at the Phillip Kingsley Clinic for a hair and scalp analysis. After taking a blood test and meeting with a consultant, it turns out that an iron deficiency was the cause of my hair loss. Seven months, many vitamins and a few treatments and products later, my hair is finally growing back.

In the midst of my research, I hadn't realised the large concern that twenty to thirty something women had about thinning hair (which by the way is treatable and very different than balding). So vote below and leave a comment sharing with me and the rest of the BellaSugar community the biggest concerns that you have about your hair.

Definition: Tint-Back

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:02:37 -0800

Have you ever colored your hair, been displeased with the results, and immediately had the desire to revert your hair back to its original color? I hear you. Or, perhaps you have been coloring your hair so long, you don't even know the true tones of your natural locks any longer. Yes, I hear you once again. Like the name implies, a tint-back is a service in which color, bleach, and/or pigment fillers are applied to the hair to bring the hair back to the color that Mother Nature intended.
If you're going lighter, bleach, a softer color, and toner might be used. If you're going darker, a filler is often applied before the hair dye in order to restore pigment and ensure that the color remains uniform. Getting a tint-back service is also a great option if you merely want to take a break from highlighting, lowlighting, or any other coloring services. Have you ever had one?

Film Noir or Fancy Shampoo?

BellaSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:03:58 -0800

Do you know your film noir, doll? This cinematic genre often starred alluring actresses such as Veronica Lake, Rita Hayworth, and Ava Gardner. Common features of these types of films include a highly stylized appearance of both the characters and scenery, a crime, and some sort of dramatic, sexual undertone in the backdrop - think The Maltese Falcon and Out of the Past, or in more modern films, Basic Instinct or No Country For Old Men. Along with these artistic flicks come some pretty creative names. Now it's time for you to do a little sleuthing of your own. Is it a film noir or a fancy shampoo?

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Would You Ever Get a Perm?

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:41 -0800

Perms get such a bad rap just because grandmas love them and they were a staple ingredient of '80s hair. Despite the fact that I know how useful they can be, and how many different kinds of perms there are, I might almost be hesitant to tell people if I got one, just for fear that they'd start laughing before I could explain. What's your opinion on the whole thing? Has the perm just gotten too much negative press to make a comeback? Do you even consider it an option? Or are you permed and proud?

Love It or Hate It? Victoria Beckham's Voluminous Waves

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:30:00 -0800

At this weekend's Los Angeles Laker's basketball game, Posh and her precious brood gathered on their amazing floor seats to check out the action.

Victoria, dressed in grey skinny jeans and a tiny top was showing off more than just her outfit and handsome hubby. In fact, the singer, clothing designer and cover model was debuting a longer and looser hairstyle than we're used to seeing on her. Could it be extensions, or perhaps just growth that she's been keeping tucked away behind all of her Alice bands this past year?

Vote on whether or not you like her new hairdo below.

Love It or Hate It? Sinitta's Prairie Plaits

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Simon Cowell's gal pal and American born singer Sinitta arrived at the London launch of Disney On Ice's "Princess Wishes" show yesterday sporting casual double prairie plaits in her long black hair. Typically we see her dressed up and looking glam, but she toned things down for the kids yesterday. What do you think of this laid back hairstyle on Sinitta?

30 Stars Show Us How (and How Not) to Wear Colorful Hair

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:22 -0700

Admit it: Sometimes you want Jem and the Holograms hair ( I get dibs on Aja). I know it can be a little scary, or seem extreme, but there's no time like the present to try a little wild color. Celebrities know this, and tons of them, regardless of their age or their image, go for a little pink, purple, or blue once in a while. Adding a bold shade to your color repertoire is easier than you think, and to show you the prettiest ways to wear a little bold color, as well as the pitfalls, I've put together 30 examples of stars gone Rainbow Brite. Click through and get colorful.

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Get Your Sparkle On With a Zooey-Inspired Headband

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:16 -0700

I've long admired Zooey Dechanel's retro style, and at the Hollywood Awards Gala, she walked the red carpet while wearing this swirly, sparkling headband. The side angle of the hair accessory adds a playfully modern feel, and the bangs bring a fashionable element to her signature look. For a similar take on Zooey's throwback style, check out the widget below for some sparkly black headbands.

How to Choose Eyeglasses by Your Hair Color

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:44 -0700

Recently, I made my yearly - OK, it's been more than a year - trip to the eye doctor. I've worn glasses for about 14 years now, and from one "trendy" frame to another, I've had lots of different looks. Since some were good, and others I'd prefer to forget, that was the inspiration behind this series of posts on choosing eyeglass frames. Since we've already looked at face shape, eye color, and skin tone, for the final installment of this series, let's look at how your hair color can help guide you when making a choice between those funky green shades or whimsical yellow specs. To check out some tips, just keep reading.