Nigel Barker, the "noted fashion photographer" from America's Next Top Model, will be venturing into the beauty world with his makeup artist wife of 14 years, Cristen Barker (who's also been a Cover Girl since '99). They're launching two beauty lines that'll be released in 2014: Beauty Equation, a prestige line, and BE Cosmetics, for mass distribution. read more

It's a tough world for those of us with coarse, curly, or thick hair. Life is unpredictable when your hair naturally forms perfect ringlets one day and a giant puffball the next. I know when I wake up and see a massive mess on top of my head, I'll give up on any attempt at enhancing my curls and just but out the flat iron, since straightening seems to be the easiest way to de-pouf. read more

Considering chopping your long hair into a trendy lob? Here's some news you need before you donate those 8+ inches to Locks of Love: Watchdog group "Nonprofit Investor" has accused the company of wasting millions of dollars worth of donated hair. read more

Rumors of the world-class songstress' alleged pregnancy surfaced early this month when she wore a custom Givenchy gown to the Met Gala that skillfully camouflaged her belly. The pregnancy hype spiraled into a full-on Internet craze soon after, when B cancelled a show in Antwerp, Belgium, blaming dehydration and exhaustion. read more

This unbelievably cool, slightly insane window is made almost entirely of hair product bottles. More than 3,200 of them. Her hair is shampoo bottles. The floor? Deep conditioners. read more

You know that stat about the average woman eating 7 pounds of lipstick in her lifetime? The one you try to pretend you're not a part of? read more

Avon ladies may seem like the dying breed in today's competitive beauty market, but it looks like the entire Avon brand may become extinct within the year, according to 24/7 Wall St.'s stats. read more

It was just announced that Rooney Mara -- of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" fame -- will be the face of Calvin Klein's new fragrance, Downtown, which launches in September. The ad features Mara clad in a leather jacket and leaning James Dean-style against a brick wall -- looking very downtown -- and the scent is said to be "youthful, edgy, and cool." Source: WWD read more

Science really is amazing. Penicillin, vaccines, Latisse, and now quite possibly the best news we've ever heard: A cure for gray hair. read more