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Frizz, Be Gone! The Curly Hair Manual You NEED to Read

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:50:27 PDT

Ditch the endless blowouts and flat ironing and check out these products and styling tips that'll transform unmanageable hair into gorgeous curls and waves. 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.

Channel Daisy Buchanan With These Gatsby-Inspired Hairstyles

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:27:10 PDT

These '20s-inspired hairstyles are the bee's knees, super swanky, and all that jazz. We've all got it right now: Gatsby fever.

10 Prettiest Places to Have Brunch in the U.S.

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:32:30 PDT

Sure, you're looking forward to heaping piles of bacon and a sloppy omelet, but a good view counts, too. Here's where to go if you want it all. Ah, brunch. Does it get better than bottomless mimosas and bigger-than-your-head pancakes on a lazy weekend morning?

A Dozen Roses: The Prettiest Pink Makeup

Sat, 11 May 2013 04:26:35 PDT

Want an alternative to sending the ladies in your life flowers? Send a dozen rose beauty products instead. Flowers make me sad. Well, they may me happy for a day or two, and then they make me sad. The water starts to stink (no matter how often you change it), the petals droop and fall, and you hold onto your formerly-beautiful arrangement for a few days too long -- just because you can't bare to toss it. Flowers are fleeting -- that's a reality. And roses are the worst offenders.

Emily Maynard Doesn't Like to Wash Her Hair (And 10 Other Fun Facts)

Thu, 9 May 2013 02:52:10 PDT

We sat down with the sweet Southern mom who told us about her new jewelry line, life at home with her daughter Ricki, and her love of dry shampoo. I've been rooting for Emily Maynard ever since her first season of "The Bachelor," when she made it all the way to the final Rose Ceremony and Brad proposed. And I was cheering for her during the "The Bachelorette" when she chose Jef. I'm one of those people who talked to the TV as if Emily could hear me. "Excellent choice, Em! He totally deserves a rose."

7 New Cellulite Creams That Actually Do Something

Wed, 8 May 2013 20:34:52 PDT

Cellulite creams have long been the joke category of the beauty industry. This new generation may finally change that. Cellulite cream has been around for years, and many experts and dermatologists endorse them. "Sure, that lotion is great," they say. But great at doing what, exactly? Well, they won't specify.

Color and Style Report

Tue, 7 May 2013 01:51:04 PDT

This is your ultimate guide to all the newest trends and colors of the season.

These New Fragrances Smell Like Summer in a Bottle

Mon, 6 May 2013 22:47:52 PDT

We've handpicked the new fragrances that will transport you to summer faster than a whiff of Coppertone sunscreen. Take a deep, deep breath in through your nose. Smell that? That's the scent of summer.

Aaaand I'm Officially Starting to Use Eye Cream

Sat, 4 May 2013 02:03:30 PDT

And smile more in pictures. You will, too, after you see these snapshots of four sisters getting older before your eyes. There are moments in life when you realize, "Uh-oh, I'm not fresh-faced and 20-nothin' anymore." Like the moment you see a close-up of yourself and can't look away from the crow's feet. Or when you notice the first sun spot has emerged on the top of your hand.

Makeup Master Class:Sonia Kashuk's Morning Routine

Sat, 4 May 2013 01:34:14 PDT

Get a glimpse into this legendary artist's beauty regimen.

Curious to see how makeup artist Sonia Kashuk gets ready for the day? Well she's daring to go makeup free and walk us through it.

Watch how she preps and get more information on the products she uses by clicking on our inspiration board below.

Makeup Master Class:Sonia Kashuk Creates the Perfect Smoky Eye

Sat, 4 May 2013 01:33:17 PDT

Sound impossible? Just watch and see....

It's a tricky technique, but expert makeup artist Sonia Kashuk makes it easy.

Watch her tips and click on our inspiration board below for more information about the products used to create this look.

Makeup Master Class:No Makeup, Makeup with Sonia Kashuk

Sat, 4 May 2013 01:32:20 PDT

Don't come by flawless skin naturally? That's no problem with these tips.

Watch as legendary makeup artist Sonia Kashuk explains how easy it is to get flawless-looking skin and perfect natural makeup.

Then click on our inspiration board below for more information on the products used to create the look.

Chill Pill: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Stress Less

Fri, 3 May 2013 18:54:56 PDT

Palms sweating? Jaw clenching? Short of breath? Before you pull your hair out, check out these expert tips that will keep you stress-free. Stress for me is pretty much a constant. With dozens of lists constantly running through my head and never enough time to check everything off, my nerves are racked. Of course, it probably doesn't help that I plan everything from my workout schedule to my closet organization. I even plan my 30-minute power nap -- which usually just turns into a stress session full of additional list making.

The Best Anti-Aging Eye Creams

Thu, 2 May 2013 04:20:00 PDT

It's true that aging is inevitable, but signs of aging don't have to be. Turn back the clock with these anti-aging eye creams.. One of my least favorite questions of all time is this-- Are you tired? Sure, sometimes I am tired, and yes, when I am tired I rarely make any attempts to disguise it. But most of the time, the clue that's probed the question isn't the extra large coffee that I have a death grip on or my obvious lack of peppiness; it's those pesky dark circles under my eyes.

7 Best New Product Launches in May

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:23:48 PDT

Wish you could transport yourself to some exotic location right about now? The best new beauty product launches this month will make you realize a trip to Sephora might suffice. I've come down with a serious case of wanderlust. I'm dreaming of far-flung destinations, like African safari camps and Indian ashrams.

The 6 Newest Super Foods to Add to Your Diet

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:34:27 PDT

Sure, they may be trendy, but there's a reason these foods are being hailed as "super". Ah, super foods. You know the deal: Trendy foods with hard to pronounce names (see, "acai") from far off places, that always seem to be especially far from your local grocery store. The coming and going food fads seem like an episode of "Project Runway": One day goji berries are in, the next day, they're out. It's enough to make you pine for simpler times, when all you really needed was an apple a day. A plain, easily spelled, highly accessible, apple.

6 Perfect Perfumes for Mother's Day

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:59:44 PDT

Follow our guide to find the fragrance your mom will love. Sure, you love your mom. That's totally undisputable. But that doesn't mean that some years Mother's Day completely escapes your mind and you're scrambling to find a gift for your mom at the last minute.

Our Mother's Day Mother-Daughter Makeover

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:00 PDT

Want to win the title of "Favorite Kid"? Get inspired by this day of pampering to give your own mom some love. Sure, flowers are nice and a spa gift certificate or champagne brunch is a lovely idea, but this year Breanne, 20, decided to think outside the box. Instead of the usual gifts she spent the day with her mom, Kim, 50, getting their hair and makeup done.

Our Favorite TSA-Approved Beauty Picks

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:36:11 PDT

The dreaded 3.4 oz. liquid rule doesn't keep us from traveling with carry-on gems. Complaining about traveling is the great unifier; Everybody looooves to moan. And while, yes, walking through the grimy security line barefoot as your flip-flops make their way down the conveyer belt is annoying, nothing compares to having to forfeit your brand new bottle of Marc Jacobs Daisy because it's over the 3.4 oz. liquid limit.

Dare: 3 Easy Night Looks

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:54:43 PDT

We challenged our sister site, BeautyRiot.com, to create 3 night looks with only 3 makeup palettes. How'd they do?. Do you really need an overflowing bag of makeup to look gorgeous for a night out? Or can a few simple palettes -- filled with the right products -- get the job done much more simply? That's the question we're aiming to answer with this two-part dare.