http://www.totalbeauty.com All Total Beauty Editorial Content http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/The-13-Craziest-Celebrity-Dos Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:16:30 GMT No, this is not a story devoted to Lady Gaga (although she certainly is worthy of a mention). Plenty of celebrities have sported some way out-there hairdos. Now I'm all for risk-taking, I've been sporting this crazy 'do as of late, but some of these looks are so bizarre that you have to wonder what the heck they were thinking. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Scared-to-Color-Your-Hair-at-Home-Get-Help-Here Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:16:17 GMT Call me a wimp, but I find at-home hair color pretty intimidating. I look at all the boxes and the little shade charts and see the long list of instructions and I just know that my klutzy self will botch something up along the way. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p-body-transforming-products Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT Check out this list of miracle-working products that lead to beauty success stories!. Let's face it -- not all of us want to spend a bundle on costly spa treatments to fix our body issues. Luckily, these unique products promise incredible, seemingly impossible results for everything from body acne to cellulite. And TotalBeauty.com readers say they live up to their claims! nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p-makeover-two Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT Looking for low-maintenance change, follow these easy at-home color steps. Auburn tones reflect seasonal changes and arent as daunting as going full-on red. The key? Ending up with an even shade. Los Angeles colorist Marco Pelusi reveals his tricks of the trade through a fabulous color makeover on TotalBeauty.com reader Mary. See how you can use his technique to avoid an at-home hair color mishap. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Ulta-vs-Sephora-Which-Store-Do-You-Like-Best Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:05:37 GMT Most of the debates I see on the TotalBeauty.com message boards are centered around which brands or products readers like or hate most (they're what inspired this list of most controversial products), but this week's dispute is about two beauty stores -- Ulta and Sephora. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p_tipping_guide Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT Is it essential to give a little extra to your hairstylist, manicurist and other beauty service providers? Read on to find out. This year, we're all feeling the money crunch and this tipping guide is taking that into consideration -- so don't stress. The bottom line is that our hairstylists, manicurists, massage therapists, etc., work hard for us and they do deserve some thanks during the holiday season (one of their most stressful times). Read on to see exactly how much is appropriate to tip and whether cash is the only way to your beauty guru's heart. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Do-You-Still-Get-Pedicures-When-Its-Cold-Outside Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:09:21 GMT My feet are firmly encased in boots for the next couple months, but I still can't seem to give up pampering my toes. Even though I'm the only one who will see them, I still keep my feet in decent condition during the fall and winter. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p-chanel-best-worst Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT See which items from this luxe brand are worth the splurge and which one product you shouldn't spend a dollar on. Just because a product comes with the name Chanel, it doesn't mean it's worth the extra cash you'll shell out for it, then again, maybe it is. Here, TotalBeauty.com readers share skin care product reviews, mascara reviews and more to help you decide which products from the designer brand you should invest in. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/CounterIntuitive-Beauty-Advice-Why-You-SHOULD-Moisturize-Oily-Skin Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:47:00 GMT It might sound weird, but it's totally true: even if you have super oily skin, you should still use moisturizer. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Christi-Harris-Contest Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT In this EXCLUSIVE Total Beauty contest, we're giving away Christi Harris Precision Brow Planing Systems to TEN lucky Facebook and Twitter fans! The kit includes everything you need for beautiful brows: The Precision Brow Planer, Adda Brow, Color Blend Trio, Duo Diffuser and five Professional Quality Brushes. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Eyelash-Growing-Products-MiracleWorkers-or-All-Hype Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:36:43 GMT Some might consider me a pessimist, but I think I'm more of a realist. So whenever I hear about "miracle eyelash-growing creams," my bs radar perks up. True, there are products that can re-grow hair with varying degrees of success, but I still have my doubts, especially about some of the non-prescription products. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p-buzz-worthy-beauty Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT Sponsored: See what products beauty magazines, and TotalBeauty.com readers, can't stop talking about. Thousands of beauty products come out each year, so for one to stand out from the crowd it has to really be special. All the products in this list -- some brand new and others classic stand-bys -- have that extra-special something that beauty junkies can't stop raving about. Check out the products that beauty editors and TotalBeauty.com readers are all abuzz about. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/12-Best-Foundations-Under-15 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:37:01 GMT Ask any makeup artist and they'll tell you the same thing: never skimp on foundation. Why? Well, like it's name implies, this product is literally the foundation of your makeup look, and if it's not quality and doesn't make your skin look flawless, then all the other makeup in the world isn't going to give you a perfect look. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p-outrageous-updos Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT Check out these gravity-defying hairstyles on celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Fergie and more. Most celebrity hairstyles garner praise and admiration, but these horrible hairstyles left us scratching our heads. Why on earth would any A-list celebrity take such a crazy risk by sporting one of these over-the-top styles? Probably because they wanted to stand out in the crowd, right? Well, we guess it worked -- just not in a good way! nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Get-Help-for-Your-Biggest-Hair-and-Skin-Problems Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:46:17 GMT Now, let me make this clear: when I say "big problems," I don't mean a broken nail or frizzy hair (although those can suck when you've got an important day ahead of you, but let's get a little perspective here). No, I actually mean "big problems," the kind that aren't easily solved and may require professional help. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Winners-of-the-Dermalogica-MicroZone-Treatment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:39:22 GMT Congratulations to the following Six lucky ladies who have won the Dermalogica gift certificates for a FREE microZone treatment at the Santa Monica Location! If you do not live nearby, feel free to give it to a friend who does. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p-makeover-dana Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT See how day-to-night makeup and sexy face-framing layers can update your look. Makeover dream team -- American Idol lead makeup-artist Mezhgan, and stylists Paul Perez and Leland Ferrell and colorist Adam Scheib from the Sally Hershberger salon in Los Angeles -- give Web designer Dana a pretty-yet-easy-to-maintain beauty update. See how you too can transform your look without adding minutes to your routine. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Are-You-Taking-Good-Enough-Care-of-Your-Hair Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:33:26 GMT Being a beauty editor, you would think that my hair would be in excellent shape, right? Ehh, wrong! Actually, a job that necessitates frequent hairstyling, not to mention hair coloring and my sun addiction (which flies in the face of all sane beauty advice, I know) has left my hair in pretty rough shape. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/CollagenInfused-Coffee-Genius-Product-or-Total-Scam Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:10:17 GMT This is not a joke. Nescafe has a new product -- coffee sachets with 200mg of collagen infused in them. At first glance this seems like a great idea, collagen is key to keeping your skin looking young, and what could be easier than getting a daily dose of it with your coffee? nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p-best-drugstore-foundation Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT Get flawless-looking skin with these beauties from L'Oreal, CoverGirl and more. When it comes to foundation, it really pays to find the perfect product for you. After all, all the eye makeup and lip products in the world won't make you look gorgeous if your skin looks blah. On the bright side, TotalBeauty.com readers have found that you don't have to spend a fortune to get flawless-looking skin. In fact, there are plenty of cheapie products that will give you just that! Read on to see what they are. nonadult