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How-To: Rachel McAdams's Twisty Waves

bellasugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:00:54 -0700

I want to know Rachel McAdams's secrets for coolness. Not only does she convey a modern vintage style in her look, but she seems to have an approachable, down-to-earth personality. Plus, I love that she isn't afraid to try new things, like this old-school teased coiffure, and some seriously punky pink hair.

This morning while filming scenes for her upcoming movie, Morning Glory, the actress wore her hair in loose waves with casual twists on the sides, showing off those multidimensional gold-toned locks. It's a perfect substitute for your typical braid-on-the-side style.

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Like the look? To find out how to copy Rachel's twisted waves, just keep reading.

Girl-Grooming Trend on the Rise in India

bellasugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:00:50 -0700

In our image-obsessed culture, girls are grooming at younger and younger ages, making youth-targeted bikini waxes and toddler beauty pageants more and more common. Now, it looks like the disturbing trend of underage grooming is impacting the youth of India, as girls, and even boys, are making stops to the salon and spa more frequently. In fact, recent marketing studies imply that the hottest Indian beauty trends involve services targeted towards teens and tweens. (As if puberty wasn't already difficult enough.)

"Young children should not use beauty products at all, because their immune system is not fully developed," dermatologist Ajita Bagai told Mint. On the beauty industry side, however, some salon professionals would argue that body wraps on 11 year olds and minifacials using natural products on preteens are all right. But when it comes to the practice of juvenile primping, just how young is too young, and what is deemed appropriate by the medical side? Find out some guidelines from doctors interviewed in this article

It's Time For More . . . Beauty Product or Adult Movie?

bellasugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:21 -0700

Aw yeah. It's been a while, girl. It's time to play that smooth game you love so much, Beauty Product or Adult Movie? You know the drill: decide whether a name belongs to a cosmetic or to an X-rated flick. While you put on your thinking cap, I'll put on the bow-chicka-bow-bow music. Good luck!

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When It Comes to Services, How Much Is Too Much?

bellasugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:00:34 -0700

About 10 years ago, I used to save up money for a haircut at Orbit in Ann Arbor, MI. (Go see Chuck if you're in town; he's great.) A trim cost $35, which was a princely sum to my working-three-jobs-at-once self. Surprisingly, the salon's prices for a haircut have gone up only $5 to $15 - which isn't too crazy, considering how much time has passed.

Meanwhile, in the last year and a half, my hair-removal esthetician's prices have jumped twice. First it was $40 for a bikini wax, then $45, and on July 1, it just increased to $55 - which means that when I'm not going the DIY route, I'll have to find someone more affordable. Especially considering the rough economy, I'm all for people earning a fair wage for their work, but at what point do you move on because of pricing?

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Mellow Yellows: The Best Under-Eye Color Correctors

bellasugar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:00:35 -0700

Raccoon eyes are the bane of many a woman’s existence, but luckily there are some tried-and-true products that provide great results with very little effort. See the best of the bunch.