Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Easy Hairstyle Update -- Bangs!

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Easy Hairstyle Update -- Bangs!

Follow the lead of these celebrity beauties and transform your haircut by cutting bangs


Bangs are the easiest way to update your hairstyle. So why not kick off the new year with a gorgeous new look? You can try retro blunt a la Katy Perry or soft and sideswept like Jessica Biel. Let these celebrity photos inspire you.

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The Frumpy-to-Fab Hair Makeover

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The Frumpy-to-Fab Hair Makeover

TotalBeauty.com reader Jennifer discovers the hot hair she should have been born with


Our makeover dream team -- celeb stylist Ted Gibson, owner of Ted Gibson Salon in New York City, and celeb makeup artist and Beauty.com spokesperson Tina Turnbow -- will give Jennifer modern hair and gorgeous makeup.

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Check Out this Amazing Blonde-to-Brunette Hair Makeover

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Check Out this Amazing Blonde-to-Brunette Hair Makeover

TotalBeauty.com reader Kim gets her first beauty overhaul in 20 years -- would her new look suit you?


Our makeover dream team -- creator of me by {me}zhgan cosmetics and American Idol lead makeup artist Mezhgan, and stylist Leland Ferrell and colorist Adam Scheib of the Sally Hershberger Salon in Los Angeles -- give mom Kim a dramatically new haircut and gorgeous color.

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The Hot Momma Hair Makeover

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The Hot Momma Hair Makeover

Watch as TotalBeauty.com reader Christine's hairstyle goes from so-so to so fabulous


Our makeover dream team -- celebrity stylist Ted Gibson, owner of Ted Gibson Salon in New York City, and celebrity makeup artist and Beauty.com spokesperson Tina Turnbow -- will give Christine a shorter haircut and makeup worthy of a night out.

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One Reader's Weight-Loss Pep Talk

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One Reader's Weight-Loss Pep Talk

Why losing weight is so hard and gaining weight is so easy


You just went away for the weekend and you came back to find that you gained five pounds over the course of three days. In your disbelief, you quickly curse the Weight Gods for being so cruel. Sound familiar? This was me last weekend. This inspired me to discuss the seemingly unbalanced equation of weight gain vs. weight loss, the facts that surround the issue and how losing the five pounds feels so much harder than gaining them:

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Michelle Obama's Beauty Secrets


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Michelle Obama's Beauty Secrets

From her volume-packed bob hairstyles to her radiant skin, photos and tips on recreating the first lady's looks


Read these pro tips on how to make her best looks, from her inauguration 'do to her pre-campaign glow, work for you.

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8 Worst Hair Shampoos

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8 Worst Hair Shampoos

Be kind to your hair. Avoid these.


Before you fall for promising packaging, see why readers gave these shampoos a thumbs down

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No. 8: Bumble and bumble Seaweed Shampoo, $16

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.4*


"It does have a funny smell and my hair doesn't feel clean after use."

No. 7: PHYTO PhytoSpecific Optimal Hydration Shampoo, $24

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.3*


"For the cost you can buy another better shampoo; it's just not worth it."

No. 6: Burt's Bees Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.2*


"It was pretty difficult to get enough lather to completely get my hair clean, and I ended up in the shower for way longer than I wanted to be."

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