Who needs Weight Watchers with slimming beauty tips like these? |
Don't have the time or energy to actually lose weight? Fake it! These tips will disguise flaws and highlight your best features. |
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Wish you had commercial-worthy hair? It's possible with these secrets |
Bye-bye, breakage; see ya, flyaway strands; so long, dull and lackluster hair. Here are 12 fabulous, fresh and easy-to-follow tips for getting and maintaining healthy, soft, shiny and strong hair. |
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Check out these cheap alternatives to fancy, professional services |
Can't afford to splurge on laser treatments or a spray tan? These gadgets will give you all of the hottest spa treatments for much, much cheaper! |
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Change is so easy if you try one of these quickie looks |
Tired of your current style but don't have time for a hair cut or color change? No worries, these quick and easy style how-tos will have you looking totally fresh in a flash. Check them out now and say goodbye to your boring 'do. |
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These products feel like splurging -- minus the high price tag |
Are you a mascara fanatic? We are too. However, that doesn't mean we'll drop lots of cash on high-end mascaras (well, OK, it does, but we don't JUST do that). Especially when there are these cheap-but-awesome ones out there. Check them out, and say good-bye to your $20-a-tube days. |
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When should you save and when should you splurge? Find out here |
Sure, we all want beautiful hair, but we don't all want to blow a lot of money getting it. Luckily there's this guide that shares which products you can save your money on -- and which are worth a hefty price tag. |
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Female stars have been defined by their hairstyles for decades. Here are the top 10 hair icons in recent memory |
Starting before movies, television, photography or even electricity, hairstyles have defined female celebrities and vice versa. We take a moment to pay homage to the top 10 most iconic celebrity hairstyles in recent history, including a few from right now. |
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Find out which top hand hydrators our testers found desk drawer-worthy |
We spend hundreds on youth-enhancing face lotions -- but when's the last time your hands got some love? "Hands show aging more than the face," says Los Angeles-based dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad. Good point. So we had 10 testers review hand creams for two weeks. Which ones offered the best hydration -- and which were just greasy? Find out in the ratings. |
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From tight knots to loose coils, these hairstyles put a new twist on practical elegance |
"The Twist" is more than just a popular 60s dance. It's also a look practically anyone can wear. So check out this celebrity hairstyle that's fun to sport and so easy to copy. |
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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. |
No. 12: Almay Line Smoothing Compact Makeup for Dry Skin, $14.78 |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8 |
"It actually does improve the appearance of lines ..." |
No. 11: Maybelline New York Pure Stay Powder Foundation, $7.99 |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8 |
"First time in my life, someone commented on my 'beautiful skin' ..." |
No. 10: CoverGirl Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Liquid Makeup, $10.13 |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8 |
"I recently saw a friend I hadn't seen for a while and she asked if I had something done ..." |
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Use these hairstyle and makeup tricks to shave precious time off your morning beauty routine |
Who has an hour every morning to spend primping? Not us! Between jobs, kids, pets, workout routines, Facebook updates and significant others, there's never enough time to fit everything in. Here, we share expert tips for saving time on your hair and makeup routine -- now you won't have to sacrifice looking great for that daunting to-do list. |
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Use these expert tips to treat and camouflage your annoying eye issues the right way |
When eye cream or concealer alone won't do the trick, you may need to look into other options when it comes to treating and masking dark circles and puffiness. Whether they're a result of genetics or lack of sleep, too much sun or alcohol, these tricks -- courtesy of dermatologist Dr. Heidi Waldorf and New York City-based makeup artist Tina Turnbow -- will help you zap them for good, and disguise them like a pro until they're gone. |
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Not a celebrity? Doesn't matter! We share how to make red carpet hair and makeup looks wearable for every day |
Sure, it would be nice to walk the red carpet like Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian or Drew Barrymore, but most of us will never get the chance. However, that doesn't mean we can't have red carpet-worthy style every day, right? That's why we pulled together easy-to-do tips from celebrity hair and makeup artists for our favorite Emmy Awards looks. |
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Find out if your routine is really getting rid of excess dirt and oil |
Everyone slacks on their skin care now and then but do you do it too often? Cleaning skin correctly is vital for a clear complexion. Find out if you need to step up your regimen. |
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Get customized skin care shortcuts to help simplify your regimen -- and your life |
Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in the day ... and your skin suffers. Take this quiz to get personalized product recommendations and low-maintenance tips you can use to simplify your beauty routine. |
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Find out how to get the best appointments, haircuts and better -- or free! -- services |
Whether you think of a salon visit as a fun treat or a necessary chore, you'll want to get the best service (and hairstyle) possible, right? That's why we talked to the experts, hairstylists and salon owners. They told us the secrets of the salon -- the best times to go, how to get that last-minute appointment when you're desperate, and much more! |
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Follow these easy steps to turn blah hair into a sexy, lived in style |
Eli Thomas, owner of Thomas Chance Hairdressing in Santa Monica, Calif. shows you how to transform a sleek bob into a more playful, tousled look (a la Ginnifer Goodwin, Blake Lively and Jennifer Aniston). All you need are a few key items and you're set! |
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Issues like acne and body odor are no match for these sneaky scrubbing tactics |
These basic steps will help you solve your biggest confidence busters, ensuring your pores remain clear, your body smells fresh and you feel totally clean and gorgeous from head to toe. |
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One reader gets a glowing red carpet-worthy overhaul that's a cinch to maintain -- see if it's right for you |
After losing 80 pounds, TotalBeauty.com reader Deana felt great on the inside but still needed help on the outside. Inspired by sunny Hollywood blondes like Goldie Hawn and Heidi Klum, our celebrity hairstylists and makeup artist gave Deana a bright new look to help boost her confidence, and kept it budget-friendly to boot! |
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Flip flops, sundresses, self-tanner and these celebrity-inspired hairstyles -- gotta love the warm season |
Summer is the perfect time to rock a sexy casual updo. It feels great to get hair up off the neck, and a casual updo says "confident" more than any other. Here are several celebrity-inspired looks to try. |