NFL Player Troy Polamalu's Hair Insured For $1 Million

File this one under wacky firsts, but totally true: Head & Shoulders has just insured Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu’s hair through Lloyd’s of London for a cool one million dollars. As the mane man repping Head & Shoulders Hair Endurance for Men collection, Polamalu’s precious curls will be protected throughout this NFL season and is ...

Win It! Eucerin SkinFIRST Everyday Protection Giveaway

Have you taken the Eucerin SkinFIRST pledge yet? If you already have, please take a second to pat yourself on the back. If not, listen up---I've got some incentive for you (and a little reward for those of you who already have). It's craziness that we often take the largest organ in our body for granted. ...

Review: LipSense by SeneGence Long Lasting Liquid Lip Color

How many times have you purchased a lippie that promised to be long wearing, only to wind up so disappointed that it quickly found it's way to the bottom of your makeup stash or nearest trash can? It's happened to me more times than I care to remember. True long wearing lip colors are out ...

Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Book of Shadows Volume III

There are about to be some VERY happy Urban Decay lovers in NYC! 1,000 New Yorkers are going to beat us all to the punch on this beautiful thing right here: The latest installment of their popular Limited Edition Book of Shadows series from the edgy west coast beauty brand proves that Urban Decay has mad ...

What's on Lady Gaga's Nails in Vanity Fair?

What's that gray nail polish on Lady Gaga's nails on the September cover of Vanity Fair? Just in case you were wondering, it's none other than the very hot Waking Up In Vegas from celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann! The popular gray shade is from Lippmann's spring 2010 collection (you'll find my review & swatches for Waking ...

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NFL Player Troy Polamalu’s Hair Insured For $1 Million

August 31, 2010

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An Anesthesiologist’s Solution To Bikini Waxing Pain

August 22, 2010

Who dreads a bikini wax? Maybe I should ask who doesn’t dread a bikini wax! I’m a true believer that if it’s done correctly by a seasoned pro, the pain is definitely minimized and it’s not as bad of an experience as it’s feared to be. But it still hurts! I’ve had my share of [...]

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Not Just For Kids Anymore, These Mickey Band-Aids Are For Adults

July 30, 2010

I’ve been known to rock a Hello Kitty Band-Aid in my thirties, but I’m quite sure I wasn’t exactly the target demographic they had in mind! However, these new Mickey Mouse Band-Aids are geared towards adults and tweens with their retro Disney designs. I figure, why not? These leather and Louis Vuitton bandages just aren’t [...]

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Best of Summer: Antiperspirants & Deodorants

July 19, 2010

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you it’s sweltering and that this heat is literally the pits! What deodorant/antiperspirant are you using to stay fresh and dry? I’ve been trying out several, these are the few that made the cut! Which kind of deodorant girl are you? The Body Shop DeoDry Dry-Effect Deodorant — [...]

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Peace Soap to Benefit Seeds of Change

July 8, 2010

Not only does this castile soap from Kiss My Face have 101 uses (and more), but it’s truly contributing to world peace! Peace Soap is a 100% natural all-purpose cleanser that pulls overtime working on just about anything you can think of–it’s safe for use as a bath & body product, you can use it [...]

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Dilara Reviews: Billy Jealousy Golden Gloves Therapeutic Hand Cream

July 3, 2010

Dilara checks in with a little Billy Jealousy scoop: Sometimes my hands and fingers are so dry, it is like little pieces of Velcro are attached to my fingertips! If you’re suffering from Velcro hands, banish them with Billy Jealousy’s Golden Gloves Therapeutic Hand Cream. It has all the qualities I look for in a [...]

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Currently Loving: CLEAN Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream

June 21, 2010

Not your garden variety hand sanitizer or any ordinary moisturizer, CLEAN Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream isn’t just different–but I think it’s pretty darn amazing too! If you’re tired of drying hand sanitizers and greasy creams, you MUST check this one out. And get this–it provides a layer of germ defense for up to 4 hours. [...]

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Stress-Squashing Tips

June 19, 2010

Stress-Squashing Tips Don’t compromise your heath and beauty by letting stress get the best of you This is a TotalBeauty.com health & beauty article Stressed? Check. Tense? Check? Overwhelmed? Check. Then it might be time to read about some of these tried and true methods like aromatherapy and reflexology to help you chill. Get tips

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Take the Eucerin Skin FIRST Pledge and Win!

June 16, 2010

There was once a time in my life that I thought taking care of my skin meant I just needed to pack more MAC Studio Fix in NW20 on to hide whatever was going on with it at the time. I didn’t take the health of my skin very seriously, obviously! Times have changed, and [...]

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Best of Summer: Body Wash

June 16, 2010

Despite a little June gloom, it is officially too hot in Los Angeles, and to top it off–our A/C just isn’t pushing cold air out. The best place to be right now in my house is the shower! I’ve rounded up some of the most delicious and refreshing shower gels and body washes summer has [...]

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