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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self-tanner

Best of Summer: Self-Tanning Products

July 30, 2010

It’s fun to push the envelope and take chances in beauty, but when it comes to self-tanning products–we prefer no surprises! Since May, I’ve subjected my skin to countless sunless tanning and bronzing products. Let’s just say some of those experiences were better than others! I’ve walked around town with streaks, splotches, and orange legs [...]

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9 Lowest-Rated Self-Tanners & Sunscreens

July 24, 2010

9 Low-Rated Self-Tanners and Sunscreens Total Beauty readers give low marks to these summer skin care products This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article If you want to look like Casper after applying sunscreen or dig a streaky, orange tan, then choose from this list of the worst sunscreens and self-tanners. See products No. 9: [...]

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Your Head-to-Toe Guide to Getting a Gorgeous Faux Tan

June 25, 2010

Your Head-to-Toe Guide to Getting a Gorgeous Faux Tan Here are steps for getting the best sunless tan — ever This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care tips article Tanning expert for the St. Tropez brand, Fiona Locke, bronzes up celebs and shares tips with us on how to get a sexy summer tan without lying [...]

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Tiny Sneak Peek of Bare Escentuals 12th Anniversary on QVC

May 12, 2010

bareMinerals fans, can you believe we’re nearing the 12th anniversary of Bare Escentuals on QVC? I know, where has time gone? If you’re looking for Leslie Blodgett this weekend, you’ll find her on-air starting with the 11pm EST show on Friday, May 14th, with additional shows airing through May 17th. I know exactly what’s going [...]

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6 Better Ways to Exfoliate for Sunless Tan Fans

April 25, 2010

Exfoliating before using a self-tanning product is an essential step if you want to ensure a streak-free application with even color development. I have to admit, it’s pretty tempting to skip in the essence of time! What’s even worse is when you take the time to exfoliate before sunless tanning and your skin is coated [...]

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Check It Out: Real Simple March 2010 Issue

February 22, 2010

Hey Girlies, I’ve missed you the last few days, I’ve been MIA! I was hunkered down enjoying a long “happy birthday to me weekend” with some really good reads (and my new iPod Touch). I’m reading the new Kelly Cutrone book, and I devoured the March issue of Real Simple! You might want to pick [...]

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Review: Beautisol Summer Glow Self-Tanning Lotion

October 29, 2009

Many moons ago, my Mom came home with the first bottle of sunless tanner to ever grace the bathroom cabinet in our house. It was Neutrogena, but believe me– the brand has evolved since then! I was in 6th grade, and I was bound and determined to wear a black denim skirt to school that [...]

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Best of Summer: Body Luminizers

June 25, 2009

Now that we’ve discovered some great self-tanners, we have to take the next step– make them shine! I think it’s so sexy when a woman has that subtle sheen/glow on her collarbone, decolletage, and shins. It really adds a complimentary finishing touch to the overall process. It’s not just for the stars with stylists, we [...]

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Best of Summer: Self-tanning lotions

June 11, 2009

In lieu of my regular self-tanning regime, I’ve been “suffering for beauty” this week. Well, if you want to call it that! My ghost-girl legs have been the battleground for rigorous testing– all in different areas so I could decide how a few self-tanners rank that I tried. It’s summer, a girl’s gotta tan… I’ll [...]

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Your easy guide to sexy summer legs

June 9, 2009

It’s time to let your gams see the light of day, now what? The first time I broke out the capris after winter I nearly had a heart attack. I finally realized just how ghastly my legs really are when I’m afforded the luxury of hiding them all fall and winter long. I’m not going [...]

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