12 Accessories To Instantly Update Your Style – DailyMakeover.com

Nicole Richie is the poster child for hairpieces, turning any look from simple to hippie chic. We love that she placed the band over her bangs, making it so retro. Make sure to go with a thinner band like Richie’s for a less drastic look.

Top 10 Beauty Trends: Spring 2012 – HerCampus.com

The leaves are back; flowers are popping up…looks like spring is here!! Straight from the runway to magazines, these top beauty trends for spring are a great way to embrace the season. The great thing is, you may even have some of these in your collections already and if you don’t, you can find them fairly easily.

Are beauty pageant contestants who get plastic surgery cheating? – Toronto Star

A bombshell beauty will be crowned Miss Universe Canada on Saturday. But who to credit with her fine features: Mother Nature or a plastic surgeon? Unless the women reveal the truth about their slender thighs, large breasts and button nose, the public is never the wiser because cosmetic surgery is permitted in Miss Universe pageants and contestants aren’t required to disclose if they’ve gone under the scalpel.

Beauty Trend Spotting: Screen Siren Hair at Cannes – RedCarpet-FashionAwards.com

There has been a lot of attention given to the big buns at Cannes this year, but we prefer a much more inspiring and complementary style to the amazing gowns; that is the glamorous, side-swept screen-siren style as worn by Lana Del Rey, Eva Longoria and Bérénice Béjo.

Rhinestones In Your Hair Are Not Called “Hair Vajazzle” – TheGloss.com

21-year-old British glamour model Amy Childs is, based on this outfit, quite possibly the worst (and/or the new Jodie Marsh). Childs is also well known in the UK for giving someone a vajazzle (a vajazzling?) on a show on a trashy reality show called The Only Way is Essex. She’s since become “synonymous with vajazzling”–much like Jennifer Love Hewitt on this side of the pond.

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Rock Bold Brows – BangStyle.com

Rocking bold brows seems to be the only way to go lately, according to the hottest style websites and latest magazines. Celebrity makeup artist Julianne Kaye told me, “The makeup trends of the 1990s, we hope, will never come back,” which, as we all know, has a lot to do with those pencil-thin eyebrows we had during beauty’s darkest years. Remember the lip-liner and nude lipstick look? Yuck! That’s about as bad as the pencil-thin eyebrows.

Top 10 Beauty Trends: Spring 2012 – HerCampus.com

The leaves are back; flowers are popping up…looks like spring is here!! Straight from the runway to magazines, these top beauty trends for spring are a great way to embrace the season. The great thing is, you may even have some of these in your collections already and if you don’t, you can find them fairly easily.

THE NEWEST CELEBRITY BEAUTY TREND – EDIBLE COSMETICS – AOL.com

See how edible cosmetics are becoming the hottest new trend in the beauty industry, claiming to enhance your beauty from the inside out. Are cosmetic candies the future of the beauty industry or just another Hollywood fad?

Spring Makeup Trends Suitable off the Runway – The FinishingBar.com

When nature is blooming with all kinds of bright and beautiful colors, it’s nice to show more color in your makeup. There’s no better time to experiment with your makeup than springtime. Where to start? Find out what’s new on the trend-setting fashion runways and identify looks that are easy to wear for work and play. We’ve done some looking for you and have three looks to suggest.

RAINBOW HAIR: YOU CAN DO IT! – MaximeSalon.com

Think Rainbow Hair won’t work for you? Think again!If you’re on Pinterest like our Alena, you’ve probably seen this amazing picture of tousled waves with red, white and blue tips– and like us, you might have sighed in jealousy. “I could never do it,” you would say. “Rainbow hair looks great on the internet, but I don’t think the higher-ups at the office would agree.”
Here at Best-of-Boston Maxime Salon, we know the biggest hair secret in the world, and we’re ready to share it.

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Bill would broaden state regulation of beauty businesses – Dispatch.com

Lip-plumping injections. Permanent makeup. The orange, otherworldly glow of sunless tanning. Manicures, wax jobs and hair-straightening applications. Beauty fads, by definition, fade far faster than beauty itself (the permanent makeup notwithstanding). Fashion’s intrinsic fickleness is a godsend for cutting-edge stylists, clothing retailers, cosmetics manufacturers, plastic surgeons and the publishers of all those glamour magazines that purport to preview The Next Big Thing.

BEAUTY TREND: CAT EYES FOR SUMMER – STLmag.com

Taking a more seductive cue from the likes of Jonathan Saunders and Badgley Mischka, cat eyes are bolder and bigger this season. Play up your eyes with an extra layer of liner or keep that liner going just a few extra strokes. However you decide to show off your baby blues (or browns), just remember it’s okay to bend the rules this season and have fun with your look! Here are a few highlights and inspiration from the latest runway shows:

BEAUTY TREND OF THE WEEK: DRAMATIC CENTER PARTS – Stylecaster.com

It’s simple, it’s chic and it’s a must-have for our community members. This week, more than a few center parts have popped up on our site. And whether they’re topping off a boho seventies-inspired look a la Rachel Zoe or simply hitting the runway in a way we’ve never seen before, this part is all about taking your hair to the next level.

Four Spring Makeup Trends You Should Try NOW! – CosmeticsandSkincare.com

Spring is a great time to experiment with new make up trends that are gracing the covers of magazines and fresh faces around the world. The warm weather brings new collections of designer duds that lay the framework for spring’s hottest fashion and beauty trends. Spring 2012 fashion is all about bright color-blocking, bold prints, orange and tangerine hues, pastels, and metallics. Compliment these fashion trends with the top four spring makeup trends that you should try today!

HOT HAIR TREND: BRAIDS! – MaximeSalon.com

One of the hottest new hair trends showing up in salon’s across the country is braiding– yes, braiding!
As a beauty destination on the South Shore of Boston, we’ve noticed at Maxime Salon that our fashionista clients come in dying for the hottest trend in hair this spring: BRAIDS! A braid is defined as a complex structure or pattern formed by intertwining three or more strands of flexible material. Hair braiding can be traced back at least 5000 years! Braiding has been a part of cultures across all continents. Each continent used braiding for different situations.

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Fashionable 90s Shows We Wish Would Come Back – Beauty … – DailyMakeover.com

Beauty and fashion trends are back from the 90s, so why not the iconic shows that inspired them? Michelle Williams recently said she would love to do a Dawson’s Creek reunion. Here are a few other shows we’d love to see reunite, along with their iconic looks that are back on the runway and in our closets.

Spring Makeup Trend + My 5 Favorite Lipsticks for Spring! – Starryeyedglamour.blogspot.com

Hello Lovelies! How are you all doing today? This post is going to be all about a fun spring makeup trend =) Spring this year is all about color or should I say POP of color! whether in clothes, accessories, or makeup! I love adding a pop of color to just about everything because it makes things way more fun! Do you agree? For the bold, try color-blocking which basically is color on color & looks stunning! You can go all out and color-block your outfit or incorporate a color-blocked accessory into your look.

Spring Trend Alert: Punches of Purple! – BangStyle.com

Purple has always been a hard color for me to wear. Unless it’s on my fingertips, I have typically felt like wearing purple makeup makes it look like I have been punched in the face. But with this season’s trending shades of plum, lilac, aubergine, and violet, rocking purple is easier than ever before! And sexy at that! Here are a few ways for you to wear purple on your lips, lids, and fingertips.

Four Spring Makeup Trends You Should Try NOW! – CosmeticsandSkincare.com

Spring is a great time to experiment with new make up trends that are gracing the covers of magazines and fresh faces around the world. The warm weather brings new collections of designer duds that lay the framework for spring’s hottest fashion and beauty trends. Spring 2012 fashion is all about bright color-blocking, bold prints, orange and tangerine hues, pastels, and metallics. Compliment these fashion trends with the top four spring makeup trends that you should try today!

‘Teen Mom’ Chelsea Houska: No Beauty School Drop Out! – Celebs.Gather.com

All of the girls from Teen Mom are gorgeous, but there is one in particular who has superb style – Chelsea Houska! Whether she is trying out some new color or just a new style, one thing Chelsea is an expert at is hair and she knows it! Perhaps that is why she is continuing with her beauty school endeavors!

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Must-Have Makeup Trends – Dermstore.com

As I’m sure you know, I love talking about makeup, beauty products and the latest makeup trends. So in between looks at DermStore’s latest photo shoot, I chatted with the makeup artist, Liza Zaretsky, about what she saw on the fall runways and what our faces should be wearing this summer. Make sure you check out her tumblr, she has tons of fun inspiration photos! SUMMER LOOKS: Go Bronze, or Go Home: Bronzer is pretty self-explanatory, but you can take this trend a step further and use the bronzer on your eyes and find a bronze lip gloss for a bronze monotone look.

HAIR TREND: DOUBLE-KNOTTED BUN – STLMag.com

Summer is all about effortless style. Vibrant manicures, fun lip color, and simple up-dos are perfect for punching up your warm-weather look. Up-dos were all over the runways last season, and my favorite was the double-knot bun. Easy to achieve and appropriate for almost every summer occasion, here are five simple steps for getting that perfect summer up-do: 1.) Sprits dry hair with volumizing product to give your hair a thicker texture.

Spring Trend Alert: Punches of Purple! – BangStyle.com

Purple has always been a hard color for me to wear. Unless it’s on my fingertips, I have typically felt like wearing purple makeup makes it look like I have been punched in the face. But with this season’s trending shades of plum, lilac, aubergine, and violet, rocking purple is easier than ever before! And sexy at that! Here are a few ways for you to wear purple on your lips, lids, and fingertips.

Flirty Long Hair Styles for Spring – BecomeGorgeous.com

Make these flirty long hair styles for spring work for you. Play with your texture and length using a few simple yet voguish styling ideas. Sculpting long locks may steal a few precious minutes from your spare time. However, the impression you make with perfectly-polished and radiant tresses is simply stunning. The following flirty long hairstyles were envisioned by our fave stylists who just can’t get enough of experimenting with brand new styling techniques. To give your strands a fabulous vitality boost don’t forget about the importance of deep conditioning and regular trimming. Thee ultra-feminine and voguish hair designs suit virtually all face shapes.

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Have you noticed that two-tone hair has been getting the celebrity thumbs up from the likes of Lady Gaga, Lauren Conrad and Jessica Biel? From the runways to the red carpet, the famous and the beautiful are increasingly giving this trendy touch-up their stamp of approval.

The best part about this stylish look, though, is that it’s easy to maintain and can be done by yourself. With a little effort and know-how, you can wear the same look that celebrities are using to turn the world of fashion upside down.

The first thing to remember is to work with your natural color. Trying to turn that rich auburn mane into a platinum-and-pastel ‘do might be a recipe for disaster (or at the very least, cost you a great deal of time and money). The best rule of thumb is to start by using your natural hair color as a base. Think of it as the palette for your tonal experiments. Try accenting, such as touching up the tips or highlighting under layers, before adding color for a bolder look. Highlights become the basis for your bolder colors, and your two-tone look can take off!

One of the easiest ways to accomplish this look is with a home lightening kit. These can be found at your local drugstore or pharmacist. Always remember to use gloves and an application brush (they are usually provided).

Once you have brushed your hair thoroughly and mixed the kit according to instructions, dab the mixture onto the ends of your hair. Don’t be too precise; this look is designed to be a little wild! Make sure that you follow the guidelines for achieving your desired color, and it helps to be realistic about expectations! If you have darker hair, you may not come out as blonde as you liked, or might need further treatment.

At any rate, it’s important to remember to use conditioner to keep the lightened hair from getting brittle.

Now, it’s time to paint. Add to your canvas with splashes of color and shade; for blondes, pastels are best. This hot look will be sure to wow your friends and men alike, giving you the look that’s tearing up the runway.

Spring 2012 Hair Trends – Dermstore.com

We can always count on spring to inspire trends that promote fresh, natural beauty. And spring 2012 hair trends are all about looking carelessly chic and effortlessly edgy, which means less time and maintenance! I couldn’t be happier about it. As someone who’s finally stopped fighting my hair’s natural tendencies, surrendering my flat iron has made my life so much easier and my hair significantly healthier. No more dry, straw-like hair that smells like it’s been singed, even after it has just been washed. With the latest spring styles, I can rock the wash and go look and still be right on trend!

Coachella-Bound or Not, Rock Out with These Festival-Ready Finds – BeautyBlitz.com

Starting Friday, Coachella kicks off summer concert season with the first of two weekends of music, art, and frolic. This year, we’re taking inspiration from spring 2012 runway shows like Rag + Bone and DSquared2 (both cited music festivals as an influence) to round up some long lasting, desert-friendly finds to pack for a weekend in the valley.

Top Hair Color Trends & Ideas – LipstickPowdernPaint.com

So you’ve found your bridal makeup artist and you are almost set to go. Now it’s time to pull your look together for the day with the perfect hair and makeup. When it comes to bridal makeup Stephanie Daga, makeup artist and owner of Blush Pretty, knows her stuff. Daga forecasts the hottest makeup looks for the upcoming wedding season.

‘Chinplants’ Fastest Growing Plastic Surgery Trend – EMedist.com

Chin Implants up by 71% vs. 4% Rise in Breast Implants in 2011. A chiseled chin may be the latest “must have” body part. A new report shows “chinplants,” otherwise known as chin augmentation or chin implants, are the fastest-growing plastic surgery trend among men and women. The popularity of chin implants rose by 71% in 2011, more than breast augmentation, botulinum toxin injection, and liposuction combined.

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Market Trends in Cosmetic and Skincare Products for Men – Examiner.com

Andrew Newman examined market trends in the male-targeted cosmetics and beauty industry in a 2010 New York Times article “Men’s Cosmetics Becoming a Bull Market.” A market data firm, Euromonitor International, estimated sales of “men’s grooming products” has doubled since 1997 to $4.8 billion. Skin care products are the fastest growing segment of male products sold increasing in sales fivefold over the same period.

Do you like Anne Hathaway’s new short hair? – Starcasm.net

Anne Hathaway was snapped leaving London nightclub The Box with fiancé Adam Shulman late Saturday night sporting much shorter hair!
Stars like Michelle Williams, Emma Watson, and Ginnifer Goodwin have made a short hair a trend lately, but Anne’s cut isn’t by choice. She had to change her hair to play prostitute Fantine in the upcoming movie adaptation of Les Mis. Fantine’s a single mother who sold her hair to pay the bills before she turned to selling sex. The film also stars Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe.

Top Hair Color Trends & Ideas – BecomeGorgeous.com

Check out the top trends in hair coloring and go for a bolder and brighter ‘do this season. A flash of color adds a unique touch and interest to your tresses. If you’re far from being a ‘low maintenance’ girl, experiment with edgy, statement shades. Rock a brilliantly sculpted hairdo and perk it up with a brand new color which radiates style and confidence. The top hair color trends below allow you to get creative and flaunt your artsy skills to mix/match different hues. Try your hand at the coolest hair coloring techniques until you find the one that best suits your personality.

Celebrities Dig Bold Lips as New Beauty Trend – DailyGlow.com

Several celebrities have been brave when it comes to trying out different bold-colored lips for red carpet events. While some go for the traditional bold red color, others try pink and fuchsia shades. These shades bring attention to some bright pearly white teeth or add some color to a darker outfit, such as Angelina Jolie’s black dress at this year’s Oscars. They can also play on color, like with Katy Perry’s pink choice for her blue dress and hair look earlier this month, according to Hollywood Life.

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As recently as a few years ago, women of all ages were seeking out any cures they could find for gray hair. The belief that gray hair is a bad thing and should be eradicated at all costs is a concept that goes back many generations, perhaps to the invention of hair dye. But in the past year or so, trend-setters from all realms of celebrity have begun to not only embrace their ivory locks, but flaunt them with pride.

Perennial award winning actress Meryl Streep has been openly rocking her beautiful graying hair since 2006, when she said in an interview with Hollywood foreign press that she feels very confident and normal underneath gray locks. Just a few weeks ago she unleashed a new short-haired look at the 2012 Academy Awards, and once again all eyes in the building were glued to her.

Having the love of millions of adoring fans and the attention of the fast-moving fashion world, anything that super-celebs such as Streep do that can qualify as out of the ordinary is sure to become a trend, so salons all over the nation are stocking their shelves with products that can accentuate gray hair. Many salon owners expect women with gray hair to cease asking for it to be colored and those without it requesting it now that it is quickly becoming a national trend.

Indeed, the gray hair wave is building up to tsunami-grade, and a bevy of products have recently been released that are designed to allow you to get the most out of your lighter shade. When treated and conditioned correctly, gray hair can have a luster and a shine that is unrivaled by other hair tones, allowing it to draw a lion’s share of the attention in any social situation.

The current popularity of gray hair may sever a double purpose as it allows women that were once made to feel self-conscious and perhaps even inferior to feel comfortable in their own skin and underneath their natural hair colors.

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Deciding to chop off locks that you have been walking around with for years can be a lot like jumping off the high dive. It seems like a very scary concept at first, but the thrill and sense of freedom that comes with it can actually become addictive.

Short hair has been showing up on celebrity runways for a handful of years now, but the trend is coming through in full force in 2012 as stylists all over the country are turning long locks into short and stunning looks. Spring has clearly sprung, and many women want to embrace its gentle touch by letting the breeze flow across their face and through short hair. A woman with a great short hairstyle will attract the attention of the masses in a crowded room, and many women that go short often have a slight boost in their overall confidence and moxie as a result.

Aside from being on the cutting edge of fashion and trends, getting your hair away from your cheeks and jawline will give you a clean and refreshing look while showcasing your natural beauty. The short bob and the pixie are some of the classic short cuts for adventurous and bold women, but a quality stylist will be able to do a number of variations of those two styles as well as many others while creating a look that best suits your natural tones and angles. Going choppy or layered are two options currently growing in popularity that stylist learn in hair schools. Creams and waxes can be utilized to create shine, shape and clear distinctions between layers.