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How-To: Zoe Saldana's Star Trek Premiere Hair

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:00:34 -0700

I don't know that much about Star Trek (except how to do an awesome Captain Kirk impersonation) but I do know that Zoe looked out of this world at the film's LA premiere.

Celebrity stylist Mara Roszak created a lovely look for the stunning actress using the same TRESemmé products found at your local drugstore. Live long and prosper when you follow her tips for making this sleek style at home.

Start by applying Anti-Frizz Secret Smoothing Crème from roots to ends - a small drop goes a long way!
Part hair down the center, divide into four sections, and blow dry with a round boar bristle brush, section by section, to get hair as straight as possible.
After hair is smooth and sleek, add a heat protectant and slowly flat iron small pieces of hair at a time.
Finish the look off with a holding shine spray . . . you know, to make it last for the entire red carpet, or the car ride to dinner.

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How-To: Fake Sanaa Lathan's Braid-Wrapped Bun

BellaSugar — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:30:11 -0800

In between checking out the fashion and the beauty while watching Thursday's NAACP Image Awards, I also hoped to spot a fun hairstyle to test out at home. Since she's already a favorite regardless of her beauty look, I was happy to see Sanaa's glamorous updo on the red carpet. Even though I'm fairly certain she got some "help" with that braid, and possibly part of the bun, I wanted to come up with a take on this style that we could re-create at home without hair extensions.

I grabbed some pins and rubber bands, got creative, and found it's actually possible to fake this style on my shoulder length hair. Sadly Mr. Bella wasn't around to take a picture of the back of my head, but I've come up with suggestions.

Before you get started, I'll explain how we're faking it because I know it can be easier to visualize a hair style than follow instructions: Instead of making one big braid to go around, you'll do four smaller braids and then hide the ends under the bun to make it appear to be a single braid wrapped around. To get the six step-by-steps, read more.

Start by pretending to form a ponytail where you want the bun to fall and hold with one hand, but don't add an elastic yet.
While holding the ponytail with that hand, use the other hand to pull our four sections of hair around the ponytail. You should end up with about 1/2 of your hair still in your ponytail hand and four loose pieces of hair that total the other 1/2 of your hair separated out.
Take an elastic and form a makeshift bun out of the ponytail. You'll undo and fix it later, the point is to keep that hair out of the way for the time being.
Make four braids out of the four sections of hair. Try to start each braid close to the bun (i.e., don't pull the braid off too tight) and secure each with a small elastic at the ends.
Now grab some bobby pins and make a circle around your fake bun, pinning and tucking the ends.
Undo the bun and make a ponytail but tuck the ends under to make a loop. Just flatten and fluff and you're done!

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12 Best Beauties at the NAACP Image Awards

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:00:11 -0800

Hosted by Halle Berry and Tyler Perry, the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards coincided with the civil rights organization's 100th anniversary and was a night full of stunning fashions and beauty. I've picked 12 ladies with lovely looks from last night's show – see my big winners and start this slideshow.

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SAG Awards: Less Is More or More Is More?

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:00:58 -0800

Boy, was I inspired by Sunday's SAG Awards. I've gathered up some pictures (like before) with both understated and overt beauty choices. Once again, I'm only comparing the same feature of one celebrity with herself. You decide which look you prefer, and start the slideshow. Source

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Less Is More or More Is More?

BellaSugar — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:00:54 -0800

Whether we love it or hate it in the end, it's great to see celebrities take risks with their looks. I've gathered some contrasting photos where one beauty detail is more exaggerated or less exaggerated in each picture. To make it fair, I'm only comparing the same celebrity with herself – so get started and let me know if you like a big impact or a more subtle look. Source

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How-To: Megan Fox's Hair at the 2009 Golden Globe Awards

BellaSugar — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:15:56 -0800

I've gotta hand it to Megan Fox for this hairstyle. Whether or not you're a fan of this actress or the look, it definitely seems like a hard one to pull off. From the front, it appears like any other slicked-back style, but it's actually a French twist created with two sections instead of just one. If you were loving this updo, find out how Fekkai stylist Renato Campora created it when you read more.

Apply Fekkai Coiff Controle to damp hair, then brush and dry it.
Section the top of the hair aside and tease the bottom all the way around.
Add Pomade Cristal and create texture by pulling the bottom portion of the hair to one side and twist. Secure with pins.
Join the top portion of hair to the rest of the hair by following in the direction of the twist, tucking and pinning it all away.
Finish off the super sleek look with Glossing Sheer Shine Mist.

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Which Recent Rosario Hairstyle Is Styled Best?

BellaSugar — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:01:05 -0800

We always seem to see Rosario Dawson with the same big smile on her face, no matter where she is. She's one of my favorite actresses because she comes across as cool and smart - not to mention, she knows how to showcase a lot of versatile looks. These recent ones show how differently placed bangs, waves, even length can really switch up a style . . . I think I'm now thirsting for a new 'do, too. Which changed-up look do you think looks best on her?
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How-To: Angelina Jolie's Curious Premiere Hair

BellaSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:00:11 -0800

It's hard knowing that many awesome styles on the red carpet are tricky to recreate at home without pricey extensions. Hard . . . but not impossible. Next up, for our latest how-to re-do, we tackled Angelina Jolie's pretty style from the premiere of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

My pal TeamSugar was craving this style so we reinterpreted it for her much shorter, all-natural hair. We took up a collection of bobby pins here at Sugar HQ, and made this wispy look with no gel or spray. See a picture of how it turned out and get my tips to create a similar look at home when you read more.

Slick all your hair back into a tight ponytail at the nape of your neck.
Divide out 1/4 of the hair in your ponytail and pull it aside. Loop the small section through the hair tie in the direction of the ponytail (this should create two equal little loops) and pin the excess.
Take the large section of hair and wrap it around the top and thread it through both loops. Chances are, if your hair is not halfway down your back, you'll run out of that loop before you make it as far as Angelina's. Just pull it through the loops and pin it wherever you end up.
For a sleek, polished look, finish up with hairspray.

That's Angelina on the left and our very own TeamSugar on the right!

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Best of 2008: The Cream of the Crop

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:30:00 -0800

I'm inclined to say that the most widely publicised short crop of the past few years has been Agyness Deyn's. Shortly after she went punky and pixie, it seems like the style spread like wildfire from London to Los Angeles. Singers such as Sarah Harding, Rihanna and Frankie Sandborn of The Saturdays opted for a short-in-the-back, long-in-the-front look, while socialites like Pixie Geldof and Kimberly Stewart took a less structured, more tousled approach. Overall, the cut is funky, fun and utterly edgy. Vote below to let me know who you think sported the best cropped haircut of 2008.

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Which Hairstyle Do You Like Best on Kate Beckinsale?

BellaSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:00:11 -0800

No matter what style she chooses for her hair (and extensions), Kate Beckinsale always manages to look polished with nary a hair-y out of place (har har). Proving why I focus on beauty and not poetry, stop me now and tell me which of these you prefer?

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