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Let's Tackle that Hairy Question: Are Brazilian Waxes Necessary?

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:27 -0800

Do you really need a Brazilian wax these days? That's the question a woman posed to the Times of London, after a new beau was "shocked" by her presence of pubic hair. In her letter, she says, "I don’t think that a permanent tan and Brazilian wax should be dealbreakers in a relationship. Or am I just hopelessly outdated?"

Long story short, advice columnist Suzi Godson tells the woman to let 'er rip. "Grooming down there is now considered to be normal, on a par with manicures, blow-drying, and eyebrow waxing," she says. "There is something hugely irritating about being forced to conform to an aesthetic ideal instigated and perpetuated by the porn industry, but, like keeping one’s armpits and legs smooth, it is now expected."

Oh brother. You already know that I hate, hate, hate the whole "wax, or else you are gross and undesirable!" standpoint, but I wanted to get a professional opinion on the matter. So I turned to sex educator Debby Herbenick, Ph.D., MPH, author of Because It Feels Good. Her advice is about 10 times better than Godson's, so read more.

Do You Prefer Sara Paxton With Short or Long Hair?

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:30:00 -0700

Just days after Ms. Paxton's show The Beautiful Life was canceled, she decided to chop her hair in a short pixie style crop. Typically, people change their hair after a traumatic life changing event like a breakup or a baby, but a career disappointment is something new! Whilst this photo that Ashton Kutcher retweeted isn't super clear, I can get a pretty good idea of the edginess of this new style (which we know that she likes). Which cut do you prefer on Sara?

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Product Review: Sedu Pro Shortie Mini-Styler Iron

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:01:55 -0700

I have two new best friends. Their names are PetSugar and Sedu. You see, Pet recently introduced me to Sedu's Pro Shortie Mini Styler Iron ($50), an amazing little flat iron that was free with a $100 purchase she had made on Folica. After borrowing the lilliputian-sized straightener for a few weeks to test out on my fine, wavy locks, I was so impressed that I'm about to order one for myself. What's so great about this heating tool is that it gets into the teeniest tiniest of areas, particularly around the hairline and sides, all because it's so easy to maneuver.

Of course, you still have to be careful as to not scald yourself while trying to straighten these downy hairs, and that's why a silver, heat-resistant glove is included. (Impersonating MJ while singing into my Sedu "microphone"? Who, me?) One quick swipe over small, yet manageable-sized sections, does the trick, making for an extremely fast straightening process all over the head. Plus, because it straightens so smoothly and quickly, the hair-damaging act of going over an unruly spot over and over is avoided altogether. Thanks to the minisize, it's got a mini-price-tag. Other larger Sedues go for upward of $140, making this one a real bargain. If you have extremely thick hair or super-curly locks, this straightener might not have quite what you need to achieve a straight finish, but for those with short styles and/or wavy textures, the Mini-Styler is worth a shot.

Link Time!

BellaSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:11:05 -0700

Intense eye makeup goes down at London Fashion Week - FabSugar UK
What the season's buzzed-about minty fresh nail polish looks like - Makeup and Beauty Blog
We love this Operation Beautiful idea - Lemondrop
Megan Fox digs short nails - InStyle
Get Kim Kardashian's makeup look - Beauty Blogging Junkie
If you're dying to know Whitney Port's beauty faves, you're in luck - Lucky
A surprising island remedy for beautiful hair - Afrobella
Are there good braids and bad braids? - Fashionista
A curly-haired woman goes straight - Naturally Curly

London Fashion Week, Spring 2010: Twenty8Twelve

FabSugarUK — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:00:20 -0700

There has been a lot of hype surrounding the Twenty8Twelve catwalk shows since they began last season. Spring 2010 was no exception with an impressive front row boasting Anna Wintour, Alexa Chung (maybe she scored herself a future Vogue cover?), Pixie and Peaches Geldof and Leigh Lezark. Much like Topshop Unique, the soundtrack to this show was early '90s grunge and this was definitely reflected on the catwalk. The official inspiration list was pretty vast from modern artists like Willem de Kooning, to African street style photographs to the deep South. There were short shorts and crop tops revealing bare midriffs. Faded denim and scarves through the hair added to the all American vibe. Sienna literally jetted off after the show to make it to Broadway on time – what a commute!

Stay tuned for the exclusive interviews that BellaSugar UK and I were able to get with Alexa and Leigh. Also, for more pictures just keep reading!

Courtly Fashions: Looks From the US Open

FitSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:21 -0700

Readers, you might be wondering why fashion maven Anna Wintour is gracing the pages of FitSugar. It is because this shot of her, with her hair slightly askew, is from the US Open. Anna is a tennis fan, and the style and sport intersection doesn't end there, so check out this US Open fashion slideshow. After all, what's not to love about short skirts and fierce athletes?

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Love It or Hate It? Kate Moss's Mid-Length Hair

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700

It's been the week of the haircut, what with Victoria Beckham's gamine crop and Agyness Deyn's new sleek bob. Now Kate Moss has gone for the chop with this super-messy mid-length cut. Kate was showing off her hair at Punk last night, as she stepped out with boyfriend Jamie Hince.

Kate's trademark blonde locks look like they've been lopped off with blunt cut scissors, giving this style an insouciant edge. The choppy, messy ends and fluffy texture also add a youthful vibe, although it looks like the kind of hairstyle you go for when your hairdresser demands you chop off the ends due to over-styling damage. This mussed-up do is certainly rock n roll and the new shorter length draws attention to her perfect features.

What do you think of Kate's new look?

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Love It or Hate It? Victoria Beckham's Spiky Crop

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:00:00 -0700

Never one to play it safe, Victoria Beckham has experimented with both colour and cut in her hairstyles. She's gone from brunette to blonde and back again whilst rocking long and short styles. Now, the beauty chameleon has really gone for the chop with a new spiky hairdo.

After channelling Audrey Hepburn with a fancy up do, or wearing her bob slicked down, She's now been spotted with this short, spiky little number at the Marc Jacobs show at New York Fashion Week.

It's part sassy, part grown-up glamour. What do you think of her new style?

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Product Review: HerCut, Made Just For Your Haircut

BellaSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:01:31 -0700

In an attempt to offer a new twist in the haircare market, HerCut, a line of products tailored to the form and shape of your actual haircut, launches online today. Earlier, most of you said you'd at least give it a try, but as expected, there were some rumblings about whether or not these products could actually work, as they eschew something rather important when it comes to your hairstyle - its texture.

HerCut offers five styling "Catalysts" ($22 each) that pump out a cream on one side and a gel on the other, to complement the foundation of the haircut (think multichambered toothpaste dispensers). Those haircut foundations are the Bob, the Blunt, the Shag, Long Layers, and the Pixie. The product lineup also includes three different types of paraben- and sulfate-free shampoos ($19 each) and conditioners ($19).

To see more images and find out what I thought about the products, just keep reading.

Ciara's Stylist Tells You How to Get Her Chic New Hairstyle

BellaSugar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:02:16 -0700

Ciara arrived at the TXT L8TER event in Hollywood the other night looking like a modern-day Audrey Hepburn. I've always been in awe of her long, super-shiny hair, but I'm really coveting this new cut, which is actually - scoop! - a perfectly shaped hair piece (no worries, you can do this with your own hair, too).

To find out how it's done, I talked with Warren-Tricomi Los Angeles salon stylist Kiyah Wright, the Emmy-winning makeover guru who just transformed Ciara. (She's also been responsible for the amazing hair of Tyra Banks, Gabrielle Union, Iman, Mary J. Blige, and more.) She had some great tips and a ton of excellent advice. Want to know how to get this gorgeous hairstyle on your own or with a little help from the beauty supply store? Just keep reading.