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Tuesday April 30th, 2013

Michelle Obama and Jennifer Aniston Inspire 4000% Increase in Upper Arm Plastic Surgery
The Right to Bare Arms

Michelle Obama and Jennifer Aniston Inspire 4000% Increase in Upper Arm Plastic Surgery

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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released its annual report yesterday and, according to the group, elective upper arm surgery is one of the fastest growing plastic surgery trends.

The ASPS presented some poll data that gives a hint about why the procedure, which leaves a visible scar from your elbow to your armpit, has become so popular, and of course it involves celebrities. “Celebrities from the White House to the red carpet may be having an influence,” the ASPS reports.

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Published at 12:25 PM

Monday April 29th, 2013

Thursday April 25th, 2013

The Difference Between BB, CC and DD Creams
Learn Your Beauty ABC's

The Difference Between BB, CC and DD Creams

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If you’ve set foot in Sephora, a drugstore or anywhere near a cosmetics counter lately, chances are you’ve been bombarded by a bewildering array of flesh colored fluids. The alphabet formulations–like BB cream, CC cream, and soon DD creams–have joined tinted moisturizers and standard foundation on the shelves as potential skin-perfecting options. But what do they all (supposedly) do? What’s the difference between them? And most importantly: Which should you use?

We break it down for you.

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Published at 5:58 PM
Prep Your Hair for Summer with L’Oreal Paris’ Advanced Hair Care Treatments
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Prep Your Hair for Summer with L’Oreal Paris’ Advanced Hair Care Treatments

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According to the calendar, there are still many weeks until Summer. Your heart and closet may be ready—but is your hair?

Gone are the days where you could claim ignorance about knowing that the sun is actually bad for your hair (and skin.) Real adults know that the sun is public enemy #1 for those glossy, subtly weaved highlights.

So along with the sunscreen and sunglasses for your beach bag, don’t forget the sun-care for your hair.

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Published at 2:00 PM

Wednesday April 24th, 2013

Tuesday April 23rd, 2013

How to Use Hair Rollers
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How to Use Hair Rollers

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Big Hollywood hair has been a thing on red carpets recently, and it’s a look that isn’t all that hard to achieve. We checked in with Johnny Lavoy, a L’Oréal Paris Consulting Hair Expert, for the scoop on how to use old school hair rollers to get the look. Read on:

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Published at 2:15 PM

Monday April 22nd, 2013

9 Awesomely Dirty Beauty Products You Should Try
Dirt Don't Hurt

9 Awesomely Dirty Beauty Products You Should Try

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We’ve been told all our lives that dirt is bad. Bad to eat, bad to track into the house, and, especially, bad for your pores. Most beauty cleansing products are designed to eradicate dirt from your skin, but there are actually benefits to having a little bit of it in your beauty routine. Earthy ingredients with dirt bases, like clay and volcanic ash, actually clarify and cleanse your skin in a non-drying way that soap just can’t.

In honor of Earth Day, we’ve picked out some beauty products that actually celebrate dirt, whether it be as a cleanser, scent (yes, really), or color inspiration–and work really really well.

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Published at 5:30 PM

Thursday April 18th, 2013

Everything You Need in Your Haircare Tool Kit, Courtesy of L’Oreal Paris
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Everything You Need in Your Haircare Tool Kit, Courtesy of L’Oreal Paris

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Think of L’Oreal Paris as the Ask Jeeves for your haircare dilemmas. Bring them a problem and without a doubt, one of the five Advanced Haircare lines has a solution. With eight patents and the test results from 5,000 women, L’Oreal Paris has created targeted haircare lines, with effective and transforming treatments, for the most common hair problems.

Here’s how they can help a variety of common (and thoroughly annoying) hair issues:

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Published at 2:00 PM