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Periwinkle Blue Eyes And Static-Ridden Top Knots At ADAM Spring 2011

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To complement the ’70s, free-spirited but classic vibe of the ADAM Spring 2011 collection, the hair and makeup teams opted for a fresh, lived-in look: soft blue lids, neutral lips, and a static-y top knot ‘do.

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Nomad-Inspired Makeup And Bouncy Curls At Ports 1961 Spring 2011 Show

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In keeping with the desert inspiration of Fiona Cibani’s Ports 1961 Spring 2011 collection, lead MAC Cosmetics makeup artist Val Garland created a look that channeled a “nomadic gypsy jet-setter on holiday.” To create this look, she focused on juxtaposing shimmering bronze and copper shadows with soft, cool grays so that the contrast would create an enticing, subtle, demure smoky eye.

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Summer Hair Savers — 12 Products To Replenish Sun-Exposed Locks

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Just because the lifeguards at the beach are counting the days until the end of the summer season, that doesn’t mean you can stop guarding your precious locks from the effects of sun exposure.

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Summer Hair Must — Kelly Van Gogh Wonderlust Hair Color Illuminating Tonic

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Simplifying at-home hair color has been Kelly Van Gogh’s life work — and since launching her eponymous company in 2008, Van Gogh has seduced DIY-minded beauty hounds with her popular Root Rehab Kit, which allows for quick root touch-ups, and her Heads Up!

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Shu Uemura Art of Hair Kaze Wave Sensual Curl Texturizing Foam — Ride the Wave

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Since I started trying out the Shu Uemura Art of Hair Kaze Wave Sensual Curl Texturizing Foam, it’s become my go-to product for soft, ethereal waves.

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Current Hair Obsession — Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Nutrient Spray

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Many of you, especially those who follow me on Twitter or Facebook, know that I recently died my hair blond (hey, I’m an extremist with hair, so I tend to go from one side of the spectrum to the opposite end).

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Shu Uemura Art of Hair Essence Absolue — Like Anointed Oil For Your Mane

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Tons of misinformation regarding Shu Uemura has been disseminated via various news outlets ever since L’Oréal, which has a sizable take in the brand, announced it would cease distribution of the cosmetics brand within the U.S., phasing out retailers over the coming months.

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Living Proof Full Thickening Cream — The Proof Is In The Bottle!

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Like most women, I struggle to keep my hair looking healthy, shiny, soft, and full of volume and bounce.

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Braids, Chignons, and Orange-Tinged Eyes At Alexandre Herchcovitch Fall 2010

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In a sea of conformity and bottom line-driven designs, you can always count on Alexandre Herchcovitch to  restore a sense of adventurousness and unbridled creativity to the runway.

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Sparkly Smoky Eyes, Lace-Covered Nude Nails and Curly Mops At Tracy Reese Fall 2010 Show

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Going into the backstage area for the Tracy Reese Fall 2010 show, which was held on Monday, February 15th at New York City’s Bryant Park, I knew to expect ultra feminine makeup and hair looks — but, since that’s quite a broad spectrum, I was curious to see exactly how that girlish charm would be manifested.

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