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Criss-Crossed Hair, High Chignons, And Bright ’80s Lips At Alexandre Herchcovitch Spring 2011

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The ebullient colors of the ’80s — think Cyndi Lauper, Miami Vice , and Wham!

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Glossy Dark Eyes And Deep Matte Lips At Marc Jacobs Spring 2011

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For Spring 2011, in one of his most remarkable collections to date, Marc Jacobs toasted ’70s glamour, referencing everything from Jodie Foster’s character in Taxi Driver (think wide-brimmed hats and large floral prints) to Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” single cover (remember the peasant-yet-haute feel of her bronzed brown, tiered ruffle skirt she wore in the photo?), Studio 54 glitz, the British Glam Rock movement (think David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust), and the luxe peasant look pioneered by Yves Saint Laurent (visualize peasant skirts, floral choker necklaces, off-the-shoulder blouses, and more).

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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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