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The ponytail braid has been the style of choice for many celebrities hitting the red carpet as of late. It's a chic, carefree look, but if you're searching for some more unique ways to style these types of braids, you've come to the right place. Take Jennifer Hudson, for instance, who sported this ultralong side braid at a recent event. To get the style, snap in some thick, long extensions if your hair is not naturally this length or texture, and braid all the way down to the very end for a cascading effect. See more ideas for getting your ponytail braid on right now.

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Editor's note: The following post is written by our new guest writer, celebrity makeup artist Gina Brooke.

Beauty products have a shelf life, so begin by taking stock of your makeup and eliminate anything that was purchased more than two years ago (especially foundations with SPF). Next inspect your mascara wands, and toss away any older than three months. Finally, have a good hard look at your makeup brushes. If they have not been washed regularly, they are most likely bacteria receptacles. Out they go, too. Now that's done, here are five game-changing products that will enhance the way you look and feel.

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The nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton are still over a month away, but there's no shortage of royal wedding merchandise and memorabilia to get you ready for their big day. From Kate Middleton-inspired nail polish and engagement nail decals to a fragrance formulated just for the imperial pair, check out some of the regalia manufacturers have to offer.

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Being famous doesn't automatically mean that you have pristine beauty habits, and while many stars make a lot of the same faux pas the rest of us do, there are some celebrities with beauty rituals I'd be wary of trying. Here are five stars who have slightly suspect beauty habits, ranging from the mu

With a smile like that, it's befitting that Amanda Peet has recently inked a deal as Crest 3D White's spokesperson. And with the launch of the brand's new 2-Hour Express Whitestrips ($55) and Advanced Vivid Enamel Renewal Toothpaste ($4), Amanda has been out and about talking about the impact of teeth whitening on one's appearance, along with a few other beauty tidbits. To see the rest of my interview with her, where she reveals her favorite red-carpet moment and her tricks for looking happy and healthy, just keep reading.

BellaSugar: What are your tips for staying healthy and beautiful?
Amanda Peet: A good marriage is a good start. And really funny girlfriends! Sleeping - because if you don't get a lot of sleep, you really can't look good. You can't disguise that with makeup.

BS: What beauty products have you been using forever that you love?
AP: I use Olay Total Eye Effects Eye cream every night and every morning, and so does my mom and so does my sister. My sister's a doctor, so I

Since bursting into the scene in the mid-1990s, Amanda Peet has starred in everything from TV shows to independent films to megahits like 2012 and Something's Gotta Give. Now, she has a new gig as the spokesperson for Crest 3D White.

"I personally think that the 2-Hour Express Whitestrips ($54) are such a great beauty tip because I think that having a really stainless smile is an underemphasized part of our beauty regimens, " she says.

She obviously has a great smile, so to see the rest of her tips on how she keeps it looking beautiful, along with a few of her beauty tips, keep reading.

BellaSugar: Tell me how you got involved with Crest.
Amanda Peet: It was a huge honor that they asked me to be part of the campaign . . . As part of the launch, Crest donated up to 50 smile surgeries to Operation Smile so it's a really wonderful cause. It's just been an honor.
BS: So how frequently do you use the new 2-Hour Whitestrips?
AP: I usually do it once every three months. That's the

It's long been known that Vidal Sassoon is a true artist, but what I was most surprised to discover about the 83-year-old is how much of a character he truly is. As you can imagine, after 65 years in the business, he has a lot of stories to tell, and he's further proof that if you're doing what makes you happy in life, it shows well into the golden years. Discover more about his fascinating life in Vidal Sassoon: The Movie, and now, marvel at a few of his more humorous stories, wittiest anecdotes, and other insights into what makes him tick.

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Aya Fukuda is the nail artist responsible for Lady Gaga's latest pointy high fashion manicure and created her interstellar nails for the "Born This Way" video. So to see what Fukuda says it's like to work with Gaga, how they come up with wild new designs, and even how she did the star's nails for the video, just keep reading.

On how she started working with Lady Gaga: "Hair Room Service called me for Lady Gaga. Hair Room Service is a company I work with based in NYC that provides house calls throughout the city."

On her collaborative process with Gaga: "Lady Gaga gives me so much inspiration. When designing her nails I always keep in mind her eccentric yet glamorous style. When I come up with designs I feel represent her, I'll show Gaga and we go with them if she approves. Making nails for her is so much fun and truly a piece of art."

On creating Gaga's hot new "talon" manicure: "We call this shape the 'sexy Gaga shape.' Gaga wanted a very pointy, sexy-shaped nail, so I created this