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There is a certain charm to messy hair-- a breezy, laissez-faire attitude that comes with a slightly disheveled look. However, trying to achieve this look by allowing your hair regimen to fall by the wayside is not a good idea. It's more likely that you'll end up looking like an unkempt wild-child than a free-spirit. You need the proper styling technique. Kristin June Senkiew from Cutler Salon shows us how to get perfectly undone hair with a basic blowout!
Step 1:
The #1 rule when it comes to blow drying is to never begin with sopping wet hair. Working with hair that is already 80 percent dry will keep your blowout from getting weighed down.
Step 2:
Before you begin blow drying, spray the hair with a heat protectant. Kristin uses Cutler's Heat Protectant Spray.
Step 3:
Along the side of the head, start with a diagonal section of hair along the parietal ridge, which runs from the front of the face to the nape of the neck. Blow dry starting with the
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The Oscars are right around the corner and not only are we excited to see which nominees will win the coveted statue, but we're dying to see all of the red carpet hits and misses. With all the of the international runway shows winding to a close, we couldn't help but fantasy-style some Academy Award nominees with a few of the winning looks we saw on the runways of our favorite designers.More From StyleCaster:
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We hate to say it, but looking good in photos has never seemed to be so important as it is now. With social networking sites dominating the internet (and our social lives), we don't even want to know how much our appearance on film matters nowadays. Enviably, some people are just born photogenic, but for the rest of us who aren't so lucky, here are some tips that will help you feel and look great in front of the camera and on film.
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Ask any supermodel-- confidence and relaxation are everything. Make sure you're feeling good about yourself before setting yourself up in front of the lens. Many people tend to freeze up in photos because they feel nervous. Before you find yourself in a camera frenzy, take a deep breath and exhale naturally. Relax your arms and shoulders. If you feel good, it'll translate on film.2. Practice your pose
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Easy Ways to Cut Costs on a Budget!
"A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." Mary Poppins meant well with her advice, but 22 spoonfuls of sugar a day? Now that's pushing it! According to the American Heart Association (AHA), Americans ingest an astounding 22 teaspoons of sugar per day, almost 4 times the recommended 6 teaspoons. We get it-- the stuff is like a drug. It's especially hard to resist a sweet treat at this time of the year, when store shelves are stocked with tempting Easter candy. We're not advising you remove sugar from your diet completely, but for the sake of heart health and thin waistlines, it's time to scale back. Do not eliminate sugar from your diet completely though -- going cold-turkey will actually do you more harm than good, causing you to binge by the end of the day. To make the transition easier, here is a list of 10 easy ways to cut back on sugar.
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With everyone buzzing about Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, due in theaters this Friday, it's no wonder that we're seeing so much Alice-inspired garb hitting the market. Music-maven Avril Lavigne has caught Alice in Wonderland fever and is joining forces with Disney Consumer Products to create a line of clothes inspired by the new film. The limited-edition line will be sold exclusively at Kohl's, alongside Lavigne's already-popular Abbey Dawn collection.
The new collection will include tops and bottoms that have combined Lavigne's rocker style with the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland. Shirts will be printed with Wonderland-influenced sayings including, "Shrink Me" and "At Least We Love Each Other." Prices for the pieces will range from $28 to $54.
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If you're not one of those girls who prefers to apply makeup during your morning commute (juggling your compact in one hand, holding the steering wheel in the other-- or worse, standing in the midst of a packed subway), then you're probably perpetually on the lookout for a quick and easy beauty routine. The problem is, those routines often consist of slapping on some foundation and mascara and running out the door.
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Sweep a nude or beige eye shadow on the entire eyelid with an eye shadow brush.
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With the Academy Awards approaching, we're reminded to free our night to watch for the best-dressed stars of the evening -- and the worst, of course. But along with fashion's good and bad comes the ladies with the most flawlessly done makeup, and the girls that step out of the beauty box. We'll of course compile our list to review the next day (and gossip about). Carol Shaw, creator of LORAC Cosmetics, is one of Hollywood's most sought after makeup artists for red carpet events. She shares her secrets on how to get the top looks of this season.
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Lately, it seems as if we've become oversaturated with tips and tricks to save money. Everywhere you turn, websites, blogs, and magazines are rehashing lists of sure-fire money-saving methods. However, many people still overlook the simplest ways to cut back on their expenses. From buying in bulk to cutting back on that morning coffee run, some of the most effective saving methods are often the most obvious. We've compiled a list of 10 easy ways to save money every month.
1. Compile Loose Change
Remember when you were 10 or 11 and kept a piggy bank? Well, now is the time to dust off that bank and put it to good use! Clean out your purse, go through your drawers, empty out your pockets, and collect all of your loose change. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how quickly the nickels and dimes add up.
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