Blog Posts by The chicks at TotalBeauty.com

Hold on to your hats, I've got a shocking revelation for you: You really don't need to spend much money to get a quality shampoo. There are reasons to buy the fancy salon shampoos (and if you are going to fork over the cash, try one of these), but the bottom line is, you can get healthy and clean hair with products found at your local supermarket.

Don't believe me? Check out these top drugstore shampoos. TotalBeauty.com readers love them as much for their price as for the way their hair feels when using them. (Click on any below to see why they're so awesome).

No. 19: Aussie Sydney Smooth Shampoo, $3.99, TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9 (out of 10)

No. 18: Head and Shoulders Citrus Breeze Shampoo, $7.69, rating: 9

No. 17: TreSemme Smooth & Silky Shampoo, $3.89, rating: 9

No. 16: Pantene Classic Care Shampoo, $5.65, rating: 9

No. 15: Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Time Renewal Shampoo, $5.99, rating: 9

No. 14: Dove Advanced Color Care Shampoo Lightened Hair, $4.75, rating: 9

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I reluctantly put up with breakouts in high school (ever notice how they always popped up right before picture day, prom, any remotely-important social event?) but now that I'm a bit (OK, more than a bit) older, I've had enough. I'm tired of the pms-related breakouts, the stress-induced pimples, and the regular old zits that feel the need to visit from time to time.

I've decided to kick acne's butt -- and I have the products to do it. All of these gave TotalBeauty.com readers clear skin, and I'm determined to join their ranks. Need a little help in the acne department too? Click on any of these products below to see what they can do for you.

The Best: No. 6: Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion, $13.50, TotalBeauty.com average rating: 8.7 (out of 10)

No. 5: The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil, $9, rating: 8.8

No. 4: Peter Thomas Roth Gentle Complexion Correction Pads, $36, rating: 8.9

No. 3: Dr. Hauschka Normalizing Day Oil, $42.95, rating: 8.9

No. 2: Prescriptives Acne Defense Serum, $25

It's such a simple question, but with so many answers. I have friends that spend upwards of $200 on a hair cut, and others who wouldn't fork over more than $20 -- including tip. Me? I don't pay anything (one of the perks of having a mom who's a licensed cosmetologist).

When we asked TotalBeauty.com readers how much they pay for hair cuts, we got a ton of varied responses:

"I've had my hair different lengths and the most I've ever paid for a cut is $20." -- snowbunny

"The most I paid was like $35 at Mario Triccoci. I live in the Chicago suburbs. When I did have a job I was paying about $25 and now that I am laid off I am doing my hair at Hair Cuttery for about $13." -- bunny72

"My haircut costs me around $50, and I have long hair. I keep hearing that they generally charge more for long hair than they would for the same cut on short hair." -- eminatic

"My $90 haircut sucked as much as my $15 cut. So I'm growing my hair out until I find someone that actually listens when I tell them

I love having oily skin. I love using blotting papers five times a day to sop up the grease. I love that my forehead looks like a lighthouse beacon in any picture taken with a flash (like this one). And most of all, I love how all that oil makes it so easy for new pimples to pop up on my face. Isn't it the best?!

Oily skin sucks, but lucky for us, it can be managed. Check out these oil-controlling products, TotalBeauty.com readers swear by them to keep their faces shine free all day -- in any weather. Feeling a little gun-shy after your own efforts to stop the grease? Get all the facts by clicking on the products below.

No. 12: Prescriptives Virtual Matte Oil-Control Makeup, $32.50, TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8 (out of 10)

No. 11: Avon Magix Face Perfector SPF 20, $7.99, rating: 8.8

No. 10: Per-fekt Skin Perfection Gel, $57.50, rating: 8.8

No. 9: Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25, $16.50, rating: 8.8

No. 8: Philosophy on a Clear Day Super

While it's not technically a mullet, Megan Fox's hair is coming pretty close to it in this picture. It's totally "business in the front, party in the back," right? (If you need a reminder of what a true mullet looks like, check out this pic of Scarlett Johansson -- yes, that Scarlett Johansson.)

This look has been done on the runways at fashion week, where it kind of works, but on the red carpet … we think, not.

What do you think of Megan Fox's look? Too weird for words or would you rock this style on your next night out? Personally, I think I'll stick to one of these hairstyles if I'm ever lucky enough to strut on a red carpet.

• Need some hair and makeup ideas for an event? Look no further; we've got you covered.
• Can't get enough of these red carpet disasters? Us either, that's why we put this gallery together.
• Need a quick and easy, but still super-cute, hairstyle? Yeah, we have that too.

You need to know about this. At least, if you're somebody who's shackled to a blowdryer and round brush every summer, like me:

I blow-dried my hair in 10 minutes today with a paddle brush -- and got a look that would normally take me over an hour ... and one or more of these products.

Hooray! And so begins my public service campaign to all my frizzy-haired sisters, spreading the word on the newest thing in straightening treatments -- Brazillian Blowout. Basically, it's a layer of keratin (the protein that makes up hair/skin/nails) applied to your hair, sealed in with a flat iron, then rinsed away. The result: Healthy, straight, frizz-free hair -- that lasts four months.

Since it takes two hours, I had plenty of time to grill the stylist, Michelle Vance, and owner Tom of the Tom Brophy Salon in Beverly Hills:

Q: Who does this treatment work best on?
A: Anyone with curls, waves or frizz, plus anyone with color-damaged hair -- it actually works best on them; you see the most

Ever wondered why you love your signature red lips or how some chicks can pull of teal eyeliner but not you? (Actually, jewel-toned liner is easier than you think, check out this foolproof guide.)

Turns out, your makeup style has a lot to do with every other aspect of your life -- as this quiz (freakily) shows. Take it and find out what your makeup personality says about you -- and get some sweet tips to perfect your look. I just took it and the results were ridiculously accurate -- turns out my love of vintage t-shirts and this lip gloss is no coincidence.

Check it out; I foresee goose bump-inducing results in your future …

• OK, OK, so I'm not really a psychic, I just know a good quiz when I see one. And here's another.
• No matter what your makeup style is, these tips will kick it up a notch.
• Is "no makeup" your makeup style? Perfect the look with these tips.

Practically every time I talk with a hair stylist I get the same lecture: it's better to wash your hair less often because it keeps it healthier, the natural oils are good for your scalp, etc.

No offense to these well-meaning people, but I'm still washing my hair every day (I just use one of these conditioners to combat the dryness). Yeah, I know if I didn't my scalp would eventually produce less oil and my ends wouldn't be as dry as they are now, but I frankly don't want to deal with greasy roots or dry shampoo (although this one might just make me change my mind).

How about you? How often do you wash your hair? Are you like any of these TotalBeauty.com readers below?

"I don't wash my hair every day, it takes a few [days] before it's noticeable, and I'm pretty lazy. I do as little as I can get away with. If I use any products in my hair, I have to wash it sooner than without. I don't get dandruff or too much oil, my scalp just gets itchy and bothers me." -- DarklyDreaming

"I wash