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It's the last week of September, which means two things. One: I can finally bust out this fall wardrobe I bought a month ago. Two: new fall TV shows! At this point, I'm pretty sick of watching the same old reality shows ... although I'll admit, seeing their crazy looks -- like these -- is my guilty pleasure.

I'm even more excited about new TV shows this year, since most of fall's line-up features women as their leads. This means plenty of amazing clothes, new hairstyles, and fun makeup. And since each show has a different vibe, there'll be a huge variety when it comes to the looks.

Related: Take this quiz to see what show you belong on.

To get a jumpstart on all of TV's newest hair and makeup trends, I picked five shows with the most beautiful leading ladies. Then, I talked to a professional makeup artist and hairstylist for the step-by-steps to get the looks. Check them out below.

Everyone has a go-to hairstyle. You know what we're talking about. Whether you pull your hair into a ponytail or whip up a quick braid, it's the look you automatically revert to on bad hair days, lazy hair days, and well, pretty much every day.

In case you don't have one (or maybe you're just bored of the one you have now), take this quiz to discover the best hairstyle for your life. Then, check out our 5 favorite (non-boring) go-to hairstyles in the gallery below. These gorgeous looks are better than that old pony, and produce a high rate of head turns. Guaranteed(ish).

Once you have a new fabulous go-to hairstyle, you can go back to being BFF's with your snooze button. And on the days you just want to skip your new look, check out this lazy girl's guide to hair. You can thank us later, it's cool.

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• 12 New Ways to Switch Up Your Hairstyle

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• Dare: 10 Days of Extensions

I've always had a huge hair crush on Carrie Underwood, so I would have been bummed if she changed her trademark look. But, I was actually pleasantly surprised when I saw these pictures of her.

In case you don't see the difference, the star decided to get rid of her sideswept bangs, and debuted a full, wispy fringe over the weekend. Isn't it amazing how messing with your bangs changes your entire look? I think these full bangs are super flattering on her, don't you? (Click here to find the best bangs for your face shape.)

She's naturally gorgeous and can pull off any look, so it makes me wonder if Carrie can go even riskier with her next change -- whenever it comes. Any suggestions for the singer?

What do you think of Carrie's new bangs? Leave your thoughts below.

More from BeautyRiot.com:

• 8 New Ways to Style Your Bangs

• Best and Worst Bangs for Your Face Shape

• Quiz: Should You Get Bangs?

As someone obsessed with nail art (just check out these awesome designs), you can probably guess that I've also tried practically every nail shade there is. But no matter what the trend, there's still "the one" ... the one shade I'll always love no matter what's in or what's out; my signature polish. (Keep reading to find out what it is.)

After chatting with Nonie Creme, creator of the butter LONDON nail polish line, it turns out I'm not the only lady to have a deep connection with a certain hue. Nonie lives by Union Jack Black by butter LONDON. She also insists that every woman should have her own signature shade. So, how do you find your trademark nail polish? Why, you take this quiz, that's how.

Just answer a few questions about your personality; and bam! You get your signature shade. It's a pretty good deal, don't ya think? And after you finish learning all about your personal nail color, find out what your nail shape says about you. And of course, share your shade with the

I don't like change. I've had the same hairstyle since I got my first job (hey, this chin-length bob is the secret to success, I swear). I always pick the same shade of nail polish when I get a mani. I even have some of the very first clothes I bought with my own money -- although in my defense, at least they're all wardrobe essentials.

Needless to say, I don't change my look too often, though I know a lot of girls who love switching things up. I'm talking new haircut every month, never wear the same thing twice, always on top of the latest nail art trends (like these). But me? No way.

Then I saw these easy ways to revamp your look. They're actually gorgeous makeup and hairstyle ideas, with no cutting or coloring involved. Even better, these looks are easy and quick -- like, less than 5 minutes quick. I was convinced to try some of these, and coming from me, that's huge.

So if you're looking for a way to ease yourself into a look update, make sure you check out the looks below.

Every week, my boyfriend spends a couple of hours making his "football picks." I'm not exactly sure what that means -- I can only guess it's about who wins and who loses. Keep in mind, these picks aren't for money; they're for his blog, which makes his outbursts at the TV even more confusing. Anyway, here at BeautyRiot.com we decided to embrace the football spirit with our own set of picks ... for the best hair in Hollywood.

Here's how it's going to work: Right now, we are accepting all best hair suggestions. You can make several suggestions since there are 10 different best hair categories. We need suggestions for best … short, medium, long, curly, color, bangs, cut, hair risktaker, and most improved. We'll also award a best overall.

Leave your picks in the comment section below, or on our Facebook page. If you need a little help, you can take a look through our HUGE hairstyles gallery, or our Celebs A-Z page. There are thousands of hairstyle photos, along with how-tos (if

Let me guess -- you were expecting a picture of this celebrity, weren't you? Sorry to disappoint, but we were actually talking about bun hairstyles (you know, that classic, elegant updo). But don't you worry. You'll still find Kim Kardashian in the gallery below, along with a bunch of other hair-tastic celebs.

So why the bun? Well, whether you have a date night, a girls' night, or a "me" night, one of these styles will fit the bill. Just take a look at Katie Holmes' bun from the 2011 Emmys. It's fun, it's flirty, and it's super easy to get -- click here to see how.

Even better news: The bun is so timeless, you won't be embarrassed when pics from that important night (say ... a milestone birthday) surface 20 years from now … unlike that faux-hawk phase you went through.

So click through this gallery of the best buns in Hollywood and get tips on how to re-create them. And to whomever invented the bun hairstyle, thank you. You've just made our lives that much prettier and easier.

There's nothing that screams "vintage newbie!" like walking into a thrift store, looking around in confusion, quickly rifling through a few racks, and then shuffling out empty-handed. (Check out some other dos and don'ts of vintage shopping here.)

Sound familiar? If you're new to the vintage world, you probably have a bunch of unanswered questions, such as: Where do I look? What should I buy? And how do I know my "brilliant" find isn't damaged goods in disguise?

I talked to several vintage shop owners to get the answers to these questions, along with the lowdown on what to buy and what to avoid when shopping vintage. The owners even included tips on how to make that $2 dress look like a designer splurge. Pretty cool, right?

Unfortunately for me, I learned these lessons the hard way when I first started vintage shopping. (C'mon, you don't think any of these '80s trends will ever make a comeback? No?) Anyway, after you rifle through your mom or grandmother's closet to find these