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Image credit: Us MagazineOK, we've seen Lady Gaga pull all sorts of wild antics, like hatching from an egg onstage at this show and wearing a meat dress (if you somehow forgot what that looked like, you can see the picture here).

But this? This totally took me by surprise. In case you haven't heard already, during her performance of "Hair" last night, Lady Gaga not-so-subtly showed off bright blue underarm hair (and a matching merkin, so not showing a picture of that, though).

I can see what she was going for (matching wig and all), but I just don't think anyone appreciates seeing body hair like that -- natural or not. What do you think? Is this something we totally should've expected from Lady Gaga? Or did she really cross the line this time? Compared to these crazy looks, I say she came pretty dang close.

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When it comes to my skin, I'm a picker, a popper, a scratcher, a prodder -- you name it, I do it. So it's no surprise when a once tiny blemish turns into a big bloody mess. Within days, I'm at my dermatologist's office listening to the "do not pick" lecture … again. (Don't have a dermatologist? No appointment necessary. Get their top tips here.) And once my skin has recovered, I have a lovely reminder of all that pain, in the form of a scar.

Luckily for us pickers (I know I'm not alone, ahem …), some scars don't have to last forever. I spoke to a couple of skin care experts about the latest in skin repair. From scrubs to lasers, our experts explained there are a ton of treatments available, and they can treat anything from indentations to discoloration. And while we're waiting for our skin to clear up, MAC makeup artist John Stapleton has some tips on covering those blemishes. (Here's even more on summer skin repair.)

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I fight this lose-lose battle every morning -- between my desire to look cute that day and my snooze button, it's like a game of "tug of war." I mean, have you ever tried putting your hair in an updo like this when you're in a rush? Yeah ... not gonna happen.

So when I discovered these quick and easy hairstyles that still look like I spent major time on my hair (without having to wake up early), I just had to share them. In fact, the staffers here loved them so much, we all tried them on our own hair to prove that they really take less than five minutes.

Check out all of our own pictures and videos here (yep, we filmed ourselves too), and scroll through the gallery below for some of our favorites. Mmm, I can already hear the click ticking backwards ...

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When I need a new pair of pants, I avoid H&M like the plague. Don't get me wrong, I love H&M; it's probably even my favorite store. But my magic pants number -- you know, the clothing size you refuse to go above -- is simply unattainable at H&M. I guess European sizing just doesn't agree with my hips. However, there are stores that do agree: Gap, J. Crew, Express. Sometimes I even go down(!) a size and leave the mall on cloud nine. ... OK, OK, I realize this probably has more to do with my own insecurities than anything, and I give a little label more power than it deserves, but it's no secret that clothing size varies from store to store.

On the one hand, we all don't share the same body shape, which changes the way clothing looks and fits, so I shouldn't be too surprised. (To learn more, find your body shape here.) And sure, the next time I hit the mall for pants, I should probably check out this guide on the best jeans for your body type instead of merely picking the ones

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I'll admit it: I watch reality shows when I have free time. (Ugh, that one's gonna come back to bite me later.) They're fun and they make me feel better about myself. What's not to love?

I guess the "guilty pleasure" of it all comes from all of the ridiculous looks in these shows. Have you seen the crazy fashions the girls rock on "Jersey Shore"? (I hope you're reading this, Snooki. You have no excuse to look like this in public.) And Heidi Montag's ridiculous plastic surgery spree? I'll let these pictures speak for themselves.

I was so shocked at some of these, I just had to put together an entire gallery of them, which you can see here. Scroll through some of the craziest ones below -- and be honest: Do you watch reality shows? (No judgment here -- I've already spilled my secrets.) And what's the worst look you've seen on reality TV?

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A few years ago, I received a frantic call from a friend visiting family hundreds of miles away. She needed me to immediately run over to her apartment and check on her boyfriend … her horribly, painfully, sunburned boyfriend. And she wasn't lying. When I discovered Rod, his skin was an unnatural shade of red, and his feet were so swollen he could barely walk. Let's just say this little incident kept Rod away from the beach for the next three years.

Always wear sunscreen. We hear it over and over again. (It even made its way into a really bad techno advice song.) But let's face it, everyone experiences a sunburn at one time or another … OK, maybe not as extreme as Rod's burn. While we can't magically cure that lobster-like hue -- and all the pain and peeling that comes along with it -- there are ways to ease the burn. Here are some tips for the next time you forget to lather up:

- Stay cool. Literally. Take cold baths or showers. Place cool washcloths or towels over the skin.

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What's worse than having your boyfriend dress you for an entire week? (You can check out pictures from that dare here.)

How 'bout your dad? I let my father pick out my clothes (skip to all the pictures here) for the entire week as an ode to Father's Day.

Don't get me wrong, he's a pretty fashionable guy, but I haven't cleaned out my closet since middle school. Overalls, combat boots, floral prom dress -- his options were endless and equally, well, horrifying.

Judge for yourself with the pictures.

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Every few years, I get a severe case of bang envy. All it takes is a photo of a hip celeb, think Zooey Deschanel, Cat Power, or even the latest incarnation of Christina Ricci, before I'm in my stylist's chair. Unfortunately, my forehead isn't built for bangs -- sigh -- and what took only a few snips of the scissors results in several months of bang regret. Been there too? Before you banish yourself to the bobby pins, here are a few options for those looking to grow out their bangs in style.

• Accessorize.Headbands, hair clips, and yes, bobby pins, can save the day when it comes to bad bang growth. Luckily, hair accessories are back, (except for these) from feathery clips to rhinestone-studded headbands. If you like clips, simply brush your bangs to the side, spritz with hairspray, and pin into the rest of your hair. For those going the headband route, work some wax into those bangs before accessorizing. There's nothing worse than a headband with stubby hair sticking up in the

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