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POUFS_THENThere was a time when you couldn't turn your head without being hit by someone else's pouf. Even hair goddess Lauren Conrad rocked a baby pouf in 2005. We thought those big hair days were behind us, but recent red carpet appearances have us wondering if the style is back.

Officially known as the pompadour, the hairstyle was named after Louis XV's mistress, who was known for wearing her hair in the exaggerated style. Since then, it's been associated with rockabilly music and musicians. Around 2004, everyone started wearing the look, and pop culture history was made when Snooki came onto the Jersey Shore scene claiming, "I invented the pouf."

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At this year's MTV Music Video Awards, the pouf was brought back bigger than ever by Miley Cyrus. Pink has also been wearing the same sky-high style lately.

In this past week alone, Ashlee Simpson wore a teased up hairstyle to a Macy's event, and Julianne Hough wore a tame version of the bouffant to the Twilight Saga: Breaking

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Scarlett may have been H-O-T in the Avengers, but we wouldn't say it was because of her fiery red hair. The actress looks much prettier (and more natural) as a blonde.









Blake Lively2. Blake Lively
Speaking of Ryan Reynolds' ladies, Blake Lively also went red for a role, but her blonde locks suit her so much better.











Jennifer Lawrence3. Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence may kick butt as a brunette playing Katniss in The Hunger Games, but golden locks are much more flattering on her light complexion.









Claire Danes4. Claire Danes
The Homeland started her career as a redhead on My So Called Life, and later went brunette for a role as Juliet, but her skin absolutely glows as a blonde.

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Changing your hair part can be pretty life changing. I distinctly remember switching from a center part to a side part in high school and receiving a pretty big reaction from friends and family. It can change the whole look of your face.

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Aren't sure where to part your own hair? Well, it turns out there's a science to figuring out which part flatters your facial features most. Eufora Global Educator and Stylist, Jeffrey Mayo, gives his tips on how to get your most flattering side-part with these four easy steps:

Step 1: Everyone has a strong and weak side of their face. To find it, look in the mirror and hold up a piece of printer paper to one side of the face.

Step 2: Now, move the paper to the opposite side and notice the features on that side as well. Move the paper back and forth between the two sides of the face until the slight differences between the symmetry of the

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Retro hairstyles can be hit or miss (remember Julianne Hough's Emmys flapper 'do?). But Nicole Richie's vintage-inspired faux bob, which the actress sported on the recent Baby2Baby Gala red carpet, managed to be the perfect mix of old school and modern. We got the scoop on how to recreate the look from hair stylist Luke Chamberlain, who styled the "glamorous 1920s-inspired hairdo."

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Step 1: Apply Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray ($27, bumbleandbumble.com) and blow out the hair with an Ibiza medium boar bristle round brush ($35, ibizahair.com).

Step 2: "Next I sectioned off the front of her hair and clipped it away. I then rolled the back into a faux bob and secured it with hair pins," Chamberlain said. (Want to see this process in action? Check out our guide on how to create a faux bob.)

Step 3: "In the front, I set the hair in a wave-curl using a 3/4 inch curling iron," Chamberlain said. He

Beyoncé debuts new bangs while sitting with Jay-Z at the November 3 Nets game.

Let's be blunt: Beyoncé's brand-new bangs make a major statement.

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The singer debuted the new hairstyle while sitting center court with Jay-Z at the Nets vs. Raptors game in Brooklyn November 3. The pop star, who's set to perform at Super Bowl XLVII in February, chose a face-framing fringe that's longer on the sides and blends into her hair's layers - a look that's similar to one she sported in 2010. She also paired the new bangs with one of our favorite hair trends for this season: sleek, straight locks.

What do you think of Beyoncé's new bangs? If you're thinking of trying the style yourself, check out these pros and cons of blunt bangs before you snip.

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Lush brows like these can help take years off your face.
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We're all heading in the same direction (whether we like it or not!), and when we see our faces change subtly, most of us scramble to find products that will solve our beauty woes. As amakeup artist, I have my favorite tricks to stay looking young and fresh. Here are my top five:

1. A whiter, brighter smile takes years off your face. Yellow teeth can cause your smile to look dull and dingy, so lighten up! You can use teeth bleaching trays, lasers, Crest Whitestrips ($34.99, drugstore.com) or whitening toothpaste to keep teeth their whitest.

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2. Keep brows full and shaped. A thin, sparse brow can make you look way older than a nice healthy one. If you've overplucked or the hairs just don't grow anymore, try a brow growth serum like RevitaBrow ($110, nordstrom.com) to bring them back to life, or fill them

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If "hyaluronic acid" sounds to you like the last thing you'd want to put on your face and "ceramide" makes you think of pottery, you're not alone. Unless you studied product labels as your foreign language of choice, it can be tough to figure out what all those science-y terms mean. Below, we break it down to the basics, highlighting five common skin care ingredients you're bound to run into - and exactly what they do.

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Hyaluronic Acid

What it is: A naturally occurring substance in the human body that regulates cell renewal, lubricates connective tissue and maintains skin's moisture and elasticity.

What it does: When used topically, hyaluronic acid creates a moisture barrier on the skin, helping to make it smoother and softer. This ingredient is able to hold up to 1000x its own weight in water, thus producing amazing benefits for dehydrated skin. As an injectable,

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Presenting: all the BB creams you can handle.

BB creams are the biggest thing in beauty right now, and no wonder: They make your skin look flawless while delivering amazing skincare benefits, too.

But these moisturizer/foundation/SPF hybrids, with their laundry lists of features, can also be incredibly confusing. Are they the same as tinted moisturizers? Do they work for every skin tone? We tested a full lineup of BB creams to uncover the answers, and compiled everything you need to know about these new It-creams.

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What is a BB cream? Unfortunately, there's no single answer. BB creams originated in Germany and exploded in Korea, where they were first used by laser treatment patients to ease post-procedure redness. But now that beauty consumers have embraced BBs, new formulas span a range of shades, textures and skincare benefits.

They're NOT one shade fits all. Despite