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We think it's hilarious when guys say they love a girl who goes au-natural, because in reality, how many of them have seen us completely without makeup? Ironically, a new study now proves that men prefer a woman to wear makeup, a bold red lip to be specific, to a bare face.

What Do Guys Really Think Of Braids?

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Researchers in France recently discovered that waitresses who wore red lipstick were 50 percent more likely to receive tips than those who wore brown, pink or no lipstick at all. Unlike the U.S., tipping is uncommon in France as gratuity is usually included in menu prices. Leaving an extra tip says you really appreciated the good service. Or in this case, the sultry lips.

And the female clients? Red lipstick, or any color for that matter, made no impact on them when it came to tipping their servers.

How To Do A Red Lip In The Summer

Previous research has shown that a full face of makeup also gets waitresses greater tips

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Since Summer is approaching, wavy hairstyles are a great option for a fast, carefree look. Take a peek at our favorites this season.

Take Hair From Just Ok To Ombré!

1. Brooklyn Decker

Brooklyn DeckerWe absolutely loved this tousled, wavy hairstyle on Brooklyn Decker. The soft waves and her new, straight bangs combine beautifully for a super sexy look.
























2. Jessica Alba

It's not hard to come off as sexy when you're Jessica Alba, but for those of us that aren't blessed with A-List good looks, it's nice to know that we can imitate her A-List hair! This casually wavy look is perfect if you're on the go-just finger-style natural locks into place and sweep bangs to the side!


















3. Amy Adams

Amy AdamsAuburn beauty Amy Adams is one of the few starlets to embrace her naturally wavy locks. This side-swept 'do can easily go from day to night with a light mist of hairspray, like Nexus Salon Hair Care Comb Thru ($10.55, Nexxus.com) to help locks hold their shape.



















4. Becki Newton

Becki NewtonActress Becki Newton goes for a

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In a controversial murder trial that began this week, a man accused of strangling his wife is pointing the finger at something else: spray tanner.

Five years ago, Florida native Eleanora Kaufman was found dead on her bathroom floor and her husband arrested for the crime. Adam Kaufman's lawyers said he had nothing to do with her death. In fact, they will argue that the victim had a violent reaction to a spray tan, then fell on a magazine rack and choked to death, ABC News reports.

Self-Tanner Causes Weight Gain?!

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Bill Matthewman, Adam's defense attorney, "also said the spray tan could have contained arsenic or some other accidental poison," ABC added. All of which could have resulted in Eleanora's death.

Here's what's freaking us out: if Adam is innocent--which Eleanora's family and friends say he is--then self tanner is responsible for killing someone. While we're trying to be responsible about sun bathing, could a spray tan

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Obsessed with trendy fishtails, side braids, headband braids and all other plaited hairstyles? We are, too. And since the braid trend is still so hot, we had to ask the boys--do they like them as much as we do? There's no doubt these results will surprise you, and probably make you laugh!

Our Favorite Braids From Instagram

"Gross. Looks like an overgrown dreadlock (and I like dreads, I had them for seven years) or maybe it looks like a tree branch. It'd probably knock you out if you were in bed with it." - Tim, 26

"They aren't sexy...just cute, at most. They're best for the beach." - Matt, 28

"I'm not super attracted to anything that looks like a giant tail growing on a girl's head." - John, 26

"When done right, braids can look attractive, but these seem really messy." - Tyler, 24

"I am not a fan of the long thick braids. They look like a dirty shower drain." - Cameron, 24

"Where is the braid? It looks cute, but I wouldn't have known it was a braid." - Aaron,

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Monday night's NYC Met Ball had a guest list that read like a who's who in the celebrity and fashion world, and they all showed up dressed to impress. Emma Stone, in particular, radiated on the red carpet in a little red Lanvin dress. Her hair and makeup were absolute perfection, so we had to get the scoop on how to create the look at home.

Get Thicker Hair Faster

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Stylist Mara Roszak wanted Emma's hair to emulate the same fun and effortless style as her gown, so he created a "doll-like" look that consisted of a loose bun and side-swept bangs.

To create the look, start with damp hair, and apply a root lifting product, like MATRIX Total Results Amplify Wonder Boost Root Lifter ($16, Matrix.com), evenly throughout hair for all-over volume without weighting it down.

Next, blow out hair with a medium-sized boar bristle brush for a soft, natural finish

Once you finish drying, apply a texturizing product, like MATRIX Design Pulse

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Ever since Genie in a Bottle rocked my ordinary, teenaged-world, I have loved Christina Aguilera. Her style has always been so bold and daring; she really is nothing but fierce. So when CoverGirl told me Christina's makeup artist from The Voice, Jake Bailey, was in town I had to meet with him and find out how he creates Christina's face every week. Here, we show you, step-by-step, how Jake turned me from a plain-Jane into a seductive Christina!

Face
Before he worked on my face, Jake cleaned the brows. He left them thick, creating an even arch on each side. Then he dusted them with a shadow lighter my natural color to, "fill in the brow without darkening the look."

To even my skin tone, Jake he applied CoverGirl & Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Foundation Base--a moisturizing foundation with a velvety, matte finish--all over my face, neck and under the eyes. "In addition to giving you beautiful skin this product also protects skin from free radicals with anti-oxidants and

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It's one thing to deal with breakouts in your teens, when everyone's hormones are out of control. It's quite another, however, to have to go through the everyday trials and tribulations of adulthood with a big zit on your face. Is it even possible to seem authoritative in situations at work when you have a big pimple on your nose?

10 New Ways To Clear Up Acne At Home

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According to Katie Rodan, M.D., 30 percent of all women have these types of skin issues. We sat down with the co-developer of Proactiv to talk all things acne, from what causes it to the most important, how to stop it!

One of the more interesting facts I learned during our pimple pow-wow was that even acne changes with age. When it appears in the teen years, it shows up on the forehead, but as we age, the breakouts migrate downward. This definitely resonates with me, as I always seem to break out on my chin. Dr. Rodan said these chin eruptions are caused by a lack of estrogen.

Why We

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It's almost time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! We're getting the party started early by listing some of our favorite Mexican actresses.

Best Spring Hairstyles For Your Face Shape

1. Salma Hayek
Salma HayekThough Salma Hayek is nothing but elegant on the outside, something tells us this Oscar winner knows how to have a good time! We love how Salma takes advantage of her wavy texture, allowing her natural beauty to shine.





















2. Sara Paxton

Sara Paxton What? Sara Paxton's Mexican? We were surprised to learn that fun fact about the actress, too. Turns out this blonde-hair, blue-eyed beauty is half Mexican, as her mom was born and raised there.





















3. Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria, born to Mexican-American parents, portrays a sassy character on Desperate Housewives, but we think she's got a little Gabrielle in there somewhere. Sultry lashes and margaritas, anyone?




















4. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez Since Selena Gomez has access to Justin Bieber--and what we can only assume is a huge library of pop music--we could see ourselves getting our

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