by Ramona Emerson


David StesnerIt's awkward enough to call a manicurist out on a bad paint job, but imagine doing that for a botched bikini wax. Pantsless and prone is not exactly the ideal recipe for getting up the gumption to say, "You're not doing this right!" But at the same time, it's the service where you have the biggest need to speak up if something's not right--so it's vital to know what's normal pain (let's face it, this is no hot stone massage) and what crosses the line.

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I started thinking about all this when my friend, we'll call her Jen, told me about her recent Brazilian wax. It was so painful, she stopped the aesthetician and asked what was going on.The waxer's reply was something along the lines of, "Waxing hurts. Don't be a baby." And so, even though Jen was no wax virgin and knew it wasn't supposed to hurt this badly, she sucked it up for the sake of politeness. She was left with bruises, scabbing

by Petra Guglielmetti


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I can't help it: I always swoon over a retro, beehive-y updo. And when you go and add modern colorful eye makeup, like Dianna Agron did last night, I actually begin to experience lightheadedness. The juxtaposition is just so perfect, and so pretty, I almost can't take it.

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Dianna isn't the only one pairing jewel-tone eye makeup with retro ladylike hair right now. Here's Marion Cotillard at last night's premiere of Blood Ties in Cannes, wearing a smudgy cobalt-blue eye with her beehive. Her hair also had that same glam side-sweep in the front. Oh my, I am so in love with this look!

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What do you think of this emerging hair and makeup trend? Would you wear this combination?

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Courtesy Photo; Time Inc. Digital Studio, Venturelli/WireImageEva Longoria brought the drama to the Cannes premiere of Le Passe by complementing her elegant Zuhair Murad number with an equally elegant cat eye. To create the look, Longoria's makeup artist contoured her eyes using L'Oreal's Colour Riche Quad in Army Brat ($8; lorealparisusa.com) and finished with a thick sweep of L'Oreal's Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in black ($9; lorealparisusa.com). Getting the precise shape can be tricky, so we recommend looking down into your mirror as you apply the product. This helps you get the color as close to your lashes as possible, eliminating the risk of any telltale eyeliner gaps. Finally, use an angled cotton swab to bring the winged-out edges to a point.

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By Shannon Farrell, Daily Makeover

Tricks To Disguising Thinning Hair With the introduction of anti-aging hair products, the issue of women's thinning hair is finally getting the attention it deserves. Whether your hair thins as you age or you experience thinning your twenties (called alopecia, the condition is triggered by genetics and even bad nutrition choices), there are simple cuts, coloring techniques and styling tricks that can disguise sparse strands. We caught up with Diane Stevens, Lead Stylist for Nioxin (the brand known for treating hair thinning) on how she camouflages thinning hair on her clients.

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Starting with a darker base and slowly getting lighter towards the ends creates the visual effect of thicker hair at the tips. Go one or two shades lighter at the base for a subtle color change.

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Create movement and the illusion of fullness with this color trick. "Have your stylist use different tones and levels to create a soft,

Courtesy Photo (2); Time Inc. Digital StudioYour manicure is about to get a lot cuter! To follow up on the success of last year's classic Minnie Mouse lacquers, OPI is launching a second range of colors inspired by Disney's most fashionable mascot. The Couture de Minnie collection is giving Minnie Mouse a high-fashion upgrade by including runway-ready hues and edgy textures. "This year, OPI is exploring a different side of Minnie Mouse," said the brand's Executive VP and Artistic Director Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. "The collection draws inspiration from Minnie's iconic style and incorporates trends most recently seen on the runways." We especially love the red and white glitter lacquer, which allows you to repurpose the icon's polka-dotted skirt as nail art! The Couture de Minnie collection hits stores nationwide in June, priced at $9 per bottle, and a set of four mini-polishes is available now for $13 at ulta.com.

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Curly Hair 101 Now that summer's almost hair, curly haired girls everywhere know one thing: frizz is an issue. Like any hair problem, knowing how to deal with your natural texture is a huge advantage. Hot weather is not the time to fight with your hair to blow dry and heat style, ending up with a frizzy hairstyle that lasts for about 10 minutes before the humidity ruins things. Working with your natural texture in the summer is the way to go, and if you've got curly or wavy hair, read on. We went to the curly hair experts Titi and Miko Branch, co-founders of Miss Jessie's Curly Hair Salon, to get the best darn tips on styling, cutting and treating curly hair.

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Miko and Titi: It all depends on the curl type. If hair is wavier or thinner, then lightweight mousses work fine. The tighter the curl, the heavier the product you should

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For the uninitiated, a typical D.C. summer can be brutal - consider it a sweaty exercise of dry cleaning and face-blotting. But, we do look forward to one part: scoping out the best new beauty products to stay looking cool despite the heat.

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This time, we've collected stellar sunscreens, lip butters, facial serums, and hair refreshers to keep you fresh and cool as a cucumber - even when "sun-dried tomato" feels more accurate.

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