By Wendy Rodewald, Daily MakeoverKim Kardashian
We may have to add a new face to our list of Celebrities Who Look Better With Bangs. Hot on the heels of the new Kardashian family holiday card, Kim Kardashian debuted a new hairstyle on Instagram Tuesday. The reality star tweeted a collage of her new look in progress, following a photo shoot with her hairstylist Chris McMillan: Fun shoot today @chrismcmillan He just can't control his scissorhands! #bangs


Kim Kardashian Meanwhile, McMillan posted a full frontal shot of the new fringe. We think this makeover will work well with Kim's new Kanye-approved high fashion wardrobe. How about you?

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Buns, braids and loose waves may sound pretty standard as far as hairstyles go, but add a few tiny tweaks and these looks become anything but basic. We asked hairstylist Tim Rogers, Creative Director of Living Proof, to create three standout styles that pair perfectly with a party dress this season. Read on for the step-by-step!

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Triple Side Braid
This intricate-looking style is actually super simple when you break it down, and works particularly well for thick hair.

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1. Mist hair with water.
2. Prep damp hair with a styling cream such as Living Proof Nourishing Styling Cream ($26, sephora.com).
3. Using a round brush, blow out five- to six-inch sections of hair, working around the head. To lock in the hair's smooth texture, set each section with a shot of cold air from your blow dryer. Finish with Restore Revitalizing Spray ($26, livingproof.com) to add shine.
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With holiday madness approaching, there are fewer minutes left to spend fussing in the bathroom. Save time (and shelf space) with these four beauty products with major multitasking potential.

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel, $70 


This potent bottle is great for intended use as cell hydration and damaged tissue repair, but it's endlessly versatile. Store it in the refrigerator to treat eye puffiness (goodbye, cucumbers), mix with tinted SPF to maximize your moisturizing efforts, and apply a dab to untamed brows in place of traditional eyebrow gel.

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Kate Somerville True Lash, $35


Taking off the day's eye makeup never felt as efficient as it does with this multipurpose remover and lash enhancer in one. It wipes away waterproof and long-lasting beauty products, smooths fine lines with chamomile, firms the eye area with rosehip and avocado extracts, and creates fuller and longer lashes with its lash-enhancing peptide.

Ted Gibson recommends dry shampoo for an extra lift.

During the holiday season, it's likely you have more after-work functions to attend than you have time to get ready. Fear not. Celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson - who has worked on Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, and Renee Zellweger's locks, among others - offers up tips to transition from the office to a festive fete.

If your hair has gone haywire since you last styled it, hair towelettes called Hair Sheets by Ted Gibson help calm fly-aways. They also deodorize and freshen your look. An easy fix that you can keep in your desk drawer, hair sheets come in packs of 10 for $25.

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A long day at work may have dampened the volume in your hair, but don't let it dampen your motivation to go out. Gibson recommends dry shampoo to give it a lift and get rid of excess oil.

To get a sleek style, try the serum L'Oreal Shine Perfection. Running a dollop of this medium-weight product through your

BellaSugarSource: 4 Quick Ways to Protect Your Hair From the Cold

Any sort of extreme weather can cause serious beauty dilemmas, and the cold weather that wreaks havoc on your skin also puts your hair at risk. The dry, cold air saps the moisture out of your strands, which can make your hair dry, frizzy, lackluster, and weak. Make sure to keep your mane healthy with these tips on how to protect your hair from the cold.

Deep condition: Battling the elements only to step into a dry, heated environment means your hair is constantly struggling to stay healthfully hydrated. Amp up your regular conditioning routine with moisture-rich hair treatments.
Use ionic and ceramic hair tools: Heat-styling tools with ceramic plates work to penetrate the hair shaft more evenly and quickly. Therefore, you don't have to expose your hair to unnecessary heat. Also, ionically charged styling tools neutralize the electric charge of damaged hair, which in turn helps prevent any future damage.
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