Katherine Bernard


Tim Walker, Vogue, September 2012It's time to talk a blue streak about baby-blue streaks-and similarly unexpected hues of dusty-orange, pale-violet, buttercup-yellow, or rose-gold hair color. Whatever the precise shade, the once rebellious beauty statement is stepping away from its aggressively punk roots-think DIY bathtub Manic Panic dye jobs and acid-bright Kool-Aid rinses-and into softer, more elegant territory these days.

Take, for instance, the sight of model Natalia Vodianova closing Givenchy's recent fall fashion show with a headful of blush-pink Victorian pin curls-and a sheer floor-length finale skirt with embroidery to match.

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Off the runway, too, the trend holds a powerful new grown-up appeal. "Many of my clients actually rocked colored hair back in the nineties, but now they want something that doesn't make them look too young and St. Mark's-y," says New York City-based colorist Aura Friedman of the sudden shift toward a quieter palette

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Shower caps aren't just for Grandma anymore - Bethenny is bringing that beauty tool back! Every girl has a secret weapon that's key to her daily routine… and Bethenny's is - shocker! - a plain blue plastic cap she uses while she's prepping for her day. Do you or any of your girlfriends use a shower cap like Bethenny does?

As useful as hers is, though, she freely admits she could use an upgrade. What fun shower cap should Bethenny consider swapping hers out for? A few ideas:
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By Stacey Colino

Does your hair take more time than it should? If you're reading this, the answer is probably yes. The experts are here to help, with seven styling shortcuts that will streamline your routine.

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Plamen PetkovCut Your Hair Time
Some women are slaves to fashion. Even more are held hostage by their hair. They're constantly rushing to the colorist to beat back grays, fussing with rebellious bangs, waging war against their natural texture-and losing precious hours of their lives. But it doesn't have to be this way. Here are some common time-wasting traps into which you may have unwittingly fallen, along with hair care tips that will set you free.

Time Drain:
You Start Blow-Drying Too Soon In the morning rush, do you attack your hair with a brush and a dryer immediately after stepping out of the shower? "There's no upside to this," says Kristina Barricelli, a celebrity hairstylist and a co-owner of the Gemini 14 Salon, in New York City. "It

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Hair chalks or shadows are a super fun way to add a pop of color to your hair. They are completely temporary and usually wash out in one shampoo. They are a fantastic way to let your kids enjoy a fun streak or get the "dipped ends" look without commitment. But they aren't just for kids and young adults. Anyone can have fun with these bright and cheery shades. Adding a little color can be fun for a special event. For example, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure happens on Mother's Day here in Chicago this month. If you are walking, it's a terrific excuse for a pink highlight or two! If you need help applying hair shadow, please visit my tutorial on Parlor.>

-By Sonya Lee Benham

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Courtesy Photo (2)Kim Kardashian isn't afraid to try new beauty treatments-vampire facial, anyone?-and now the reality star tried another at a spa in Santorini, Greece: The fish pedicure. The treatment involves you dipping your feet into warm water and allowing small Doctor Fish to remove and clean dead skin from your soles. The procedure has been controversial for years and certainly isn't for the squeamish. But, guess who's squeamish?! Kim's reaction to the pescetarian pedi was hilarious, but sister Kourtney remained calm. Tell us in the comments: Would you ever try a fish pedicure?

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By Wendy Rodewald, Daily Makeover

Nina DobrevNot only is Nina Dobrev gorgeous on the small screen in The Vampire Diaries, which just finished its fourth season on the CW, the 24-year-old star has become a red carpet style star. And after chatting with her at an event for the recent launch of Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer, we can confirm she's just as pretty in person. So what's the secret to her camera-ready glow? It's all about her skin care routine.

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On set, "It doesn't look like we're wearing a lot of makeup but we are," Dobrev says. To keep her skin clean, she washes off everything right away. "I don't wait until I get home. When I'm on set I'll use a makeup wipe and wash my face."

"On Vampire Diaries right now, they give us these hot towels, so once you've taken off your makeup, they open up the skin and let it breathe. Heat to open up the pores is really good, and applying moisturizer right afterwards really revives and hydrates

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GKhairHaving blonde hair is more than a descriptor, it's a full time job. Anyone who highlights her hair as often as I do understands what I'm saying: Being blonde is a religion. Some of my traditions include scouring magazines for the perfect shade of ash (not warm!) balayage to bring in to my stylist, trying to discern whether an actress with perfect white blonde, face-framing tendrils is a natural brunette (how, Jennifer Aniston, how?), and testing products intended to keep my color shiny and natural-looking. That is why when I heard about Global Keratin's brand new Silver Shampoo, developed with Marilyn Monroe's blonde in mind, I jumped at the opportunity to nix those pesky red undertones in favor of white and silver-enhanced, light-reflecting strands.
At $27 for a large bottle (10.1 ounces), the shampoo formula, which is actually purple like other blonde-enhancing products, differs from the ones I have tried in that it isn't drying, and I can see the results on both highlighted

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Forehead wrinkles telegraph grumpiness, but our expert anti-aging tips and treatments erase them (without going near a needle). By Ning Chao, REDBOOK.

Freeze lines in their tracks The first step to softening the look of forehead wrinkles is plain old relaxation: The less you frown, the fainter they'll be (harder than it sounds, we know). Start by raising your electronics to eye level, says facialist Nichola Joss of London's Sanctuary Spa, whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow. "People stare down at a phone or up at a computer screen, and they squint without even realizing it," she says. "Changing those angles eases the tension in your forehead immediately." Then you've simply got to cut down on your facial expressions. "It sounds silly, but if you put a piece of paper tape on your forehead for a day, you'll become mindful of how you move those muscles-and can train yourself to stop," says Mary Lupo, M.D., clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University. You could even be

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