From shiny neutrals to edgy graphics, the manicure is a key accessory this season. Photograph by Victor Demarchelier. Fashion Editor: Joanna Hillman.

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"I never know what a client will want to wear on their nails before the Oscars, so I always bring with me my entire kit-over 200 colors," says manicurist Jenna Hipp who painted Amy Adams's neutral, highlighted manicure. (Yup, highlighted! Deets below.) "I usually test four or five options on my client's nails and have her hold it up to the dress as well as her makeup. This time, Amy knew right away and pointed to her pinky finger…a deeper than her skin tone, sheer rose." Here, the secret to that highlighted nail-and our favorite Oscar manicures.

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Oh, the unspeakable acts I'd commit for a whiter smile. (I may or may not be guilty of plastering on two-hour Crest White Strips and sitting, mute, through a meeting.) And if the number of people trolling the dental hygiene aisle at Walgreens last weekend was any indication, I am not alone. Call it the Award Season Effect, but unlike Jessica Chastain's cheek bones or Angelina's leg(s), a whiter smile is actually attainable. I spoke to New York dentist Lee Gause, who cares for the gorgeous grins of Ford Models and regular folk alike, about getting a whiter, healthier smile.

Start with an at-home whitening product. Whitestrips do work. And there are options beyond that, too, like Boots Pearl Drops Beauty Sleep Overnight Serum-a nice mix of whitening peroxide and tooth strengthening fluoride that tastes not half bad. For the day-in-day-out task of whitening, Gause recommends stashing a whitening pen, like Finishing Touch Smile Pen, in your bag ("take this to the bathroom

By Erika Stalder, Refinery29

Is there any more efficient way to rock nail color than with a gel manicure? They last for twelve-plus days of chipless wear with a ridiculously ultraslick finish. They can make it through a two-week tropical vacation and still emerge a perfect ten. And, now that loads of nail companies sell at-home kits, they don't even require a trip to the salon. No question about it, the fever for gel manis is stronger than ever. But at the end of the day, your nails may not be.

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"When it comes to gel manicures, we don't know if it's the chemical in the polish that's being applied to the nail, or if it's the manner in which the polish has to be removed (by soaking each nail for ten minutes or more in acetone), but we do know that gel manicures cause a decrease in nail density," says Assistant Professor of Dermatology at NYU and dermatologist Chris Adigun, who also oversees NYU's Nail Disorder Clinic. She cites a recent University of

The stars dazzled at the 2013 Academy Awards, where deep side parts and natural, luminous makeup reigned supreme. Here are our favorite red carpet beauties of the evening.

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1. Toner
Women swipe this on their faces to get that tingly, tight, squeaky-clean feeling, but dermatologist Doris J. Day, MD, author of Forget the Facelift, says that toner is an unnecessary extra step in your daily routine. Newer soaps don't leave the residue that toner was invented to remove. "If toner makes you feel like you're getting your makeup off, it's fine to use it, but if you're busy like most women, skip it," says Dr. Day. Photo by iStock

2. Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner
Can't control the flakes? Over-the-counter hair products aren't the solution, according to celebrity hairstylist, Hikari Tezuka. They can actually dry out your scalp, making dandruff worse. If you suspect you have a medical condition like psoriasis or eczema, which tend to cause dandruff, speak with your doctor, otherwise, Tezuka recommends moisturizing your scalp the old-fashioned way: brushing your hair 100 times with a natural-bristle brush before you wash

John McClane is still kicking a** and taking names in A Good Day to Die Hard, which got us thinking about (okay, drooling over) other studly men of action. By Lauren Le Vine, REDBOOK.

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With awards season coming to a close tonight with arguably the best awards show, the Oscars, bringing us out in style, we were wowed by the hair and makeup looks on the red carpet. This entire awards season has brought us a trend of "the classics" with plenty of Old Hollywood side-swept curls and bold red lips walking down the red carpet. But traditionally celebs bring out all the stops for the Oscars, and tonight we saw a mix of classic Old Hollywood looks as well as an array of gorgeous tousled updos and deep smokey eyes.

We rounded up our favorite looks of the night in the slideshow above as well as some insight on who was wearing what (and what products were used to achieve the looks). Let us know if you agree with our picks - and who your favorite of the night was - in the comments below!

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