Ouidad: the curl experts: for New Year's Eve curls that rock!

5 Gorgeous Updos In 3 Steps Or Less

Lazy girls and DIY novices rejoice! Here are five celebrity updos you can do in 5 minutes flat

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair article If your hairstyle alternates between wearing your hair down or up in a basic ponytail, you're officially in hair rut. But before you panic, we're here to tell you that there's is a simple way to pull yourself out of that rut. We found five easy hairstyles fresh off the red carpet that can be recreated in three steps max. You're welcome. Try updos

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Are you getting glam for a New Year's Eve party? I bet you are! For my friends with curly, tight curly and even kinky curly hair, you have got to get some Ouidad: The Curl Experts shampoo and conditioner. I love how soft and manageable my wavy curly hair is after using it.

To ensure some smooth curls that are party ready, try this shampoo. Ouidad retails for around $15.00 and you can purchase online or at Ulta and Sephora stores.



Great for dehydrated curls, Curl Quencher Shampoo targets dryness with Vitamins A and E while the Pro-Vitamin B5 adds body and shine. Safe for color-treated, permed, and chemically straightened curls, its luxurious lather softens and protects parched hair while leaving it more manageable and easy to style. With its special formulation of chamomile, corn oil, vitamins and wheat amino acids, Curl Quencher leaves hair shiny and manageable.


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New Year's Eve makeup: photograph better with Smashbox photo finish primer

8 Classic Beauty Products That Deserve Their Own Fan Clubs

No new products can get between these classics and their diehard devotees. Which one is your fave?

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Certain books, movies and TV shows are deemed "cult classics" due to their diehard fans and devoted following. We probably don't even have to tell you that beauty products are no exception to this phenomenon. In a world where new palettes and lipsticks are released every 10 seconds, today's mascara will quickly become a forgotten thing of the past. However, there are a select few beauty products that will likely live on forever. We've rounded up the cult classics that hold a special place in many women's hearts and makeup bags. Which one is your favorite? See classics

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It is inevitable that you are going to be taking some photos on New Years Eve. Now to make these photos look even better, try using the Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting foundation primer.  A little bit goes a long way and trust me it's worth the investment. You will use this product again and again through out the 2013 year! Happy New Year!

Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer – Adjust, $38 available at www.Smashbox.com

Only really just green in spirit, this miracle product is color-correcting, wrinkle-reducing, and dark-spot-defying! Create a perfect canvas for foundation application and even out skin tone with this silky, lightweight blend of antioxidants and vitamins A & E.

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New Year's Eve eye looks according to Pantone's color of the year: Emerald

The Craziest Mom Moments Of 2012

This year's jaw-dropping mom moments proved that mothers might not always know best

This is a TotalBeauty.com health & beauty article Moms always know the right thing to say, they're usually the shoulder we cry on, and they seem to know what we need before we even do. However, 2012 seemed to turn that whole notion upside down by introducing us to a handful of mothers who aren’t exactly providing the best guidance. Check out the almost unbelievable mom antics of the year. Check out outrageous moments

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Gettin' ready for your New Year's Eve party looks? Try this Smashbox emerald green shadow called Neptune for an amazing beauty trend look that dazzles!   Pantone has dubbed this color the 'it' color for 2013, and thank goodness that whole tangerine thing is over.

Smashbox Limitless 15 Hour Wear Cream Shadow – Neptune, $19 available at www.Smashbox.com

An advanced formula developed specifically for the studio to deliver a bold, striking look that stays put for up to 15 hours. With just one swipe, this ultra-creamy shadow deposits vibrant, budge-proof color that lasts from the first click of the camera up until the final frame.  

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Happy Boxing Day with a Hollywood Tans giveaway!

5 Ways To Fight The Signs of Aging Hair

You can't turn back the clock, but you can keep your hair looking young and healthy with these insider tips

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair article If you're lucky, you may not be finding any gray stands just yet. But your hair might be showing other signs of aging, like loss in volume, less shine, and an increase in dryness and breakage. Stylists agree that it's important to understand why these changes are happening to your hair over time (genetics, biological changes, and styling are key factors) so you can find a solution. Check out these simple hair care tips that anyone can follow to slow down the signs of aging instantly. Get tips

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The giving spirit continues with a free beauty giveaway today to help get your New Years eve party ready!
I love love love my 24K Special Event tanning lotion and you just may too!

How to enter to win this bag of New Year's Eve beauty booty!

1. Follow this blog! Makeup University wants to stay connected in 2013

2. Tweet @Cherelynn & @HollywoodTansCo that you need to WIN!

Contest runs 12/26-12/28-it's a 48 hr blitz of winning!

 Must be 13 years old with parent/caregiver permission to enter

Must have continental United States mailing address
2 winners will be notified by email and announced on blog

Good luck Gorgeous!

Hollywood Tans is getting in the holiday spirit with their Naughty or Nice gift bag. The gift bag contains the following popular products sold exclusively at Hollywood Tans: Booty Lotion, Mug Shot and Special Event. 

Mug Shot is a facial bronzer that has a fresh aloe scent, natural & DHA bronzers for immediate results. Booty Lotion is a firming lotion containing caffein, tea tree oil and calcium that tones and firms while keeping skin smooth and soft. Special Event is a natural bronzer with 24K gold shimmer, used best before tanning. 

The Hollywood Tans Naughty or Nice Gift bag can be purchased at Hollywood Tans salons nationwide. 

To connect with Hollywood Tans and learn more about their specials and/or promotions, visit their website at www.hollywoodtans.com. You can also visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ht.tannation and follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @HollywoodTansCo.

 

Obagi Nu-Derm facial wash-to clean up the 2012 New Year's Eve makeup

5 Workouts Celebrities Swear By

What do Jennifer Aniston, Eva Mendes, and Reese Witherspoon have in common? These awesome exercise routines you must try

This is a TotalBeauty.com workouts for women article Sure we'd all love to look like ol' Reese, but we don't have the funds for a personal trainer to whip us into shape every day. That's why we hunted down the best personal trainers in Hollywood and got them to share the five hottest celeb workouts -- for free. See them now. Look like Jen

Hooray for the New Year!
Hello 2012-you are going to be the best year ever!
I'm so excited for what 2012 is going to bring!
Get your self excited too!

Now-I have started the year off with one of the best and most fave products around-the Obagi line of skin care.

You know-the Blue Peel people?

To wash off my 2012 New Year's Eve party makeup I used the Nu-Derm line of Obagi facial wash and it's the softest, clean rinsing, thorough cleansing facial gel ever! I love the clean scent too!

If you have oily or acne prone skin it's a goody-but alas, wait-if you really do have acne and not enough to warrant using the full acne line, this cream cleanser in the Clenziderm line
can work well for you too.

Now if it's me and I have to pick between the two, I would go Nu Derm by Obagi, but this one works well also, I just prefer a gel.

To get your Obagi-visit the website and put in your location to find a retailer/dermatologist office near you.

Cheers to you my friends! Stay tuned-the new live events for Makeup University will be announced soon! I'm so looking forward to seeing you in your town!
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