There's nothing like a nice swap of red lipstick to brighten up your mood. A classic red pout never goes out of style, but getting it "just right" can't take a little trial and error. You may have found your perfect shade, but you're still not in the clear yet. The trick to pulling off sophisticated red lips is using the right tools and careful application. Check out a few of my own tips below and then go show off those sexy labios!

I love the idea of using all natural ingredients to treat my skin and there are plenty of examples of DIY skin care recipes online. Still, I don't want to go putting just any old thing that I have in my kitchen on my face. Surely, bacon grease is moisturizing, but I'm not gonna use it on my hair.

Being a curly haired chica, I definitely know how it feels to struggle with dryness. When it comes to getting healthy curls, hydration is always key. But the truth is not all conditioners leave my curls moisturized, bouncy, and defined. In fact, a lot of them leave them smooth but weighed down.

So I decided to try out some conditioning treatments that are especially designed for curly tresses. I tested out two sulfate-free conditioners (because they say sulfate wreaks havoc on curls): L'Oréal Paris EverCurl Hydracharge Conditioner ($8) against DevaCare One Conditioner ($19). Read on to find out which one of these made the cut!

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I couldn't be any more excited for the release of the highly anticipated motion, The Great Gatsby based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel! Everything about this story that takes place in 1922, during the roaring 20s is simply beautiful, including the beauty looks themselves.

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Guess who dyed her hair again--Demi Lovato, of course! The 20-year-old recently showed off newly blonde, shoulder length tresses while receiving an award earlier this week for her work in supporting children that struggle with mental illness.This chick definitely loves to switch it up. I've  had a pretty bad experience with going dirty blonde back in the day, but after seeing how great the part-Mexican singer/actress looked it kind of had me wondering.

There's nothing worse than getting a bad haircut. In fact, it's probably one of the worst beauty experiences any woman can have. Believe me, an amazing haircut requires so much more than just a skilled stylist. It's about knowing EXACTLY what you want and knowing how to communicate that. "A new cut should be exciting and life changing, says Aveda's Global Artistic Director, Ricardo Dinis, who shared with me some advice on how to avoid a haircut disaster. Check out some of his pro tips below to make your next haircut your best one ever!

We're enjoying spoiling moms before Mother's Day! And why shouldn't the most important woman in our kids' lives get pampered from head to toe? If you recall, in times of stress there are certain smells that remind us of our childhood and it's all we need to bring instant relief.

Scent plays a major role in terms of memory which is why it's no surprise that we experience a wave of nostalgia when we come across our mom's distinct smell. And we've teamed up with Bath & Body Works to spoil you or a special mom you may know with the gift of a variety of fragrances. Read on to find out how to enter!

A woman obsessed with plastic surgery injected her face with cooking oil after doctors refused to give her any more silicone. The DIY beauty treatment left former Korean model Hang Mioku's face permanently disfigured even after having more 10 surgical operations done to fix it. It's so devastating to see so many young, beautiful women out there destroying themselves with plastic surgery. There really needs to be a worldwide law that obligates and PAYS for women to seek psychological evaluation before undergoing any serious cosmetic procedures.