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The Braid 2.0: Update The Classic ‘Do With These 10 Celeb Inspirations

By Amanda Flores | 05/21/2013 - 12:18 | 0 Comments

This summer, take your braid to the next level by trying one of these star-approved styles. Whether you’re going to an afternoon wedding or a night out with the girls, you’ll be sure to turn heads. The fact that they’re easy to recreate can be our little secret. 

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The Braided Top Knot

Nicole Richie works braids into a lot of her beauty looks. To get her style, make a high pony, braid, and then wrap hair around the base of the elastic. Use U-shaped pins to secure.

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5 Beautiful Palettes for Summer

By Amanda Flores | 05/19/2013 - 11:00 | 0 Comments

Whether or not you’re in the market for more makeup—although, who isn’t?—you’ll want to get your hands on one of these beauties. They’re so pretty, you might never want to use them…but here are some tips in case you do!

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For rosy cheeks with a hint of an iridescent glow.

Pierre Hardy for Nars Blush Palette in Boys Don’t Cry, $41, narscosmetics.com

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5 Hair Products Afro-Latinas Will Love!

By Amanda Flores | 05/10/2013 - 12:46 | 0 Comments

Whether you’re treating relaxed or natural textures, these miracle workers will help get your little one’s hair done faster, cutting down on painful detangling sessions. And bonus: It’s great for mami’s rizos, too!

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The Miracle Treatment

Smooth this lightweight serum onto damp hair before blow-drying to get strands in a healthier state in just one week. Plus, it’s great to apply on dry strands for a mid-afternoon smoothing fix.

Nexxus Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Elixir, $18

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Summer Hairstyle: How to Create an Awesome Braided Side Pony (Video)

By Latina Staff | 05/08/2013 - 12:17 |

Summer Hairstyle: How to Create an Awesome Braided Side Pony (Video)

Warm weather is here! For a new take on a summer style (and to give your blowout a second day of life!) we caught up with Elba Rodriguez, stylist at Serge Normant at John Frieda salon in New York City, to get the scoop on creating a cool side braid ponytail. Check out the how-to on our Beauty Editor Amanda Flores and let us know: Will you be trying this trend out this summer?

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Jasmine V's Beauty & Boys: "3 Things To Do Before Summer!"

By Jasmine V0 | 05/07/2013 - 11:41

Jasminators! For today's blog, I want to talk to you about 3 things you need to do (beauty-wise) to prepare for summer! Summer is one of my favorite times of the year. I'm a Cali girl so you already know I'm obsessed with the sun and beach. When the seasons change, it's a perfect time to change some little things around you. I hope you like my tips and please continue to comment on the blog. Y'all know I will be reading each and every comment :)

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Get the Look: Nicole Richie at the Met Gala!

By Samantha Leal | 05/07/2013 - 10:48 |

Get the Look: Nicole Richie at the Met Gala!
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Nicole Richie definitely stuck to the theme of "punk" with her head-turning, white-gray short 'do. With hair like that, it was up to makeup artist Beau Nelson to create a beauty look that would help Nicole make a statement on the red carpet. Mission accomplished!

“Nicole’s dress was not an obvious punk choice but her nails definitely were, and were the starting point for the inspiration of her makeup. Once I saw the color of them all I could think about was doing a rich velvety matte dark lip.” Here's how to get the look:

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