Beauty

Stop Those Split Ends!

By Shani Saxon-Parrish | 10/28/2008 - 13:52 |

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Though you may spend hours blowdrying, flat ironing, and shaping your hair to perfection, all of that is for naught if you have split ends crimping your style. Fortunately, split ends don't have to be a fact of life. Trichoptilosis, the official term for the spllitting of the hair fiber, is absolutely preventable.

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'My Name Is Earl's Nadine Velazquez Shares Her Beauty Tips

By Shani Saxon-Parrish | 10/27/2008 - 14:25 |

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Nadine Velazquez lights up My Name is Earl every Thursday night with her gorgeous looks and comedic timing. Latina's Sandra Vanessa Mariscal had a chance to dig around this Chicago-raised Puerto Rican stunner's makeup bag and glean some tips from the consummate pro.

How would you describe your day-to-day makeup look?

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Nicole Richie's Hairdo: Hit or Miss?

By Latina Staff | 10/27/2008 - 13:03 | 0 Comments

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Fashionista-turned-jewelry designer Nicole Richie was one sophisticated lady over the weekend, attending the 30th Annual Carousel of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills wearing a floor-skimming beaded gown. But the star made a more casual choice with her locks, going for a tousled ponytail with sideswept bangs. While the dress is unquestionably fierce, what do you make of Nicole's 'do?
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How To: Apply False Eyelashes

By Shani Saxon-Parrish | 10/22/2008 - 14:34 |

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If you've got a special event coming up where you want to look your best, false eyelashes make a dramatic difference in enhancing your eyes and creating a sexy look that's part Bambi, part Kim Kardashian. But it's definitely a skill that takes practice. That's why we created this guide to applying your own falsies without the help of a professional, complete with product recommendations and mistakes to avoid.

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Play It Straight:<br>Five Recommended Flat Irons

By Shani Saxon-Parrish | 10/14/2008 - 15:49 |

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What should you look for when buying a flat iron? We surveyed a bunch of chicas who regularly straighten their hair and compiled this list of recommended tools. Each one fulfills the major criteria: They straighten your hair without burning it, they won't break or fall apart, and their price is a true reflection of how much they deliver on their promises. Test one out for yourselves, and let us know how it treats your locks!

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Red, Red Lips

By Shani Saxon-Parrish | 10/13/2008 - 14:12 |

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There's an art to wearing red lipstick. Once you master it, there's nothing more glamorous or dramatic than a perfectly done red lip.

First, make sure your lip area is prepped, by using concealer and/or foundation in the area around your lips to smooth out your skin tone. Then, carefully line your lips with a sharp liner in a neutral tone that matches your natural lip color. Now you're set to fill in the lips with the lipstick of your choice.

Here are some color recommendations:

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