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Nail Forecast 2010

By Angelique Serrano | 01/06/2010 - 14:56 | 0 Comments

All week our beauty team will be coming at you with trend predictions for 2010 to help keep you readers looking gorgeous in the new decade! First up, nails: It appears to be out with the obviously subversive. Black nail polish, which this past year gave way to the prevalence of deep green and dark navy variations, will be shelved this spring in exchange for soft blue-gray...

Please Just Stop the Gimmicks

By Angelique Serrano | 01/05/2010 - 17:07 | 1 Comment

I just can’t deal. Maybe it’s because these cosmetics aren’t aimed at me, or rather at my age demographic, but I cannot stomach another gimmicky play for my hard earned dollars that comes in the form of cosmetics. Let me explain: I loved the literary Twilight Saga (Team Edward), but the Twilight Beauty makeup collection (...

Dania Ramirez Launches Clean Makeup for Clean Water Campaign For CoverGirl

By Mariela Rosario | 01/05/2010 - 17:04 | 1 Comment

Dania Ramirez is already putting the perks of being the newest CoverGirl spokesmodel to work. Ramirez, 30, and Queen Latifah recently helped to launch the makeup company's Clean Makeup for Clean Water Campaign. As part of the campaign, Ramirez had an opportunity to return to her native Dominican Republic in an effort to deliver a year’s...

Curly Qs: Chica Mirta

By Sandra Mariscal | 01/05/2010 - 16:29 | 2 Comments

I’m a little ashamed to admit that, until recently, I had never tried a Mirta de Perales product. I know, I know. I can't explain how this happened while growing up in a Latin household. I remember seeing Mirta de Perales commercials with the long-haired models flaunting their shiny locks on Univision, and was even surrounded by family members who lived by...

Hair Styling Tip: Instant Static Relief

By Angelique Serrano | 01/04/2010 - 15:28 | 4 Comments

In the winter time, hair can become dry; add the friction created when strands are rubbed against hats and scarves and you'll often have a nasty case of static cling. Here's an in-a-pinch way to calm the fly-aways: Rub a bit of hand lotion between your hands, and pass your fingers through your hair. This will tame locks, and add a touch of moisture without damaging your...

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"Nine" Hair-Raising Reasons

By Angelique Serrano | 12/29/2009 - 16:53 | 4 Comments

I just saw the movie musical Nine last night. Never have I more wanted to tease my hair, put on a bustier and dance in front of a mirror then after those credits rolled! What performances from such talented chicas—specifically from Oscar winner Penelope Cruz. But being the beauty junkie that I am, I more than noticed how important a role hair...

I've Got a Crush on You

By Angelique Serrano | 12/28/2009 - 15:52 | 0 Comments

Should you still need to buy a little something for someone this holiday season—or just want a pretty little something for yourself—check out this amazing steal from Sephora and Stila cosmetics: A Couple of Crushes ($10, sephora.com). For only 10 bucks you...

Turn Down the Heat!

By Angelique Serrano | 12/25/2009 - 09:00 | 0 Comments

A word to the wise and beautiful this winter season: As the weather gets colder, try to resist the temptation to crank up that thermostat and bath in boiling water. Cold temperatures dry out your skin, leaving it dehydrated, raw and itchy. And the artificial heat blasting in your home only worsens the situation. The same can be said for hot water; it just dries out your...

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