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We’re in the middle of both awards season and fashion month, and between the Golden Globes, the Grammys and New York Fashion Week, we’ve noticed two big hair trends: braids and ponytails. From the super-sleep ‘dos donned by Katie Holmes and Lorde at the Globes, to Iggy Azalea’s braided crown at the Grammys, and all the pretty updos […]

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Valentine’s Day is a touchy subject for many people, but you know what’s not? Looking good. No matter what your plans are for February 14th, these hair and makeup ideas are perfect and totally easy to pull off. From romantic dinner dates to hanging out at home with your closest girlfriends, a statement eye or […]

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Because makeup is such a personal way to express yourself, we all acquire our own tips, tricks and favourite looks to play with over time. A great way to experiment with finding a signature beauty look is to figure out which feature on your face is your favourite, and learn ways to accentuate that feature. […]

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Let’s face it, as much as summer should be a restful few months, that’s rarely ever the case. Between work, heading to the beach and running errands on the weekends, there really isn’t much time to breathe, so taking our time with hair and makeup is essentially out of the question. However, thanks to endless celebrity beauty […]

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At one point or another, we’ve all wished for hair different than what we were born with. Which straight-haired gal hasn’t deemed her hair lifeless some mornings and prayed for bouncy curls? And show us a curly-haired lady who hasn’t dreamt of effortlessly sleek strands? Let’s face it; we all want we don’t have. With celebrities these days, being the hair chameleons that they are, rocking envious curls one day, and silky smooth, straight hair the next, we’d be lying if we said we weren’t totally jealous.

But without a hairstylist on hand 24/7, jumping from one spectrum to the other on our own is no easy task. Sure, many of us have learned to be okay with the fact that our hair tends to do what it wants , but when you feel determined to step over to the other side, we’ve turned to our panel of beauty gurus to help you out. So, for those who are born with curly hair, Beauty Panel has tips and tricks for keeping it straight. And for those with straight hair who like it curly? Don’t worry, we’ve got the answer to that too.

Challenge 70: How do you maintain a hair texture that isn’t the one you were born with ? See the answers now! »

Summer usually calls for bold and bright nails (hello, neon!). However, on the Spring 2014 runways, neutral shades and pastels were getting just as much buzz in the nail world (like at Altuzarra and Alexander Wang). Trends aside, we all have our own preferences when it comes to manicures, whether we like to keep them neutral or loud and colourful. To help with a little beauty inspiration for this summer (because who doesn’t like more options?), this week we asked our Beauty Panel to share their favourite summer nail looks, from florals to pastels to one of Spring 2014’s hottest trends: metallics.

Challenge 68: How do you do your nails in the summer? See the answers now! »

Ultra-fresh and luminous skin has been on our beauty trend radar for months. And, unless you are blessed by skin gods, makeup often plays a pretty significant role in achieving a sought-after healthy complexion. However, we can’t rely on makeup alone because we all know a good skin care regimen is the key to a healthy glow. While a morning facial cleanse is obviously an important part of a beauty regimen, a good nighttime skin care routine can help take the guesswork out of achieving bright skin in the a.m. Without the proper pre-slumber skin care routine, you can end up battling nightmares like breakouts, dark circles and puffy eyes—yikes!

Challenge 66: What is your go-to skin care regimen before you get your beauty sleep? See the answers now! »

Ah, white eyeliner! If you came of age in the mid-’90s, white eyeliner was basically the only makeup necessary. While we may have layered it on in a thick, not-quite-cat-eye swipe with little interest in technique or precision, white eyeliner was popular because it’s really so forgiving. No matter how you use it, white liner or shadow is guaranteed to make your eyes pop. Which is precisely why it appeared on so many runways at the Spring 2014 shows. From a soft wash of all-over white at Altuzarra to graphic lines at Kate Spade to BCBG’s romantic white cat-eye, it’s clear this makeup trend is back and better than ever. And our Beauty Panel certainly agrees!

Challenge 60: How do you wear white eyeliner? See the answers now! »

With each season, new colour palettes and make up application styles emerge as latest and greatest trends. Whether it’s a dramatic smokey eye or a hint of lip, applying some makeup element is a common part of most daily routines.

Reasons for using makeup are as varied as the number of lipstick shades. Makeup can be used to enhance facial contours, cover blemishes, or intensify eye colour. For many, makeup is more than just another step in their personal care regimen, it’s a way to creatively expression themselves.

So, we put it to the Beauty Panel, “why wear makeup?” Maggie Ng told us that makeup is about having fun, while Shayna Wiwierski shared how makeup helped her heal. Read on for the many reasons behind primping.

Challenge 59: Why wear makeup? See the answers now! »

Awards show season is a giving season. It provides hours of entertainment, from jokes on stage to so many memes (John Travolta mispronunounced name generator anyone?). But more than anything else, award shows give us plenty of hair and makeup looks to obsess over—and then master. Unlike the stunning designer dresses the stars wear, red carpet beauty looks are totally attainable! Whether you duplicate a favourite look or use it as a starting point for your own creation, this past awards show season provided us with lots of inspiration.

From Olivia Wilde’s expertly done gamine eyeliner to Jennifer Lawrence’s high flying pixie cut, there are plenty of recent looks to covet and replicate. With Pinterest and Tumblr being endless sources of red carpet beauty pics, there is no better time to flex your makeup and hair skills and get creative.

Challenge 52: What’s your favourite red carpet beauty look? See the answers now! »

Single or taken, Valentine’s Day is an excuse to get all dolled up, show the world what you’ve got and look totally fierce in the process. There’s no shame in letting the day of love inspire a change in your beauty routine, especially when flowers, hearts and anything red or pink make for ideal hair and makeup looks. So, this February 14, it’s time to try out that romantic beauty look you’ve been saving on Pinterest or coveting since it debuted on the spring runways (hello, Dolce & Gabbana!). What better to make your crush swoon?  All in the name of love, of course.

Challenge 48: What’s your Valentine’s Day beauty look? See the answers now! »

There’s a reason some the world’s most famous faces don’t look their age. (And it’s not just thanks to intense daily booty-busting workouts.) Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Jennifer Aniston are all champions of going au naturel — when it comes to beauty products, that is. In addition to being better for the environment, all-natural and organic beauty products can do amazing things for your skin. One of the hottest ongoing health trends, promoted heavily by Paltrow and friends, is eating clean — that is, working from the inside out to project a healthy glow. So why not apply the same logic to your face?

Long gone are the days of products that, while touting ethical and health-boosting benefits, paled in comparison to the performance of the chemically-enhanced products we’d grown up with. Not to mention they were always a little bit harder on the wallet. Now that organic and natural beauty products have gone mainstream, there’s a whole slew of high-performing product available at all price ranges. But the next challenge? Finding the best of the best. Which is why we’ve turned to our panel of beauty blogging expert to share their tried, tested and true recommendations.

Challenge 46: What are your favourite organic and all-natural beauty products? See the answers now! »