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The start of a new season brings new shoes, a make up refresh (like switching to a tinted moisturizer from a heavier foundation formula), and for many of us a longing for a new hairstyle. If you’re looking to update your cut for spring why not try bangs? It's a quick change without having to alter your hair's general length, and it really makes an impact. Check out some of the bangs...
It takes a certain attitude to rock a short haircut like these fierce females of the small and big screen. From Emma Watson's gamine Jean Seberg-like shape and length to Olivia Munn's bob, never have a few inches made such a big difference.
Scarlett Johansson, Olivia Munn
Emma Watson, Carey Mulligan
Anne Hathaway, Ginnifer Goodwin
Kate Winslet, Dannii Minogue 
Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna
More and more beauty brands are launching natural and lower chemical versions of their at home hair dyes to meet our increasing demand for less chemicals, and although they are still a little tricky to find, salons are also offering hair dyes that substitute natural ingredients for certain chemicals. We’ve done the research and found you four natural hair dyes you can try out at your next salon...
We just can't get enough denim this season, and Spring 2011 is all about wearing head-to-toe indigo in fresh new shapes. The '70s influence can be seen in the wide-leg trousers and longer A-line skirts on the runway, but we're gravitating to the blazers, cropped jackets and loose tunics that were often paired with, making what was once dubbed the dreaded "double denim" no longer...
Flat is out, full is in. While you may be applying all manner of mousse, powder, hairspray and backcombing to get that sexy volume you lust for you may be missing that key first step. Well, happy Friday; we've got six shampoos to start your primping process off right, in the shower.
1. BigSexyHair Big Volume Shampoo C$24.95/US$21.83
A concentrated blend of wheat proteins, panthenol and...
Hair not as soft and strong as it once was? And when was that? The sun, cold weather, monthly dye-jobs, daily blow outs and flat iron abuse leave many of us with dry and damaged hair in need of a rescue. Since you can't change the weather, and no one's ready to give up their styling vices, switch to a more nourishing shampoo like one of these:
1. L'Oreal Expertise...
Celebs (like Lauren Conrad, Reese Witherspoon and Kate Bosworth, above) and fashion houses (Akris, Stella McCartney, Sportmax, and Derek Lam to name a few) agree denim isn't just for legs this spring. Inspired by our love for jeans enduring simplicity we're falling hard for denim dresses in all matter of shapes and hues—relaxed and loose or fitted and belted, washed out or intense...
Curly-haired women know, when you find a shampoo that works for your texture, stick with it! If you haven't found your perfect match yet try one of these shampoos formulated to get rid of product build up, which will weigh curls down, but won't strip your hair of it's natural oils. 
1. Pantene Curly Hair Series Shampoo C$7.99/US$5.84
Boasts Pantene's special polymer formulation...
You've spent months growing a beautiful head of hair, why would you want to lose it to brittle, broken ends? Long hair needs lots of moisture and vitamins to keep it strong and healthy and to prevent breakage. Try one of these products, there is something for every price point. 
1. Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Shampoo C$4.59/US$3.75
Red raspberry and Brazilian silk strengthen...
What good is a new accessory if after just one wear it looks like it's on its last legs? Or maybe we should say last wings? We've been loving all the feather earrings and necklaces we've been seeing, but knowing how fragile they are some of you've asked how to protect plumes from damage. Here’s what we’ve found:
Store them...
Away from the sun—this will protecting from fading...
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