Bored With Your Hair? Here's How To Go Red!


Updated 12/17/08 2:45 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 11 comments

Bored With Your Hair?  Here's How To Go Red!

Since this week is red week in honor of the holiday season, why not talk a little bit about red hair care maintenance? A lot of people associate red heads with smarts, style and courage, however going red is a big and bold change. Did you know that the most redheads in the world live in Scotland? Red heads also don't turn grey as they age; their hair turns to a blond color and then straight to Read more

You Tried Crazy Hair Color . . . Now What?


Updated 04/05/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Fix Hair Color Mistakes

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Katy Perry's blue hair is still going strong, but others are ditching — or at least taking a break from — Crayola hair. Rihanna (whose hair has been fire engine red, then bleach-blond) and Lauren Conrad (peach and rainbow-colored) are now jet black and blond, respectively. In light of this return to normalcy, we asked Amy Huson of Read more

Week in Review: Twilight Beauty, Gel Nail Issues, and More


Updated 11/13/11 7:15 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

BellaSugar's Most Popular Stories of the Week Nov. 13, 2011

Check out our latest BellaTV episode and some of our favorite stories from the week: Carrie Underwood shares her beauty secrets. Fun and spirited NFL-inspired beauty looks. How to get graffiti nail art. MTV EMA red-carpet looks. Trend alert: 1960s hair. Cast your vote for these celebrity hairstyle changes. Say goodbye to messy hair dye with Read more

The Dos and Don'ts of Coloring Your Hair at Home


Updated 10/26/11 10:43 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

How to Color Your Hair at Home With Box Color

The models above have gorgeous, velvety brown hair. And if you guessed that this color came from hours in an expensive salon chair, you'd be wrong. Colorist Marie Robinson colored their hair for the Spring 2012 Naeem Khan show with Clairol Perfect 10 (some of which she picked up at a nearby drugstore during a last-minute run). "Coloring hair at home isn't as scary as people think," she says. "A Read more

Lauren Conrad Sets Another Trend With Nude Nails and Peach Tips


Updated 10/17/11 10:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lauren Conrad Dyes Hair Peach Pictures

Lauren Conrad left an LA salon on Friday with freshly painted nails. She chose a chic nude color for her hands and went with a traditional red for her toes. LC played it safe with her polish change, but she recently made a bold move with her hair. Lauren asked fans to vote on what color to dye her locks, and peach was the winner. It's not her first foray into experimenting with dip dye, in fact, Read more

The Pros and Cons of Henna Hair Dye


Updated 08/14/11 3:44 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

How to Use Henna 2011-08-10 04:05:49

Henna is one of the oldest and most popular ways to change your hair color, but for such a commonly used dyeing agent, there's comparatively little information around on why, how, and when henna is a good choice and when it isn't. If you're contemplating coloring your hair with henna instead of a peroxide or ammonia-based dye but don't know whether you're making the right decision, here's a Read more

Henna Tattoos: All in Good Fun or a Health Risk?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Henna Tattoos Are Safe but Avoid Black Henna

A couple weeks ago, I went to my local farmers market and celebrated my growing baby bump by getting a henna tattoo. I've had henna done many times before on my hands and feet, so having my pregnant belly done was something I'd always wanted to do. You have to keep the area exposed for a few hours so the henna paste can dry, so while walking around the market, I got many smiles and sweet Read more

Are Henna Tattoos a Health Risk?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Are Henna Tattoos a Health Risk?

Summer festivals are in full swing, and one thing I see at many of them is women applying Henna tattoos. Also known as Mehndi, these tattoos are not actually permanent and only last between one and three weeks, depending on your skin and the quality of the henna. The tattoo is applied in the form of a paste that looks like chocolate frosting made by grinding up dried leaves from the henna plant Read more