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A Drugstore Version of Dirt

FabSugar — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:49:00 PDT

I've already waxed poetic about the magical, sweet-smelling hair styling paste that is Dirt by Jonathan Product. As Jonathan (from the reality show Blowout) explains on the label: “There’s something amazing about the way hair looks and behaves the day after - washing, that is." Seeing as how I'm obsessed with Dirt, I couldn't help but notice a suspiciously similar product while browsing the aisles the other day at Walgreens. Called FX Special Effects Texture Dirt Texturizing Paste, this styling paste proclaims: "Texture Dirt has been created to easily give you the amazing way your hair looks and behaves the day after washing."

Sound familiar? Since the FX brand has obviously been paying attention to Dirt's copy-writing, I bought a jar to see if it had replicated the styling effect, too. Plus, the Texture Dirt, available here costs just $5.99, versus $26 for the Jonathan product. However, after trying the FX brand, I think I'm going to stay loyal to Jonathan. The drugstore stuff wasn't terrible for a budget buy, but it had a more glue-like texture that made it hard to disperse though my hair. Although it gave my hair similar piece-y results, it didn't leave my locks looking or feeling nearly as smooth and silky as the Dirt by Jonathan does. I guess you get what you pay for.

In Season: Escarole

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:27:46 PDT

An abundance of luscious, leafy greens is one of the many reasons I love produce during the cooler months. While kale, collards, and radicchio are all divine options, try mixing things up with escarole, a delicious and nutritious chicory variety you may not be as familiar with. Although it certainly brings a powerful punch of flavor, it's the least bitter member of its leafy endive family. Keep reading to learn how to choose and cook with escarole.

Get Evan Rachel Wood's Glam-Rock Hairstyle

Jaime Richards — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:48:00 PDT

If you have shorter hair, then you'll know that it's easy to get stuck in a styling rut. Not if you're Evan Rachel Wood, however. At the LA premiere of Ides of March yesterday, Evan wore a waved coiffure that celebrity hairstylist Marcus Francis described as a balance of feminine and masculine, or "androgynous sexy elegance" in his exact words. "The clean silhouette of her white suit inspired me to keep the look strong yet sexy," Francis explained. "It was the glam-rock eye that added to my vision of a new take on a classic: combed-out finger wave with a David Bowie twist." So to see how to get the edgy-chic style, just keep reading.

Beauty Must Reads From the Bella Community

BellaSugar — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:05:00 PDT

Fall makeup goes dark and stormy - Life à la Mode
L'Oréal EverPure maintains keratin-treated hair - The Sensible Stylist
See Chanel's newest nail polish sensation - Queen of the Quarterlife Crisis
Why you need to check out Sonia Kashuk's Brush Couture set - Style Apothecary
Jonathan Dirt texturizing paste is perfect for the man in your life - Jacqueline Luxe

Photo courtesy of Greg Kessler

In Season: Morels

Susannah Chen — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:56:08 PDT

Spring produce may bring to mind images of asparagus and artichokes, but there are plenty of lesser known vernal veggies that are just as amazing as their popular counterparts. Take morel mushrooms. Come Spring, these fungi appear at the edges of forested areas, marked by conical caps and beautifully shirred crevices. A nutty aroma and meaty texture mean they're likely the most prized mushrooms in the Western world, overshadowed only by truffles. But beware: these fragile fruits, which grow in the wild, are difficult to find, expensive to obtain, and highly perishable. How to work around these challenges, when you read more.