The 14 Hottest Hot Styling Tools

Meet your new BFFs — these straighteners, blow dryers and curlers

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Total Beauty readers share their can’t-live-without hot styling tools. Read their testimonials then pick up (not by the hot end) one of these flat irons, hot rollers or blow dryers.

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No. 14: TIGI Bed Head 1875W Active Ionic Dryer, $69.95

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

“I absolutely LOVE this blow dryer …”

No. 13: Remington Wet 2 Straight, $29.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

“This is such a wonderful straightener …”

No. 12: T3 Bespoke Narrow Duality, $99.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.7

“Basically, I can’t live without it …”

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Best Maybelline Beauty Products

From lipsticks to foundation to mascara, see which products Total Beauty readers applaud

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Read testimonials from real women about the Maybelline products that they love.

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No. 16: Maybelline New York Mineral Powder Finishing Veil Translucent Loose Powder, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8

“This one is inexpensive and the payoff is fantastic …”

No. 15: Maybelline New York Cool Effect Cooling Shadow/Liner, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1

“It looks great for day and night …”

No. 14: Maybelline New York Lip Polish Lip Gloss, $5.79

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

“It’s not too sticky or too shiny, and has just enough color in it …”

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The Priciest Facial Creams

Would you ever drop a grand on an anti-aging moisturizer?

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This round up of the nine most expensive facial products will make your jaw drop. See what makes these creams so special that anyone would fathom spending their entire paycheck on a tiny tube.

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Get More Bang for the Beauty Buck

See how to make things like manis and highlights last longer

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Beauty treatments are expensive, right? But we picked the brains of everyone from brow to makeup experts to give you insider-y tips on how to make them last longer — consequently saving you money.

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An African American Girl’s Guide to Beauty

Look good 24/7 with these skin, hair and makeup tips

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In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find out if you’re a good candidate for relaxing your hair and get makeup tricks and tips. Plus, you can tell us who your girl crush is by voting for your fave celeb.

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Top-Rated Nail Polishes

Find a sexy summer shade from this list of the 10 best nail polishes

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Total Beauty readers’ reviews make up this list of top-rated lacquers that’ll prettify your nails.

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Grooming Goodies for Dad

Find a Father’s Day gift in this roundup of the best shaving creams, colognes and such

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Put together a Dad’s Day care package from this list of best male skin care products.

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No. 9: Redken for Men Go Clean Daily Care Shampoo for Normal Hair, $12

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

“The smell is intoxicating for the women around me …”

No. 8: The Body Shop for Men Maca Root Deodorant Stick, $6

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

“This deodorant did control the odor all day …”

No. 7: Gillette Mach 3 Power, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5

“My husband uses it on his face and it always turns out silky and smooth …”

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Savvy Beauty Tips for African American Women

These tricks will take your beauty routine up a notch or two

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Here are 19 hair, skin and makeup tips from beauty bloggers and experts to help you be your most gorgeous self.

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8 Horrible Drugstore Hairstyling Products

Don’t waste your cash or precious styling time on these duds

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TotalBeauty.com readers have tried tons of hairstyling products, and these ones left them more than disappointed. From products that made hair frizzier to ones that smelled like bug spray, these goods are the ones to avoid.

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No. 8: Garnier Fructis Style Fiber Gum Putty, $3.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.3

“If I use too much [of the putty] it will actually flatten my hair …”

No. 7: Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6

“After hours it looked as though I hadn’t added anything. I reapplied and again …”

No. 6: Frizz-Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.6

“It left my fine hair almost feeling like cotton candy …”

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Hey Good Lookin’ … Get Cookin’ with These Beauty Recipes

Try these nine seasonal skin and hair remedies

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Mix your farmer’s market and backyard finds with stuff you have in the pantry to make facial masks, hair remedies and beyond.

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