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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How to Be a Smarter Beauty Aisle Shopper

Find out how to shop for beauty goodies like an expert

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Instead of wandering aimlessly in the beauty aisle, read these tips from beauty experts and start shopping like a pro.

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New Gilt Group-Like Shopping Destination for Beauty Products

Join Kate Luxe, a members-only site for exclusive deals on beauty goodies

Enter the 21st century of beauty product shopping: Kate Luxe. Become a member and you’ll be in the know when new products launch, in the loop for special offers and get privy to sweet discounts on your fave beauty brands.

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Beauty Product Revamp

Experts share what products to rethink and buy this spring

Out with the old in with the new — well, sort of. With the help of these beauty gurus, you’ll find out how to transition the makeup and hair products you’ve been using all winter, plus learn their picks for the must-haves you should purchase now.

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Quiz: What Foods Make You More Beautiful?

Take this quiz to find out if your favorite foods can actually make you prettier

Turns out the old saying is true — you ARE what you eat! Certain foods will make you age twice as fast, while others can smooth away your wrinkles and brighten your complexion — see what some of those key ingredients and nutrients are.

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