If your hair is dry and prone to flyaways, and even the salon quality leave-in conditioners have little to no effect, then it might be time to go back to nature and try oiling your hair. Using hair oils is a beauty secret originating from India that has been steadily increasing in popularity in West...

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She can sing, she can dance, she has a fabulous sense of bohemian style and by the time she was 18 she had Hollywood at her feet. Now 21, the very talented Vanessa Hudgens is something of a beauty icon as well, with an enviable head of shiny dark hair that falls nearly to her waist. She's smart enou...

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There's nothing like a soft, tousled bun for those occasions when you want your hair to look its best, while at the same time not having it look too "done". This updo is romantic, feminine, carefree and quite timeless: it was hugely popular in the 1990s due to its ease of styling, and made a major c...

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You know that saying, "Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true"? It applies to your hair colour as well! These days, hair dyes are pretty advanced in that if you wish for a certain colour - say, baby blonde - you will be capable of achieving it. The problem here is that so many women wish fo...

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Better late than never... the Great Hair Style Tips Forum has finally arrived! It's very early days of course, so I have no idea whether it will be a success, but if all goes well it will be a great place to share hair-related knowledge and ideas. To find the forum, click on the GHST Forum link at t...

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It takes several years to grow your hair past your hips, and because of this it is an extremely rare thing - these days, there aren't many people who are patient enough to wait that long. Because it is so rare, it is also extremely special. Regardless of the colour and texture, extra long hair is e...

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With her long, chestnut waves and gorgeous face, it was no wonder Gossip Girl author Cecily von Ziegesar thought Leighton Meester was "the perfect choice" to play Blair Waldorf in the TV series! This 23-year-old New Yorker is multi-talented: she's making her mark on the music scene, has a burgeoning...

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Old Hollywood glamour is a style that has been coveted for decades, and has seen a huge surge in popularity among young stars over the last couple of years. In particular, the neat, finger-wave hairstyle - made popular by big-screen glamazons of the 40s and 50s like Rita Hayworth, Veronica Lake and ...

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After years of short, choppy layers dominating the catwalk and celebrity circuit, it seems that long layers are finally making a return to popularity. And it's not hard to see why: a long layered cut is one of the most versatile hairstyles you can choose from, and flatters the majority of face shape...

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While most of us try to keep our hair looking as fabulous as possible, an odd new trend is beginning to appear in Hollywood and on the music scene... that's right, I'm talking about ugly hair. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but most would agree that the hairstyles these celebs have...

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There's something about long, natural looking hair that turns an already beautiful girl into a goddess, and to me that's what Isabel Lucas is! When she first hit our screens as Tasha Andrews on Aussie soap Home and Away, her hair was hip length, pale blonde and absolutely inspiring. She's since retu...

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If you love your hair but can't find the exact answer to your questions on this site, then the new Great Hair Style Tips Forum is going to be the place for you. You'll be able to discuss all things hair related with like-minded people, and will (hopefully!) be able to find the answers you're looking...

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Anyone who was born with naturally curly hair knows that it can be both a blessing and a curse. Because it essentially grows in a zigzag formation, it takes longer to attain a certain length than it would if it were straight. It is also prone to dryness, and on humid days it seems like there's nothi...

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Naturally curly hair is truly a thing of beauty, and as such, it shouldn't be fought but embraced. Sure, there will be days when it feels like the bane of your existence, and straightening it on those days is always an option - but ultimately, learning to love your wild mane is the way to go. Keep i...

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In a word: no. Long hair is timeless; it's a style that will no doubt last forever. But more and more, we're seeing articles in beauty magazines and blogs that are declaring long hair 'dead and buried', the most recent one appearing in Harper's Bazaar. While they do make some good arguments for havi...

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