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Britney Spears Exposed!

See photos of Britney Spears’ hairstyles, from beautiful to cringe-inducing, she’s worn it all

If anyone is poised for (and in need of) a comeback, it’s Britney Spears. And maybe at this year’s VMAs she’ll be able to do it (again). In the meantime, check out the good and bad hairstyles she’s sported through the years.

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18 Life-Changing Beauty Products

TotalBeauty.com members say you can’t live without these makeup and hairstyle wonders from MAC, Clinique, Paul Mitchell and more

Instead of showcasing the latest innovations or celebrity favorites, we’re paying homage to the products TotalBeauty.com members consider staples in their makeup bags and bathroom cabinets. See which goods earned enough glowing beauty product reviews to rise to “can’t-live-without-it” status. They may just be the answers to your beauty prayers.

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Frizz-Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray

Guest review by TotalBeauty.com editor Beth Mayall-Traglia

This product somewhat helps wavy hair stay straight, but doesn’t leave it soft or shiny. On the contrary, it leaves a stiff residue like firm-hold hairspray.

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Fall 2008 Makeup, Nail and Hairstyle Trends

How to use products from brands like MAC and Bumble and bumble to replicate the hottest runway looks, from dark lips to sleek updos

This fall, the biggest trend in clothing is texture, from the smoothness of varnish to the multidimensional surface of tweed. Look for the same trends to appear in makeup and hair on celebrities and in magazine ads, giving you plenty of fun new options to try. Pick your favorites here and start experimenting.

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Your Makeup Products Could Be Causing Acne

Maybe trying all those free makeup samples at once wasn’t a great idea. Take this quiz to see if your beauty supply needs a makeover

Stress, the environment and hormones all contribute to unsightly blemishes … but could part of the problem be your makeup? Even seemingly acne-friendly products can clog your pores if they’re not right for your skin — or if you’re combining them with not-so-skin-friendly habits. Take this quiz to see if your makeup products and practices put you at a higher risk for acne.

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