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Dana Oliver is the beauty editor at HuffPost Style. She previously worked for Stylelist, VIBE, Glamour.com and the NY City News Service. She loves neon manicures, Rihanna's constantly-changing hair, shopping at Zara, all things Michael Jackson and blackberry cobbler.
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Katy Perry Launches Color Pop False Eyelashes: 4 Ways To Get Her Bright-Eyed Look (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted December 7, 2012 | 2:45 PM

Katy Perry may have traded in her "Rainbow Brite" hairstyles and outrageous outfits for a much more demure look, but she hasn't let go of her inner wild child just yet. The former Mrs. Russell Brand is expanding her beauty empire with a new...

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Khloe Kardashian Colors Her Scalp With Eyeshadow: A Beauty Do Or Don't? (PHOTOS)

(110) Comments | Posted December 7, 2012 | 11:25 AM

When Khloe Kardashian arrived at "The X Factor" viewing party last night in Los Angeles, I noticed something was a bit strange about my favorite Kardashian sister. It was pretty obvious that the co-host of the reality TV singing competition show had had her...

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Best Nail Polish Colors Of 2012: Chanel 'June,' Essie 'Butler Please' And More Lacquers We Love (PHOTOS)

(2) Comments | Posted December 7, 2012 | 8:36 AM

To say that the editors at HuffPost Style are obsessed with nail polish would be a huge understatement. We spend countless hours on the weekends accessorizing our manicures with nail art, go to extreme lengths to road test celebrity nail trends and...

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Lena Dunham Pays Homage To Twiggy In Entertainment Weekly (PHOTO)

(2) Comments | Posted December 6, 2012 | 3:09 PM

Pixie cuts have become the new celebrity with stars like Anne Hathaway (her hair even has its own Twitter account... no kidding) and Miley Cyrus trading in their long locks for super short strands. And our new favorite funny girl

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Holiday Nail Art Inspired By Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs And Alexander McQueen (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted December 5, 2012 | 9:00 AM

In an effort to make use of the 50 or so bottles of nail polish that are collecting dust on my bathroom floor, I'm going to end 2012 with a different manicure each week. All the necessary tools are at my fingertips (literally!), so a tip to turn...

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Erase Dark Spots With These Four Simple Skin Care Tips (VIDEO)

(2) Comments | Posted December 4, 2012 | 11:16 AM

I've showed up to the office over the past two weeks either completely bare-faced or just wearing a swipe of lipstick. And no, it's not because my stance on makeup drastically changed after "The Naked Face Project." It's all in an extreme effort to...

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Tyra Banks' Style Evolution: Inglewood Beauty Turned International Supermodel (PHOTOS)

(115) Comments | Posted December 3, 2012 | 4:00 PM

While I have a love-hate relationship with Tyra Banks all thanks to this episode of "America's Next Top Model" and her affinity for wearing unflattering wigs, it's only fair that I give the Inglewood-born beauty credit for taking over the worlds of...

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DIY Nail Art: Chanel Spring 2013 'Tweed' Manicure (PHOTO)

(0) Comments | Posted December 3, 2012 | 11:26 AM

It's already December and invites to Christmas and New Year's Eve parties are filling up my inbox. And while I'd love to just wear the same sequin dress to each affair, my friends' need to document every moment on Instagram and Twitter...

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The Best And Worst Celebrity Male Facial Hair (PHOTOS, GIVEAWAY)

(0) Comments | Posted November 30, 2012 | 12:04 PM

Each year, I happily look forward to Movember. Not solely because of the hundreds of men who grow out their facial hair during November to raise awareness of male cancers, but this month means more time for me in the bathroom. And while there are those...

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Best BB Creams Of 2012: Garnier, Maybelline And More 'Magical' Beauty Balms (PHOTOS)

(21) Comments | Posted November 29, 2012 | 1:37 PM

No other beauty product has made waves this year like BB creams did. That is, until about a week or so ago when word of CC creams started to spread. I guess we have something to look forward to in the new year, but back to...

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Kate Middleton Channels '70s Halston With New Angled Bangs: Copy The Look (PHOTOS)

(42) Comments | Posted November 29, 2012 | 12:37 PM

Kate Middleton steps out sporting a fresh set of bangs and the world comes to a screeching halt. That is, our world. The royal beauty initially threw us for a loop when she attended a rugby match last weekend with a hint of bang. Debate ensued...

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Travel-Friendly Beauty Products To Pack When Flying High (VIDEO)

(2) Comments | Posted November 29, 2012 | 7:08 AM

I have three weeks until I head home to South Carolina for Christmas. And while previous run-ins with TSA security has influenced the way I style my natural hair, I'm sure we can all agree that flying at high altitudes can impact our entire beauty routine....

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Pat McGrath Dares Us To Wear Swarovski Crystal Eye Makeup This Holiday Season (PHOTOS)

(2) Comments | Posted November 27, 2012 | 2:36 PM

My friends are super excited about throwing an over-the-top party this holiday season. As they go back and forth on logistics like where to have the glitzy affair and whether to invite exes (I foresee this being a problem especially when liquor is involved), I'm focused on how...

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Jessica Alba And Amy Adams Show Us How To Mix Winter Greys Into Our Makeup Routine (PHOTOS)

(21) Comments | Posted November 27, 2012 | 2:25 PM

When digging around in my makeup bag for something to liven up my winter beauty routine, like most women, I naturally pull out the brightest shades. But Jessica Alba and Amy Adams have convinced me to give steely...

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DIY Nail Ideas From Cirque Du Soleil And More Of Our Manicures From This Weekend (PHOTOS)

(1) Comments | Posted November 26, 2012 | 2:52 PM

When I asked editors here at The Huffington Post, as well as some of my favorite DIY nail art bloggers for a show of hands (get it?), I was surprised to see how many girls had taken risks this weekend with their manicures. From...

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DIY Nail Art: 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Inspired Manicure (PHOTO)

(16) Comments | Posted November 26, 2012 | 10:00 AM

I absolutely refuse to buy my nephews another set of PlayStation video games or plastic dump trucks that end up in teeny tiny pieces for Christmas. So, they can always expect "Auntie Dana" to show up after they've shredded every piece of gift wrap bearing an...

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Pumpkin Beauty Products To Treat Your Hair, Skin And Nails (PHOTOS)

(1) Comments | Posted November 25, 2012 | 8:00 AM

As you nibble on that last bite of pumpkin pie (and simultaneously count the number of calories you've consumed since Thanksgiving), we hope you'd take a few minutes to focus on the beauty benefits of indulging in the bright orange squash. That is, when...

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Tina Turner Style Evolution: Why The Legendary Singer Is 'Simply The Best' (PHOTOS)

(58) Comments | Posted November 21, 2012 | 9:53 AM

Even in the face of adversity, Tina Turner always managed to shine in the spotlight with a big smile, big hair and a big voice. The Nutbush, Tennessee native got her first taste of stardom in the mid-1950s when she joined former husband Ike Turner's band....

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Rihanna, Nicole Richie And More Stars Show Us How To Wear Glamorous '20s Waves (PHOTOS)

(7) Comments | Posted November 21, 2012 | 9:18 AM

For those of you who haven't gone the Miley Cyrus or Charlize Theron way with your hair and are in search of a style for the holidays, let me suggest going retro.

Gorgeous girls like Rihanna, Nicole Richie and Brandy,...

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Get Perfect Curls In Under 5 Minutes With A Clipless Curling Iron (VIDEO)

(6) Comments | Posted November 20, 2012 | 1:41 PM

Back in the days when I'd attempt to boost my lifeless locks with a curling iron, I'd always end up with little dents in my hair and unimpressive ringlets. So, I would resort to my pin curls styling trick, but I've had...

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