Is The Perm Making a Comeback?

Bella Breakdown Just when the beauty industry thought the relaxer was done with the latest natural hair movement, but that may no longer be the case. The 80’s trend of over-the-top curls might be on its way back into style with a more gentler look with the “new-wave perm.” 2019’s spring/summer fashion shows have seen many models strut down the Gucci and Celine catwalk with a number of curly-haired styles. Academy Award-winner Emma Stone also got ahead of the trend last year when her makeup artist posted mid-perm pictures to Instagram, quickly followed by fellow actors Jaime King and...

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27 of the Best Bobs and Lobs of All Time

Bella Breakdown A bob haircut is typically around jaw level and often has bangs around the face. A lob haircut is similar – just a bit longer than the bob with the hair being cut between the chin and collarbone. Arizona Muse has a wavy lob cut. Cameron Diaz has a bob with her bangs brushed off of her face. Charlize Theron has a lob with wavy tendrils. Dakota Johnson’s lob complements her beautiful cheekbones. Demi Lovato’s bob is edgy. Emilia Clarke’s lob is free and flowy. Watch more to see the bob and lob haircuts of more celebrities...

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How to Get Kaley Cuoco’s Edgy Side Braid

Bella Breakdown Celebrity hairstylist Christine Symonds shows you step-by-step how it’s done. Here’s How to Master The Look Step 1: Create a deep side part starting from the arch of your eyebrow. Hint: use your comb as a guide. Step 2: Create waves using a 1-inch curling iron. Straighten the ends by pulling them through the clamp as you release each section. Step 3: Spray dry shampoo from your roots to mid-shaft to add lift. Step 4: Tease your roots on the fuller side of your part to even create more volume. Step 5: On the other side, start...

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How to Fake It… A Blowout!

Bella Breakdown What? You don’t have oodles of time and money to spend getting your hair blow dried at the new blowout bar every other day. Here’s a big surprise… we don’t either! That’s why we love this little cheat. With a curling iron and a little extra effort you can have your hair looking movie star ready in no time! Start by gathering the mohawk section, the center strip going down the middle of your head, and clip it up and out of the way. Separate a sup section at the front and hold straight up, spray with...

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Soft Curls for Every Day

Bella Breakdown Sometimes the hair styles we struggle with the most are the ones for Monday through Friday. If you’ve been looking for a simple look that’s stylist and easy, you found it. These soft curls are just the thing to add a spring to your step and confidence to your style. Start by applying your favorite styling cream, next separate small sections of hair at a time. Using a large curling iron, curl hair under, focusing mostly on the ends of your hair. Loosely release the hair from curling iron. Continue curling hair around your head. Finish with...

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