Celebrity Oops!: Horrible Hairstyles

From Scarlett Johansson's shag to Kate Walsh's bob, it's ugly out there

We all have bad hair days, but some of these celebrities take it to a whole new level. Check out their worst hairstyles to date ... then think how much worse your hair could look next time you have a bad hair day. See hair

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14 Products That Won't Keep Your Skin Young

Skincare addicts beware: These won't likely smooth away your wrinkles and age spots -- so save your money

With proper skincare habits, a little product can go a long way to help reduce signs of aging over time. But before you invest, make sure you're getting your money's worth: Avoid these overhyped, overpriced disappointments. See products

No. 14: Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Gel, $45

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.9*

Why: "Week 1, no results. Week 2, still nothing. Week 3, I saw something and it's a frown on my face from seeing that this wasn't a very effective product...

No. 13: Burt's Bees Evening Primrose Overnight Creme, $14.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.4*

Why: "It felt very thick and oily and didn't do dramatic things for my skin..."

No. 12: Principal Secret Reclaim EyeMazing Eye Serum, $36

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.6*

Why: "It just makes my eyes puffier and I have noticed looking more tired than usual..."

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10 Best Beauty Breakthroughs

These products have changed the way we color our hair, erase wrinkles, zap brown spots and more

Thousands of beauty products debut each year so it takes something special for a product to stand out from the crowd. These are the goods we think deserve a prime spot on your bathroom counter. So without further ado... See breakthroughs

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20 Best Drugstore Buys

Save money with cheaper (but just as effective) beauty products!

Aiming to improve your look and cut your budget? Do it wisely with honest feedback from your fellow shoppers. According to their beauty product reviews, these budget-friendly buys are your means to cosmetic and financial bliss. See products

20. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, $8.09

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9*

Why it's great: "I bought these wipes to do a 'once over' before cleansing and I will never be without them again!"

19. Maybelline New York Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*

Why it's great: "I've spent top dollar on mascaras -- but I keep coming back to this."

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Dabur Vatika shampoos

Whether you wish to tackle hair problems like dandruff or excessive hair-fall or simply crave for a shampoo with a conditioner that isn’t harsh on your hair, Dabur Vatika range of ‘natural shampoos’ are just the right ones that will fulfil your needs or so they claim. Take a look.

Dabur Vatika Black Shine Shampoo

Dabur Vatika Black Shine Shampoo

This shampoo claims to maintain the color of your raven black hair; it has ingredients like black olive and amla, that help maintain the jet-black colour of your hair. While olive oil nourishes your hair to give it lustre, amla helps retain its color.

Dabur Vatika Root Strengthening Shampoo

Dabur Vatika Root Strengthening Shampoo

As the name suggests, this shampoo claims to strengthen your hair your hair strong from root to tip without damaging them. It has ingredients like coconut milk that helps in moisturizing and nourishing the scalp and almonds, which contain almond oil possibly helps to activate the sebaceous glands and stimulates blood circulation to the scalp to make hair strong and healthy.

Dabur Vatika Dandruff Control Shampoo

Dabur Vatika Dandruff Control Shampoo

Presenting vatika dandruff control shampoo that does not include any harmful chemicals. With natural ingredients like Tea tree oil and lemon it supposedly helps your dandruff-prone hair. While Tea tree oil is known to prevent dandruff and help reduce dermal irritation and itch, lemon’s astringent action controls sebum flow, which prevents dandruff.

Dabur Vatika Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Dabur Vatika Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

For persistent dandruff problem, Vatika Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is just perfect. Dandruff Shampoo uses the natural goodness of lemon and henna, it also conditions the hair to give it body and strength while enhancing your hair’s natural beauty, without damaging or making it dry.

Dabur Vatika Henna Cream Conditioning Shampoo

Dabur Vatika Henna Cream Conditioning Shampoo

This natural shampoo that conditions from deep within, while gently cleansing and nourishing your hair. With a perfect balance of natural ingredients like henna, green almonds and Shikakai, this shampoo is mild on your hair and leaves it soft, silky and radiant, with the gentle and caring touch of nature.

I’ve used Dabur Vatika Hair Oil before and it’s good, but nothing can wean me away from good old coconut oil; I simply adore its effectiveness in keeping my hair moisturized and well looked after. I haven’t tried any of Dabur Vatika shampoos, so can’t say for sure whether they are good enough. But if any of you have, do share your experiences.

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Interesting facts

Did you know that

• measuring a woman's heart rate at rest can help predict her risk of heart attack or dying from heart disease, giving doctors a simple, inexpensive way to monitor health risks?
• among women who are at risk of delivering prematurely, treatment with magnesium sulfate reduces the risk of cerebral palsy in the offspring?
• each centimeter/inch counts for women in developing countries? Data from 42 developing countries showed that babies and young children have better survival chances if their mothers are taller.
• new research suggests that smoking during pregnancy reduces blood flow to the developing fetus and, in turn, retards growth?
• women who take the pill after surgery on ovarian cysts are three times less likely to have a recurrence?
• the prevalence of mood disorders, depression and anxiety is high among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOD)?
• an unusual study has found that people who refuse to quit smoking even though they know it could damage their health may kick the habit if they believe it could harm their pet?
• a study has found that other than clothes, house and flashy cars, the socio-economic status (SES) of a person can be guessed by his or her body language?
• your breath could soon power jets? Researchers are putting into action a revolutionary technology that could turn your breath into biofuel.
• obese women are more likely to give birth to children with spina bifida, heart problems, cleft palate and a number of other defects according to British researchers?
• doctors in Germany say that the cause of neck pain is not just physical; psychological distress -- particularly depression and anxiety -- are closely linked to persistent neck pain.
• a German study indicates that estrogen plays an important role in triggering restless legs syndrome (RLS) during pregnancy.

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Grammy Awards Night Dos and Don'ts

See the hairstyle and makeup looks you should steal -- and the ones to steer clear of

The Grammys rock (pun intended) because you get an awards show and concert all in one. Plus, rock stars are usually a bit more daring with their hair and makeup than many actresses -- though this year was more glam than edgy overall. Here are the looks that inspired us, and the scary mishaps we hope to never see on the street. See looks

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Ah-ha Uses for Beauty Products

Consider this the MacGyver guide to beauty. These "off-label" tricks will solve last-minute emergencies and more

Instead of chucking products that don't work quite like you had hoped, find out what else they can do for you. These tips, culled from blog confessions, expert advice and our own personal experiments, will have you reusing your makeup in no time, not to mention save you money and get you out of emergencies. See products

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