May Day Mayday! How to Fight the Frizzies & Create 5 Stunning Spring Hair Looks

Poodles look adorable with powder puff hair. However, if you're not a canine, frizzy strands can fizzle your plans.

Troubled tresses happen for a number of reasons. Dry hair, which occurs from sun exposure, humidity, excessive shampooing or improper maintenance, sucks up moisture in the air and causes strands to expand. Breakages and split ends from damaged locks also create unflattering frizzies. Plus, if you use a hair spray with a high alcohol content, it can swell the cuticle (the outermost layer of the shaft) and cause puffiness.

No need to fret over fly-aways. Aim to tame them by keeping dry hair brushing and processing procedures to a minimum. Frizzies and frays also respond well to the right leave-in treatments, smoothing serums, thermal/sun protectors and styling tools. 

Today marks May Day. So, in honor of the annual celebration of spring, we present the latest hair trends and products that will help you avoid an emergency mayday moment with your hair.

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Emma Stone: Shoulder swept locks with bangs.

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Nina Dobrev: Long, straight strands parted in the middle.

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Karolina Kurkova: Tight curls with side part. 

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Amanda Seyfried: Messy side braid.

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Cher Lloyd: Long, soft waves.

SHINE: Affinage Indigo Smoothie. BEAUTY: This thermal protector minimizes heat damage from styling tools and sun exposure, and helps repair split ends. BEACON: Supports The Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation.

SHINE: Belson Products Brazilian Heat After Dark Ionic 1900 Watt Professional Dryer. BEAUTY: Titanium-infused outlet grille eliminates static while the diffuser attachment helps curly hair achieve more smoothness and control. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports the American Cancer Society, Cookies for Kids' Cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

SHINE: Conair Bamboo Carbon Ceramic Heat Flat Iron. BEAUTY: Nano bamboo carbon ceramic-coated plates promote shine and ant-frizz protection. BEACON: Supports American Red Cross, American Ballet Theatre and National Dance Institute.

SHINE: Davines OI/Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion. BEAUTY: This leave-in treatment/styling oil prompts restructuring and an anti-frizz effect for softer and stronger strands. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: Hamadi Organics Shea Spray De-Frizzing Sun Protector. BEAUTY: Aloe vera leaf powder, avocado oil and shea butter extract shield and strengthen strands to encourage smoothness. BEACON: Ecocert certified and no animal testing. Biodegradable, and contains no fragrances or colorants.

SHINE: Jane Carter Solution Incredible Curls. BEAUTY: This leave-in conditioning/styling product keeps fly-aways at bay for wavy and textured hair with shea butter, vitamin E, and jojoba seed and avocado oils. BEACON: Supports Women For Women.

SHINE: Redken Smooth Lock Butter Silk. BEAUTY: This rinse-out treatment utilizes sweet almond oil to nourish and help minimize unruly hair. BEACON: Parent company L’Oréal partners with UNESCO to support For Women In Science.

SHINE: Unilever TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Smoothing Serum and Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray. BEAUTY: The serum seals in smoothness while the spray shields strands from heat styling. BEACON: The Unilever Foundation supports Oxfam, Population Services International, Save the Children, UNICEF and the World Food Programme. 

Flirty Fringe: 9 Fun Ways to Wear Bangs

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Jessie J: Precision cut.

Spring has sprung with a bang--literally. The latest trend sweeping Hollywood hair salons focuses on fringe that accentuates, sculpts and frames the face.

The chic silhouette of bangs enhances eyes and cheek bones. The versatile look can be worn as side swept, super short, lash tickling, geometric or wispy. It also helps hide perceived flaws, such as childhood scars, a high forehead or frown lines.

Make a style statement without saying a word. See how Angelina Jolie, Lea Michele and Emma Stone rock head-turning bangs. We've also included the best shampoos, conditioners, serums, thermal protectors and tools to help maintain the look.

Angelina Jolie: Parted and playful.

SHINE: Brazilian Supplements Bio Supplements Gloss Defrizante 2 in 1. BEAUTY: This anti-frizz and thermal protection formula contains a protein complex that straightens and shields hair from external heating agents. BEACON: Cruelty free and no animal testing.

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Jordana Brewster: Wispy and wonderful.

SHINE: Amika Pulse Action Styler System. BEAUTY: Micro-pulse and far-infrared heat technologies help hair gently glide between the plates without pulling or snagging. BEACON: No animal testing. 

Lea Michele: Long and lash tickling.

SHINE: Infiniti Pro by Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron. BEAUTY: Ceramic plates provide even heat to ensure straighter results, less frizz and no damaging hot spots. Also comes with a bottle of argan oil, which contains essential acids, vitamin E and omega-6, to help nourish hair. BEACON: Supports American Red Cross and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

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Anna Faris: Classic and clean.

SHINE: Pureology Colour Stylist Fortifying Heat Spray. BEAUTY: This protective primer for color-treated hair contains olive, coriander and orange oils to replenish moisture, and increase smoothness and manageability. BEACON: Cruelty free. Supports Global Green USA.

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Emma Stone: Soft and sensual. 

SHINE: Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum. BEAUTY: Argan, avocado and jojoba oils, and vitamin E smooth, shield and strengthen strands. BEACON: Free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and dyes, petrochemicals and phthalates. Supports The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.

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Rose Byrne: Full fringe.

SHINE: Joico Recovery Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner. BEAUTY: Repairs, reconstructs and restores with Hydramine Sea Complex (brown algae and sea kelp) and jojoba oil. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports City of Hope and Beauty for a Cure.  

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Rooney Mara: Short and sweet.

SHINE: Rare El'ements Pure Shampoo and Essential Conditioner. BEAUTY: Reclaims moisture loss, and removes color-dulling residue and product build-up with avocado, borage and macadamia nut oils, and shea butter. BEACON: No animal testing. Contains no silicones, sulfates, parabens or synthetic fragrances.

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Nia Long: Side Swept and sophisticated.

SHINE: Twisted Sista Straightening Thermal Perfector. BEAUTY: Argan oil and green tea extracts help smooth hair, while also eliminating frizz and locking in shine. BEACON: Free of sulfates, parabens, mineral oils and phthalates.

April Foolproof Mascaras & Eyeliners for Fuller Lashes

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Evan Rachel Wood

April Fools' Day brings out the prankster in all of us. Remember when the Taco Bell Corporation took out full-page ads in six major newspapers on April 1, 1996, announcing it had bought the Liberty Bell? Hundreds of outraged citizens called the National Historic Park in Philadelphia, where the bell was housed, to express their anger over renaming it the Taco Liberty Bell.  

As April Fools' Day approaches on Sunday, we don't plan to play any jokes on you. Instead, we'd like to celebrate the mascaras and eyeliners that fool people into thinking that you're wearing false eyelashes.  

Limp lashes are no laughing matter, so check out these lush celebrity looks. We've also assembled top products that promote fuller fringe benefits by maximizing volume and length. 

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Kourtney Kardashian

SHINE: La Bella Donna Linea Minerale Black Mascara. BEAUTY: Tubular polymers help extend volume and lift lashes. BEACON: Free of FD&C dyes, oils, talc, alcohol and fragrance.

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Kate Bosworth

SHINE: Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eye Liner (Black). BEAUTY: The felt tip nib applicator provides precise control with no skipping or pulling. BEACON: Cruelty free.

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Penelope Cruz

SHINE: Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Extreme Volumizing Mascara (Black) and Jet Liner (Black). BEAUTY: The mascara's smear-resistant formula strengthens and conditions lashes with hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and vitamin E, while the firm yet thinly tapered design of the eyeliner brush improves placement control. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports the Noreen Fraser Foundation. 

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Emma Stone

SHINE: Lavera Naturkosmetik Liquid Eyeliner (Black) and

 Double Black Mascara (Lengthening and Volumizing). BEAUTY: The eyeliner glides on easily to showcase fine and defined strokes, and the mascara creates drama with two brushes--one lengthens and separates while the other maximizes volume with a full fan of lashes. BEACON: Cruelty free.

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Nicole Richie

SHINE: gloMinerals gloLiquid Eye Liner. BEAUTY: Helps create a delicate enhancement or an intense bold line with pinpoint precision. BEACON: Contains no parabens or gluten-derived ingredients.

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Amber Heard

SHINE: Essence Black Mania Carbon Black Volume Mascara and Black Mania Carbon Black Eyeliner Pen. BEAUTY: Carbon black color pigments in the mascara provide volume for more expressive eyes. Plus, the precision applicator liner makes it easier to draw a fine line while the slanted edge creates a broader stroke. BEACON: No animal testing.

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Miranda Kerr

SHINE: Youngblood Outrageous Lashes Mineral Lengthening Mascara (Blackout). BEAUTY: A conditioning and volumizing formula that creates fuller fringe. BEACON: No animal testing and cruelty free.

Flawless Faces at the SAG Awards

The biggest and brightest stars of film and television rocked the red carpet last Sunday at the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Not only did their jewels, gowns and shoes sparkle for fans and cameras around the world, but their faces looked luminous as well.

You don't need to be a superstar to shine. However, you can't apply sleek shadows, blushes and glosses without the right foundation. Proper powder coverage can turn you from girly to glam in an instant.

To achieve a silky smooth complexion, we've assembled the latest compact powder foundations. They travel well for quick touch-ups, and their handy mirrors help you create the right amount of radiance.

Powdering your face will never be the same!

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SHINE: Julianna Margulies basked in the glow of her nomination for Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Drama Series ("The Good Wife").

BEAUTY: Babor Cosmetics Perfect Finish Foundation (Natural) offers an even matte finish and covers minor imperfections. Apply wet for thicker coverage. Also available in porcelain beige, almond beige, sunny beige and bronze beige. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports Dolphin Aid. 

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SHINE: Angelina Jolie walked the red carpet with Brad Pitt, a nominee for Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Leading Role (Moneyball). 

BEAUTY: GloMinerals GloPressed Base Powder Foundation (Honey Light) is designed to provide a matte complexion with long-lasting mineral coverage. Also available in golden (fair, light, medium, dark), beige (light, medium, dark), natural (fair, light, medium, dark), honey (medium, dark), chestnut (light, medium) and tawny (light, medium). BEACON: Non-comedogenic, and free of parabens, gluten-derived ingredients, perfumes and dyes.

SHINE: Stacy Keibler accompanied George Clooney, a nominee for Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Leading Role (The Descendants).

BEAUTY: Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Pressed Mineral Powder SPF 20 (Natural) serves an all-in-one foundation, powder, concealer and sunscreen. Also available in ivory, satin, warm silk, golden glow, honey bronze, latte, coffee and terra. BEACON: Cruelty free. Contains no oil, talc, dyes or parabens.

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SHINE: The Help's Emma Stone cheered on her winning costars Viola Davis (Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role) and Octavia Spencer (Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Supporting Role).

BEAUTY: As a light, translucent powder, Josie Maran Cosmetics Argan Pressed Powder (Natural) prevents excessive shine without making the skin feel tight or dry. BEACON: Vegan, cruelty free and recyclable. Contains no parabens, fragrances and petrochemicals. Supports Global Green USA.  

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SHINE: Tina Fey beamed as a nominee for Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Comedy Series ("30 Rock") and when her costar Alec Baldwin won Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Comedy Series. 

 BEAUTY: La Bella Donna Compressed Mineral Foundation (Caterina) creates a sheer matte coverage. Also available in amber, topaz, mahogany, crema, nicoletta, marianna, sophia, honey, marta, umbria and caffe. BEACON: Free of FD&C dyes, oils, talc, alcohol and fragrance.

SHINE: The costars of The Help, including Jessica Chastain, took home Outstanding Performance By A Cast In A Motion Picture.

BEAUTY: Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Believable Finish Wet/Dry Powder Foundation (Soft Ivory) allows you to apply complete coverage (wet) and then finish with a dusting of powder (dry). For sheer coverage, apply dry. Also available in natural buff, pure beige, blush beige, honey dusk, golden tan, beige suede and sun tone. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports Look Good...Feel Better.

 SHINE: Sofia Vergara and her "Modern Family" costars scored big with a win for Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Comedy Series.

BEAUTY: Youngblood Mineral Radiance Créme Powder Foundation (Honey) provides a non-caking, cream-to-powder finish. Also available in neutral, barely beige, warm beige, tawnee, rose beige, toffee and coffee. BEACON: Cruelty free and no animal testing. Contains no artificial fragrances or dyes.