March Birthday Manes: Celebrity Long Hair Trends

Photo by Georges Biard

Jessica Chastain: March 24

Pop the champagne! Beautynista birthday wishes go out to Jessica Chastain this weekend. The vegan actress turns 36 years old on Sunday. She currently lives in Manhattan with her three-legged rescue dog named Chaplin.

Next week, birthday buddies Mariah Carey and Fergie share celebrations on March 27. Carey turns 43 years old, while Fergie lights 38 candles. Both singers have recently embraced motherhood. Carey raises fraternal twins Monroe and Moroccan, who were born in 2011, with hubby/actor Nick Cannon. Fergie and her hubby/actor Josh Duhamel expect their first child this summer. 

Besides star-studded careers, these women also share a trending beauty trait--long flowing locks. This versatile look can be braided, highlighted, curled, straightened, or placed in a pretty ponytail or bun. Long hair can also be parted in the middle or on the side, depending on the shape of your face.

Hair down to there needs lots of care and maintenance. Therefore, we've assembled the latest styling tools and products below for standout strands. Let us know which long hair look you're currently crushing on. We'd love to hear about it.

Mariah Carey: March 27

Fergie: March 27

SHINE: A.S.P. Kitoko Volume Enhance Active Treatment (For Fine Hair). BEAUTY: Boost body and step up the smoothness of your strands with shea butter, vitamins A and E, and green tea leaf and date fruit extracts. BEACON: Contains no waxes, mineral oils, parabens or sulfates. 

SHINE: Belson Products Gold 'N Hot Titanium Professional 1875 Watt Dryer. BEAUTY: Ionic generator emits negative ions to dry hair faster and with less damage. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports the American Cancer Society, Cookies for Kids' Cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

SHINE: Belson Products Brazilian Heat After Dark 1" Professional Titanium Conical Iron. BEAUTY: Titanium-infused barrel and ceramic heater help give hair a glossy texture. 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 Carbon Smooth Round and Square Blow Dry Brushes, and Scunci Non-Permanent Hair Chalk. BEAUTY: Brushes help dry hair quickly, boost shine and reduce static, while the chalk allows you to glide color highlights onto your strands. BEACON: Supports the American Red Cross and National Dance Institute.

SHINE: John Frieda Smooth & Shine Sleek Finish 1" Straightening Plates. BEAUTY: Advanced ionic conditioning and titanium ceramic coated plates help straighten strands and keep moisture locked in. BEACON: Kao Brands, the parent company, supports United Way and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières.

SHINE: Natu Beauty Silkening Mist (For Thick Hair). BEAUTY: Transform coarse hair into smoother strands with oat peptides. BEACON: Vegan. Free of sulfates, silicones, parabens, artificial fragrances and colors, resins, phthalates, petrolatum and ethoxylates.

SHINE: Number 4 Hair Fleurs de Temps Volumizing Shampoo and Volumizing Condition. BEAUTY: Black currant leaf and green tea extracts serve to repair and revitalize your hair. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of sulfates, gluten and parabens.

SHINE: Redken Satinwear 02 Ultimate Blow Dry Lotion. BEAUTY: Protect your hair from thermal damage, and maximize manageability with castor oil, cranberry seed oil and vitamin E. BEACON: The parent company, L’Oréal, partners with UNESCO to support For Women In Science.  

SHINE: Shielo Leave In Protectant For Styling. BEAUTY: Peptides, shea butter, and white tea leaf and sunflower seed extracts strengthen and shield strands from the elements. BEACON: Cruelty free and vegan. Free of parabens. Supports The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

SHINE: Twisted Sista Hot Curls Perfector. BEAUTY: Enhance your waves while protecting them from heat damage caused by blow dryers, curling/flat irons and diffusers with green tea leaf extract and vitamin E. BEACON: Contains no sulfates, phthalates, parabens or mineral oils.

2013 Oscars: The 5 Best Red Carpet Hair Looks

Glitz, glamour, action! The hot pursuit of Oscar gold brought out the best of red carpet style at this year's Academy Awards. Sleek silhouettes and sparkles set the stage for lots of drama and dazzle.

Trending trains and trinkets weren't the only memorable moments. Head-turning hairstyles also stole the spotlight. Who can forget the cascading curls of Reese Witherspoon, the highlighted streaks and swept-up do of lead actress Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, and the pretty pixie cut of Charlize Theron? Per-fec-tion!  

We're showcasing the five best hair looks of the Oscars, as well as a few shampoos, conditioners, finishing sprays, tools and accessories to help you achieve these styles. Please feel free to tell us which stunning strands you enjoyed most on the red carpet. 

CASCADING CURLS

Reese Witherspoon

Jessica Chastain

Zoe Saldana

Kerry Washington

SWEPT UP & TUCKED BACK

Jennifer Lawrence

Amanda Seyfried

Naomi Watts

CROPPED TOPS

Charlize Theron

Anne Hathaway

Halle Berry (go to 2:25)

TEASED TRESSES

Adele

Amy Adams

LONG & STRAIGHT

Jennifer Aniston

Sandra Bullock

SHINE: A.S.P. Kitoko Volume Enhance Leave-In Treatment (For Fine, Limp Hair). BEAUTY: Green tea leaf and date fruit extracts, shea butter and vitamin E maximize fullness and minimize static. BEACON: Contains no waxes, mineral oils, parabens or sulfates. 

SHINE: Belson Products Brazilian Heat After Dark Professional Titanium 1" Straightening Iron. BEAUTY: Safe for use on keratin treated hair, this flat iron's extra long titanium plates give you more glide and gloss. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Cookies for Kids' Cancer.

SHINE: Conair Bun Maker. BEAUTY: Gather your hair into a ponytail and pull it through the hole in the bun maker. Slide the bun maker up to the ponytail base and spread your hair around it. Secure with pins. BEACON: Supports American Red Cross, American Ballet Theatre and National Dance Institute.

SHINE: Burt's Bees More Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner with Baobab. BEAUTY: Antioxidant-rich baobab oil replenishes and repairs lackluster hair. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of synthetic fragrances, sulfates, parabens, phthalates and petrochemicals. Supports Habitat for Humanity. 

SHINE: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Volume Curls Curling Iron. BEAUTY: Advanced ionic conditioning technology maximizes manageability by fighting frizz and flyaway hair. BEACON: Kao Brands, the parent company, supports the United Way and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières.

SHINE: Nature Pure Labs Hippophae Botanical Shampoo with Collagen. BEAUTY: Aloe vera leaf juice, sunflower seed oil and vitamin B5 step up shine, softness and smoothness. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens. Recyclable packaging.

SHINE: Redken Quick Tease 15 Backcombing Finishing Spray. BEAUTY: This spray allows you to boost body and create lift at the roots. BEACON: L’Oréal, the parent company, partners with UNESCO to support For Women In Science.  

7 Sizzling Hair Trends at the 2013 SAG Awards

And "the Actor" goes to... the best dressed red carpet arrivals at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. They never fail to disappoint with their gorgeous gowns, jaw-dropping jewels and stunning stilettos.

Let's not forget about the lovely locks that complete these luscious looks. Several chic styles stood out by showcasing classic comebacks, crazy cool colors, cascading curls and cutting-edge crops.

We're crushing on seven sizzling hair trends from the SAG Awards. Plus, we present the latest products that will help you make a style statement with your strands. Be prepared to go from flat to flattering in a flash with the following shampoos, conditioners, finishing sprays, tools, mousses, masques and accessories.

CASCADING CURLS WITH A STATEMENT SIDE PART

Jennifer Lawrence

Jessica Chastain

Naomi Watts

VINTAGE WAVES

Tina Fey

STRAIGHT HAIR WITH A MIDDLE PART

Nicole Kidman

SHORT & SASSY

Anne Hathaway

PRETTY PONYTAILS

Claire Danes

BEAUTIFUL BANGS

Amber Riley

HIGHLIGHTED TIPS

Lea Michele

SHINE: Affinage Indigo Power Fast Dry Finishing Spray. BEAUTY: Provide full hold and control without weighing hair down. BEACON: Supports The Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation.

SHINE: Belson Products Gold 'N Hot 1" Titanium Spring Curling Iron. BEAUTY: Titanium technology helps prevent split ends and reduce frizz to provide smooth, sleek curls. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports the American Cancer Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

SHINE: Belson Products Gold 'N Hot 1" Professional Titanium Straightening Iron. BEAUTY: Suit your styling needs with floating titanium plates that glide through hair, and eliminate cool and hot spots. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, also supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Special Olympics.

SHINE: Brazilian Supplements Bio Supplements Mocha Cappuccino Shampoo and Conditioner. BEAUTY: Heal and hydrate dry, damaged and chemically treated hair with vitamin E, and cocoa and coffee extracts. BEACON: Cruelty free and no animal testing.

SHINE: Garnier Fructis Style XXLBody Thickening Mousse (Ultra Strong). BEAUTY: Cotton flower, and green tea leaf and lemon extracts promote body for long-lasting volume and hold. BEACON: Partners with TerraCycle to design its packaging from post-consumer materials.

SHINE: güd from Burt's Bees Pearanormal Activity Natural Nourishing Shampoo and Softening Conditioner. BEAUTY: Moisturize and mend your mane with the scent of pear and açaí berry, hibiscus sabdariffa flower and peppermint leaf extract. BEACON: No animal testing and supports GreaterGood.org and Habitat for Humanity. Also contains no sulfates, parabens, phthalates or petrochemicals.

SHINE: ASP Kitoko Active PH Re-Balancer. BEAUTY: As a leave-in formulation, green tea leaf and date fruit extracts, shea butter, and vitamins A and E help to restore the hair's natural acidity and reduce porosity after chemical treatments. BEACON: Contains no waxes, mineral oils, parabens or sulfates. 

SHINE: Number 4 Hair Mighty Hair Spray. BEAUTY: Achieve style, body and hold with a humidity-resistant formula that includes sunflower seed oil and green tea leaf extract. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of sulfates, gluten and parabens.

SHINE: Naturopathica Black Spruce Shampoo and Horsetail Hair Conditioner. BEAUTY: The shampoo utilizes sweet almond protein, olive leaf extract and black spruce essential oil, while the conditioner features olive and horsetail leaf extracts to lock in luster. BEACON: ECOCERT certified. Contains no sulfate detergents, PEGs, DEA, TEA, parabens, glycols and urea. Supports American Botanical Council and The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.

SHINE: Peter Lamas Bamboo Nectar Shine Enhancing Shampoo and Conditioner. BEAUTY: Rejuvenate, repair and promote radiant hair with bamboo silica, vitamin B5 and palm fruit extracts. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Contains no petrochemicals, parabens or sulfates. 

SHINE: Pureology Precious Oil Softening Hair Masque (for Brittle, Dull and Color-Treated Hair). BEAUTY: Sunflower seed and coconut oils soften and strengthen strands to stimulate shine. BEACON: No animal testing, vegan and free of sulfates. Supports Global Green USA.

SHINE: scünci Styleable 16" Faux Hair Ponytail (Dark Brunette). BEAUTY: This ponytail wrap can be straightened or curled to add instant length and style. BEACON: The parent company, Conair, supports American Red Cross, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

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!

Photo © Rubenstein, Martyna Borkowski

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. 

Photo by Georges Biard

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.

Photo by Steve Rogers

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.  

Photo by David Shankbone

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.