POPSUGAR Australia Beauty (BellaSugar)

Easy-to-Recreate Beach Hairstyles to Try Now

Hayley Bennett — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:26:15 EST

It's one thing to achieve effortless, gorgeous hair on a normal day, let alone in Summer temperatures where you have to factor in humidity, frizziness and post-beach salt-drenched locks. In this instance it's best to work with you've got and use these factors to your best advantage. We've picked out five hairstyles, including tousled waves, braids and a topknot using celebrity red carpet looks as inspiration. These easy-to-recreate trends will take you from the the beach to the bar with minimal effort - a product or two, a few bobby pins and a hair tie!

Don't Sweat It: 3 Ways to Keep Your Cool This Summer

POPSUGAR Beauty — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:00:06 EST

With Summer in full swing, the heat is rising and no matter what you do, you are gonna get sweaty. We just have to suck it up. But the good news is, there are a few things that you can do to help lower your body temperature and keep your cool in 40-degree heat:

Keep a few chilled wet wipes, like Swisspers Thick Wet Wipes ($4.99), around. I know they're for babies, but they're cheap and if you throw them in the fridge or stick them in the esky, you can give your arms and legs a quick swipe. They will cool you down stat, keeping you pleasantly scented and less in need of a shower.

Use a stronger antiperspirant, like Dove Clinical Protection Anti-Perspirant Deodorant ($12.35). We love that it works for 48 hours as well as featuring one quarter moisturising cream to keep your underarms smooth. The cucumber and green tea scent is very refreshing, too.

Put your hair in a big bun. Most of us sweat from our scalps so the best way to keep your head from sweating is to keep your hair off of it. I'd go for a big messy top knot, but do whatever you need to give your scalp some airflow and keep your hair off the back of your neck.

What You Should Know About Wearing SPF and Makeup

POPSUGAR Beauty — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:00:37 EST

If you've ever been confused about the ins and outs of SPF for the face, especially while wearing makeup at the same time, we've got you covered - Dr. Neil Sadick provides some clarification on the topic, along with a few tips on what we should be doing to make our SPF all the more effective:

Do you have any tips on how we can apply sunscreen on top of makeup without making a mess? You should not apply sunscreen on top of makeup; makeup should be applied over sunscreen.

What SPF level do you recommend for the face? 30+.

Is wearing makeup that contains SPF enough, or do we need to be adding extra protection? There should be additional sunblock applied as there is not enough protection from just makeup if you are going to have significant sun exposure.

How often do we need to reapply sunscreen on our faces throughout the day? Is once in the morning all we need? Every four to six hours is recommended or after excess sweating, i.e. immediately following sports or swimming.

Pictured: Bobbi Brown Blush Brush ($90) and Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen ($17.99).

Flower Power! Katy Perry Has the Purrfect Summer Manicure

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:30:15 EST

Katy Perry launched her new perfume, Meow, in LA yesterday. It's the second scent for the singer, following on from Purr - sensing a theme? When we zoned in on the new bottle, which is much like the old one but lighter in colour, we noticed Katy's pretty floral manicure. The "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" singer is known for her wild and wacky manicures, sporting everything from polka dots to lace to her husband's face on her digits! She's actually worn flowers before but, in line with the bottle packaging, this floral manicure is a more pastel affair. Like the look? Try Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Girl Flower by Sally Hansen ($14.95). Too easy.

Channel The Great Gatsby With Our Top 5 Silk Headscarves

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:38:59 EST

Ever since Baz Lurhman announced that he'd be remaking The Great Gatsby we've been waiting not-so-patiently to see the first stills from the movie. Our wishes were granted yesterday and already we're obsessed with Daisy Buchanan's style - particularly the silk headscarf that Cary Mulligan wears as she cuddles into Leonardo DiCaprio. It just so happens that this look is pretty and practical for us right now in Summer. A silk scarf is a chic and stylish way to keep strands off your face. To wear, simply fold the scarf on the bias (diagonally), wrap around your head and secure at the nape of your neck in a note. Bobby pin in place to secure. Find out where you can pick up our top five picks to emulate this trend.

10 of the Best: Hair Removal Buys to Get Silky Smooth Skin

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:21:00 EST

In the lead-up to Summer, especially if you're a beach baby, one of the most integral parts of your beauty routine is ensuring that you keep up-to-date with your hair removal maintenance. Whether you're a fan of waxing, cream, epilators, laser hair removal or you just stick with your traditional, trusty razor, we've rounded up ten of the best hair removal products to keep your skin fuzz-free!

Countdown to Summer: 4 Simple Steps to Your Best Body Yet

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:13:57 EST

In our penultimate "Countdown to Summer" and school formal series, we're focusing on your body. We've already helped to perfect your skin routine so that you're reaching complexion perfection and we've shown you some great Summer hairstyles as well as some options for school formals or Christmas parties. Now's the time to focus on fighting the fuzz, getting a tip-top tan and elongating those limbs.

FUZZ-FREE

Silky smooth legs are a shortcut to sexiness so pick your poison: shave, wax, epilate or laser. Just remember that you shouldn't shave or wax on the day of a spray tan and also you can't get laser when you're wearing fake tan so bear in mind and plan accordingly!

Keep reading . . .

Put on the Pin Board: Celeb Summer Style in Review

POPSUGAR Fashion AU — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:33:31 EST

Next week sees in the first offiicial day of Summer - can I get a hell yeah? There's nothing like the warm rays of sunshine to inspire a shift in style, but in case you needed some visual cues to get you going we've rounded up the best celeb ensembles to inform your warm-weather wardrobes. Sometimes, it's the simplicity of a look, like Kate Bosworth's carefree Summer style that made them a standout; others, like Olivia Palermo's masterful mixing of prints had us spellbound. Click through to see who made our best dressed list...

Your Summer style inspiration awaits . . .

Cash or Credit: 5 Instant Self-Tanners to Get Your Glow On

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:23:20 EST

With silly season in full swing, office parties and impromptu after-work dinner and drinks are on the cards, which means it's time to have perfect pins. But before you start to stress, stop. You'd be surprised what a little faux glow can help to conceal so stock up on an instant self-tanner to keep in your desk drawer for last minute touch-ups.

10 of the Best: Body Exfoliators For Silky-Smooth Skin

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:41:09 EST

If you exfoliate your body regularly it will do more than just make your skin feel soft. As well as removing the top layer of dead skin cells, it also stimulates circulation and banishes toxins, leaving your skin looking and feeling amazing. In the lead up to Summer it's an especially important step in the path to perfect pins so check out our top 10 body exfoliators, guaranteed to provide you with silky smooth skin.