Who: Sandra Bullock
Real Age: 45
Old Makeup Age: 45
Young Makeup Age: 35
We were so happy to see Sandra Bullock looking lovely on the red carpet (right) for the New York premiere of Blind Side on November 17, 2009. Especially after her last big red carpet walk, at the LA premiere of All about Steve on August 26, was a total disaster. The 45 year old star, who usually looks years younger than her actual age, looked messy and overdone thanks to too-light highlights, a disheveled updo, and too-thick eyeliner and mascara that drew attention to the wrinkles around her eyes. But last night, Bullock bounced back with chocolate brown locks that complement her skin tone, deftly applied eye makeup, feather lashes and a natural lip color. It's amazing what a difference a little beauty smarts can make - we're guessing Bullock learned from her past mistake and hired a new hair and makeup team.

Who: Demi Moore
Real Age: 46
Old Makeup Age: 47
Young Makeup Age: 37
Fountain of Youth: Soft Waves

It's no secret that - as Ashton Kutcher would attest - Moore is a MILF. The raven-haired beauty is as striking as she was when she first hit the big screen in the mid 1980s, but in a recent photograph (left) she appeared older than her normally youthful look. Besides displaying bunny lines (which we recently learned are the scarlet letter of Botox), her slick straight hair looked severe, and her overly bronzed, matte complexion looked a little lizard-like. With loose waves (right), and more natural looking skin, Moore looks softer, younger and, well, a little closer to her husband's age.

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Who: Evan Rachel Wood
Real Age: 22
Old Makeup Age: 30
Young Makeup Age: 22
Fountain of Youth: Softer hair and makeup

Evan Rachel Wood has always been mature for her years. Since she entered the spotlight at age 11, she's chosen tough, serious roles over the usual teeny bopper fare. But that does not mean she needs to look overly mature, too. On the left, Wood's slicked up hair, matte skin and smoky eye pairing adds years to her look. At right, Wood looks classic, no doubt, but in a fun, youthful way that's appropriate for a 22 year old.

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Who: Candice Bergen
Real Age: 63
Old Makeup Age: 68
Young Makeup Age: 60
Fountain of Youth: Bangs

Bergen looks amazing for her age, no contest. But, it's interesting to note how different she looks with bangs (right) and without them (left). "Bangs can make you look younger," says says Luke O'Connor, Suave Celebrity Stylist and co-owner of Lukaro salon in Beverly Hills. "Pick a style that accents your face to soften and bring out your best features." In Bergen's case, a side swept fringe takes years off her look.

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Who: Courtney Love
Real Age: 45
Old Makeup Age: 45
Young Makeup Age: 35
Fountain of Youth: No eyeliner

Nobody - we repeat, nobody - over 35 should wear smudgy liner. The dark pigment will pile up in the tiny wrinkles beneath the eyes, making them look that much more pronounced. She looks worlds younger with clean under eyes and big lashes (right). Granted, her lipstick is still clowny. But hey, it's Courtney Love - we'll take what we can get.

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Who: Katharine McPhee
Real Age: 25
Old Makeup Age: 30
Young Makeup Age: 23
Fountain of Youth: Natural hair and makeup

McPhee recently traded her long, dark wavy locks (right) for a short blonde crop (left). And while we're all for risky haircuts, in this case we think the obviously artificial color piles years onto the singer's look.

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Who: Diane Lane
Real Age: 44
Old Makeup Age: 54
Young Makeup Age: 34
Fountain of Youth: Highlighter

Lane is the poster girl for aging gracefully, but even she occasionally gets her makeup wrong. Keeping her face matte calls attention to the wrinkles around her eyes (left). Adding highlighting powder to the arches of her eyebrows, the temples, and the apples of the cheeks creates a dewy glow, and leaves her face virtually line free (right).

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Who: Tyra Banks
Real Age: 35
Old Makeup Age: 40
Young Makeup Age: 29
Fountain of Youth: Staying true to her skin tone

When Banks fights her coloring by applying foundation that's paler than her natural caramel complexion, she adds years to her face (left). But a base that matches her skin, paired with earthy tones and nude lips that play up her golden glow, makes the Top Model judge look young enough to walk the runway (right).

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Who: Katherine Heigl
Real Age: 30
Old Makeup Age: 40
Young Makeup Age: 25
Fountain of Youth: Sparkly details

There's vintage-inspired and then there's just plain old fashioned. At left, Heigl looks older and out of date in formal set hair and dark pink lips. An accessorized updo and light sparkly eyes (right) are a much better complement for the newlywed.

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Who: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Real Age: 39
Old Makeup Age: 50
Young Makeup Age:34
Fountain of Youth: Bare skin

Only a few months away from her 40th birthday Zeta-Jones looks phenomenal, but judging by the photo on the left you would never guess that. Too much base actually accentuates her small wrinkles, but when she goes nearly bare faced she proves that natural beauty doesn't fade with age.

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The British stunner looked icy hot at the MOCA New 30th Anniversary Gala on November 14, 2009 in Los Angeles, in a sparkly shade of pale pink lipstick. Normally reserved for warmer months, and, well, the 1960s, hats off to Beckinsale for this daring pout pick. Not to mention that the glossy shade looks gorgeous with her gray smoky eyes.

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Actress Blake Lively looked fresh and gleaming at the Cinema Society screening of 'The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee' on November 15, 2009 in New York City. The glossy, petal pink shade makes the gossip girl a total glossip girl.

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Jessica Alba opted for a cool shade of pinky purple for the MOCA New 30th Anniversary Gala on November 14, 2009 in Los Angeles. The glossy shade looks pretty with her shiny white eye shadow and deep side part, creating a young, fresh spin on a classic look.

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At the 2009 Emmy Awards, Drew Barrymore's rich pink lip was the perfect accessory to her blush colored dress. It added just the right pop of color.

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Gwen Stefani is always in tune with her look. At the Donate Life Concert Series she looked as confident (and comfortable) as ever wearing a bold fuchsia lip.

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At the 5th Annual Pink Party, Garcelle Beauvais glowed in varying shades of pink-from her lids to her lips.

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Rachel McAdams was a breath of fresh air at Spring 2010 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Her look was stylishly simple: black tee, tousled bun and lips with a punch of color.

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At The City season two premiere, Whitney Port flawlessly pulled off bright pink lips.

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If there were an award for best lips at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, Leighton Meester would have won by a landslide. The berry pink shade not only complemented her skin tone, but also added an incredible fullness.

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At the 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards, Julianne Hough's mod pink lips made her blue eyes take center stage.

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Thinking of going dark? Check out our favorite raven-haired beauties.

Robin Wright Penn at a Movie Screening in New York City
Has the Princess Bride gone goth? So it appeared this past weekend at the The Cinema Society & A Diamond is Forever screening of 'The Private Lives of Pippa Lee on November 15, 2009 in New York City. The recently-divorced actress debuted newly darkened locks, which looked a deep shade of espresso. Rumor has it for her role as Mary Surratt in The Conspirator, which she is currently filming.

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Lucy Liu at a Press Conference in Beverly Hills
We bet that Charlie would be proud of the elegant black mane on his former Angel Liu.

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Kelly Rowland at an MTV Party in Sydney, Australia
This former Destiny's Child singer gives Beyoncé a run for her money with her sleek and straight black hair.

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Angelina Jolie at the 2000 Academy Awards
In her pre-Pitt days, Jolie rocked this dramatic, Elvira-esque hairstyle to collect her Oscar.

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Lindsay Lohan at a Launch Party for Playstation 3
This Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen star certainly looks the part with her dark 'do.

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Kelly Osbourne at an Art Gallery Opening in London
Through her various hair color endeavors - pink, blond, skunk - we like Osbourne's dark-haired, glam look best.

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Salma Hayek at a Global Green USA Event in Hollywood
This caliente Mexican actress shines on the red carpet with her gorgeous pelo negro.

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Aaliyah at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards
Though tragically killed in a plane crash soon after this photo was taken, Aaliyah will be remembered for both her talent and her beauty.

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Amy Winehouse at the 2007 Brit Awards in London
Before her life became more of a mess than her famously ratted hair, Ms. Winehouse brought back the beehive.

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Celebrities are baring it all - on their lips, that is. A paired-down pout in a variety of next-to-natural shades is the new red carpet staple. - Julie Redfern

Los Angeles, November, 2009:Eva Mendes looked stunning at the MOCA New 30th Anniversary Gala on November 14th. The pinky nude shade she chose made her skin glow and looked gorgeous with her long, dark lashes. We especially love it with her feathery head gear. Anything other than the lady-like shade may have appeared garish against the showy plumes.

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New York - June 2009: Who says nude lips aren't sexy? Megan Fox is living proof that a near-naked pout is as sultry as its crimson counterpart.

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Hollywood - August 2009: At the Los Angeles premiere of Inglourious Basterds, Angelina Jolie played down her best asset with a sheer nude gloss.

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Beverly Hills - May 2009: Jennifer Lopez played by the rules at the third annual Noches de Nino Gala. She paired her sexy, smoldering eyes with a soft, flesh-toned lip.

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Los Angeles - June 2009: Beyonce mastered the no-makeup makeup look at the 2009 BET Awards with next-to-natural skin and a semi-matte, nude lip.

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Los Angeles - July 2009: Hayden Panettiere confirmed that blondes can go naked without looking washed out. At the July 2009 premiere of HBO's Entourage Season 6 she opted for a pink-based nude to give her lips a slight touch of definition and color.

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Universal City, CA - August 2009: At the 2009 Teen Choice Awards Kim Kardasian looked like the quintessential beach babe, all thanks to lighter locks, bronze skin and au natural lips.

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Universal City, CA - May 2009: Vanessa Hudgens dared to go bare at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. Her raven locks struck the perfect balance to her barely-there lips.

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Universal City, CA - May 2009: Miley Cyrus puckered up with a peachy-nude hue at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.

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New York - June 2009: Always the pretty woman, Julia Roberts arrived for her Late Show with David Letterman appearance sporting aviators, beachy waves and pouty pale lipsthe epitome of cool girl chic.

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These aren't your mother's hot rollers. Today's hot rollers are made for styling your hair quickly and without a blow dryer. They may seem complicated, but hot rollers can actually help save you time when you want to create a refreshed, voluminous style in a jiffy.

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Heat hot rollers. Once rollers are sufficiently hot, take sections of the hair that match the hot roller in width.To add volume, roll hair around the hot roller from the base of the hair. To add curl, which hair stylist Danielle Caputo is doing here, start at the very end of the section of hair and roll downward.

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Hold the roller in place by fastening the hair with a hot roller clip.

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The top of the hair will be sectioned into four rollers total. Grab equal sections of hair and roll them back, fastening each with a clip.

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Use smaller rollers on the sides of the head, and roll large sections of hair into three rollers on each side.

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To better hold the curls, spray hair with hair spray before rolling the hair into the hot rollers.

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Wait about fifteen minutes for the hot rollers to cool down. Gently remove the curlers by unwinding the hair from them and placing the curl on your head so it stays in tact.

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Tease hair at the crown for added volume, then spray hair with hair spray to hold the style.

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Thanks to hot rollers, now you're got a pretty, polished look - no blow dryer required.

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Victoria Beckham's Wavy Crop
A significant change from her trend-blazing pixies of last year, the former Spice girl's new 'do softens her features and makes her look less structured.

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Rihanna's Trendy Crop

In order to pull off this songstress's daring cut, elegant features and a bold stroke of confidence are a must. "Rihanna's pixie cut showcases her high cheek bones and long neckline," says the star's stylist, Ursula Stephen. "What's great is that it's so low-maintenance all you need are regular trims and a great pomade!"

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Katie Holmes' Classic Crop

The perfect mixture of easy maintenance and elegance, this cut is, "very convenient for on-the-go soccer moms who aren't afraid of stilettos," says Michael Murphy, Color Director at NYC's Eiji Salon, who has worked with Mrs. Cruise. "It's modern and glam, and is perfect for both heart-shaped and thin faces with hollowness at the jowels. Stay away if you have a full face - it'll exaggerate the roundness," adds Murphy.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's Blunt Shoulder Bob

Reinventing herself this year, this busy mom's new style looks amazing worn both curly or straight. "This cut is a refreshing departure from her older, longer hair that was dragging her face down. The shorter length is more uplifiting and draws attention to her delicate features. It's perfect for oval, diamond and square shaped faces," says NYC Salon Owner & Stylist Mark Garrison.

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Reese Witherspoon's Growing Out Bangs

If you're growing out bangs, look to this starlet's clever new cut to see how it's done gracefully. "The sexy waves are useful for growing out bangs because it adds flowing transition to the different layers of hair. Cut your bangs to an angle so they sweep easily to the side, and use a lightweight gel and side part to help them stay put," advises NYC Salon Owner & Stylist Mark Garrison.

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Jessica Biel's Layered Shoulder Bob

Jessica's round face is slimmed by the playful layers of an above-the-shoulder bob, which also shows off the star's sexy shoulders. While this cut works beautifully for sweetheart and round face shapes, stay away if you're one of those gals who has to be able to quickly pull her hair into a ponytail; the flyaways can be especially testy.

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Jennifer Lopez's Modern Farrah Fawcett

If you're fickle and love to change styles often like Jennifer, a length and cut like this lends itself to trying new looks. "It has movement, softness and sexiness all at once, but allows you to create because there's a lot of hair to work with," says Juan Carlos Maciques, celeb stylist at NYC's Rita Hazan Salon. "If you want to offset strong or prominent features, this cut will soften your look," suggests Maciques.

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Christie Brinkley's Long, Classic Layers

Who says you have to cut your hair after you're 40? This supermodel shows us that long, healthy hair looks great at any age. "This sexy, rock and roll cut allows Christie to keep her length and maintain versatility for different styles. My signature "valiage" highlighting technique where I brush highlights on without foils also lifts her skin tone," says Brinkley's stylist, Ricardo Rojas of NYC's Ricardo Rojas Salon.

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Debra Messing's Layered Curls

The key to this red-headed raven's locks are long piecey layers and a youthful center part that makes her look "hippy chic," says her longtime stylist, Suave Celebrity Hair Stylist, Luke O'Connor. "There's no limits as to who can wear this look because it flows past the chin and frames the face wherever you want it to," adds O'Connor.

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Jessica Alba's Face Framing Bangs

Sexy and touchable, Jessica's bangs are "wind-swept and not perfectly laying across her forehead," says her stylist, Robert Ramos. Ramos suggests blow-drying bangs from side to side with your fingers in order to get the tousled effect. Bonus: the long layered cut works on just about every face shape and hair texture, and the styling possibilities are endless.

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Who says it's all down hill after 40? Many of Hollywood's leading ladies reach their career - and beauty - peaks at at 45, 55, even 65. So we asked four beauty experts, who are over 40 themselves, for advice on the cosmetic needs of mature women - like hair styles that shave years off your look, the best makeup shades for older women, and skincare that can reverse aging (really!). Read on to get your biggest age-related questions answered, and look absolutely fabulous at 40 and beyond.

OUR EXPERTS: Rona O'Connor (left), Celebrity Colorist and Co-Owner of Lukaro Salon in Beverly Hills. Sandy Linter (middle), acclaimed makeup artist and Lancôme Beauty at Every Age Expert. Luke O'Connor, Suave Celebrity Stylist and Co-Owner of Lukaro Salon Beverly Hills. Dr. Doris Day (not pictured), author of Forget the Facelift and Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at NYU Medical Center.

- Melissa Goldberg

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TIP: WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN
"It's so much easier to prevent the aging process with daily sunscreen use than to try to repair it after the fact," says Dr. Doris Day. For an optimal anti-aging skincare routine to ensure gorgeous skin like Meryl Streep's, Dr. Day recommends looking for products that contain wrinkle-fighting retinoid, anti-oxidant vitamin c, anti-inflammatory niacinamide and skin-soothing caffeine.

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TIP: YOU CAN REVERSE AGING
Simply using sun protection and avoiding excess ultra violet rays allows your skin to naturally repair itself. An anti-aging skincare routine will amplify results, for skin that looks taut and even like Vanessa Williams'. "Adding dermatologic procedures like chemical peels or laser treatments can then dramatically improve your skin further," says Dr. Day.

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TIP: INVEST IN A PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT
Choosing the right doctor-administered treatment depends on your age, and if done correctly, can give spectacularly age-defying results (Exhibit A: Madonna's complexion is better than that of most 30 year olds). In your 20s, Botox prevents aging by freezing muscles from wrinkle-causing motions. For moderate aging, injectibles like Restylane and Juvederm beautifully though temporarily fill volume loss. For older pigmentation damage and wrinkling, the Fractional CO2 laser known as the "Total Fx" is the gold standard for skin resurfacing, with downtime as little as five to seven days, says Dr. Day.

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TIP: TRUST A PROVEN ANTI-AGING CREAM
We asked Dr. Day for her favorite age fighters: "Olay's new Pro-X Hydra Firming Cream contains peptides, which increases collagen production for firmer skin, and niacinamide, which accelerates cell renewal to both treat and reverse past skin care damage. Clinique Superdefense Age Defense Moisturizer SPF 25 combines an anti-oxidant punch with full spectrum sun protection, and comes in special formulations for different skin types."

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TIP: WEAR NATURAL MAKEUP SHADES
Stick with muted taupes, coffees, creams and blacks to enhance the shape of your eyes, and be wary of high shimmers that can accentuate lines. For a pop of color, choose either your cheeks or lips to highlight - but be careful not to choose a vampy dark lipcolor as it can age you, advises Sandy Linter, Lancôme's Beauty at Every Age Expert.

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TIP: SWITCH TO CREAMIER MAKEUP
Take a cue from Jane Seymour and pay attention to texture, not just color in your products. Lip items should be moist and facial products like foundation and concealer should be creamy instead of thick so they don't migrate into lines. "You have to like the way it feels when it goes on," adds Linter.

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TIP: KEEP LIPSTICK IN PLACE
For lipstick that lasts like Sophia Loren's, always line with a neutral pencil first, and then fill in your lips to provide a base for color to adhere to. Next, apply a moisturizing lip color that is rich, not runny, to the lip. If you want to add a smidge of gloss, apply only to the center bottom lip so as not to over-gloss, says Linter.

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TIP: DON'T SKIMP OUT ON MAKEUP
The biggest cosmetics mistake older women make is to not wear any makeup at all, says Linter. Age draws some of the natural color out of skin, so even a light application can do wonders to refresh and re-engergize a face, a la Christy Brinkley's glowing complexion. "Products have improved drastically over the years - don't be afraid to go to your local beauty counter and experiment!" adds Linter.

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TIP: BANGS MAKE YOU LOOK YOUNGER
"Bangs can make you look younger," says says Luke O'Connor, Suave Celebrity Stylist and co-owner of Lukaro salon in Beverly Hills. "Pick a style that accents your face to soften and bring out your best features." A soft fringe or side swept bangs, like Angela Basset's, are both very youthful.

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Disaster #1: Skunklike stripes
While we love Christina Aguilera for her chameleonic beauty tricks, we're not totally enamored with her skunklike highlights. Christina, we beg of you: Pick one hair color (and we must say, we love you as a blond).

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Disaster #2: Orange glow
While Scarlett Johansson often pulls off the old-Hollywood look perfectly, the orange tint in her hair comes across as more geriatric than Jean Harlow.

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Disaster #3: Crazy highlights
In the early days of her career, Jessica Simpson experimented-unsuccessfully-with streaks and highlights. Thank goodness she later met Ken Paves: The hair guru's lustrous extensions and style expertise made Simpson a hair DO.

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Disaster #4: Off-color color
Before becoming a Hollywood golden girl, Nicole Richie was more of a black, white and red gal. We applaud the blond new mommy for both cleaning up her act and settling on one gorgeous hair color!

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Disaster #5: Bleach babe
While Rihanna always has an inspiring hairstyle-from her head-turning bob to her new pixie cut-the oddly placed, single bleached tendril is one trend to skip. When you wear hip, edgy makeup like she does, there's no need for kooky hair color.

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Disaster #6: Distracting dyes
Dear Joss Stone: It's hard to pay attention to your awesome voice and stunning blue eyes when your long, multicolor hair gets in the way! Stay true to your naturally beautiful self and skip the dye job next time!

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Disaster #7: Not so pretty in pink
Cute girl-next-door star Rachel McAdams shocked us when she turned up on the red carpet with pink-and-blond hair. Leave the candy colors to rebel rockers-like Pink, Avril Lavigne and Lily Allen-and proudly work own your natural color.

(Unless of course, you go pink to support a good cause! Check out our photos of the inspiring Pink Hair for Hope hairstyles and find out how to score the temporary 'do. 100 percent of the proceeds go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation!)

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Disaster #8: Not so red-hot
During her Destiny's Child days, Kelly Rowland was known to sport a red-hot pixie cut. Guess she didn't know that a short, simple dark-haired 'do makes sexy eyes stand out.

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Disaster #9: Scarlet letter
As her costume ideas for Cashmere Mafia and Sex and the City illustrate, Patricia Field clearly has a great eye for color-but mostly when it comes to clothes! While we love that she's stuck to her own signature shade, it'd be cool to see what her real hair color is.

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Disaster #10: Hyper-hues overload
At the MTV Awards, Keri Hilson sported too many hair colors to count. It is possible to have too much of a good thing: Keep the two-tone look to your nail polish and focus on one main makeup color-like Keri Hilson's green eyeliner.

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DO gel back your bangs.
If you're growing them out or you're just tired of your fringe, change up your look like Christina Ricci did by slicking back your bangs. Coat your hair with gel, twist bangs to the side like she does here and secure with a bobby pin for that super-sleek finish.

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DON'T let crunchiness cramp your style.
While we're used to seeing her with sexy curls, Megan Fox is just as stunning with a sleek center part and pulled-back 'do. For a smooth gelled finish like Fox's-without having to worry about any crispiness and dry flakes-senior stylist Nicole Descoteaux of Butterfly Salon in New York City says, "Never let gel air-dry. Instead, mix it with an oil-based product-like Shu Uemura Art of Hair Silk Oil --or a styling cream to prevent it from looking hard and retro."

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DO give your hair that poolside feel.
Nothing's hotter than slicked-back hair after a quick dip-consult one of the many slow-motion postswim movie scenes guys love. OK, maybe they aren't focused on the hair during those clips, but Victoria Beckham looks pretty damn sexy here with her smoothed-back cropped cut. This might be the fastest, chicest red carpet hair, well, ever!

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DON'T model your hairstyle after Marge Simpson's.
We've gotta give gel props for helping to defy gravity, but hair this high and hard makes getting into cars and through doorways a major challenge.

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DO try a slick side part.
Go from girl next door to super glam with a budge-proof, sophisticated side part. This look from Tommy Hilfiger's fall show is as easy as it is chic. Use a fine-tooth comb and a flexible gel (like Bumble and Bumble Gel Multi-Talented Sculpting Medium) from your part to ear level and leave the rest goop-free. The contrast between the two textures is what makes this look so fashion-forward-even if you aren't walking the runway.

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DON'T Saran Wrap your hair.
While this slicked-back bump is totally cool on the catwalk, leave the plastic wrap for your sandwich and opt for a great headband instead.

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DO modernize a classic look.
Gwen Stefani never gets it wrong. While she's working her signature old-Hollywood red-lipped pout, the gelled French twist gives her look a futuristic feel-not to mention major staying power! To get a red carpet updo that lasts and lasts, try Pantene Pro-V Style Classic Total Control Maximum Hold Gel.

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DON'T be afraid to add a sleek touch to your sweet ballerina look.
Toughen up a chignon by making it slick like the models on Collette Dinnigan's catwalk in Paris. This will keep your hair in place from day to night, whether you're wearing a tutu or rocking a badass leather jacket.

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DO polish your ponytail.
Get Ashanti's shellacked cheerleader pony without having to put in two months of growing your hair out: Clip in an extension (like
Hair U Wear Twist-N-Style Clip-In Ponytail Hair Extensions) and wrap a gelled piece from the tail around your elastic to hide the evidence. Tame the wispy flyaways with a little bit of-you guessed it-gel.

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