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We have a winner of the prize package from Nick Arrojo, celebrity stylist and makeover king of What Not to Wear.

We know there are fans fans of Nick Arrojo and What Not To Wear who haven't entered to win this amazing giveaway: an autographed copy of his new book Great Hair plus a set of Nick's signature hair care line especially chosen for your hair type!

We have a special, personalized giveaway from a very special source: Nick Arrojo, the amazing stylist and makeover king of What Not to Wear, is giving away an autographed copy of his new book Great Hair.

Regardless of what month is on the calendar, many of us like to have a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow. Especially those of us who live in southern states -- people expect us to be a little tan, you know? But, tanning beds are so last millennium -- we'll sacrifice a lot to look good, but risking skin cancer is more than we're willing to do.

Even though you may not know her name yet, there is an excellent chance that you've already been blown away by the mad makeup skillz of Mezhgan.

If you've ever watched the transformation of a pretty, but unpolished, local girl into a glamorous celebrity chanteuse on American Idol, then you've seen her magic, making real people look good enough for HDTV cameras.

We're pretty sure some of you are sister-fans of Sebastian Potion 9 (which we still refer to as Potion #9, but corrected in this post so we don't look dumb.)

Remember the sticky, gluey consistency, that was so hard to get off your hands? The orange color? The way you could use in on wet or dry hair, and how it was the one product you could count on to give your Rachel-do the perfect mixture of smoothness with body?

Oh, those were some good times. But inexplicably, we were lured away from our reliable Potion 9 by the novel temptations of Pureology and Bumble and bumble.

We'd forgotten just how good Potion 9 was, until a box of review samples for the New Sebastian Professional line arrived.

A lot has been made recently of Madonna's look -- because really, how does a 50-year-old woman have a body like that? But now, she's hoping to have a little more attention paid to her hair.

Whether you're a stylish sixth grader or a fashionable college freshman (or a mom to either of the above), chances are that you're not a fan of having to make it to your 8:00 class. When we were in school, it took us forever to do our hair in the morning, and trust us -- we weren't going to school with bad hair.

We still don't go places with bad hair, even really early in the morning, but we have learned some tricks for cutting down on the time spent on our hair in the morning, which allows us an extra 15 minutes of beauty rest. Check out our gallery for tips and tricks for all kinds of tresses, and let us know in the comments if you have a shortcut of your own!

Having curly hair is like having an unpaid second job, with all the time it takes to find the right product and the right technique to make your behave and be beautiful.

Atlanta-based Keneesha Hudson got tired of living a double life and decided to make it her first job. She opened Urbanbella, a "Curly Hair Apothecary" that specializes in curly, kinky and wavy hair textures.

Adding to her own experience (her hair looks awesome, and isn't she pretty?) Keneesha and her team of experts find and test the best products.

If you can't make it to Georgia to have an in-person consultation, you can at least check out Urbanbella's favorite products, like Kinky Curly Curling Custard and Miss Jessie's Stretch Silkening Crème, and follow Keneesha's tips for bringing out the best in your curls:

Do you have a man face? Most men do. It's a fact.

Gessato Face Treatment's cell regeneration complex is a lightweight serum to help keep that man face as boyish as possible. It provides protection for the neck and face, which is nice, but it is also an agent for active rejuvenation. It's kind of like the fountain of youth in a small pump.

There are a bunch of vitamins in the formula, as well as ingredients we have trouble spelling. Together they help rebuild the skin's complex defense system and smooth out wrinkles by naturally hydrating the face and neutralizing the actions of free radicals. Do we sound smart when we say stuff like that?

Gessato Face Treatment "improves skin tone and hones the neckline, reducing the unsightly effects of double chin." That alone is worth the purchase.

We've been using the serum for a few weeks now (as well the shaving treatment), and we've got to admit- it's good. Yes, we still act like we're James Bond when we call it 'serum' and sometimes we pretend it will self-destruct if we don't apply it in a downwards motion, but that's okay if we act a bit boyish, or face will back us up.

We have never been so smitten with a product before than Ojon's Restorative Treatment. We love, love, love this product. We've tried countless hair treatments and have raided the local Sephora far too many times but this... this stuff is the real deal.

We first heard about Ojon when our silly obsession with Gisele Bunchen's long mane brought us to the word. "Gisele uses Ojon. Must learn more." Apparently a little tribe in Central America called the Miskito Indians has been harvesting the fruits of the tree that bears the Ojon oil for centuries. When the tribe was discovered one of the first things noted was their stunning hair and skin. We mean, well... hot damn, just check out that kid's hair in the picture!

Still not convinced? Here are some more reasons you should totally give this stuff a whirl.

As the sun gets hotter and the humidity rises, many girls who straighten their hair most of the year opt to go curly. If you're considering going curly for the season, you might be intrigued by the idea of a curling shampoo.

But, according to The Beauty Brains, you probably shouldn't waste your money.

Alright, curly girls. It's time to put away the flat iron you've had plugged in for several years and close the door to your Closet of Hair Product. Don't worry, the terror you're feeling will subside once you realize that you can save hours of your life because of the following statement: Frizzy is the New Fabulous.

Natural is coming into fashion this spring for all hair types, but the girls with the curls will be most affected because, generally speaking, they spend the most time and product on styling their hair until it looks "done." Forget flattening your bouncy ringlets, and don't worry about taming them with gel -- try letting your locks flow free, and just see how it feels!

Designers like BCBG and Betsey Johnson showed models with hair that was purposefully undone, giving the women a natural and feminine look. Take advantage of this trend now -- how often is it that you can get away with not doing your hair for the sake of fashion?