How To: DIY the perfect topknot for Prom

By popular demand, we’ve put together a simple how-to for the adorbs wrapped bun that we uploaded to GL’s Instagram on #BunDayMonday (to follow GL on Instagram click HERE). Close cousin to the original sock bun, the wrapped bun looks effortlessly polished making...

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See ya, bedhead: 5 bad-hair-day busters

Whether you slept through your alarm or just got a little lazy, bad hair days can feel like total emergencies. But don’t call 911 yet! You can save the day yourself with these easy 5-minutes-or-less tricks. bow barrettes Love...

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Your easiest morning skincare routine--found!

Morning skin care routines can be a toughie to figure out. There are so many products on the market and a girl only has a certain amount of patience in the a.m. (You feel us?). Nevertheless, it’s super important to wash and treat...

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5 spring dance-worthy updos that won't take all day

The big spring dance and prom season are right around the corner and we know you wanna look like the belle of the ball, natch. Not keen on dropping four hours and a couple Benjamins at the salon? We rounded up five updos...

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Easy DIY: How to make your own colored mascara

When the weather gets warmer, so should your makeup. See ya, black and brown mascara. Bright lashes are trending fast! We’re showing you how to make your own colored mascara in two easy steps: First, swipe on a coat of clear...

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Ed. Obsession: The life-saving (er, space-saving) compact

Sometimes I'll be carrying around my handbag for a few days and then realize the reason my shoulders ache is because I'm hauling the weight of a few bricks' worth of random stuff in there: notebooks, magazines, a grapefruit spoon, a few beauty...

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Try this trick for fab hair in five seconds

Next time you forget to set the alarm and oversleep, don’t fret! We’ve got the secret to amazing hair in five seconds or less. Read on for our quick ‘n’ easy tip… Sleek and chic Snag Ashley Tisdale’s sleek sophisty style by slicking...

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Hello, gorgeous! Our new 10-minute, look-amazing-on-Monday-morning beauty routine

It’s no secret that Monday mornings are exhausting and, yep, pretty drab. We have the lowdown on the best (and quickest) beauty tricks and products so you can shine bright on even the dullest Monday morning. Heart this post? You’ll love...

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12 Days of Christmas Nails: Holiday Nail Strips Mani

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Girls’ Life gave to me…a Holiday Nail Strips mani. Holiday Bundle Nail Strips by Incoco, $32, incoco.com Don’t trust your hand at a nail design? Or maybe you just want it to look extra...

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Ed. Obsession Under $20: Magnetic mani

Nail art is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion world. But as much as I’m drawn to designs that call for tape or nail pens, it can get tedious and messy—especially if I lack time or patience. That’s what attracted...

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