Swimming season is upon us, and while it's a fun (even athletic) activity, the tangled, frizzed-out hair that can result is decidedly not. Chemicals in pool water can wreak havoc on your strands, while salt water from the ocean has drying effects. There are a few things you can do, though, to keep your summertime style from looking gnarly, dude. To find out more, just keep reading. Read more

Summer is about to begin, and the thermometer has already reached new highs, so why spend hours fussing with your hair? There are easy ways to keep your mane in check when it's hot out, so we turned to celebrity hairstylist Marcus Francis to find out how. Read on to see his tips. Read more

This DIY face mask is berry cool — Beautiful Basics Five things you should know about your hair — Beauty Starlet A summery-fun look featuring swimming pool-colored nails — the make-up blogette Beauty faceoff: two green metallic polishes by Chanel and OPI compared — Beautopia Donate your hair to Locks of Love (and get a bob to boot) — Beauty and the Blog Read more

The season for weeklong beach vacations, overseas plane rides, and cross-country treks is here. Celebrating Spring break can take a toll on your skin and hair, whether you are laying out in your backyard or partying in Bora Bora. So, beware of these basic beauty mistakes that can ruin your vacation. To get tips to sidestep these classic beach slipups read more. Read more

When you head out for a night on the town, you might have your friends over beforehand, but chances are, Cameron Diaz is not among the bunch. If you're Gwyneth Paltrow and it's the Oscars, however, that's exactly how it will go down. (Who knew they were so close?) And as you might imagine, prepping for an event like the Oscars is no small feat. "Getting the dress, the jewelry, the hair and the Read more

Two-time Olympic champion Natalie Coughlin is legendary for her 100 meter backstroke, impossible to beat as part of the freestyle relay team, and one of Team USA's brightest hopes for this year's London games. We met up with her at a shoot for her new Pantene ad and discovered that Natalie's also quite the glamour puss when she's on dry land. "I'm a girlie girl when I have the chance," she said. Read more

It didn't surprise me that Google was rated the best company to work for this year by Fortune. The tech giant has consistently been in the top five firms to work for in the last few years. Although the interview process is grueling, many will say it's well worth their efforts. Here are some of the reasons people want to work at Google: Free lunch and dinner by gourmet chefs. Convenient on-site Read more

The costume: Nomi Malone Showgirls has become a cult classic since its 1995 release, and with good reason. Not only does the cheesy flick have some pretty memorable scenes (Elizabeth Berkley and Kyle MacLachlan thrashing in the pool comes to mind), but it also has some pretty memorable quotes. Ver-sayce, anyone? Hair and makeup: It's relatively easy to transform into Nomi. Start by wearing a Read more