Hopefully everyone will be putting on sunblock this summer, rather than tanning oils. With all of the warnings about the sun, and the damage it can cause your skin, being tan comes at a price! Why put your health on the line for a little tan?

Have you tried many self-tanners? I’ve tried a couple, and I’m usually not a fan. It’s hard to get a natural looking tan from a bottle. But the awesome staff at Glamour Magazine tried most of the self-tanners out there, and they’ve come up with a list of 9 products that actually work!

Guerlain Terracotta Huile du Voyageur Nourishing Dry Oil SPF 8 For a dewy beach-ready look, slick on this tinted, gold-flecked body oil over your usual SPF lotion before you head outside. At $60 a pop, it may be pricey, but one bottle will last you from June to August.

Nivea Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs This little $10 bottle is one genius beauty multitasker: It tans you up in days and smooths legs fast.

L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzer Lotion Planning a staycation this season? Try this slightly shimmery lotion—which should be applied daily to build a subtle, natural color—for an I-summer-in-Saint-Tropez kind of glow. ($11, ulta.com)

Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer Afraid of making a mess in your bathroom? Try a drip-free mousse product like Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer for an even, pretty base. ($8, at drugstores)

Clinique Self Sun Body Tinted Lotion For an extra-sexy tan, slather on Clinique Self Sun Body Tinted Lotion. It glimmers, in a good way. ($20, bloomingdales.com)

Fusion Beauty GlowFusion Face and Body Natural Protein Tan This beauty-insider favorite has developed a cult following for its subtle scent and gently bronzed finish. ($58, sephora.com)

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Golden Perfection Self-Tanning Milk for Body Need to get a goddess glow in a flash? Estée Lauder’s miracle-working Self-Tanning Milk starts to show color in an hour. ($27, bloomingdales.com)

Lancôme’s Flash Bronzer Airbrush For an easy transition into skimpy summer tops and dresses, spritz on Lancôme’s Flash Bronzer. It’s easy to mist on and leaves a totally streakless, natural color. ($28, lancome.com)

Victoria’s Secret Bare Bronze Shimmering Body Oil While the gorge Victoria’s Secret swimsuit models may have been blessed with good genes, it’s this light oil that gives their skin that silky, drool-worthy sheen. Apply this shimmering lotion to give your bod a slight bronze tint—and prepare for the “Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?” pickup lines to roll right in. ($24, victoriassecret.com)

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Born in Waipahu, on the beautiful island of Hawaii, Belle Bouton realised early on that in a sea of beautiful bellies, she had something special – she could sing. She decided right there and then that she wanted to share her unique gift with the world. Belle’s ambition led her to talent show after talent show, singing her favourite disco song “In the Navel.”

Fast forward 2 years and Belle and the Buttons was formed. Musical inspirations vary from Tum Jones and Belly Furtado to N-Tubz… The girls had a local hit “Do The Belly Rub” which reached the savvy ears of entrepreneurial mogul, Tummy Tucker, founder of legendary label Mama Mio Records. Tucker signed them and the first result of their collaboration “Check Me Out, I’m Fabulous” is already getting a lot of attention. According to Belle: “we’ve got something different to offer. Others sing from the heart, we sing from the gut.”

I am a huge fan of Mama Mio products they make honest products that do what they promise and now they are joining forces with Look Good.. Feel Better. With every purchase of Get Waisted this year Mama Mio will donate $1 to Look Good..Feel Better, now that is something to sing about!

Mama Mio are very proud to be partnering with the amazing cancer support charity, Lood Good… Feel Better. Look Good… Feel Better help women cancer patients manage the visible side effects of cancer treatment hosting free skincare and make-up workshops to really boost confidence and wellbeing. LGFB make a huge difference to how women feel when coping with the harrowing effects of cancer and the necessary treatments. We want to help them extend this work and one of our many fundraising initiatives is our donation of $1 for every Get Waisted we sell through mamamio.com and Debenhams.

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With summer now underway, Father’s Day is quickly approaching. Finding the perfect gift for dad is always hard. This year, treat him to a new fragrance that suits his personality – a gift he will love all year!

The Tough, Courageous Dad:

If dad is the man who always takes a stand, celebrate his bravery with a daring, classic scent. Inspired by visionary artists, icons and rebels who overcome adversity and make their mark, Diesel Only The Brave is a fragrance about making an impact. The scent represents the qualities of the brave, symbolized by a fist that tells several stories: facing forward, the fist evokes power and energy; upright, it stands for self-affirmation; raised, it signifies victory, success and engagement. The powerful, provocative scent blends lemon blossom, mandarin, amber and ebony wood for a fresh fragrance that dad will love.

What It Costs: 1.7oz EDT, $55; 2.5oz EDT, $67.50

Where to Find It: Diesel boutiques, Diesel-fragrances.com, Macy’s, Dillard’s and other major department stores.

Celebrate his superhero bravery with a limited-edition Iron Man version for the comic book loving dad!

I just received a sample of this and it smells fantastic! It is one of those scents you just want to keep smelling.

The Confident, Fashion-Forward Dad:

If dad is constantly updating his look, give him the ultimate accessory. A bold new scent, Express Honor captures downtown edge and big-city cool with one spritz. A watery, fresh and aromatic scent, Honor blends energizing top notes of fresh water accord, peppermint and basil, leading to a heart of grapefruit, fig and green ivy. The smoldering fragrance dries down to a base of musk, vetiver and a hint of vanilla. The fragrance is housed in an edgy, flask-shaped silver bottle which is emblazoned with Express’s signature lion logo.

What It Costs: 1.7oz EDT, $44.90; 3.4oz EDT, $59.90

Where to Find It: Express.com and Express stores nationwide

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For all you last minute shoppers, LUSH has some great gifts that will make dad feel super special this Father’s Day. Check out below for a few ideas that are sure to put a smile on his face:

Can’t afford a lawn mower for him to shave the landscape? Check out the Shave the Planet Gift ($29.95) so dad can at least mansacape his beard with some “green” products.

No frills dad? Try the Happy Hippy Shower Gel ($9.95 100ml) that can be used as a shower gel and/or shampoo.

For the Dad on the go. LUSH Solid Shampoos ($9.95) come in a variety of fragrances and are solid, so dad can throw one into his gym bag or carry-on luggage. It’s leak-proof and will last for up to 70 washes.

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Lightening up your locks for summer is a time honored tradition, and Demi Lovato is the newest star to do it.

Lovato just posted pics of herself with new chic layers, with strategic golden strands.

“Fixed some highlights + added more,” she posted on her Twitter. “I’ll add pics soon! I have blonde in my hair!!! Ahhhhh!!!!!”

The 17-year-old star of Disney’s Sonny With A Chance changed up the do after sporting a raven-colored mop for quite a while.

Maybe the new haircut will give her a fresh start after her recent breakup with boyfriend, Joe Jonas!

MHU loves her new look! Very cute!

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Jocelyn first introduced me to Bliss and it was love at first try, their products feel and smell great and invoke the true sense of the word Bliss!

I am a huge fan of products that foam and instantly fell for the Bliss foaming face wash. I was just sent some samples from the Bliss cleansing foam line and I am smitten. The foaming body wash is amazing, every bit as great as the foaming face wash but your whole body gets in on the relaxing foam. If you have yet to try the Bliss line or are working your way through it like myself check out their debut on QVC today.

BLISSFUL BEAUTY

With 20 locations around the world and more to come, well-known skincare specialist and world-renowned beauty retreat Bliss Spa now invites QVC’s 98 million US households to experience their product line during the one-hour QVC premiere show! “From our spa to your skin,” the Bliss tagline speaks volumes about the unique products they offer and the convenience of bringing the relaxing treatments home!

TUNE IN Monday, June 14 for this premiere event!
Bliss Pore-Fector Gadget and Two-Piece Facial Set (pictured to the left)
QVC Item # A203223 Approximately $189.00

Bliss Four-Piece Poetic Waxing At-Home Hair Removal Kit
QVC Item # A203224 Approximately: $49.00

Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Face and Eye Masks
QVC Item # A203225 Approximately: $89.00

Bliss Peeling Groovy Facial Serum and Best of Skintentions Moisturizer
QVC Item # A203226 Approximately: $75.00

Bliss Lemon Sage Body Butter and Soapy Suds Duo
QVC Item # A203227 Approximately: $35.00

Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash and Body Wash
QVC Item # A203228 Approximately: $39.00

Four-Piece Introduction to Bliss Set
QVC Item # A203229 Approximately: $35.00

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The Side Braid

WHY IT WORKS “Zoe Saldana’s simple side braid is more casual and day appropriate than a full-on French braid,” says celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel, who works with Kate Beckinsale, Sandra Bullock and Kristen Stewart, among others. “I love the modern piecey ends that keep the look from being too severe.”

EXPERT TIP This version works best if you have long layers. “The pieces slipping down in front are key,” he says. Wave your hair first and start braiding very close to the nape of the neck. “And keep the ends undone—a dab of styling cream will help break them up,” he adds.

The Peekaboo Braid

WHY IT WORKS “The duality in textures is stunning,” Abergel says of Ashley Olsen’s nearly hidden plait. “The key is mimicking the beautiful undone texture in the braid.”

EXPERT TIP Use a combination of beach spray and wax pomade to rough-up your hair, Abergel advises. “Tease and backcomb the section you’re going to braid before you start. That keeps it looking undone, haphazard and not too perfect,” he says.

The Double French Braid

WHY IT WORKS “This is an easy way to class up a braid and give it more of a chic finish,” Abergel says of Jessica Alba’s look. “The swept-back direction of the braiding really opens up her face.”

EXPERT TIP Part the hair in the center and divide into three sections. Twist the middle portion back, leaving the sides out, says Abergel. Then, loosely French braid the two side sections to the nape of the neck before wrapping them into a chignon with the rest of your hair.

The Fishtail Braid

WHY IT WORKS “I love the softness of the sweeping hair across the head,” Abergel says of Diane Kruger’s look. “It’s very elegant because the braid isn’t too tight against her head.”

EXPERT TIP This braid isn’t a French braid—meaning it shouldn’t start at the top of your head. Instead, Abergel suggests you begin braiding just above the ear. (As for the fishtail technique, simply break the ponytail into two ropes, take a skinny section from the left and add to the right, then repeat to the ends of your hair.) Finish by twisting a section of hair around the end and pinning in place. “It will look more authentic and hand-done,” Abergel says.

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