About a month ago I was drowning in jealousy of the West Coast spa week, but now it’s time for East Coast!  Pick up your phone and book an appointment, because on October 12th east coast’s spa week will be in full throttle.

If you live in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Toronto, or Canada you can count yourself in!

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I can’t even tell you all how many times I’ve searched endlessly through my bag to find my favorite gloss. And finally, someone has given me the perfect solution.

Murad Energizing Pomegranate Lip Protector not only looks fabulous, but comes on a key chain to avoid the silly game of lost and found! Now, if only every product came with a key chain I’d be set.

LINKAGE: Allure

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Her Madgesty continues to offer sartorial inspiration to this seasons top designers. Here, Marc Jacob copies her 80s mainstay coif.

READ MORE ABOUT: 1980s, 80s, Madonna, marc by marc jacobs, Marc Jacobs

“ballerina, cabaret girl, Broadway show meets opera meets Martha Graham with a touch of gothic.”

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Check out this awesomely complicated hairdo at Diego Binetti…this perfect Grecian-inspired updo adds a touch of disarray to structured braids for a modern twist. The asymmetrical pattern and haphazard positioning of the braids represents unique individualism and carefree youth.

Created by Sebastian Professional lead stylist Thomas Dunkin

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If you ever worried about how much energy you were wasting with your hairdryer on full blast and your straightener at its highest temperature, don’t worry! There’s no longer a need for concern. As a result of a school project, an individual found that human hair can power solar panels! Seriously? I’m not quite sure how this works, but the person reportedly has already charged a pack of batteries and a cell phone with the hair. Weird, but you have to admit, kind of awesome.  

LINKAGE: Allure

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A couple of weeks ago we told you all to mix your hair products before applying, not only will it give you some extra benefits, it gets rid of the massive amounts of product that can cause some grease in your hair.

Though people still say to mix the products, I do have to warn you that there are some precautionary things to take note of. For one, never, I repeat, never, mix relaxers, perms, permanent hair colors, semi-permanent hair colors, or bleach. Never! And another side note, you can mix shampoo and conditioner, but your better off not doing it. When the two form a mixture a salt forms that prevents the conditioner from working.

Tip: Mix everything and observe for a couple of minutes before you apply. If the mixture looks weird then I wouldn’t try it.

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For everyone out there that ever spent a buck too many on hair products or cuts, Solange has some words of wisdom, chop it off! Ms. Knowles says that she gives her head of hair a nice refresher every couple of years. “I just need to kind of start over and liberate myself and feel empowered. I feel like so many women put so much of their power in their hair, and I was succumbing to that — like, spending so much time and money and energy on my hair.”

Not sure I can deny spending some time on my locks, and I’m sure a lot of you can’t either. But chopping it all off to solve the problem? You won’t find me with a pair of scissors anytime soon.

LINKAGE: NYMag

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Alex Vidal sent models down the runway of Valencia Fashion Week in an amazing look that included straight locks with crimp ends. Becks is investing in a crimper as we speak.

READ MORE ABOUT: Alex Vidal, Straight Crimp, Valencia Fashion, Valencia Fashion Week

We all seem to know and love us some Aubrey O’ Day (only for entertainment purposes of course), but I’m not sure I can say the same about Ms. Ginger. Aubrey claims her small pooch loves switching up her hairstyles. Dyes, paints and even foils are a constant part of this puppy’s daily routine! I have to admit it’s a bit amusing to watch, but that poor dog must hate the trips to the beauty salon!

Aubrey we get that you love the makeup, the big hair, and all the glamour, but maybe little Ginger doesn’t feel the same way.

LINKAGE: NY Daily News

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Raising awareness for the their company’s latest project, Head and Shoulders took on quite the guy with some pretty curly locks.

Troy Polamalu of the Pittsurgh Steelers has been hired as the new face of  Head and Shoulders to promote Operation Once in a Life Time, which grants the wishes of seven heroic soldiers in need.

LINKAGE: People

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Just in time for tonight’s premiere of America’s Next Top Model, Tyra has let loose some news of her latest endeavor: an online magazine. Ms. Banks explained that website was designed to be real and raw, which I guess translates to one of her first pictures, when she finally reveals her real hair. Really? This just isn’t necessary.

Okay she can keep her talk show and Top Model, but she needs to nix the site. Anyone who has the phrase “dream big, ignore the haters, celebrate uniqueness, and seek the beauty in everything,” replaying via audio on the homepage just needs to stop.

LINKAGE: NYMag

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We’ve all been victims of it. That facial or spa package that just seems so worth the price on paper, even though you know in the back of your mind that it can’t possibly be that way in reality.

The latest culprit in this category are diamond dust and gemstones. Spa treatments and facials list the products in their packages for a number of reasons. One, they up the antee, and two, the gemstones supposedly leave you revitalized and energized. The question is, is it just a complete scam? Expert facialist Tammy Fender says quite the contrary. She says the products really do what they say on paper; however she does say to beware. The gems only work if they’re all natural, but sometimes these spas “manufacture” or even dilute them themselves.

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So we’re not quite there, but we have reason to believe we will be soon. A test done by the International Journal of Obesity with the use of a certain kind of blueberry juice proved to prevent a form of diabetes in lab rats. Yes, we’re aware rats aren’t humans, but it shouldn’t be long before the juice claims to be cutting back our kind of pounds.

LINKAGE: Allure

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Before I tell you all this, let me just say I am not recommending this as a cure, it just happens to be a cool side effect. Recently reports have stated that people who underwent forehead lifts ended up significantly reducing the occurrence of migraines!

When a few people had the plastic surgery done for cosmetic reason, they reported the decrease in headache pain and immediately a doctor decided to figure out the cure. Now, they do the face lift at three specific pressure points to relieve the migraines. Not quite your over-the-counter remedy, and I’m not sure anyone should go this far, but I guess you never know.

LINKAGE: New York Times

READ MORE ABOUT: face lift, forehead lift, migrane, plastic surgery

Model Toni Garrn posed for Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott in a new makeup campaign. The ads are for Shiseido Cle de Peau, which is soon to release their upcoming fall ‘09 look.

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READ MORE ABOUT: Marcus Piggott, Mert Alas, Shiseido Cle de Peau, toni garrn

Fashion Indie spoke with Anat Peri, Director of PR and Marketing for Belegenza Extraordinary Hair Care. Check out the interview for some great tips on hair care.

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The above colors are part of the Essie and Judith Ripka limited edition collection.

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This season, we are not only looking forward to the clothes on the runway, we also pay attention and love the beauty looks created by the masterminds behind the cosmetic industry. Here’s a list so far:

Francois Nars is coming back to do Marc Jacobs.

Odile Gilbert is doing Rodarte again.

Diane Kendal is doing makeup at Proenza Schouler

Laurent Phillippon is doing hair at Rad Hourani

Stephane Marais is doing makeup at Zac Posen.

Thanks Fashionista

READ MORE ABOUT: Diane Kendal, francois nars, laurent phillippon, Marc Jacobs, odile gilbert, proenza schouler, Rad Hourani, rodarte, stephane marais, zac posen

Popular Indonesian salon and beauty school franchise Johnny Andrean wanted to get the word out about their new hair strengthening product and opted for a literal display: hanging what appears to be human hair ponytails on commuter trains in the capital, Jakarta.

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You don’t know how excited I am about my new venture!! As you guys know, I love to share my beauty tips with you! I get so many comments asking about products, application techniques, what looks to use to match skin tones or hair colors… and now I’m going to get to share all the secrets I’ve learned from my fabulous glamor squad as Contributing Beauty Editor at OK Magazine!!!!! Ahhhh!!! I start this month with New York Fashion Week and will be doing exclusive videos and columns from behind the scenes.

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If you ever dreamt of gracing the cover of a magazine, here’s your perfect shot. It’s called Face In Hole. Load a picture of yourself and place it in the setting or magazine cover of your choice! They even have it as an iPhone app. I guess this is the place where everyone can make their celebrity dreams come true.

LINKAGE: Allure

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Move over for Ms. Kardashian! In preparation for NY Fashion Week, the folks at OK magazine named Kim Kardashian beauty editor. Kim is expected to go backstage at the shows to film behind the scenes videos in addition to writing a few columns.

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If you ever think your going above and beyond to promote something, think again, I know I just did. In light of the new fragrance for women named Flower, Kenzo planted 200, 000 Poppy flowers in Toulouse, France! The art installation is set up in the center of Place du Capitole. After this we might just have to give Flower a try, I mean look at the effort people!

LINKAGE: Fashion Week Daily

READ MORE ABOUT: Flower, France, kenzo, Place du Capitole