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Feb 13 2012 04:00 PM ET

Talk About Nailing It: All the Details on Rihanna’s 5K Grammy Manicure!

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When it came to accessorizing her newly platinum do for Sunday’s Grammy Awards, the always-edgy Rihanna went for some depth at the root, plunging Armani — and seriously pricey digits!

Sporting Red Carpet Manicure’s “Amor 24,” a 24-karat gold polish that retails for a whopping $5,000, the performer also added tiny dollar signs to her pinky fingers.

Brand reps tell us that upon spotting the gilded lacquer, Rihanna promised to “guard it with her life.”

Additional limited edition bottles of “Amor 24″ will be auctioned off for charity, but a more affordable version, “Award Winning,” will be available this spring on RedCarpetManicure.com for $9.99.

–Justine Harman

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Feb 13 2012 01:00 PM ET

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Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus Debut New Dos

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New week, new haircuts! Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus both changed up their hairstyles (again) last week, sharing photos of their new looks on Twitter.

Lovato — a natural brunette who was most recently a redhead — went blonde Saturday. “Thank you SO much Nine Zero One salon for my new locks,” she wrote, asking fans for feedback. They must’ve liked the look: later that day, she Tweeted, “Haha Demi Blondevato is a trending topic?!! Y’all are funny!”

Cyrus’s change was a bit more subtle: the singer, who took five inches off of her hair last month, went a bit shorter and added some face-framing layers. Her Tweet of “You likey?” was met with compliments like “fab” and “beautiful” from adoring followers.

We love both ladies’ new looks, but want to hear what you think. Tell us: Do you like Lovato and Cyrus’s new dos?

Miley Cyrus Hair
Courtesy Miley Cyrus

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Feb 10 2012 11:15 AM ET

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Buzz: Lourdes Leon Shaves Her Head

Lourdes Leon Shaved Head
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Leave it to Madonna‘s daughter to try a cool new look! Lourdes Leon stepped out on her way to school in New York Thursday, sporting a funky new half-shaved do. The stylish 15-year-old — who’s had long dark hair forever — had her hair up in a bun, bringing extra attention to the edgy style.

Leon hasn’t made drastic changes to her hair before, though she’s toyed with the idea. “I want royal blue hair but not a streak, like my entire head,” the teen designer wrote on her blog in December of 2010.

But at the time, she wasn’t so sure she’d get away with the change. “I read this blog aloud to my mother,” she continued, “and she is sitting here staring at me with no expression on her face, as if she doesn’t approve of it!” Wonder if Madonna gave this cut the OK? Tell us: What do you think of Leon’s look?

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Feb 09 2012 10:30 AM ET

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Olivia Wilde’s Beauty Secrets: Headbands and Hula Hoops!

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Best known for her spitfire sense of humor and otherworldly good looks, Olivia Wilde’s stay-gorgeous routine is surprisingly girl-next-door.

“[I wash] and moisturize my face with drugstore brands like Cetaphil and CeraVe,” she tells PEOPLE.

And when that newly lopped do becomes a hassle, the TRON star looks to easy solutions. “I’m into cool stretchy headbands,” she says. “I throw it up and try to make it look interesting and put on a headband and then it looks like it was all intentional.”

While her beauty basics are decidedly simple, Wilde’s fitness routine runs the gamut from the serious to the silly. “I need kind of Ashtanga, like good, serious yoga,” she explains. “I never feel more beautiful than after I’ve really spent some time breathing.”

Do You Like Rachel McAdams’s New Bangs?

Rachel McAdams Hair
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It’s officially a trend! Rachel McAdams is the latest star to add bangs to her hairstyle, debuting the look at the Los Angeles premiere of The Vow (sponsored by Ralph Lauren Romance) Monday night. The star stepped out in a sky-blue Vivienne Westwood dress and glimmering jewels, complementing her look with smoky eyes, red lips and her new blonde bangs.

McAdams joins a growing list of leading ladies who’ve added bangs to their hair recently, including Jessica Biel, Rose Byrne, Cameron Diaz (sometimes), Olivia Wilde, Kim Kardashian (who tried clip-ons) and Reese Witherspoon, who cut them to cover a forehead scar. Kelly Clarkson rocked them during the Super Bowl, and Sarah Michelle Gellar added a few face-framing bangs recently, as well.

We think McAdams always looks lovely, but want to hear your thoughts.

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Feb 07 2012 11:00 AM ET

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Exclusive: Nicole Scherzinger Is the New Face of Herbal Essences

Nicole Scherzinger for Herbal Essences
Courtesy Herbal Essences

With her hair constantly at the mercy of curling irons, straighteners and blow dryers, Nicole Scherzinger relies on hydrating products to keep her hair healthy. And now, she’ll likely have a lot of them at her disposable: the singer and former X Factor judge is the newest face of Herbal Essences.

“It’s amazing,” she tells PEOPLE of the new gig. “I have a big grin on my face and I’m glowing. I’m really proud to be partnered with this brand.”

Katy Perry Goes Under the Sea in New Beauty Campaign

Katy Perry GHD David LaChapelle for GHD

It wasn’t just about planking; Katy Perry‘s recent stint as a mermaid had to do with her latest series of ads for haircare line ghd. The singer channels Little Mermaid Ariel in her new U.K.-only campaign, (ironically) advertising a hair dryer from below sea level.

“I love it because I’m such a fan of the Disney movies,” the newly single star says of her campaign, shot by David LaChapelle. “Ariel is such a big influence. It’s always fun to dress up once in your lifetime as a mermaid and have that fish fin tail.”

The glimmering “tail” Perry wears in the photos was custom-made by a Dubai-based designer, but the singer’s favorite part of the look seemed to be wearing the lavender wig. “It was fun,” the blue-haired star shares. “It’s as if Lisa Frank had done The Little Mermaid.”

So should we expect to see Perry — who explored past decades in her last round of ads — donning a mermaid costume on her next tour? “I would wear it again,” she says. “I actually thought about wearing it for Halloween.” Tell us: What do you think of Perry’s aquatic ad?

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