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By Julyne Derrick, About.com Guide since 2005

Perfumer Pascal Guarin on His Early Successes Video Created: Friday, May 24, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Pascal Guarin counts a number of popular perfumes among his early successes. This video shows Guarin going over two of those early hits.
Perfumer Pascal Guarin on Music's Influence on Black Violet by Tom Ford Video Created: Friday, May 24, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Black Violet by Tom Ford is one of Pascal Guarin's most successful perfumes. This video shows Guarin explaining the influence of music on his design for Black Violet.
Eye Pencil: 10 Tricks I Swear By Created: Friday, May 24, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
These eye pencil tricks are a few I swear by. Learn how to apply eye pencil correctly so you end up with flawlessly made eyes.
Photos of the Most Flattering Haircut on Everyone Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
See 19 examples of the most flattering haircut on everyone. No matter your face shape, your hair color, your hair texture or even your age, this cut will be flattering on you.
Great Haircuts for Women in Their 60s Created: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Find out what hairstyles you can get away with in your 60s, from bobs, to shoulder-length cuts to hair color and more, you'll find out how to get the best hairstyle for you.
The Perfect Haircut Created: Thursday, March 31, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
The Perfect Haircut -- Long, Layered & Shaggy. Find out what haircut looks great on almost every face shape.
How to Apply Makeup Created: Saturday, January 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
There's actually an order in which you should apply makeup. I share these and a few techniques that will change up your makeup routine.
20 Beauty Secrets Every Teen Should Know Created: Monday, July 24, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
I share 20 beauty secrets I wish I knew as a teenager growing up in rural Texas. Find out how to combat scaly lips, why foundation isn't a good bet and much more.
Eyeshadow: How to Apply It, My Best Picks & More Created: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I've compiled my best eyeshadow tips, the ones I wish I knew 20 years ago. Plus, get the scoop on my best eyeshadow picks, how to apply it and more.
Hair Color: The 6 Hottest Hair Color Trends for 2013 Created: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I rundown the hottest hair color trends for 2013 including "bronde" and "ombre" colors, to platinum blonde, rich reds and more.
Find Out Which Short Haircuts Look Best on Your Face Shape Created: Saturday, January 15, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
No matter your face shape -- whether you are round, oval, square, heart or long -- there will be short hairstyles that are flattering on you, and a few that aren't. In this photo gallery, we discus...
Perfumer Pascal Guarin on His Favorite Raw Materials Video Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
There are a number of raw materials in perfume that give it, its robust, floral notes. Learn which raw materials are Pascal Guerin's favorites.
Perfumer Pascal Guarin on His Mentors Video Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Pascal Gaurin, a great olfactory artist, discusses his mentors that inspired him, and still influence his work today.
Haircuts for Women in Their 50s Created: Monday, May 06, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
In this gallery I feature gorgeous haircuts for women in their 50s including long, beachy waves, the classic bob, the shag and shoulder-length cuts.
How to Tell if You'd Look Good With Short Hair Created: Monday, January 01, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Afraid to cut off your long hair? Find out how to tell if you'd look good with short hair.
Perfumer Celine Barel on How She Composes Fragrances Video Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Building the perfect fragrance takes time, and the right blend of ingredients. Learn how the masters in this field approach composing perfume.
Perfumer Celine Barel on Illusion in Scent Video Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The process of creating a perfume formula is an art form, one must know the right ingredients to use, in addition to how they will blend together. Learn how illusion works in scent.
Perfumer Laurent Le Guernec on His Mentors Video Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
There are a number of olfactory artists that are known for their precision in formula creation, and their eye for unusual ingredients. Learn about the olfactory master's that inspired some of the g...
Perfumer Celine Barel on Her Mentor Video Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Pierre Wargnye creates complex scents that flux between raw materials and synthetic notes. Learn why Pierre Wargnye was influential, and why his techniques still inspire current olfactory artists.
Perfumer Celine Barel on her Favorite Raw Material Video Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Raw materials can come in a number of forms, one which includes Fir, a woody, natural scent, that's blended with a number of perfumes. Learn which raw materials frequently appear in perfume.
Perfumer Celine Barel on Hugo's Just Different Fragrance Video Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Hugo's 'Just Different' perfume involves notes that echo on one another, with ingredients such as vetiver, which are more earthy, and woody-- this scent is one that's unusual, and unforgettable.
Perfumer Celine Barel on Vanilla & Anise for Jo Malone Video Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Jo Malone makes classic scents that stand the test of time; one of the most popular, Vanilla & Anise involve two scents that blend extremely well together. Learn how these two ingredients came about.
Perfumer Laurent Le Guernec on the Signature of a Fragrance Video Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
From the aesthetics of a bottle to the notes in your favorite perfume, most fragrances have a signature style. Learn how perfume brands form their signature style.
Perfumer Laurent Le Guernec on the Fragrance Washington Square Video Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Some ingredients in perfume are not only expensive, and hard to come by, but unusual as well. Learn about Bond No. 9 Perfume, and which bizarre ingredients find their way into perfume.
Perfumer Laurent Le Guernec on Raw Materials in the Michael Kors Fragrance Video Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Although there are a number of synthetic notes in perfume, raw materials exist in a variety of well-known perfumes as well. Learn which well-known perfumes have raw materials.
Hairstyles 2013: The Year's Top Hair Trends Created: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Check out the hottest hairstyles and hair trends to watch in 2013. Celebrities are sporting topknots, pompadours, pixies and wonderful versions of the shag. There are some gorgeous options for long...
Short Hair 2013: The 6 Hottest Trends for 2013 Created: Sunday, August 31, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The 6 hottest short hair trends for 2013 include the mussy shag, the pixie, the ever-popular bob, the hot new "demi-bob" and the edgy, rock star cut. Plus, find out what short hairstyle best works ...
Shag Hairstyles: 19 Amazing Shags Created: Saturday, May 11, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Shag Hairstyles: 19 Amazing Shags
Pompadour & Quiff Hairstyles Created: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A hot new trend to hit this year is the pompadour, also known as the quiff or "the Faux Hawk" that's shown up on the singer Pink, Miley Cyrus and many more celebrities. Check out 20 amazing pompado...
12 Flattering Haircuts for Women in Their 30s Created: Friday, May 10, 2013 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
In this gallery I feature gorgeous haircuts for women in their 30s including long, beachy waves, the classic bob, the shag and shoulder-length cuts.
Hairstyles by Age Created: Friday, August 26, 2005 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Hairstyles for All Ages: What Looks Best in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s
19 Hairstyles Women in Their 20s Can Get Away With Created: Saturday, May 11, 2013 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
In this gallery I feature 19 hairstyles women in their 20s can get away with including braids, ponytails, high buns, pompadours, long, beachy waves, the classic bob, the shag and shoulder-length cu...