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New-found wig fan Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl is refusing to dye her hair again.

The actress coloured her locks from blonde to brunette for upcoming movie ‘One for the Money‘ but needed to go back to her roots to promote her other film ‘Killers‘.

However, instead of going through the hassle of hair colouring again, Katherine has now discovered she can achieve the blonde look by wearing a wig.

She said: ‘I did it about a month ago… I’m supposed to have dark hair for ‘One for the Money‘ and recently discovered the beauty and the wonder of a really well-done wig.

‘I did have to go back to blonde for poster shoots for a film I have coming out this summer, ‘Killers‘, and the wigs are so fantastic I thought from now on I should just wear wigs. It takes half the time.’

Katherine recently revealed she was ‘shocked’ when she dyed her hair dark.

The mother-of-one – who is married to musician Josh Kelley – said: ‘I was pretty shocked at first… I was like, ‘wow, it’s dark, that’s not just brown, that’s black.’ It took me a good day and a half to totally embrace it.

‘Josh just freaked out immediately. That’s good at least that the boys like it. I love it. It’s fun. I feel a bit different even though I don’t act any different. I say all the same stupid things – I just look different.’

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Jennifer Aniston’s beauty plans

Jennifer Aniston is considering launching a whole beauty range.

The ‘Bounty Hunter‘ actress recently created her debut fragrance, Lolavie, with Falic Fashion Group, and would like to work with the company on other products.

She said: ‘Anything’s possible. I would hope we get to do many things together.

‘But for the moment I’ll stick with Lolavie and we’ll see how it slides up the flagpole.’

The 41-year-old beauty also says she wasn’t worried about becoming the latest celebrity to launch a fragrance as it was something she is interested in doing.

She told WWD: ‘The way I was approached, given such involvement, I never felt like, ‘Oh, gosh, I shouldn’t do this.’ And if something is good, it doesn’t matter if the marketplace is crowded. I thought it was an opportunity to go behind the scenes, and if it feels good, why not go for it? It’s like being a producer and knowing the writers and stirring up ideas as opposed to being an actor for hire.’

The perfume’s name was highly-anticipated but Jennifer refused to give the reasoning behind the Lolavie moniker.

She said: ‘It’s a long story and honestly it’s too personal to tell. But it has special significance.’

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OPI collaborates with Dreamworks on Happily Ever After collection

OPI has collaborated with Dreamworks to release a collection of Shrek-inspired nail polishes in celebration of the upcoming film, Shrek Forever After. The six shades include: the purple Funky Donkey; green Who The Shrek Are You; Ogre-The-Top-Blue; the yellow/gold shade Fiercely Fiona; What’s With The Cattitude?, a pastel blue shade; and the lilac Rumple’s Wiggin’. The collection will be rolled out in June in both 15ml bottles and within a mini collection.

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John Frieda rolls out Root Awakening range

Root Awakening is the new collection from haircare brand John Frieda. Using the natural power of eucalyptus, it works from the roots to create stronger, shinier and healthier hair; it is designed to strengthen hair with prolonged use. The range includes shampoo and conditioner for normal hair, dry hair and a leave-in spray.

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Herbal Essences signs Leighton Meester as ambassador

Herbal Essences has signed Gossip Girl‘s Leighton Meester as its new global hair ambassador. Leighton was chosen by the brand as someone who epitomises the qualities of the Herbal Essences Girl: ‘a modern free spirit who loves to explore her style opportunities and make the most of her everyday look’. Leighton endorses the brand’s products through print advertorials, herbalessences.com and Herbal Essences Facebook Fan Page from this summer.

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Ellen DeGeneres’ vegan figure

Ellen DeGeneres credits her figure to her vegan diet.

The 52-year-old television presenter admits her youthful looks and toned physique are thanks to her long-time decision to not eat meat and avoid sugar.

She said: ‘No cake, no cookies, no candy. No animals, no diary, nothing processed; a lot of soup, veggies, rice, beans, legumes.

‘I want to be on my toes; I want to have energy. And as much as the diet seems like a sacrifice, it’s helping me.’

Ellen - who is the face of cosmetic firm CoverGirl – also says her figure comes thanks to an extreme version of yoga.

She told Shape magazine: ‘I first started doing power yoga in Los Angeles, which really makes no sense.

‘It’s the opposite of what it should be. Yoga should calm you down.’

However, Ellen admits she has a tough time balancing her busy career and a healthy lifestyle.

She said: ‘It’s hard. But you have to make time to take care of yourself.’

Although she is a fan of exercise, she has previously joked about the vibrating muscle workout trainer Shake Weight.

She said: ‘I was playing with it yesterday. And I have to say it really works. This is working out muscles I have never worked out in my whole life.’

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Keri Hilson wants confident women

Keri Hilson wants women to feel comfortable in their own skin.

The singer has recently been announced as the latest face of Avon and is keen to use her new role by helping fellow females become more confident.

She said: ‘I love to teach women that they should feel confident and feel good about themselves for themselves.’

Keri is replacing Jennifer Hudson as the cosmetic firm’s newest spokesperson and says it’s a dream come true.

She said: ‘I love fragrance. I love beauty.’

Avon is also pleased at the new partnership and think she is the perfect person to represent the brand.

Lily DeStefano, executive director of Avon North America Beauty, told WWD: ‘We had a great partnership with Jennifer Hudson, and we found that so powerful that, in the same spirit, we wanted to take it a step further. Keri just brings a youth and vitality to our brand. I think that she’s just the perfect transition.’

Keri, 27, will now join Reese Witherspoon, Zoe Saldana and Fergie as Avon faces.

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Hard working model Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields was determined to show her husband how hard modelling really is.

Brooke Shields

The 44-year-old beauty recently shot her second campaign for home brand Royal Velvet and got spouse Chris Henchy and daughters Rowan, six, and three-year-old Grier involved to prove it’s not as easy as it looks.

She said: ‘It was such a treat today to have my kids and my husband with me. Having my husband appreciate how hard modelling is to do this I think he has a first-hand appreciation now.’

The campaign was shot by famed photographer Tony Duran in a private estate in West Hollywood, California, and is aimed to show a mother enjoying family life as well as spending time on her own.

In order to relax from the challenges motherhood can sometimes bring, Brooke unwinds in the bath.

She said: ‘There is nothing really better than a great bath and taking the time. Now that I’ve gotten older I sort of feel the luxury and the peacefulness just to idle down.’

Brooke recently revealed she wears high heels to make her as tall as possible, even though she is naturally six foot.

She said: ‘Shoes, I cannot get enough of them. I really can’t. And the higher the better, even though I’m six foot tall. I don’t care how tall I am, or the concussion I probably will get when I walk through the door. I think they’re great and there are so many beautiful styles and I’m finally getting able to enjoy them.’

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Alexander McQueen: The book

The first biography on the late Alexander McQueen is set to be released next month

The designer committed suicide in February and fashion journalist Kristin Knox has already penned a book in tribute to him, entitled ‘Alexander McQueen, Genius of a Generation’.

The biography – to be produced by publishers A+C Black – will take a look back at the 40-year-old star’s glittering career, including 120 images of his most memorable creations as well his final, unfinished Autumn/Winter 2010 collection.

McQueen was born in London’s East End and was named British Designer of the Year on four occasions between 1996 and 2003 and made clothes for a whole range of high-profile stars, including Britain’s Prince Charles.

He was also awarded a CBE as well as being named International Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designer Awards.

McQueen – real name Lee – was discovered hanged in a wardrobe at his London home by his cleaner on the eve of his beloved mother’s funeral on 11 February.

An inquest into his death was told he left a suicide note for his loved ones, which is believed to have been found at the scene.

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Scott Disick’s healthy tan

Kourtney Kardashian‘s boyfriend has developed an anti-ageing self-tanning product.

Scott Disick – father of the reality TV star’s baby son Mason – says he was inspired to create Monte Carlo after the responsibilities of fatherhood made him realise the dangers of the sun.

He told RadarOnline.com: ‘Kourtney and Mason mean the world to me, I’m very lucky to wake up every morning and have them in my life.

‘I love the sun, but now that Mason’s in my life, I’m always looking for better ways to be more healthy, so I’ve developed this new self-tanning product called Monte Carlo that gives you colour year-round and even has an anti-ageing gel in it.’

Monte Carlo is set to be released later this year and is only available for men.

Scott is not the only celebrity to realise the dangers of too much sun.

Girls Aloud beauty-turned fashionista Nicola Roberts has developed a cosmetic range Dainty Doll for pale-skinned girls as she knows the tanned look is not always healthy.

She said: ‘I used to be hugely insecure about being pale – if I didn’t have a tan I didn’t feel attractive. But I realise now that was massively unhealthy. We don’t all have to be ‘tangoed’ to be beautiful. The need for a tan is an obsession.’