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1. Waxing. Some women swear by this. They say that it makes sex more pleasurable... and it also doesn't hurt that their men find it sexy. Speaking of "hurt," this process is painful, and some of us also find it disturbing that there are men who prefer a look that predates our coming of age. But the practice is so widespread that there are even take-home bikini wax kits. Uh, we'd rather leave the hot wax on our labia to the professionals. Aussie Survey Says: Sex is Better with a Brazilian
   
   
2. Stencils. Less invasive than a vaginal piercing... yet somehow also more ridiculous. Some sites sell stencils designed to help you replicate the look of various waxing treatments: The landing strip. The classic triangle. And then there are those, like Betty Beauty (a site dedicated to cutesy pube products), that have stencils allowing you to shave your hair into the shape of lightning bolts, stars, hearts and more.
   
   
3. Hair Dye. Betty Beauty is even better known for their pubic hair dye, which we must admit intrigues us. Because if you're too chicken to dye the hair on your head electric blue, why not experiment with the hair down there first? Betty Beauty has classic colors like auburn, black, blonde and brown, but also offers some more offbeat colors, like Bridal (aqua blue), Fun (hot pink), Sexy (lilac) and Love (red). A New Look Down Under
   
   
4. Pink Button Genital Dye. Okay. So this product is more for the bits that poke out of our pubic hair, but we felt it was crazy enough to warrant a mention. My New Pink Button is a "genital cosmetic colorant" meant to restore the pink to your, um, pink button. Personally, we're not letting that stuff anywhere near our crotches.
   
   
5. Pube Perfume. We'll admit it. This doesn't actually exist. But scented hair removers like Coochy Shave Cream do—in flavors like Pear Berry and Green Tea.

1. Get References
   
   Talk to people whose haircuts you always seem to like. Find out what beauty salon they go to. You also want to find out who the stylist is. This is the best way to figure out what beauty salon to go to. If you ask family and friends, they will steer you in the right direction and you can stop getting bad hair jobs.
   
   
2. Services
   
   You want to look at what the beauty salon offers as far as services. If you are the type of person that would like to get your nails and eyebrows done while you are there, make sure the salon you choose offers these services. You will only have to go one place to get it all done. Some salons offer a huge variety of services such as massage as well.
   
   
3. Price
   
   Don’t worry so much about how much the services cost. Just because it’s cheaper doesn’t mean you should do it. You will probably be sorry if you go for the cheaper cut in nine times out of ten cases. Worry more about how people look when they come out. You can judge everything by appearances at a beauty salon. Spend the extra money to get the right look.
   
   
4. Products
   
   Make sure the products that the salon uses are products that won’t bother you. If you have allergies, this could be a problem. Make sure that you don’t end up breaking out or having an asthma attack while you are trying to get beautiful. You also want to make sure they are using good products. A salon that uses good products is usually better at what they do.

CELEBRITIES are always under pressure to look good, so it's no surprise that their bathroom cabinets are packed with top-of-the-range lotions and potions. However, many female stars shun leading brands and instead delve into their kitchen cupboards.

Hollywood A-lister Catherine Zeta-Jones recently revealed that she washes her hair with beer to get her gorgeous shimmering locks.

The Welsh actress, who is married to Michael Douglas, also divulged some of her other weird and wonderful beauty tips that are more commonly found in the kitchen than on a cosmetics shelf.

Ever wondered how she maintains her soft, glowing skin? The Intolerable Cruelty star - who turns 40 this year - moisturises with honey and salt to keep her skin looking youthful.

Instead of toothpaste, Zeta-Jones uses natural whiteners such as apples and strawberries to cleanse her canines.

Here we uncover other bizarre - and inexpensive - celebrity beauty secrets that will have you raiding the kitchen cupboards for the next-best-thing.

MILK
Supermodel Cindy Crawford is a fan of milk, but as well as drinking it, the model-turned-actress uses it to cleanse her skin. According to experts, milk contains antimicrobial and cleansing properties. Lactic acid helps dead skin cells deteriorate. Also reported to be a believer in the benefits of milk baths is Cameron Diaz, who uses powdered milk as an exfoliant on her skin which is prone to acne. Mixed with honey, milk helps the skin to glow.

TOOTHPASTE
Besides using it to keep her teeth white, American actress Jennifer Love Hewitt swears by using toothpaste for spots. If apimple appears, she applies a small amount of toothpaste to it, leaves it overnight, and that helps to clear it up.

OLIVE OIL
Pretty Woman Julia Roberts has an unusual beauty regime when it comes to nail-care. The Erin Brockovich star has been known to apply olive oil to her nails and cuticles. Soaking your nails for 30 minutes in a small cup of olive oil can improve brittle, dry nails. Olive oil is also good for you hair, skin and diet.

COFFEE
You can achieve shiny hair using coffee. It's a popular alternative to shampoo for Jennifer Love Hewitt. But coffee also has another use - and that's for beating cellulite, according to Halle Berry. It's the caffeine in it that helps rid cellulite because it increases blood flow and cellulite is related to poor blood supply.

WINE
Desperate Housewives all over Scotland will be trying out this beauty technique - if they crave smoother skin but don't mind wasting a glass or two of wine. Teri Hatcher, who stars in the hit US drama, is a firm believer in pouring some wine into her bathtub. It has a natural skin softener and exfoliant and wine grapes can draw toxins from the body. Some spas have introduced the latest 'vinotherapy' craze.

CRANBERRY JUICE
Pouring a cup of cranberry juice over your hair after shampooing can boost its shine. The juice does this by sealing the cuticle to add shine. It is said to enhance the colour of red or strawberry blonde hair. It's a favourite technique adopted by the likes of Nicole Kidman.

BEETROOT
Bollywood star and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Shilpa Shetty uses beetroot as a blusher. She says: "If you want a natural flush, boil some beetroot in the microwave and rub a bit on your cheeks, over your moisturiser."

SALT
Salt is great exfoliator: after a bath or shower, sprinkle it on to your hands and rub gently over the skin to remove dry skin. It also acts as an alternative to mouthwash: mix salt with baking soda in a glass of water and gargle. It's thought to whiten teeth and remove plaque.

VINEGAR
If you are prone to bruising, vinegar is thought to help by reducing blueness and speeding up the healing process. Soak a cotton wool ball in white vinegar and apply to the bruised area for an hour.

YOGHURT
A yoghurt face mask is ideal for soothing tired skin or cooling sunburn. Apply natural yoghurt to a cleansed face for 15-20 minutes. Adding honey helps moisturise dry skin and, for oily skin, add a few drops of fresh lime juice. Rinse off with water.

1. Anastasia says "Cleaning your skin daily is the absolute basic rule of great skin." Make sure to remove your makeup no matter how tired you are before going to sleep.

2. Do home treatments to keep your complexion looking at it's best. Anastasia recommends filling a sink with warm water and adding a few drops of lavender oil. Soak a face cloth in the water and then squeeze it out before laying it over your entire face. Take deep breaths and place the cloth onto your skin. This will initiate the flow of blood to the surface of the face.

3. Laurey suggests using a light tinted moisturiser as oppose to a heavy base if you want to look young and fresh. Try Olay Complete Touch of Foundation (£9.99) dotted onto the nose, cheeks and forehead. These are the areas that usually need more coverage so Laurey recommends blending lightly outwards for a natural effect. The fine pigments in the foundation help to even out the skin tone.

4. Try a cream blush for an effortlessly beautiful look. "Smile in the mirror" says Laurey "and apply a dab of blusher to the apples of the cheeks. Blend outwards towards the corners of your eyes using your fingertips." For a co-ordinated look Laurey suggests applying just a touch of cream blush to the lips for a bee-stung style.