Total Beauty Quiz: Test Your Salon Etiquette

do you have bad salon manners? did you know that here was even such a thing? yes, when you're paying for a service you should always leave happy, but there certainly other things you should know. like, is it ok to cheat on your hairstylist? what's the rule of thumb for tipping? should you expect your hairstylist to fix a bad haircut for free? Total Beauty has created a fun quiz to test your knowledge-- take it and you'll also get some great advice!

Test Your Salon Etiquette

Take this true/false quiz to see how good your hair manners are

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article Should you tell your stylist if you don't like your haircut? How much should you tip? Can you expect to get a free bang trim? Take this quiz to get all these burning questions and more answered. Take quiz

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TotalBeauty.com: The Best Products for Oily Skin

if you are a regular reader, you may already know that i have oily skin. i base many of my skincare reviews on how they keep it in balance or if they don't break it out. i'm also a fan of anything that will keep my shiny face from showing-- makeup included.

Total Beauty has put together a list of the top-rated products for oily skin, and even i learned about some new products! check it out...

Top 12 Products for Oily Skin

Stop grease and shine with oil-controlling makeup and skin care

If you have oily skin, you know it can be tough to prevent mid-day shine and keep grease at bay. Here, our fellow oily skin readers share feedback on the products that keep them looking matte all day. See products

No. 12: Prescriptives Virtual Matte Oil-Control Makeup, $32.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8*

Readers say this foundation "doesn't get shiny after a whole day of wear or a night of partying..."

No. 11: Avon Magix Face Perfector SPF 20, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8*

One reader says: "I use to have to touch up with powder during the day because of shine, now [that I use this] I don't..."

No. 10: Per-fekt Skin Perfection Gel, $57.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8*

Although it's pricey, readers say it's worth it because it "doesn't feel greasy or heavy, doesn't clog pores and makes skin look flawless..."

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TotalBeauty.com: The Best Makeup On TV

hubby loathes finding me watching any home shopping channel (LOL!). he just doesn't get it. to him i'm watching useless nonsense about products no one wants or needs-- well, that's not the case these days! actually, there are so many fabulous brands being sold on networks like QVC and HSN that i almost feel sorry for people working in stores that carry the same goods-- that's tough competition!

based on real-world user ratings, Total Beauty has compiled a list of the best makeup goodies that you can order over the phone-- check it out! number one is a good one!

The Best "As Seen on TV" Makeup

These hits, from channels like QVC and HSN, have our readers running for the phone

We've all done it: you can't sleep, turn on the TV, watch a spokesperson rave about some new makeup, and the next thing you know you're pulling out your credit card. Problem is, not all of those late-night impulse buys are that great. However, after checking out this list of the top "as seen on TV" makeup, you'll know what's worth the splurge. See makeup

No. 12: Dior Mascara Diorshow, $24

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4*

"It gives me the most dramatic and thick lashes, and makes them look so long..."

No. 11: Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup/Foundation, $24.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9*

"It is a snap to apply, lasts a long time, doesn't look cakey or dry and really appears natural..."

No. 10: Laura Geller Balance & Brighten Compact, $29.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.2*

"This is my go-to foundation whenever I am in a hurry and... don't have time for a full face of makeup..."

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