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Spring 2011 Hair Trends for Women of Color

Changing your hairstyle is a great way to transform yourself this spring. According to New York City hair stylist Dana Gibbs of Dana’s Loft Hair , the key word for African-American women’s hair is “reinvention.” Rihanna/Photo credit: Getty Images "Try something you’ve never done before or were afraid to,” says Gibbs. Using celebrities and hair icons as inspiration, here are Dana’s top style picks for the season: Color Me Bad Keri Hilson/album art This spring, pump up your style with a touch of vibrant color.  Go rude girl red like Rihanna or try platinum locks like Beyonce or Keri Hilson . Product Picks:   Kerastase Reflection Bain Miroir Shine Revealing Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair , $35 John Frieda Radiant Red Color Captivating Daily Shampoo , $5.15 Short and Sweet Halle Berry/Photo credit Hairstyles.com Halle Berry ’s signature hairstyle is the most enviable short and sassy cut ever. Her pixie is an inspiration to women of color who want no-fuss...

Shop for Your Sex and the City Look for Under $30

On May 27, Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda return to the big screen in " Sex and the City 2 ." I loved the first film so much I cried.  Then again, I also teared-up during " Spice World ." " Sex and the City " was one of those TV shows I didn't want to end, so I welcome the chance to see these sassy New York City gals again.  They're like old friends you only kick it with once every couple years, but you pick up right where you left off. If you'd like to make a " Sex and the City " fashion statement, here are a few cute items I found. The " Carrie" necklace ($24.99) and " Famous Quotes" tote ($19.99) are from the HBO Shop , and the " Hello Lover" tee ($28) -- a Beyonce fave -- is by Mighty Fine . Sex and the City "Famous Quotes" tote, $19.99 Mighty Fine "Hello Lover" tee, $28 The trailer for " Sex and the City 2 " had me at "Hello Lover," ...