It's an old wives' tale that when men shave, their hair grows back thicker and darker. But for women, will waxing make facial hair grow back thicker? We answer that question and expose other beauty myths such as whether colored mascara is acceptable for the office. You'll be surprised by some of the findings.

Most celebs wouldn't be caught dead without makeup, but in some cases, they might have been better off. Rest assured ladies -- even the most glamorous stars fall victim to makeup mistakes. From Sienna Miller to J. Lo to Victoria Beckham, StyleList takes a look at Hollywood's biggest beauty blunders.

What did Katie Holmes wear to the 'Tropic Thunder' premiere? Was it Vera Wang? Marc Jacobs? Actually, she wore a dress made by ... Katie Holmes. The actress joins a long list of celebrities, including Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew McConaughey, who have dabbled in fashion design. See how Holmes matches up against the others.

Dorothy probably figured this dress would serve to make her look slim but it's actually having the opposite effect. When it comes to dresses that flatter your shape, there are good and bad choices. Check out the StyleList guide to this summer staple, and the best and worst looks for every body type.

Do you love the look of an enviable salon blow out but can't bear the sticker shock price tag? StyleList and salon pro David Dieguez, creative director of Blow (NYC's "blow dry bar") share six steps to perfecting a fabulous blow out at home.

Linda Hogan is not only dating a man who is too young for her, she's also fond of wearing clothes that are much better suited to a younger woman. StyleList has a gallery of celebs who've dressed too young (or too old) for their age, as well as pictures of them in more age-appropriate attire.

Pro-dancer-turned-singer Julianne Hough seems pretty committed to her new country ways. Maybe a little too committed. At a recent concert in NYC, she was spotted wearing a handkerchief-hem dress with floral appliqué with what on her feet?

Do you hate the way you look in your bathing suit? Our expert says just a few inches of fabric makes all the difference. Five real women took the challenge and came away with 10 great looks that will work for any body shape. So check it out and hit the beach!

She's obviously attending a dressy event, so who couldn't spare a few minutes for a manicure? We'll narrow the playing field for you. She's a former Disney star who sings and acts. AOL StyleList is always watching the stars, and this cutie wasn't the only one with major nail no-no's.

If you're like us, you've never thought about putting aspirin in your hair but a Styledash reader swears it is "mandatory" to repair damage done to your hair after your go swimming. StyleList has rounded up the best and most unusual tips -- like using mayonnaise, eggs and even flat (yes, flat) beer -- that readers swear by.