We all brush, we all floss, we all diligently rinse with anti-bacterial mouthwash twice a day (well...maybe not twice a day)--and despite all that upkeep, our teeth can look less-than-luminous sometimes. Smashbox has come to the rescue with their new Smile-Brightening Lip Gloss! This glistening, sparkly-sheer pink shade is spiked with tons of light-reflecting pearls that instantly give the illusion of a Kelly Rowland-esque, super-dazzling smile. Plus, the gloss is blended with a tingly mint flavor that helps keep your breath kissably fresh. All that, and only five bucks? We're sold! Smashbox Smile-Brightening Lip Gloss, $5, sephora.com

What do Gabrielle Union, Joy Bryant and Zoe Saldana have in common (besides being flawless)? Hairstylist-to-the-stars Ted Gibson is responsible for their tresses! And now, you can get in on some start treatment! Through the end of October, Ted Gibson's Washington DC and New York City salons are offering free color services and cuts when you book a Great Lengths or Platinum Seamless hair extensions appointment...

Here are the top ten miracle workers to give you glorious, shiny, just-stepped-out-of-a-shampoo-commercial hair -- just like Vanessa Williams.

Women often face obstacles when attempting to wear their hair straight one day and natural the next. Hairstylists are often taught to "care" for hair without acknowledging texture, which leaves women thinking of their hair as a problem. Women trying to straighten their hair are then doing so by unhealthy methods and are doing serious damage in the process...

We know you've got hair questions -- and we've got answers! ESSENCE magazine's very own Senior Beauty Editor, Tasha Turner, takes your questions on dry shampoo, thinning locks and the pitfalls of tying up your hair at night...