25 Star-Tested Beauty Tips & Tricks

From brushing your way to Demi Moore's hair to faking a glow like Ginnifer Goodwin's, stars and their hair and makeup stylists share their top tips for getting gorgeous

  • CUT IT OUT photo | Eva Mendes

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Updated: Wednesday Nov 11, 2009 | 06:00 AM EST By: Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

CUT IT OUT

Perfectly shaped nails like Eva Mendes's are nothing if hands aren't in tip-top shape. The most common route to a nail infection – and hangnails – is cutting cuticles, which protect nails, says celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann. Instead, opt for a softening product like Lippmann Collection Cuticle Remover or Bliss Manicure's Best Friend daily treatment.