With the luscious lashes of stars like Keri Hilson and Rihanna on every red carpet and magazine, women all over the country are lusting after that glamorous Hollywood look, and the latest trend shows that applying every day false lashes is no longer enough. These days, a procedure to get lash extensions seems to be what it takes to get the look.

Long-term extensions typically last for about two months, and professional technicians apply single strands of synthetic lashes to give you a natural, long-lashed look. But with a procedure that takes on average one to two hours and can cost anywhere from $200 to $1,000, is it worth it?

Eyelash guru to the stars Ja'Maal Buster told Black Voices that with the proper professional application, long-term eyelash extensions are definitely worth it.

Nothing announces the arrival of the season like the perfect summer scent. Whether you love a fruity body lotion or a romantic spritz, here are our favorite bath and body collections that will keep you moisturized and smelling good this summer.

For the Vanilla Lovers

Bath & Body Works Summer Vanillas Signature Collection: Bath and Body Works brings us a special treat only available until this August with its signature Summer Vanillas Collection. The line has great summer products for even the non-vanilla fans; there is only a very slight hint of vanilla in each, and we loved them all so much, we couldn't pick just one! The body lotion ($12), shower gel ($10.50), fragrance mist ($12), cooling mist ($12) and tasty lip gloss ($7) are available in four delectable scents. There's Lemon Vanilla, a fresh, citrusy scent; Berry Vanilla, which has notes of blueberry and vanilla cream; Apricot Vanilla, the most fruity and tropical scent of the bunch; and Coconut Vanilla, an updated, addicting take on the classic summer coconut.

For fall, winter and spring, you can keep pretty much the same beauty routine. But when summer comes around with its heat, humidity and trips to the pool and beach, you may need to make a few switches to make the most of your summer months. BV has five easy steps you can take to make the transition from spring to summer.

1) Protect yourself from the sun. Most people think protecting themselves from the sun just means applying sunscreen, but the sun can be damaging to many other parts of your body besides your skin. In the summer months, your hair products (to protect your hair from breakage and drying out), lip balm (sunburned lips? ouch!) and even nail top coats (to avoid yellowing) should all also have an SPF or ingredient to protect against sun damage.

2) Recognize changes in skin tone. In the summer, no matter how much sunblock you apply, it's likely that your skin tone will be a few shades darker than it is in the fall or winter. But if you don't have the cash to buy new foundation for each season, the summer solution is simple–you can mix your foundation or face powder with bronzer for a lighter, more summery look, or you can go a little more natural by just wearing bronzer on the places the sun will highlight your face–your cheeks, nose, forehead and chin.

When we see those pictures of Rihanna coming off of a plane looking relaxed and flawless, we all wonder "how does she do it?" The rest of us mere mortals usually find it hard to keep our beauty regimen (and ourselves) together while traveling and dealing with the heat. But just in time for your Memorial Day travels, BV's giving you some affordable beauty basics every traveling gal should have this summer.

Looking for a way to brighten up those eyes for your summer look? You're in luck, because celebrities have already been rocking the vibrant, statement eyes this spring that will also be hot for summer. These four eye shadow shades will be bringing in summer in a major way.

Violet: As we can see by Ms. Keri Baby's Grammy look, purple and lavenders are a great shade to make any eye color stand out. We love Estee Lauder's new Bronze Goddess Liquid EyeShadow in Ultra Violet ($17.50, www.esteelauder.com) to take any summer look from day to night.

Wishing you looked as great in a bathing suit as Ciara in her new "Ride" video? Of course you do but what are you going to do about it? Check out BV's tips that's what! Follow these easy fitness tips and you'll be on your way to a killer physique for this summer.

Imagine going to the nail salon and getting your nails done without having to wait for them to dry. Now imagine having your manicure last for two weeks with no chips, bubbles or smudges. Sound too good to be true?

It's the age-old question: should I wear blush? Many women shy away from it because they aren't sure if they should wear it with their skin color, but the truth is no matter your complexion, with just a little bit of blush you can bring out your inner glow. BV on Beauty is here to give you the right steps and share our favorite blush picks.

Help! Where do I begin?

• To find the right shade, you want to go with your body's natural coloring. Try to pick a shade that's closest to the shade of your cheeks when you are flustered after exercise.
  
• For darker complexions: Your blush should be in the brown and burgundy families. A blush with just a touch of shimmer will accent the contours of your face.
  
• For lighter complexions: You'll lean more more towards the coral, peach and pink color families.

We've seen the stars on the Golden Globes red carpets and the trends on the runways for spring, and most of us have wished we had makeup artists to achieve those same looks. But the good news is that you don't need a makeup artist for this spring's simple trends. Check out Black Voices top spring makeup trends to keep you one step ahead of the game.
Pink lipsticks: Celebrities like Kerry Washington in a pale pink and Rihanna in an electric magenta have shown us that pink lipstick shades aren't just for Barbies anymore. Try your hand at pink this Spring while keeping in mind that the darker your complexion, the brighter colors you'll be able to pull off. For a soft, romantic look, try a pale pink like Mac's Cremesheen Lipstick in Shy Girl . For a bolder look, go for a more poppy of MAC's shades like Hollywood Nights.

With the edgy manicures of the ever-changing fashionista Rihanna and the unique tips of entertainers like Beyoncé, nails have become as much of a fashion accessory as shoes or a bag. This season, nail choices go beyond color choices to include shape and design, which makes deciding on a nail style a fun way to express your personal style and mood. Here, we bring you this spring's eye-catching nail trends.
Metallic: A popular trend on models during Spring 2010's Fashion Week, shiny metallic nails are undoubtedly flashy and can add spark to any look. The Zoya Reverie Spring 2010 Nail Polish Collection ($7,artofbeauty.com) includes six different metallic colors to brighten up your rainy spring days.