Every Britney Spears fan has been waiting for this moment. The blonde extensions are officially gone! We love Britney (she’s just a one-name star, right?) with any hairstyle but her extensions didn’t always blend perfectly into the rest of her hair. Plus, they felt a little like 2005 Britney and we’re rooting for 2020 Britney. So, when saw Britney’s lob haircut photos, we couldn’t have liked the posts fast enough.

In true Britney fashion, she shared three consecutive similar photos (one with that red background she loves), up-close of her new ‘do. “Cut my hair !!!! You know what they say …. out with the old …. in with the new !!!!! Now let us pray !!!!” she wrote. Adorably, her boyfriend Sam Asghari commented, “I love it” with four heart emojis. You have to love them.

The lob style is really pretty on the pop star. It’s full of face-framing layers even with some curtain bangs. Look at Britney getting in on one of the biggest trends. She looks fresh and youthful.

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Britney has gone through a lot lately, dealing with her conservatorship. She recently released a song “Swimming in the Stars,” which is currently available to purchase as a limited-edition vinyl LP. The track is an outtake from Spears’ most recent project, Glory, which was released for the first time in 2016 and was re-issued in May 2020, along with another new song, “Mood Ring.” Fans are loving the lyrics and looking for secret messages about her conservatorship. Of course, it could also be a nod to her love of astrology.

Either way, Britney knows her fans are behind her and we’re ready for whatever comes in 2021.

As if Sephora’s usual Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales weren’t enough, this year the retailer is giving its reward members even more ways to save. The first-ever Sephora Sephorathon 2020 sale is rolling out throughout December and we have all the details you need to know about to grab holiday gifts and kits, makeup, skin care and everyday essentials you’ll use all year round.

Here’s how it breaks down. As usual with Sephora sales, your Insider status determines how much you’ll save. From December 3-9, use code 2020SAVE (one-time use) for $15 off $75 (Insider members), $20 off $75 (VIB members) and $25 off $75 (Rouge members) as part of the Dollar Savings Offer.

On December 10, all-new, exclusive Gucci and Fenty Beauty products are dropping. The Gucci Flora Lavender Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Toilette ($80 at Sephora) is a white-floral fragrance that’s perfect for gift-giving. Then, there’s the already iconic Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream ($19 at Sephora) in five high-shine finishes.

Plus, from December 10-16, use code BIGPOINTS during the Point Multiplier Event. Insiders get twice the points per dollar, VIBs get three times the points per dollar and Rouge members get four times the points. On December 17, an all-new Maison Margiela is coming!

On December 19, Super Saturday, Beauty Insider members have the chance to win a Sephora eGift Card of either $100 or $10 in-store or online. Finally, as part of Sale on Sale week from December 20-December 1, all members get an extra 20 percent off sale items with code MAJORSALE.

Phew! Now that you have the details, shop some of our current faves, below.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

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Maison Margiela Replica Bubble Bath

This new fragrance has a fresh floral scent with key notes of soap bubble accord, rose superessence, white musk and coconut milk accord.

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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream

Shop a creamy version of everyone’s favorite lip gloss in five high-shine shades.

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Gucci Flora Lavender Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Toilette

This floral fragrance has key notes of red berries, pear and white gardenia.

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Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick Pavé – Celestial Divinity Collection

Choose from Elson (a blue red) or Omi (a mid-tone rose), both with this gorgeous packaging.

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Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener Limited Edition Gift Set

Now’s the time to splurge on Dyson’s game-changing flat iron and grab the Dyson-designed paddle brush and detangling comb too.

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First Aid Beauty All That FAB

There’s no one in your life who wouldn’t love this value set with all the First Aid Beauty favorites.

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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Glossy Posse Mini Gloss Bomb Set: Holo’Daze Edition

With bestselling mini glosses in four flattering shades

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Sephora Favorites Makeup Must-Haves Bestsellers Set

The Must-Have value sets are always some of the first to sell out. This one has products from Nars, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Huda Beauty and more.

With Instagram filters so popular, smoothing the faces of everyone on our feeds, we love when a celeb gets real about their skin. Because even the most gorgeous of stars still have fine lines, noticeable pores and a breakout here and there. One of our favorite new actresses, The Undoing‘s Matilda De Angelis recently shared a photo of her acne and we couldn’t love her more for it.

The 25-year-old Italian actress, who played Elena Alves on the HBO show, shared her fears of doing her job while dealing with acne. “There are things that cannot be controlled and this year taught us well,” she wrote both in Italian and English. “There are changes that we must accept in our life and with them, the perception of ourselves and the world around us.”

She goes on to explain how all her “fears and insecurities” are shown right on her skin. “There are much bigger problems in life, I am aware of that, but I wanted to share this little truth perhaps to feel stronger, perhaps to accept myself better,” she says. “Our fears can paralyze us or they can become a great force, it is up to us to choose the path.”

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De Angelis finishes by giving us some advice that we can take with us through any tough time. “And to practice so much gratitude for all the good things that happen to us and maybe even for the bad ones,” she adds.

She’s not the only one getting honest about skin concerns. Recently, Hailey Bieber spoke out about her perioral dermatitis and Keke Palmer shared her acne concerns as well as her PCOS diagnosis. The more seemingly “perfect” celebrities show us what’s behind the filters, the more we can smash all those beauty standards for good.

For some reason, bangs are always a bit controversial. Curtain bangs are no different. Some love them and some aren’t feeling them and others think people are calling long layers bangs when they’re really just a layer. Bur regardless, Ashley Benson does have new curtain bangs are they look great on her. The actress shared a video of her on set wearing a wavy bob wig and apparently, it inspired her to make a real change.

Not only did Benson get curtain bangs, but she also went shorter allover and much lighter. “The focal point of this look is the cut and color combo,” her hairstylist Joseph Maine said in a statement. “I love how the platinum color really compliments her skin and the dark root gives her a lot of depth, making her light blonde pop. The depth in her root also goes with her eyebrows and makes her eyes stand out. For the style, I wanted it to look effortless and just slightly tousled.”

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“I love working with Ashley because we get to try so many different looks,” the Trademark Beauty co-founder said. “She’s always up for new things. This is our first time really playing with her hair since Paris Fashion Week in March where we did eight different looks. It was fun to try something new today! While this is a wig that she’s currently rocking, we were so inspired by it that we ended up chopping her real hair super short too. It’s pretty drastic!”

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Benson’s new bangs will take a little styling work to get used to but they’re very versatile. She can wear them straight forward, blown-out in a cool ’70s way or even just tuck them into the rest of her hair when she’s not feeling then. They’ll also grow out easily right into her chic bob. We love them and hope she keeps them around for a while—until she switches it up again.

Why do so many women, often at about 50 years of age, lose the ability to say “no” without making excuses or providing an explanation? Are we so indoctrinated with the belief that our purpose is to serve others? Do we not understand that unless we serve ourselves first, we lose the ability to serve others?

One of my favourite sayings is, “Give to yourself constantly and you can give to others endlessly.” Think about it for a second; how true are these words for you? Do you give to yourself constantly? If not, why not? How can you give to others if your heart is closed?

We all become tired and worn down over time if we fail to replenish our spirit and body. How much better would your relationships and friendships be – on every level – if you were constantly refreshing yourself?

How No is Replaced by the Desire to Please

When we are children, no is one of the first words in our vocabulary; watch any toddler and you will see no used almost indiscriminately! But as we grow older, we are taught it’s unacceptable to be so forthright. Freedom to say no is replaced by the desire to please. We even dumb ourselves down to please others.

If you wish you could be assertive and stand up for yourself, speak your truth and do what is right for you and be guilt-free, when do you start?

I believe you start by establishing your boundaries, something that seems to cause consternation to most women. If this causes you a problem, think of yourself as the Princess in the Tower surrounded by a wall of thorns.

Nobody breaches the wall unless you choose to let them do so. You’re maintaining your privacy and the right to respond to others as you choose, to keep a comfortable space between you and them where you feel relaxed.

Here are some suggestions for establishing clear boundaries.

Establish What’s Important to You

Be clear on your values and you’ll be able to make decisions based on what you want, rather than living with the expectations of others.

Base Your Boundaries on Your Self-awareness

Be clear on who you are and, more importantly, who you aren’t! Understand yourself enough to work out what you want to do and how close you want people to be; physically and emotionally.

Be Flexible with Your Boundaries

Stay open-minded and keep an eye open for the possibilities for growth and learning offered by new opportunities. This is one instance in which saying no may prevent growth.

Use Your Intuition

When you allow your intuition – your sixth sense, your gut – to take over, setting boundaries becomes a simple process. If you don’t work regularly with your intuition or don’t believe you have intuition (huh?!), become aware of how you feel and react to different people and situations. This is one of the best ways of establishing boundaries and saying no.

Boundaries may cause guilt. It’s the sense of letting people down and it isn’t uncommon. Whatever you decide will upset some and frustrate others. Stick with your decisions. In the end, it will be best for everyone!

The Benefits of Saying No

Your priorities take precedence over those of others. You will no longer have your time crowded by acquaintances.

Yes, you will finally have the time for rest and recovery. You will no longer be frustrated and stressed by trying to do things for everyone else

You will be able to say yes to the important things.

It’s wise to remember that saying No requires no explanation. Saying no empowers you to make the decisions you want; it’s all about you! Until you learn to adopt the attitude that goes with the saying, you will continue to be drained by others. Keep saying it to yourself and out loud. You’ll know when you believe it! It’s definitely an Aha moment!

Do you find it hard to say no to people, even when your own happiness is at stake? How do you find the right balance between helping others and helping yourself? Please join the conversation.