Show your patriotic pride with a festive mani or get the scoop on Chris Benz's neon locks. From your backyard beauty ideas to celebrity gossip, here's this week's biggest stories.

—Fresh red, white, and blue nail art ideas that will look cool long after holiday weekend. [Bella Sugar]

—Kate Moss's wedding is this weekend! The latest rumor is that Sam McKnight is doing her hair. Wonder what style she'll choose? [Grazia]

—Skating star, Johnny Weir, is the new face of Mac. His campaign will be called Glitter and Ice. How appropriate. [Stylite]

—Chris Benz talks about his Manic Panic dye job and offers up tips on tending to colored strands. [The Cut]

—Real Housewives of New York star, LuAnn de Lesseps (aka The Countess) went blonde and got extensions. Good idea? Or very bad idea? [New York Daily News]

—Easy ways to wear a flower garland without looking like a wannabe hippy. [Refinery 29]

—Leighton Meester shows off her new bangs. [Style Bistro]

—Real women road-test one of those all-purpose survival kits for brides. Find out if it really does its job. [Betty Confidential]

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