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If you’re all about stretching your dollars and making sense of each one spent then you’ll appreciate Red Carpet Manicure ($59.99, ulta stores & online), an at-home gel manicure kit that works in minutes. Gel manicures are all the rage because you get chip-free, shiny nails for weeks. This manicure kit comes equipped with all of the bells and whistles to help you get a long-lasting, salon-quality manicure – the LED Light to cure/dry your nails between gel base & top coats, cuticle oil and much more…READ MORE.

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Here’s a quick tip to protect your manicure:

Apply topcoat daily. It is the number-one way to ensure your manicure lasts. Sweep on a protective topcoat daily to increase your nail polish’s staying power.

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Yours truly spent the end of 2011 fielding product pitches and feverishly attending press events in search of products that approach beauty from an inside-out perspective. And look what came of that tireless search…

The condition of our bodies on the inside is directly reflected on the outside. According to the Canfo Natural Products team, when our reproductive systems are deprived of nutrients, our hair usually appears dull and less vibrant, our nails are brittle and have bumps and ridges and our skin becomes drier and more prone to inflammation. As a result of these discoveries, the Canfo team developed BeautifyMe ($33.99, canfo.com), a vegan gluten-free natural herbal supplement that helps to improve the look of our skin, nails & hair because it enhances the reproductive system’s ability to absorb and maintain nutrients. Uh, where’s my bottle?

Following the same vein as BeautifyMe, Phytophanere Dietary Supplement for Hair & Nails ($50, ulta.com) is a supplement option rich in fatty acids and antioxidants that promotes healthy hair growth, strengthens eyelashes, brightens your skin and fortifies your nails. Phytophanere is made with natural ingredients like borage seed oil to increase hair shine & carrot oil to help boost skin’s radiance. With a little patience…read more.

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Coined by Leonard 10 years ago, the “Lipstick Index,” explores what beauty products female consumers buy when money’s tight or when tragedy hits – until now it’s been lipsticks – translation: we buy affordable products that make us feel good in the short term and doesn’t involve an expensive procedure like a full face lift to shift our moods in a positive way.

So what gives? The up tick in nail polish sales could be that borderline schizophrenic chicks like us like cool nail polishes and don’t want to feel guilty for indulging in what appears to be the trend explosion of the year. You could easily buy two or three nail polishes for the price of one quality lipstick – you do the math. Or maybe that buying a nail polish doesn’t require a ton of thought because you see it, you like it, you buy it. Or the reason could be that a nail shade could turn your frown into a smile – that’s powerful stuff ladies.

But enough analyzing why nail polish is the new “It” product and let’s get on with exploring some of the nail shades I think you should consider for your next shopping trip…

Although jewel tone nails are all the rage which is acknowledged by including the very rich, shimmery shade of Dr.’s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish, Brilliant Blue ($17, remedynails.com) in this entry, this polish had more going for it than just being a polish.

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PISTACHIO

“2012 is all about the color green,” says Essie founder Essie Weingarten. “There’s something really special about it, so you’re going to see a lot of it.” Unlike last season, where we saw tons of hunter hues, spring’s iteration is pretty pistachio. Look for polishes that have creamy undertones and lots of opacity. [RGB in Dew, $16; Essie in Navigate Her, $8]

TANGERINE

Blame Pantone and 2012′s color of the season, Tangerine Tango, for all the bright orange nails you’re going to be seeing this year. “Offbeat orange and retro mod brights straight out of the swinging ’60s [will be big for 2012],” says CND founder Jan Arnold. [Sephora in Paisley Attention To Me!, $9.50; Le Métier De Beauté Nail Lacquer in Not So Safe Orange, $18]

FOUNDATION

“Beige is the new sheer pink and its popularity is rising,” says Lippmann. “I’ve been doing nude nails season after season because it gives the illusion of skin continuing and really lengthens your finger — it feels modern. We’re shifting to warmer, foundation-inspired hues because who doesn’t love the idea of never-ending skin? We’re always after that glowing, dewy, gorgeous effect.”

MODERN NEONS

Ditch your highlighter hues and try a new kind of bright. “This isn’t old-school, ’80s neon,” says Butter London creative director Nonie Creme. “It’s a grown-up, modern interpretation; the result of a neon mixed with pure white pigment to create a beautiful, pulled-back look. This is an evolution of neon — still bright and in the same color family, but more sophisticated and subdued.” GET THE REST HERE!

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Lipstick has long been the barometer of our country’s economy according to Leonard Lauder of the Estee Lauder Companies.

Why Do Black Women Have a Better Body Image?

Coined by Leonard 10 years ago, the “Lipstick Index,” explores what beauty products female consumers buy when money’s tight or when tragedy hits – until now it’s been lipsticks – translation: we buy affordable products that make us feel good in the short term and doesn’t involve an expensive procedure like a full face lift to shift our moods in a positive way.

So what gives? The up tick in nail polish sales could be that borderline schizophrenic chicks like us like cool nail polishes and don’t want to feel guilty for indulging in what appears to be the trend explosion of the year. You could easily buy two or three nail polishes for the price of one quality lipstick – you do the math. Or maybe that buying a nail polish doesn’t require a ton of thought because you see it, you like it, you buy it. Or the reason could be that a nail shade could turn your frown into a smile – that’s powerful stuff ladies.

But enough analyzing why nail polish is the new “It” product and let’s get on with exploring some of the nail shades I think you should consider for your next shopping trip…

Although jewel tone nails are all the rage which is acknowledged by including the very rich, shimmery shade of Dr.’s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish, Brilliant Blue ($17, remedynails.com) in this entry, this polish had more going for it than just being a polish.

Click to read more.

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Dab cream shadow onto the inner corner of eyes for a brightening effect, or pat an icy-hue powder over crimson lips. “The silver gives that metallic finish, and the red warms it up—more sensual and feminine,” says Estée Lauder creative makeup director Tom Pecheux. Matte skin makes ethereal touches stand out. Combat unwanted shine with pressed powder and blotting papers.

Statement Blush with Nude Lips

Focus color on the apples and cheekbones (above the jawline could be mistaken for an unfortunate rash), and stick to a pink hue—mauve or bronze shades aren’t as “youthful,” says McGrath. Nude lips give an artful contrast to exaggerated blush and “keep the focus on the skin.”

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Since dark shades show wear and tear faster than a neutral tone, prep nails with a base coat. “It gives the polish something to adhere to so it won’t chip as quickly,” says Mike Potter, creator of Knock Out Cosmetics, who used the shade backstage at DKNY’s New York show. Bonus: A base prevents the polish from staining the nail.

The ‘Hitchcock’ Bouffant with a Side Part

Prep wet hair with a volumizing spray, then blow-dry. Back-comb (and comb and comb) at the crown for desired height, then coil into a French twist, securing with pins. A side part gives a “’60s feel, yet stylized,” says Guido Palau, Redken creative consultant. GET THE REST HERE!

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I’m not a big fan of nail designs and trendy styles that have over-saturated the fashion and style scene. But Newsprint nails are fresh and funky and still a big enough secret.

First, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your nails are clean and natural oil-free.

Newsprint Nail Ingredients:

- Rubbing alcohol
- Clear Base/Topcoat polish
- Light Nail Polish (preferably White)
- Black and White print Newspaper

FIRST- Put one layer of a base coat and one layer of the white. It’s recommended to use a light color, preferably white or grey (the newspaper will leave a faint grey film on your nail, so white is ideal). In this case, I used Essie’s Marshmallow #63.

It’s important that nails dry completely, so instead of putting the second coat on a half-dry first coat, it’s better to wait until the first coat is 100% dry.  After 2 completely dry coats of white, your nails should be all and even and complete shade of white.

To test if your nails are completely dry, tap them against one another; if you feel a sticky hesitation when pulling them apart, they need more time. You want them to be able to tap and rub together without friction or messing up the polish.

NEXT-  Take a strip of newspaper. Make sure you have an area with just words, no gaps or paragraph breaks and be weary that you’re not about to place vulgarities or degrading words on your nails. I read where someone accidentally printed the word ‘rape’ on her nail. So watch out!

Dip your nail in rubbing alcohol then place the newspaper strip over your entire nail. For complete coverage, I took an alcohol-dampened cotton ball and firmly pressed the newspaper strip to my nail. Hold down in a steady position for about 10-15 seconds.

Remember those water activated tattoos when you were younger? It works just like that, don’t move it around or it will smudge, don’t remove to soon or it won’t all take, and don’t leave any corners dry or it won’t activate.

FINALLY- Once you remove the newspaper strip and you’re happy with the results, put a clear and shiny topcoat polish on to protect the news ink. If you’re not satisfied with the outcome, immediately rub the ink off with your finger and try again. If your nails were completely dry before applying the paper, this shouldn’t affect your polish.

Now give it a try and tell us what you think!

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Click here to check out some past Fashion Week beauty trends – from bright coral lips to bronzed cheeks that ‘real’ women can wear.

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Step 1: Saturate cotton with acetone or polish remover (a remover with acetone works best).
Step 2: Place the cotton on the nail and wrap each finger in aluminum foil. Press down.
Step 3: Leave on for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Pull the foil off and your glitter polish will glide off, too!

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The collections seem to be inspired by the 90′s, so think holographics, day-glo colors and tribal tats – all the trends you loved to hate!

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The limited-edition offers six shades, each reminiscent of the tropics – think mermaid green and skull & bones ivory.

The standout shade, however, is “Silver Shatter,” which will crack over any dry polish and give the nails a dual look and texture.

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The Salon Effects kit is found at most drugstores, and cost about $9.99. I think this is exceptionally cool if you have short nails, like me, and can’t ever keep nail polish on to save your life. A little something cool to add to your beauty collection this upcoming spring!

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Here’s a quick tip to protect your manicure:

Apply topcoat daily. It is the number-one way to ensure your manicure lasts. Sweep on a protective topcoat daily to increase your nail polish’s staying power.

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The line also boast a new finish called “Sorbet Style,” so while the colors are rich, the polish goes on slightly translucent.

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Blue (think “Tiffany & Co.”)

From Left: Nicholas K Spring 2011 image courtesy of Dashing Diva/Eric Yu; Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Barracuda, $6.99, available in February at drugstores nationwide; Priti NYC in Forget Me Not, $12.50, available at Priti NYC.

Peach (compliments tan, bronzy skin)

From Left: Dior Nail Vernis in Pink Boa, $21, available at Nordstrom; Priti NYC Nail Polish in September Charm, $12.50, available at Priti NYC; Behnhaz Sarafpour Spring 2011 image courtesy of CND.

Purple (goes with any skin tone)

From Left: Nicholas K Spring 2011 image courtesy of Dashing Diva/Eric Yu; Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Violet Diva, $19, available in March at Estee Lauder; Priti NYC Nail Polish in Geisha Girl, $12.50, available at Priti NYC.

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MOON MANICURES
These moon manis make for a beguilingly fun, retro feel. Try a nude base color, or a rounded, black French tip like the picture below:

The Tip: Sometimes you need more than a steady hand to get these moon shapes looking crisp. A nail art pen offers you more control if you can’t manage a brush!

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METALLICS & GOLD FOIL
The flash of metal got an updated, gritty twist for spring 2011. Try layering an iridescent top coat over a dark gray or use gold foil.

The Tip: Paint a layer of clear basecoat and messily apply gold foil onto your nail tips with a tweezer. Wait until dry, crumble the excess gold foil off, then secure with a layer of clear topcoat.

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POP ART GRAPHICS
Free-spirited designers, naturally, got away with nail polish pattern-play this spring. Use bright pastels and patterns.

The Tip: For really precise graphic nails, we recommend a good Minx salon. If you’re confident in your nail art abilities, invest in some opaque nail precision pens and go wild!

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NEUTRALS
Neutral nails maintain an au naturel spring-like feel. Whip up a pointed black and white French Chevron nail or use a gorgeous pale beige intersected by a thin, coral line.

The Tip: Don’t match the nude shade too closely to your skin tone, lest you want to look like you have mannequin hands. Go a few shades lighter or darker, and choose a color with a high gloss.

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HOW TO APPLY
1. Gently ease cuticle back and remove any nail polish.
2. Shape and file the nail edge.
3. Gently remove surface shine using a nail buffer or a smooth nail file.
4. Select Nail Rock Wrap nearest your Cuticle size. These can be trimmed to fit if needed.
5. Do not touch the adhesive side of the wrap that will be used on your nail.
6. Gently place at cuticle edge and apply heat from a small or travel hairdryer for a few seconds until the wrap begins to soften.
7. Applying firm pressure, push the wrap onto one side of the nail bed. Re-apply heat and repeat on the other side.
8. Re-apply heat and push firmly over the entire nail for a secure fit. If there is a crease; re-heat, gently lift the wrap off the nail and reapply adding further heat if necessary.
9. File off excess wrap at the end of the nail in a downward motion with a fine wooden file.

TO REMOVE
1. Apply heat and peel off gently.
2. Nail polish remover may be needed to remove excess adhesive off the nail bed.

• Apply the transfer in just 15 minutes
• Will last up to 10 days on your nails
• Will last up to 8 weeks on your toenail
• Animal Prints also available Snake Rust Brown, Metallic Lizard, and Cyan Velvet Leopardskin
• $10.95 at ASOS

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Love getting a manicure only to have it chip hours after its done?  With the right tools and products, your nails can look just as great as the ones you pay for on a weekly basis.

Here are some tips on how to do-it-yourself at home:

1)  Remove any old polish. After the polish is removed, clip the nails straight across, slightly above the skin.

2) Next, file nails straight across, rounding slightly on the corners. File from the outside to the center of the nail to prevent tearing and grinding away at the nail.

3) After filing, apply cuticle remover on the cuticles, and then soak fingers in warm soapy water for a few minutes. Avoid letting them soak long because if the nail is too saturated, it can make the nail soft, making it harder to apply polish. If nails are yellow or stained from constant use of polish, add a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide or lemon juice to the water.

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4) When the nails are done soaking, use an orangewood stick wrapped in cotton to gently push back cuticles from the nails. With cuticle nippers, trim hangnails and avoid cutting the cuticle to prevent infection. Massage hands with a hand or body scrub, and then rinse and apply hand cream. Add cuticle oil to the cuticles and massage to allow the oil to soak in. After moisturizing, clean the nails of oil by using a cotton ball with polish remover to prepare nails for paint.

5) Painting the nails. Apply a base coat to nails, starting with the pinkie finger to prevent smudges while painting. After letting the base coat dry, apply the first coat of color polish. For an even amount of polish on each nail, use three strokes of the brush, the first one down the center and then one on each side from the bottom of the nail up to the top.

6) After the first coat is dry, the final step to the manicure is applying a second coat. By painting to the tip of the nail and slightly over, it can prolong the life of the manicure and prevent chipping. Use a small brush with remover to clean up any spots where the polish got onto the skin. Apply a clear topcoat and allow nails to dry.

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Designers are always coming up with some crazy ways to incorporate trendy lace, from bodysuits and sunglasses! But lace nails are one unique take that we would also considering trying. Take a look at this tutorial we just came across:

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Get “Strapped” For Spring

Tiny and Toya sat down with HelloBeautiful for an exclusive interview about their new season of “The Tiny And Toya Show.”  We girl-talked it up about how they became best friends, maintaining your hair (weave talk, yay!), nails, T.I.P, Wayne, tattoos and groupies!

When we first heard that T.I.P’s girlfriend Tiny and Lil’ Wayne’s ex wife Toya were starring in their own show on BET, we kind of scratched our heads unknowingly. We weren’t quite sure if the “Tiny & Toya Show” would be another “RHOA” or gold-digging reality show for that matter.What we soon found out that was neither Tiny or Toya were close to those stereotypes.

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Tameka “Tiny ” Cottle made it very clear in one of the first episodes that she at first was the bread winner of the Cottle-Harris family. In case you didn’t know while T.I .P was still trying to become the “King Of The South” that he is now, Tiny was in a Grammy winning girl group called “Xscape.” Tiny stays busy by managing her and Toya’s daughter’s group “OMG Girlz,” owns her own nail salon, and held together a household by herself when her mate was sent away to jail.

Hear what the ladies had to say about their friendship, holding it down while T.I was away and Toya being over Weezy:

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Season 2 promises to build on last season’s cliff hanger, so be sure to tune into BET tonight at 10pm to watch the new season of “The Tiny and Toya Show,” and come back to HelloBeautiful for Part 2 of our exclusive interview.

Check out the trailer below:

Take a look at the pics of the ladies at their season premiere party:

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Soak nails in olive oil

For weak, thin nails, soak them in extra virgin olive oil 10-15 minutes a day for a month, then twice a week thereafter. This inexpensive home beauty treatment will help fortify damaged, weak or peeling nails.

Use a cuticle cream

A soothing cuticle cream like Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme helps nourish dry cuticles and brittle, damaged nails with vitamin E. Massage the cream into and around your nails nightly before going to bed.

Washing dishes

Wear gloves for chores

When doing the dishes, cleaning and gardening, wear gloves. Detergents and cleansers are harsh on your fingernails, causing drying, spitting and peeling. Soil and gardening can also cause damage to your nails.

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Find a miracle treatment

Sally Hansen Miracle Cure for Severe Problem Nails works wonders. It stops nails from peeling almost overnight. Using a mineral rich formula with protein and antioxidants, this treatment helps restore dry, splitting, damaged nails. A clear coat of nail polish may also help protect nails.

Eat biotin-rich foods

Make sure your diet features foods rich in biotin, such as liver, cooked eggs, whole grains, cauliflower and avocado, among others. In addition to other health benefits, biotin can help strengthen and thicken nails. You can also take a biotin supplement, if necessary.

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Here is a way to clean up your nails at home and get yourself looking like you have just left the salon:

1) Removing any old polish with acetone polish remover and a cotton ball. A cotton ball holds up much better than tissue and will not fall apart causing you to waste more remover than needed.

2) Clip and file your nails to their desired length. Choose a round or square shape and try to keep all nails around the same length.

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3) Soak your hands or feet in a bowl of warm water for about five minutes, add some liquid soap to help soften up nails and cuticles. Be sure the water is not too hot because this will actually end up drying out your hands. When you are finished soaking, apply a cuticle cream over the bottom of the nails to soften any rough spots.

4) Push back cuticles off your nail bed so they are out of the way for polishing. If you are used to a self-manicure and want nails to look great you can also cut back your cuticles if you feel comfortable doing so. Afterward clean and exfoliate hands with a scrub or homemade mixture of your choice, then wash it off.

5) Dry hands and apply the best lotion you have around the house. Make sure nails are wiped clean from any lotion and you are ready to polish. Apply a base coat first then two thin coats of polish. Let it dry then finish with a topcoat to help protect nails. If you are a little messy with the color, you don’t have to start all over again, just grab a Q-Tip and use nail polish to clean up skin around the nails.

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Minx is definitely the hottest nail trend of the moment, although the ostentatious designs that are so popular among celebs like Rihanna and Eve are somewhat of a put-off to many people.

For the more subtle folks out there, Minx is releasing a new line of nail overlays with a less flamboyant feel. The “Teaser Collection” features 10 solid colors, finished with Minx’s signature iridescent shimmer. The company also plans to release another 30 designs in the next few months.

Take a look at the new Minx Teaser Collection below:

Minx has become hugely popular because of its dual appeal; a flawlessly smooth appearance and complex designs that are virtually impossible to hand paint. The actual Minx applique consists of a solid film, instead of liquid polish, with a heat activated adhesive back that is applied directly to the nail.

Minx can only be applied by certified professional manicurists, at select salons across the country. To find the salon nearest you, go here.

Check out this gallery to see celebs wear Minx, as well as a few other popular nail trends:

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Check out these star-studded nails below and try something new with your own!

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We have all come across a woman with impossibly long nails at least once in our lives and wondered, “how that heck does she function with those things?” Whereas extravagant nail design and extraordinarily long false nails are often considered a tacky hood trend in this neck of the woods, it turns out that in Tokyo they call it art!

On Monday Tokyo hosted a huge Nail Expo, boasting over 50,000 attendees, all hoping to catch a glimpse of the amazing nail designs on display by the events manicure masters.  Check out photos of the nail art that was submitted for the Nail Queen 2009 Awards Ceremony in the gallery below. Somehow, I feel as though I’ve already seen many of these designs on the display board at the local round-the-way-nail shop and called them ghetto, but hey…art it is.

So what do you think, hot or not?

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Didn’t Bey get the memo that we’re in the middle of a recession? Jules Kim told Life & Style that the bejeweled nails she had in the “Sweet Dreams” video cost a whopping $36,000! Here’s what Jules Kim had to say:

“I was commissioned to make something unique and special for her. She got a whole set of them. They’re all encrusted in diamonds, and each snake has two rubies for eyes.”

Fabulous or a little too extravagant? You tell us.

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The Summer is the season to try new things.  Hobo bags, feathers, and even nails are the latest trends! Check out these star-studded nails below and try something new with your own!

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Check out who gets a makeover!

We recently came across these pictures of actor Terrence Howard’s shopping at Fred Segal in LA and we just have to say, dude your nails should not be longer than mine.

Check out the pics below:

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Why can’t Terrence Howard to prison?

Pictures courtesy of x17online