Beauty Hits & Misses of 2010

HIT: Teen Bowl

Did anyone's hair have a bigger year than Justin Bieber's? I think not. He even had grown men imitating his brushstrokes.

MISS: Old Bowl

Most Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterbacks never have to answer questions about their hair. Tom Brady, however, has spent much of 2010 defending his locks from some major Bieber-themed teasing.

HIT: Neutral Palette

The actress and her Mad Men character, Peggy, really came into their own style-wise this season. Elizabeth's neutral-toned makeup shows that subtlety can go just as far as bold can when it comes to a dressy look.

MISS: Tan Overload

SJP, please say you haven't fallen victim to the Hollywood trend of over-self-tanning too? Stay true to your NYC roots and embrace the pale again. Or maybe just choose a more subtle shade.

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HIT: Pretty Ponytail

The Twilight star and her hairstylist, Ted Gibson, really knocked it out of the park every time she stepped onto a red carpet. Of all her gorgeous looks, this perfect ponytail was my favorite. Simple, chic and easily recreatable at home.

MISS: Bleached Out

Dear Mischa: We miss the fresh-faced California beauty you exuded as Marissa Cooper on The O.C. Maybe think about a lighter lip and darker hair?

HIT: Lady Lips

Diane's mildly retro waves are complemented perfectly by her deep red lip. This woman almost never makes a beauty or fashion mistake.

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MISS: Faux Monroe

Paris will stop at nothing for some extra attention. But this faux Monroe is a total bust and transparent, even for her. Remember, you're always better off embracing your own beauty style.

HIT: Side Braid

The side braid had a big year in 2010. The trend actually made its debut in the fall of 2009 at the Alexander Wang runway show. But by early this year celebs like Kate and girls on the street were wearing them all the time.

MISS: Overstyled Ponytail

Side ponytails are awesome when done well. See: Stackhouse, Sookie. When they're not, you can end up looking like a bad pageant girl/high school cheerleader. Make it a little messier with fewer ringlets and you'll be good to go.

HIT: Red Hot Hair

KStew has never looked better. The reddish hue she chose for her hair, along with that gorgeous front braid, really softens her look. But she stays true to her edgier side with a smoky eye.

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MISS: Studded Brows

Making a statement is one thing. But there's just no way we can endorse studded brows, a mohawk and black lips. The glitter on the cheeks, however, could be a fun holiday makeup moment.

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HIT: Good Messy

There's always a very fine line between good messy and bad messy. Jessica's hair falls squarely on the good side. Talk about chic bedhead.

MISS: Bad Messy

Kate, however lovely she usually is, has taken the messy thing a wee bit too far. Just a few more styling products might have been necessary here.

HIT: Sleek Cut

When Cate showed up at the Tonys with a new cropped 'do, the beauty world collectively swooned. Another nice touch: Her silver eye shadow matches her space-age Armani suit.

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MISS: Too Much Bun

I went back and forth about putting this updo on the list, and not just because I'm a huge Mindy Kaling fan. I liked that she took a risk, but I think I'm alone in that as the 'do was largely panned.

HIT: Warmed Up Color

Clémence Poésy had been a dirty blonde for quite a while, until she showed up at the Chanel show with this rich, but still sunny, brown shade. Upgrade!

MISS: Over-the-Top Color

The pop star really likes to make some out-there statements with her beauty choices. So was this one something related to beautiful alien visitors?

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HIT: Flower Girl

No matter how old she is, Keri always looks fresh-faced and glowing. Add in a flowery hair accessory and you've got the perfect warm-weather look.

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MISS: Hidden Hair

Even in her most troubled times, Lindsay's always had great hair. And while I personally prefer it in her natural red, there's still no need to hide it under a hood reminiscent of a knight from the Crusades. You should never cover up your best asset!

HIT: Ombre Ringlets

Rachel is the queen of the ombre (dark at the top and then gradually getting lighter). And it looks especially fantastic with her big, bouncy curls.

MISS: Big Bouffant

To say Katherine Heigl doesn't look like herself here is a true understatement. The dark bouffant hair looks more June Carter Cash than Hollywood starlet. Trying new things is great, but there's such a thing as going too far.

HIT: Mod Makeup

Nicole's '60s-inspired mod makeup is spot-on at the Met Ball. Kudos to her makeup artist for making it both retro and modern at the same time.

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MISS: Scary Shadow

January Jones, on the other hand, looks a little too scary sci-fi for our liking at the same event, which is basically fashion's biggest night.

HIT: Age-Appropriate Style

Little Sally Draper (actress Kiernan Shipka) looks so adorable on the red carpet. Just a hint of gloss and sparkly headband are perfectly age-appropriate dress-up choices.

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MISS: Trying Too Hard

No one can accuse the Smith family of not putting it all out there. But sometimes their looks just feel so forced and unnatural.

HIT: Space Age Chic

Gwynnie's giving it her Jetsons-best with this hair, makeup and dress combo. We love when she steps out of her long, loose and natural mode. That high hair is really working for her.

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MISS: Overdone Makeup

Everything about this look is much too much. Big platinum hair, orange self- tanner and super-heavy makeup. We much prefer a more pared-down Christina.

HIT: Bright Lips

Spring's biggest lip trend — poppy pink shades — started in no small part due to Maggie G's fuchsia lips at the Academy Awards. They looked perfect with her flowery gown.

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MISS: Ghostly Shadow

No one was happier than I to see Molly Ringwald taking part in the John Hughes tribute at the Oscars. I only wish she had veered away from that ghostly eye makeup and chosen a little bit of color for her lips.

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HIT: Chic Cuts

Drastic haircuts were all the rage with young Hollywood this year. Keira's blunt bob was just one of many that we fell in love with. It plays up her angular cheekbones beautifully.

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HIT: Amazing Lashes

Seeing as Rihanna changes her look on an almost daily basis, it was really hard to pick one favorite. But the shimmery white shadow paired with spidery long lashes is simply breathtaking. Note how she picked a nude lip shade so that it doesn't compete with her eyes.

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HIT: Pixie Cut

Michelle's hair is our absolute favorite in all of 2010. The color and the cut are, in a word, perfect.

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HIT: Everyday Glam

What I love about Zoe's look is that it shows how easily red lips can work with an everyday look. You could recreate this for work any day of the week.

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HIT: Diva 'Do

It certainly takes a diva to pull off this updo. If you've got the right attitude, you could do it too.

HIT: Bang, Bang

The most famous Kardashian doesn't really change up her beauty look very often. So we loved seeing her with full bangs. She, of course, kept her signature glossy nude lip.

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HIT: Dewy Skin

While some might focus on Kate's updo (which is lovely), we're transfixed by her radiant skin. Oh to be so dewy!

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HIT: Retro Chic

Get out the hot rollers! Jessica's retro curls have us seriously contemplating spending some extra time on our locks for a big night out.

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