HAIR
• Ming Xi’s hair is a vibrant cotton-candy purple in an editorial shoot for Style. [Fashion Gone Rogue]

• Andre Walker, Oprah Winfrey’s hairstylist, attempted to clarify his remark about "kinky hair" in an Elle interview. He wrote on his blog, "I leave the political correctness of 'going straight' or staying natural to a woman's personal preference. Once again, my advice is based on how to best achieve strong, healthy hair." [StyleList]

• Snooki updated her weave with blonde and pink tips à la Lauren Conrad, only ... scarier. [Hollywood Life]

FRAGRANCE
• Eighty-year-old L.A.-based makeup brand Merle Norman is trying to revamp its image and go after younger consumers. [WWD]

SKIN
• After giving birth on Sunday, Victoria Beckham reportedly purchased almost £3,000 worth (roughly $4,840) — of Rodial’s Stretch MX cream. [Daily Mail UK]

MAKEUP
• Gwyneth Paltrow has to go without makeup and leave her hair unwashed for her role in an upcoming Steven Soderberg film, Contagion. [Daily Mail UK]