OK, we couldn't go without saying something about this infamous cover. Sarah here got her copy of the the mag and immediately felt bad for Palin because she was caught with (gasp!) a hairy lip and unkempt brows. I felt bad for her too, well somewhat. But if I was running for the VP position and knew that my face would be plastered on every newspaper, magazine and Web site, I think I might take five minutes to zap some unsightly hairs. We know she has a hairstylist that travels with her and I'm sure a makeup artist too, so why are those experts not suggesting to her that she groom herself a bit? Hell, the makeup artist should be plucking those things for her!

I do think it's totally fair for Newsweek to run a photo without retouching it, but I understand the other side of it too (and in Palin's defense, her lip looks totally hair-free in press photo we dug up above. I did major zooming to confirm that.)

Bottom line: We all need a reminder to groom our brows and wax our upper lips. I'm way overdue for a brow shaping, so good thing Newsweek doesn't want my mug on the cover -- ha! Check out our hair removal guide if you need help in that department too. Or better yet, watch this how-to lip wax video if you're in the same boat with Sarah Palin.

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