Something magical happens when you get a wash and blowout at a salon. For the next two days, your hair is shiny, bouncy and full of volume. Then, the dreaded day comes when you've got to wash it and style it yourself. No matter what you do, your luxurious locks come out looking flat and lifeless.
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Somewhere between the late 90s and the mid-2000s, Hollywood stars began adopting a new trend. And luminaries like Angelina Jolie, Nicole Richie, and Jennifer Lopez all passed on the message to the rest of us: Big, bushy tufts of facial hair above your eyelids are in -- and they're here to stay.
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As much as makeup can be a girl's best friend, it's not exactly the healthiest thing to be slathering all over our faces on a daily basis.
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It's no secret that childhood beauty pageants are pretty controversial, and they give rise to serious questions about the sometimes thin line between exploitation and harmless entertainment. Read on to find out what some experts, some parents, and some former contestants think about the whole issue.
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Being stuck at home for weeks at a time can get old pretty quickly, and you'll likely find that it majorly disrupts your beauty routine. Fortunately, however, the great indoors is filled with endless DIY possibilities. Here are the at-home best beauty tips to try.
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If you're stuck at home, you might be tempted to start a new beauty routine. But if it's self-cleaning hair you're thinking about, you might want to go back to the drawing board. The idea that your hair will rebalance itself after a (long) period of no washing is, at best, an "old wives' tale."
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Game of Thrones has been a hot topic for all of us since 2011, and the styles shown on-screen have secured their place in TV history. Thankfully, there are ways to pull off some of the characters' best looks with a few simple steps — without having to travel all the way to Winterfell.
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Plenty of us are actually washing our hair completely wrong. Those who dye their hair regularly are more likely to have an intricate routine mapped out, while others, with a more relaxed approach, might prefer a quick wash and air dry. Is there really a way to wash your hair wrong?
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Halle Berry's gorgeous face has graced movie and television screens for decades. Not only is the Academy Award winner talented, she's been at the top of People's list of the 50 most beautiful people. Berry recently gave fans the inside scoop on how to attain her glowing skin with her DIY skin mask.
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Smile lines, sometimes referred to as laugh lines, are the wrinkles that appear in the area of our face around the mouth, directly connected to the muscles used to smile. While not visible in your teens and 20s, these lines become more pronounced in your 30s and 40s.
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There is much to envy about the dolphin's life -- these sea mammals spend their days eating, sleeping, and playing with their friends, which sure beats our 9-to-5 grind! No wonder they're thought to be the smartest animals in the sea. But we don't want to look like a dolphin, do we?
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Setting powder is a must-have. As celebrity makeup artist Jenn Streicher and member of the Laura Mercier Makeup Artist Collective told Byrdie, you should "think of it as an extension to your foundation." She explained, "It sets your makeup in place and extends its longevity."
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Let's face it, any kind of acne (no matter where it is on your body) is never ideal. But while face acne is widely discussed, back acne (also known as bacne) is often forgotten -- unless, of course, you suffer from it. And no matter how often you loofah or scrub, no skincare routine seems to help.
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What would we do without the internet? Thanks to social media, we learned that beauty vlogger Farah Dhukai used diaper rash cream as a treatment to help her with her acne (via In Style). We also learned that Justin Bieber's wife Hailey has two go-to spot creams to handle breakouts.
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Painful and often difficult to disguise, cystic acne can put a huge damper on your mood and your look. Even with loads of makeup and a big pep talk, going out with large red marks can be tough for the most confident among us. But, following a few simple tips can help cover any signs of blemishes.
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First she shook up the beauty industry with 40 shades of foundation. Next came 50 shades of concealer (via Elle). Now singer, songwriter, and bonafide beauty magnate Rihanna proves she's on the cutting edge of inclusion once again with the launch of Fenty Skin, her new gender neutral skincare line.
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Thanks to social distancing, we're all sporting longer hair that rarely comes out of a messy bun unless it's for a midweek wash. The occasional trip to the grocery store means an upgrade to the usual ponytail, and this look is having a well-deserved moment as a trending style in 2020.
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Tired of breaking the bank on overpriced skincare products full of potentially toxic ingredients with unpronounceable names? Good news: Your new favorite product doesn't require you to become an amateur chemist or involve a $300 trip to Sephora. It's something you already have in your pantry.
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Are you a nail biter? That habit you've likely had since childhood is making you more susceptible to harmful germs, bacteria, and viruses, and that can be true even if you wash your hands often. Here are a few hacks to help you drop the habit.
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Although coloring your own hair, waxing your own legs, and applying your own fake tan comes pretty easily to many of us, plucking our own eyebrows can be a minefield. And, of course, you want them to look perfectly shaped, arched and beautiful. After all, they sit right above your eyes.
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Short hair had a moment last year, but now all those bobs, lobs, and pixies are a thing of the past. Long hair is now on trend. When it comes to Rapunzel-length hair, stylist Paul Labrecque noted: "We'll probably see longer hair that's just one length because it's the easiest to do yourself."
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Velcro rollers may be old-fashioned -- but they also can make the best, long-lasting curls. Pop them in overnight, and voila, bouncy hair all day. Now the bad news: Even though velcro rollers cut out the need for a hot iron, they still can do some damage to your hair.
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Picture this: You wake up, fresh-faced and with your curls perfectly intact. You take out your scrunchie to reveal a perfectly coiffed cascade of tendrils. Sounds great, doesn't it? Now back to reality. It's no secret that sleeping on curly hair can have you waking up with some frizz on your hands.
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Achieving a look that makes your hair appear fuller is actually quite easy when you have a few tips and tricks to pull from. Some hacks are more permanent than others, like getting a haircut that will maximize your hair's body, while others come down to how you style your hair.
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This is a public service announcement: Put the hairdryers down! It's summer and it is too hot to rock your bombshell blowout. This is carte blanche to experiment with looks from braids to boho surfer chic. You'll give your locks some much needed TLC, and get to experiment with these fresh styles.
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It seems like every other skincare product boasts its incredible exfoliation abilities -- and we're certainly correct to take heed. As we age, it's important to remove dead skin cells to assist with regeneration. During your 20s, your skin loses 30 percent of its ability to naturally exfoliate.
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A good skincare routine is as important as working out regularly, eating right, getting enough sleep, and drinking plenty of water. Without it, your skin doesn't have the requisite armor to battle the elements and emerge victorious. Everybody's daily routine is different, dependent on your skin.
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