Pretty much all the tricks and tools we have for making hair look good temporarily are exactly what makes it look (and feel) like a dry, frazzled mess in the long run. No wonder 86 percent of women in a recent Unilever survey said that damage is the number one thing that they want to change about their hair. While the researchers didn’t ask those women if they were actually willing to do what it takes to prevent their strands from becoming frayed, our educated guess is that the percentage would be quite low. After all, just because you might know exactly what you’d need to do to get soft, glossy hair doesn’t mean you want to, say, go to work with a wet head every morning.

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Sunscreen Sprays: Believe the Hype

A revolution is afoot in the sunscreen aisles.

It was last summer that those aerosols that emit a mist of lightweight sunscreen lotion began gaining traction in the market.
 
This year, the sunscreen sprays are displacing regular suntan lotion on drugstore shelves everywhere. There’s a huge array of brands offering the sprays: Coppertone, Clarins, Banana Boat, even Dr. Hauschka…

I finally bit the bullet and bought a can myself, simply the CVS version. And I can’t believe what a godsend it is. This is good stuff. No more sticky hands, patchy coverage and long waits for the lotion to take effect. The aerosol makes it easy to spray hard-to-reach areas like backs. And unlike lotions, you needn’t rub it in. It’s faster to use. And you don’t risk missing some skin since the aerosole allows you to better coat large areas. Read more

Makeup for all

Makeup Made Easy

A makup artist reveals tips everyone can use.

I’m a self-professed makeup junkie. I love it all: eyeshadow, lipstick, mascara, you name it. Still, if I’m left wandering Sephora or some drugstore I can get lost in the sea of all the colors and brands—aching my brain to remember the lessons and tips the makeup artists I’ve met have given me (Brown or black mascara? Peach or pink blush? And what about eyebrow pencil?)

It seems strange to me that I have amassed so much makeup and yet, without the aid of some department store makeup artist, I’m lost. Read more

Kids’ Crafts Magical Beans Mosaic

Magical Beans Mosaic

This magical bean mosaic is a wonderful activity for kids and adults to do together.

Tools and Materials

Pencil

Canvas boards

Small paintbrush

Craft glue

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Hair Coloring During Pregnancy: No-No or No Big Deal?

I’m 7 months pregnant and growing bigger everywhere almost every day. I could really use a little confidence boost! Can I get my hair colored or is that a no-no? Read more

Tags: hair color, Hair Coloring During Pregnancy, mothers health during pregnancy, Pregnancy

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