Q: I just got a haircut last week, but I still have split ends – what gives? I have to ask: Did you let her cut away all of the damage? Clients who dictate every snip (like me!) often end up with a too-skimpy trim. Next time, trust her, even if it means losing an extra inch – it will grow back! And P.S.: If you did cut several inches and still have the splits, ask for a do-over; the [...]
Fashion actress and former model Diane Kruger, the face on Calvin Klein’s new fragrance “Beauty”, is surprisingly laid back. Here some effortless tips: Use foundation as cover-up. “I dot it on under-eye circles, pimples and blemishes. Once everything is smoothed out, you’ll notice you don’t need much more makeup.” Go for bold brows. “A heavier brow works best on me, so I barely touch mine. I just pluck the strays that aren’t failing in line.” Don’t obsess over trends. “They [...]
Loosen Your Bump Tease the front spritz with hair spray; then push it back. Let it sit pretty, minus pings. Flip It Out Turn up ends with a round brush while blow-drying. Do An Audrey Hepburn Remix Thick, eye-brow-gazing bangs, give the classy high bun an edgy update. Pouf It Up Do major teasing on top, but keep sides tight the contrast adds even more drama. Try Swooshy Bangs Make a deep side part; then swoop long layered fringe over [...]
Q: Help! Greasy sunscreen makes me break out. I want to be safe, but ugh! Try powder SPF. It sops up oil and creates a barrier on the skin that blocks UV rays physically (not chemically, like traditional cream), explains NYC derm Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, M.D., PH.D. I am swearing by it. Q: How can I wear metallic eye makeup without looking like a robot? To soften gold or silver shadows; do a base shade first, says makeup artist Lucia Pieroni. [...]
Your poor hair, constantly out there, exposed, fried and abused. Show it some compassion, woman! These distressing treatments worked for seven real-life test cases. No. 1 Surf and Sun Bleached “My hair was dull, lifeless”, says Roxy pro surfer Kassia Meador, 27. Salon and drugstore deep treatments with vitamins A and E protect against color fade. One luxurious option: Kerastase Chronologiste At-Home Ritual [$145, kerastase-usa.com] After she let it sit on her hair for 10 minutes: “So much shine!”. No. [...]
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