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Fit Tip: Soak Your Hair Before a Workout

FitSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 PDT

When I head out into the hot weather to work out, I discovered an easy trick for staying cool. It works so well that I do it before heading out for a run, bike ride, or hike. I simply stand over the sink and drench my hair with water. When it's completely soaked and dripping, I wrap it in a bun. As I run, the breeze on my wet head keeps me cool. It is quite a pleasant sensation. Try it the next time you head out in the heat.

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The Quickest, Easiest Way to Combat Frizz

Jaime Richards — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 PST

Frizzed-out hair can be a result of a variety of things: humidity, dry weather, and too-hot styling tools, just to name a few. And while there are countless products on the market to keep frizz at bay, there's a quick and easy way to help stop the problem in its tracks: say no to regular towels and say yes to turban-style towels instead. To discover a few reasons you'll love them, read on.

8 Money-Saving Beauty Tips

OnSugar Blog — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:51:20 PST

In need of a few good tips? Check out this great story from OnSugar blog Beauty and the Budget:

Of course, we'd all love to have a major beauty stash, but sometimes we just don't have all of those cool tools at our disposal. When you're in need of a quick beauty fix, here are a few tips to get you through!

5 Salon Add-Ons You Can Skip

Miriam Lacey — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:25:11 PDT

When you go into a salon, whether it's to get your nails done or touch up your roots, there are inevitably "extras" on offer - for an additional cost, of course. But no matter how hard someone pitches them to you, some add-ons aren't absolutely necessary. To find out which five common ones don't make the cut, just keep reading.

Achoo! How to Relieve Allergies in Your Bedroom

Jenny Sugar — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:35:57 PDT

If you suffer from allergies to dander, dust mites, or mold, it's time to take a closer look at the place where you spend one-third of your day - your bedroom. Here are some things you can do to reduce your allergy symptoms.

Evict the Offenders
Looked under your bed lately? To prevent a colony of dust mites from becoming squatters in the apartment below where you sleep, vacuum under your bed at least once a week. And don't be lazy about it - move the bed and other furniture to suck up the disgusting fluffs hiding in all the nooks and crannies. If your bedroom isn't carpeted, be even more ~~anal~~ thorough and mop the floor. Aside from washing your sheets weekly, take time to wipe down the tops of your dressers, nightstands, the blinds, and windowsills. Not to make you crazy for cleaning, but the curtains and your comforter can get dusty too, so don't forget to wash them once a month. If your bathroom is connected to your bedroom, check the bathtub or shower for mold and mildew.

Keep reading to find out other ways you can relieve allergy symptoms in your bedroom.

Vintage Inspiration: Retro Bathing Beauties

Miriam Lacey — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:04:38 PDT

Given how busy most of us are, the idea of spending a whole morning soaking in a tub full of bubbles seems like a distant dream. But it doesn't have to be that way. Even if you've only got five minutes to shower, you can bring a little bit of vintage glamour to your grooming. This Dry Diva shower cap in Blue Me a Kiss ($26) is a gorgeous throwback to another era that will also handily keep your hair dry.

If you love the idea of filling your boudoir with clouds of beautifully scented powder but hate talc, give Benefit Bathina ($28) a try. It smells like old-fashioned rose perfume, has an adorable puff, and gives your skin a gorgeous sheen without the mess of powder. And if you're hidebound and determined to get that bubble bath, try TokyoMilk Hawaiian Divers Bubble Bath ($24), which looks like an old apothecary bottle and smells like orange zest and rosewood.

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Rihanna's Stylist: How to Amp Up Your Style, Get Healthy Hair, and More

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:03:24 PDT

Celebrity stylist Ursula Stephen is the woman responsible for taking Rihanna's hair from demure to dashing. By lopping off Rihanna's long, straight hair, eventually taking it to an asymmetric razored cut, Stephen helped the singer become an international style icon. As you can imagine, Rihanna's ever-changing hairstyles require as much hair care as creativity. Find out how Stephen keeps her hair healthy - and what styles feel fresh now - when you keep reading.

Soak Up Your Sweat With These Absorbent Headbands

Heather Dale — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:51:38 PDT

Hair falling in your face is one annoying problem to contend with while working out (check out these hair accessories to remedy that issue), but what happens when you're dripping in a spin class, or hot yoga class, or are halfway through mile five in your 8-mile run? I'm referring to the sweat factor. Sticky, drippy, sweat. The following headbands and ties are worn a bit lower on your forehead than regular headbands and are designed to soak up any excess sweat . . . so you can stay dry and focused on your workout.

Clockwise from top left: Pink Halo I Tie ($13), Sweaty Band Thick Headband ($18), Nike Tennis Swoosh Bandana ($22), Yonex Bandana Headband ($10), prAna Wide Headband ($8), Adidas Tennis Tie Band ($12).

Easy Summer Beauty the Natural Way: Highlights

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:00:52 PDT

Summer's almost here, so instead of ordering you to pick up some bronzer and get out the bleach, I thought I'd offer some natural alternatives that work just as well for a fraction of the cost. Ever since I tried raw ingredients for a month, I've had a keen interest in easy beauty treatments made with edible ingredients. First up: sun-kissed, natural-looking highlights that won't leave your hair brittle. To find out how to do it with stuff that's lying around in your kitchen, just keep reading.

Get Ready For Summer With Nivea Sun-Kissed Radiant Skin!

Sponsor — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:35 PDT

While it may feel nice to soak up the Summer rays and walk away with a sexy glow, we all know the damaging effects of the sun. To save your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, add Nivea Sun-Kissed Radiant Skin to your daily routine. Not only will you get a beautiful, natural-looking tan, you'll also get touchably soft skin!

Nivea’s exclusive Hydra IQ technology and Ginkgo Extract will give your skin an even, natural-looking glow in five days, just in time for shorter hemlines and weekends on the beach! As if tanned skin wasn't enough, get the skinny on how to jump-start your Summer look in the video below. With these sun-kissed beauty secrets for your face, hair, and body, you’ll be ready for the beach in no time! After watching the video, make sure to click here to receive your $1 off coupon!