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Skimping on cleansing routines? Slacking on regular hair trims, or back to biting your nails? If you've let bad beauty habits creep back into your life over the festive season then the new year is the ideal time to take action and turn over a revitalizing new leaf. Our experts and celebrities are in on the act too, mulling over ways to make their life a little more beautiful in 2009. We Read more...

Dec. 1 -- When it comes to stepping out this holiday season, remember that your hair and makeup can make all the difference. If your outfit is outstanding, you don't want ordinary hair and outdated makeup to diminish the look. But if your outfit isn't as special as you would like, hair and makeup can instantly make it more glamorous. Hair Whether your hair is short, long or a Read more...

QUESTION: I am a 44-year-old female whose hair is falling out. I do not wash my hair every day, because it falls out after washing it. I have had thyroid tests (which were fine), went to a dermatologist who found nothing wrong and went to my ob-gyn doctor for hormone testing. The results came back slightly elevated. I was told to take zinc and my hair would grow back. Please advise me why this Read more...

The right proportions are key in fashion. While a few things should invariably be small (waists, hips, thighs), almost everything else can be relied on to shrink or grow from one season to the next. This autumn, designers have been pumping up the volume in all kinds of areas -- much to the chagrin of those of us who really don't need to pad out our silhouettes -- and it's not stopping at Read more...

NEW YORK -- If Thursday is the new Saturday (or perhaps you've heard Tuesday or Wednesday, too), then you may be doing much of your holiday celebrating at the tail end of a busy day. You'll be lucky to have time to change clothes and dab on some darker lipstick or glittery gloss, let alone redo your hair. But you might have an extra five minutes in the morning, which could pay off with Read more...

In the pursuit of a shiny head of hair, you might spend a fortune on the best shampoos and conditioners. You need to consider however what you're eating or not eating can have a greater impact on the condition and health of your hair. Hair responds to what you eat in the same way as your skin. Many of us just aren't getting enough of the right stuff to keep our hair looking its best. Read more...

Exfoliate yourself raw? Slather on so much self-tanner you're a not-found-in-nature shade of orange? Bleach your hair into oblivion? Join the club. We've all fallen victim to the "if a little is good, then a lot must be better" trap in the quest to get gorgeous. But help is here. Read on for face- (and hair- and body-) saving advice from the pros. * OOPS! You've cut your bangs Read more...

Hair loss is partly genetic and partly linked to age, but professional stylists say there are ways to slow down the process: Dry gently. After washing your hair, pat it down with a soft towel rather than rubbing vigorously. Rough treatment can break off hair just as it emerges. Get the right brush. Choose one with soft bristles and brush gently, especially when your hair is wet and at Read more...

If you needed any more evidence that we're in an economic slowdown, search no more. Hemlines are falling and hair styles are softening -- both bellwethers of declining economic fortunes, according to Barbara Middleton, one of Wine Country's leading hair and fashion experts. "Tradition is that when the economy goes south, so do women's hemlines. Longer hemlines demand more glamorous Read more...

A strand here, a clump there. You might not know how, or why, your hair started falling out, but suddenly, those long, luxurious locks are clogging your shower drain in greater and greater numbers. On television, in advertisements and elsewhere, hair loss is treated often as a men's health issue. However, millions of women lose their hair at various stages in their lives. The reasons why Read more...

QUESTION: I want healthy, pretty hair, but I don't want to buy lots of products or follow special regimes. What are the bare basics of keeping my hair looking great?ANSWER: By following a few easy guidelines (and using reliable product basics), you can get gorgeous hair for little time and money. Here, the tried-and-true guidelines:  Choose a shampoo for your scalp. Because the scalp is Read more...

Winter coats, big boots and super-sized woolly knits are doing a good job of keeping us snug. Unlike our wardrobes, beauty routines don't get such a drastic overhaul. We're quick to transform our fashions once temperatures plummet, but our locks are often left out of the seasonal switchover. Hair can be a hidden casualty of the winter months -- and often we can't see the effects Read more...

"I am off on my Labor Day weekend beach vacation, but am worried all that sun, sea and sand may take its toll on my hair. Please help." This week, our expert is Erica Bassett, manager of the Contemporary Marske hair salon. "Hair has no natural defences, so exposure to UV rays depletes its natural oils and moisture levels. Add to that the sand and salt from the sea and you Read more...

Celebrity stylist Andrew Barton of "How To Look 10 Years Younger" fame presents his 15 top tips on how to have fabulous hair 1. Always have a hair consultation before you get it cut. A lot of salons don't offer consultations as a matter of course ... you are in and right away having your hair shampooed. But it's worth getting a proper hair consultation, especially if you are Read more...

Once upon a time, women would curse their gray hair and reach for the dye to cover it up. Or they'd eventually cave in and drench themselves in that ghastly purplish-blue rinse -- the one that turns the shade of the Rocky Mountains at dusk. It was like the mark of the old age beast. But with salt falling on their heads like a blizzard, baby boomers are, as usual, opting to do it their way. Read more...

If you have an extremely dry scalp and hair, you should take extra care of your tresses in order to avoid hair loss or even an infection. In addition, make sure you choose a hairstyle that you can manage during winter. Not only will moisturizing your hair help to hydrate your mane, it will also help your hairstyle to stay in place. The American Academy of Dermatology also recommends using Read more...

Allergic reactions to hair dyes are on the rise as more people pursue the "cult of youth," warn doctors. The reactions trigger rashes on the face and in severe cases can cause facial swelling. Researchers writing in the British Medical Journal are calling for more research on the safety of hair dyes. Increasing numbers of people are coloring their hair, with older people Read more...

We've all had bad hair days (come on, who hasn't?)! Whether it is greasy-hair day or too-dry-it-won't-do-anything hair day, we have tips to help you manage it all and come out feeling sexy and strong! Take a look at these great tips from the haircare pros. Too Thin "The right shape of haircut is so important here," says Eamonn Boreham, international artistic director for Toni Read more...

Thankfully, frizzy hair is something within your control -- with the right know-hows, tips and products. While the fastest and easiest way to control your hair is by chemically rebonding it, it is also the more expensive method and needs to be done regularly or you'll end up with Frankenstein-bride hair (curly on top, straight at the bottom). The important thing to remember is moisture, Read more...

Tuesday was a gray day in more ways than one. The skies were Seattle, Wash.-gray with goose gray-clouds hovering around the mountains. The colors were gentle and soothing -- both above and as reflected on the rain-spattered streets. I was paying more attention to colors that day, because the day before, I'd talked with color consultants Erin Bakke and Diane Giusti about adding color Read more...