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By Shannon Farrell, Daily Makeover

Tricks To Disguising Thinning Hair With the introduction of anti-aging hair products, the issue of women's thinning hair is finally getting the attention it deserves. Whether your hair thins as you age or you experience thinning your twenties (called alopecia, the condition is triggered by genetics and even bad nutrition choices), there are simple cuts, coloring techniques and styling tricks that can disguise sparse strands. We caught up with Diane Stevens, Lead Stylist for Nioxin (the brand known for treating hair thinning) on how she camouflages thinning hair on her clients.

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Go Ombré
Starting with a darker base and slowly getting lighter towards the ends creates the visual effect of thicker hair at the tips. Go one or two shades lighter at the base for a subtle color change.

Add Multidimensional Color
Create movement and the illusion of fullness with this color trick. "Have your stylist use different tones and levels to create a soft,

By Megan Segura, Daily Makeover

Looking good is just part of the job when you're a celebrity, but it doesn't stop us from wondering how they do it. See the extreme diets some celebs try in the name of a bikini body.

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By Wendy Rodewald, Daily Makeover

Rooney Mara After a couple red carpet season's worth of consistently stunning looks, we were wondering when Rooney Mara would finally ink a deal for a beauty campaign. Today Calvin Klein Fragrances has revealed that The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo star will front the campaign for the new women's fragrance, Downtown Calvin Klein, which will launch this July.

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David Fincher, who directed Mara in Dragon Tattoo and The Social Network, created the black and white TV commercial, which stars the actress as a young woman "living in her own world, breaking away from the 'expected,'" according to a release from the brand. The spot was filmed in New York City and features a soundtrack by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. As for the fragrance? It features feminine woods with soft floral notes.

Mara is currently making the rounds at Cannes, where her new film Ain't Them Bodies Saints will premiere.

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By Megan Segura, Daily Makeover

Everyone wants to know the secret to looking like a celeb. While many swear it's just their good genes, others, like Diane Kruger, are willing to spill their go-to beauty faves. You'll be surprised by how little most of them cost.

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By Shannon Farrell, Daily Makeover

Diary Of A Chemical Peel The idea of a chemical peel is scary - maybe because it sounds so much like "chemical burn." But after hearing about the benefits a chemical peel can have for skin - unclogged pores, even tone, an acne-free complexion - I knew I had to try one. Whether your goal is a major makeover, like eliminating fine lines and wrinkles, or as simple as preventing breakouts, there are numerous peels to choose from, ranging from deep (many layers of skin) to light (more surface-level). Word of caution: Peels work best on pale complexions. Darker tones should stick to very mild peels so discoloring doesn't occur. Since my main concern is some acne along the chin, I decided to try the Clarify Peel (for clearing oily skin or acne) from the Jan Marini Skin Research Marini Peel System. The peel, which contains salicylic acid and mandelic acid, is one of the less harsh variety and has a recovery time of 3-5 days. Basically my skin was going to peel for five days, but

By Wendy Rodewald, Daily Makeover

Stress If you've ever gotten a breakout or a rash during a particularly stressful time in your life, then you probably realize that stress isn't just internal - it can show up on your skin, too. But how does the state of your mind end up affecting the state of your skin, and what's the best way to stop stress-related skin issues? For answers, we consulted Dr. Josie Howard, Simple Psychiatrist, who specializes in psychodermatology, an area of medicine that focuses on the relationship between stress, emotional well-being and skin health. Some of her answers may surprise you.

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How does stress show up on the skin?
Stress and emotional turmoil can show up in the skin in a variety of ways. Signs include everything from brittle and ridging nails to hair loss, hives, and breakouts, as well as worsening other topical skin conditions - such as eczema and psoriasis. It's also important to remember that skin problems

By Shannon Farrell, Daily Makeover

Want to look fresher and more youthful, instantly? Steer clear of these aging makeup faux pas.

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By Megan Segura, Daily Makeover

Jennifer Aniston stepped onto the red carpet with cupping marks on her back. The first time I learned the term "cupping" was in 2004 when Gwyneth Paltrow showed up in photos with what appeared to be circular hickeys on her back. Recently Jennifer Aniston turned up on the red carpet with similar marks, piquing my interest once again. After all, if cupping was good enough for two of Brad Pitt's exes, then it must be good enough for me.

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Cupping is not exactly new. It's an Eastern medicine practice that is often used in conjunction with acupuncture to treat everything from stiff necks and shoulders to respiratory problems. The belief is that when you have these problems, it's caused by blood that's stagnant, and the cupping helps get your blood circulation moving, not unlike a deep tissue massage.

I wasn't worried about testing out the treatment until a co-worker asked me if they would be doing something called blood cupping (the name alone scared me!), a process where an