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    • Fighting Frizz: At-Home Treatments

      Courtesy of drugstore.comCourtesy of drugstore.comHannah Morrill, Allure magazine

      Damaged hair is an open invitation for frizz. So if you color or heat style, use a deep-moisture treatment weekly to repair the cuticle and help it lie flat.


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      1. For fine hair:
      Look for something with both strengthening and hydrating properties, like Aveeno Nourish + Condition Leave-In Treatment. Wheat protein binds to damaged spots without leaving hair limp; lightweight oils soften the hair and minimize static. Spritz on hair, starting with the ends and working upward, but skip your roots, which don't need extra moisture. Your hair should look damp, but not sopping wet (drugstore.com).

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      2. For thick or curly hair:
      Natural oils-argan, palm, jojoba, bamboo, or avocado-make hair silky. Moroccanoil Treatment contains deeply hydrating argan oil, as well as vitamin A, which improves elasticity. Comb through dry hair with a paddle brush, twist hair into a

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    • Fighting Frizz: Prep

      Courtesy of SephoraCourtesy of SephoraHannah Morrill, Allure magazine

      There are sanguine people who suggest that, when facing the dog days of summer, you merely stop worrying about things you cannot control and embrace your frizz. No doubt, there people were born with Gisele-like hair, live in Scottsdale, or have standing blowout appointments. We are not those people.

      Here's the deal: "When hair is dry or damaged-which can occur from chemical processing or excessive heat styling-it becomes porous, allowing humidity to swell the shaft open," explains cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer. There are solutions that can keep your fine hair from doubling in size, which we're going to share-because we keep it real (and frizz free).

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      WASH INFREQUENTLY-every other day for dine or oily hair, twice a week for dry hair-with a smoothing, sulfate-free shampoo, which won't strip away the oils your scalp naturally produces to curb frizz, advises Hammer. (You can still condition on days when you don't

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    • How to Fight Frizz: Products and Tools

      Courtesy of folica.comCourtesy of folica.comHannah Morrill, Allure magazine

      There are sanguine people who suggest that, when facing the dog days of summer, you merely stop worrying about things you cannot control and embrace your frizz. No doubt, there people were born with Gisele-like hair, live in Scottsdale, or have standing blowout appointments. We are not those people.

      Here's the deal: "When hair is dry or damaged-which can occur from chemical processing or excessive heat styling-it becomes porous, allowing humidity to swell the shaft open," explains cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer. There are solutions that can keep your fine hair from doubling in size, which we're going to share-because we keep it real (and frizz free).

      See more: Top 21 Drugstore Beauty Bargains

      - Sulfate-free shampoos are ideal for dry or colored hair: Pureology Super Smooth Shampoo is also wax-free and won't make straight hair look stringy. The shea butter in Ouidad Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo Sulfate-Free is ideal for coarse and curly hair.

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    • What's Your City's Favorite Nail Polish Color?

      Renee Trilivas, Allure magazine

      We asked the makers of several nail polishes to name their best-selling shades in different cities. Here, the winners.

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      The 12 Best Eye Creams

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    • What Your Body Langauge Says

      Anne-Marie Guarnieri, Allure magazine

      Listen to the average pop song, and you'd think a well-timed stare across the dance floor is all it takes for a night of passion. Those lyrics aren't far off: Your body sends a powerful message about your intentions, and you can actually master the right moves. Work a few simple gestures into your repertoire, and you could write your own slow jam-or at least make the right kind of first impression.

      Draw Them In
      A smile is the quickest way to put someone at ease. "It is the expression that the human brain prefers," says Carol Kinsey Goman, author of The Silent Language of Leaders (Jossey-Bass). "We look for smiles, and we can spot them a football field away." People instinctively mimic a smile when they see one, and that in turn affects their emotional state. "Smile at someone, and when they smile back, they actually start to feel better about themselves-and about you," says Goman. One catch: This only works with a "real" smile. "The

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    • 6 Common Flatiron Mistakes

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      1. Cranking up the heat-all the way: "You don't need 450 degrees," says hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins; "410 works for every hair type.

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      2. Forgetting protection: "Not enough people use thermal protectors," says hairstylist Matt Fugate. Look for a no-hold formula, like Suave Professionals Heat Protection Spray or Tresemme Heat Tamer Protective Spray.

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      3. Running over (and over and over): Get hair as straight as possible before ironing by stretching out each section with a brush. Then slide the iron slowly and steadily in a single pass. "Don't stop and go, or you'll get horizontal lines," says hairstylist Garren.

      4. Going board-straight:
      Instead of ironing hair straight, parallel to your face, move your arm in a C shape as you proceed down the hair, and bend the ends under.


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      5. Ironing damp hair: If you hear a sizzling sound or see

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    • The 9 Sexiest Hair-Color Ideas for Blondes

      Catherine Q. O'Neill, Allure magazine

      Stereotypes aside, blondes can be pretty high-maintenance. Toners, touch-ups, and deep-conditioning treatments are all musts if you're going for the gold. Here's how to get (and keep) the blonde hair color you want.

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    • The 10 Most Gorgeous Hair-Color Ideas for Brunettes

      Alexandra Owens, Allure magazine

      Think blondes have more fun? Check out these sultry brunettes and think again. According to colorist Marie Robinson, whose clients include Natalie Portman and Anne Hathaway, the best shades of brown and black right now are natural-kicked up a notch. "It's about enhancing, not extremes," she says. "Most of these celebrities are within two shades of their natural color, whether it's a tiny bit lighter or darker."

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      The 12 Best Eye Creams

      2012 Readers' Choice Awards
      10 Hairstyles That Make You Look 10 Years Younger



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    • How to Get Your Eye Makeup to Last

      Danielle Pergament, Allure magazine

      An interview with Molly R. Stern, a Los Angeles-based makeup artist who has worked with Reese Witherspoon, Zooey Deschanel, and Kirsten Dunst.


      The secret to keeping your eye makeup from smearing and fading is layering products. But don't forget that just a bit of smudging and creasing makes your shadow look sexy and lived in.

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      Build your base. For a long time, I thought primers were a waste of money, but then I tried the Nars ones-and they're amazing. A coat of your regular concealer will work almost as well, but don't use foundation on your eyelids; it's too moist, and your shadow will slip right off.

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      Add cream.
      Apply a thin layer of cream shadow; it gives powder something to adhere to. It's like putting on lip liner before lipstick. Choose a color that's close to your natural skin tone, and any eye shadow will work over it; or, if you want a very pigmented look,

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    • How to Shop at an Outlet

      Emily Hsieh, Allure magazine

      An interview with Gina Pell, the chief creative office at joyus.com, a video-based shopping site.

      Discovering a great designer piece at an outlet isn't just a matter of luck-there's strategy involved.

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      Don't be fooled.
      A lot of brands make clothes specifically for outlets. In many cases you're not getting a bargain-and you may be getting lower quality. Most of the high-end designers outlets, such as Prada, Balenciaga, and Bottega Veneta, get overstock: the real thing, just steeply discounted for a quick sale. The desert Hills outlet outside Palm Springs, California, and Woodbury Common, near New York City, are my favorites because they have a lot of these stores.

      Know your stuff. The more familiar you are with a brand, the more likely you are to spot a true deal. Recently, I found Jummy Choo booties in an outlet for half the price-$875-that I saw them for in a department store.

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