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,

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Courtesy Photo (2); Time Inc. Digital StudioYour manicure is about to get a lot cuter! To follow up on the success of last year's classic Minnie Mouse lacquers, OPI is launching a second range of colors inspired by Disney's most fashionable mascot. The Couture de Minnie collection is giving Minnie Mouse a high-fashion upgrade by including runway-ready hues and edgy textures. "This year, OPI is exploring a different side of Minnie Mouse," said the brand's Executive VP and Artistic Director Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. "The collection draws inspiration from Minnie's iconic style and incorporates trends most recently seen on the runways." We especially love the red and white glitter lacquer, which allows you to repurpose the icon's polka-dotted skirt as nail art! The Couture de Minnie collection hits stores nationwide in June, priced at $9 per bottle, and a set of four mini-polishes is available now for $13 at ulta.com.

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By Augusta Falletta, Beauty High

Curly Hair 101 Now that summer's almost hair, curly haired girls everywhere know one thing: frizz is an issue. Like any hair problem, knowing how to deal with your natural texture is a huge advantage. Hot weather is not the time to fight with your hair to blow dry and heat style, ending up with a frizzy hairstyle that lasts for about 10 minutes before the humidity ruins things. Working with your natural texture in the summer is the way to go, and if you've got curly or wavy hair, read on. We went to the curly hair experts Titi and Miko Branch, co-founders of Miss Jessie's Curly Hair Salon, to get the best darn tips on styling, cutting and treating curly hair.

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Beauty High: What kinds of products should curly haired girls be using?
Miko and Titi: It all depends on the curl type. If hair is wavier or thinner, then lightweight mousses work fine. The tighter the curl, the heavier the product you should

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By Holly E. Thomas, Refinery29

For the uninitiated, a typical D.C. summer can be brutal - consider it a sweaty exercise of dry cleaning and face-blotting. But, we do look forward to one part: scoping out the best new beauty products to stay looking cool despite the heat.

How To Spring Clean Your Body - Inside And Out

This time, we've collected stellar sunscreens, lip butters, facial serums, and hair refreshers to keep you fresh and cool as a cucumber - even when "sun-dried tomato" feels more accurate.

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spring/summer scents

Warmer weather may be taking it's sweet time to get here, but these flirty fragrances are the perfect transitional scents to take you from spring to summer!

Marc Jacobs 'Daisy' Eau So Fresh Sunshine
Marc's newest member to the Daisy fragrance family comes in the cutest flower-topped "vase" and smells like strawberry, pink grapefruit, and jasmine petals. You won't be able to stop spritzing this one-we promise. $78, sephora.com

Sexy Little Things 'Tease' Eau de Parfum
A warm blend of black vanilla, frozen pear, and blooming gardenia is always a good idea, plus how cute will this lace-embellished bottle look on your vanity?

$45-60, victoriassecret.com
See by Chloé Eau de Parfum Spray This floral scent features bergamot, ylang ylang, and vanilla notes, which makes it the perfect perfume for a hot date on a sexy summer night! $58-98, nordstrom.com
Desire by Dolce & Gabbana When you want to let your inner temptress loose, spray on this aroma comprised of mandarin, lychee, plum Read More »from OK! Loves: Sexy Scents for Spring/Summer

Planning every little detail of your wedding is stressful. Luckily, we're here to help! These tricks and truths will keep you looking great from ceremony to reception and beyond. Not the bride? We've got you covered too.

1. Banish Pre-Wedding Jitters

Take a moment before your nuptials to relax (you'll need it!). The ninety minutes of spa time will remedy any bridezilla-like tendencies.

2. So Long to Salt

Excess sodium in your diet can suck the moisture out of skin leaving it dry and dull. Until you walk down the aisle, cut back on salty treats and invest in a hydrating facial moisturizer.

3. Get Glowing

If you're going to get a spray tan, make sure to take it for a spin two days before the wedding. That way, it'll have time to settle into your skin and won't come off on your dress. Our favorite spot is Completely Bare.

4. Wear Sunscreen

If you're having an outdoor wedding, slather on the sunblock. The last thing you need is to look like a lobster

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Make sure you follow these sunscreen rules.Not an avid sunscreen wearer? Maybe you should think about changing your skin-protecting ways.

By Carly Cardellino

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and the most common cancer for 25- to 29-year-olds. And since May is melanoma month, we thought it was fitting to raise awareness of this deadly disease (and prevent getting burned) by asking Debra Jaliman, M.D., a cosmetic dermatologist in NYC and author of Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist, for her thoughts on the six sunscreen mistakes (c/o La Roche-Posay) you could be making without even knowing it:

1. You think you're exempt from sunscreen because you have dark or olive skin. "Even with dark skin you can burn and get sun damage. People with blue eyes and fair skin tones are more prone to skin cancer, but we're all susceptible to it. No matter what skin color you are, you're not exempt from skin cancer or from using sunscreen."

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Courtesy PhotoCoverGirl is taking The Hunger Games look out of the Capitol! The beauty brand just announced that it will release a full cosmetics collection inspired by the trilogy in November, just in time for the release of the new installment, Catching Fire. We can't wait to see the rainbow of dramatic hues that are sure to come thanks to the eccentric characters in the book, like Effie Trinket and her Capitol compadres. While there are no photos of the lineup yet, stay tuned for sneak peeks. The brand will roll out previews on Facebook.com/CoverGirl, Twitter @covergirl, and Instagram @covergirlofficial as the release date nears.

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- Marianne Mychaskiw

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