I'll admit it; I have a nail polish addiction. I have been known to give myself a manicure every other day to try every great new color I see. Lately, I have been really into summer's bright colored nail trend; hot pinks, greens and blues shades look striking and fun everywhere! But after a day on the beach, my DIY manicure looks dull, faded and chipped.

So what is a nail polish perfectionist like me to do? I asked Elsbeth, a celebrity nail artist and consultant to Nailtini for tips on how to beach-proof my manicure.

Nail-care tips: Flawless nails, now!

Before the beach, prep your manicure with two coats of your top coat. "Applying the last stroke of top coat horizontally across the free edge of the nail helps prevent chipping even more", says Elsbeth.

Once at the beach, slather on your sunscreen, especially to hands since they are the first place to see telltale signs of aging. But sunscreen is known to discolor polish, so make sure you wipe your nails clean after applying.

After

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Simplegoesxx: You are a constant source of beauty inspiration! You recently asked for tips on how to protect your hair in the summer.

Well, I'm partial to Barex's Sun Essentials Collection... The products are environmentally friendly, biodegradable and, naturally, recyclable! Before I hit the beach, I work their Sun Essential Oil (which contains UV filters, and rice and meadowfoam oil to soften locks... and it smells divine!) into my hair, especially the ends. Visit Beautyhabit.com to buy.

UV filters make your hair beach ready with waves!

I also asked TRESemme celebrity stylist Mara Roszak for her top tip POST-sun exposure. Her response: "After coming out of the water, pool or ocean, coat hair lightly with TRESemme Vitamin E Moisture Rich Conditioner. Conditioner will protect the hair from sun or heat damage!"

More Summer hair tips from an Aveda master stylist.

-- Eva Chen

image via www.beautyhabit.com

More from Teen Vogue:

• Bright, summery shades for your nails.

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As a longtime fan of a long, blunt fringe, I have come to understand that during the summer months my bangs will bear little resemblance to their winter-weather counterparts. But the concept of grease and frizz-free bangs at the height of summer's humid onslaught is not an impossible dream, according to Leonardo Manetti, co-owner of New York 's sleek downtown salon ION. Manetti advises that anyone battling the effects of sad summertime fringe simply heed these five tips:

1. Avoid applying too much conditioner to your fringe.

2. When you are getting ready, try to keep bangs away from your face at all times. Wear a headband when putting on moisturizer, so they aren't absorbing any product, and finish your entire skincare and makeup routine before styling bangs.

3. If hair is straight or slightly waved, use a blow-dryer to style bangs. If you have frizz or tighter curls, follow up with a straightening iron.

4. Steer clear of any silicone-based products because warmer

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How to save your own life

-Susan Crandell, BettyConfidential.com

I saved my husband's life. Two times. That's pretty powerful stuff (and occasionally he's grateful enough to wash and wax my car).

The first time, I was giving him a back rub and saw a dark spot that looked just like the photograph in an article about melanoma I'd been editing that day. His dermatologist confirmed it, and even let me watch when he carved the mole along with a soberingly large divot of tissue out of Steve's back. It's the kind of thing that makes your doctor's day. "Catch this cancer now, and you're fine," he told us. "But let it go, and it'll kill you."

A couple of years later, I spied a tiny black spot on Steve's nose, like a blackhead only different. The doc said it didn't look like any melanoma he'd seen, but he biopsied the spot and sure enough, it was. Because the lesion was on Steve's face, it was removed with a technique called Mohs surgery, which minimizes scarring. Successive thin

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I'm a little late to the party on this one, but here goes...

First we spent the winter bombarded by the inescapable Snuggie (a blanket you can wear!), now it looks like some clever marketing type has come up with the summer version--yet another solution to a problem none of us have. The Wearable Towel is a new garment made for those who require more absorbency than the mere time it takes to dry off and who cannot manage the "wrap and tuck" technique common with your average terrycloth squares.

It comes in two styles: Toga for dudes and Tunic for ladies. According to the hilariously bad commercial, you can wear this item after you shower or while you're by the pool or to pick up the paper in the morning (gross!) or to dry off your baby (weird!).

Check out the ad below, and tell me...would you pay $19.99 to be swaddled in a the equivalent of a giant gym towel?

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We get tons of tips every week, but a recent e-mail from Dr. Craig Ziering, a hair restoration specialist, caught my eye! Here are Dr. Ziering's top six ways to avoid a summer hair disaster:

Drink Plenty of Water - Among the many benefits of drinking water, it is also nature's safest and best moisturizer for skin and hair.
Curtail the Cocktails - Before soaking up the sun with a summer cocktail, remember that alcohol dries out skin and hair. It's just one of many good reasons to avoid overindulging.
Keep Things Loose - Pull hair back in a loose ponytail using soft hair ties. Avoid metal clips and tight rubber bands which can put stress on hair and cause breakage, especially when hair is wet.

See our tips: Creating natural curls: Pro tips for using your curling iron to create casual, come-hither waves.

Apply Protective Sunscreen to Hair - UVA and UVB rays can damage hair, leading to split ends, breakage and loss of a healthy shine. Also, sunburn to the scalp harms hair follicles and

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By Lara Rosenbaum

Just as all roads once led to Rome, there are several ways to sculpt a beautiful bikini booty. In fact, if you combine different workout methods and exercises, you'll be able to completely strengthen and tone your glutes from different angles and keep your mind and muscles engaged. Your body actually needs variety to keep improving, or else it adapts and your fitness results plateau.

Steal these secrets from Los-Angeles-based trainers Cindy Whitmarsh and Ashley Marriott, and get your booty ready for the beach.

For visible results in 6 weeks, Whitmarsh recommends:

Steering clear of excess sugar and fatty food and incorporating 30 to 40 minutes of cardio into your routine four to five times a week. Performing the following exercises every other day:

Get Classic: There's no denying plain Jane Fonda was anything but. When it came to glutes, Jane had it going on. Basic strength-training exercises and calisthenics go a long way in shaping up a saggy

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What I love: Kicking back with a refreshing libation after a long, hard week.

What I don't: Any libation that has as many calories as the burger that's also sizzling away on my grill. Thank goodness you (and I) can actually have a drink and stay slim too. (Remember: The smaller the serving, the fewer the calories. Steer clear of any glassware that could double as a fishbowl). Here are a few of my fave low-cal concoctions, and easy ways to lighten them up even more.

Celebrate summer with friends and family. Here are 16 fresh recipes that make entertaining easy.

More Ways to Have a Healthy Summer:

20 Finger-Licking BBQ Recipes

6 Easy Ways to Prevent Sunburn

10 Weird Things that Make You a Germ Magnet

Spring and warmer weather are here! Jump start your winter weight loss with Liz and 2-Week Turnaround!






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