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Health and Beauty Tip -- Popular Hairstyles
Hair with "movement" is the popular thing -- fortunately, any length of hair is "in"! Get layered cuts and texturing to increase colume, and flip (but don't curl) ends over or under with a blow dryer or paddle brush. If you have hair that's shoulder-length or longer, uneven layers work best.
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If the shoe fits, it's too expensive.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Easing a Cold
There's no cure for the common cold, but there are a few things you can do to ease the symptoms and get well more quickly. Keep a cup of warm water with table salt mixed in nearby at all times and, whenever you can, gargle with it. Make sure the water is warm, but not too hot, and that the salt remains mixed in. Doing this on a regular basis ...Read more
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There are times not to flirt. When you're sick. When you're with children. When you're on the witness stand.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Filing Your Nails
Whether you're going for an in-home manicure or just want to clean up your nails, make sure you file correctly. Don't file your nails back and forth, as you may be accustomed to doing -- instead, file from side to side, in one direction. Also, make sure your nails are shaped into oval tips.
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The natural superiority of women is a biological fact, and a socially acknowledged reality.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Taking Care of Longer Hair
If you're trying to grow your hair out, start using a wide-toothed comb on your hair while it's wet. Using brushes as your hair gets longer can lead to frizz and split ends.
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People with bad consciences always fear the judgement of children.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Lemons for Your Face
Lemon juice, with its high acid level, can help remove age spots. Don't expect to see results right away -- it tends to take several weeks. If you prefer, you can try red onion instead.
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You can have anything you want if you want it desperately enough. You must want it with an inner exuberance that erupts through the skin and joins the energy that created the world.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Bronzing Powder
In a pinch, you can use bronzing powder as a natural-looking blush. It can also reduce the noticability of a double chin.
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There are some people who leave impressions not so lasting as the imprint of an oar upon the water.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Stylish Eyeshadow
Even if you're just doing simple makeup, ideally you should use three shades of eyeshadow. Use the darkest color on the lid, the lightest just below the brow bone, and fill the rest with the medium shade.
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Only good girls keep diaries. Bad girls don't have time.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Don't Neglect Your Appearance
Even if you're staying home today and no one is going to see you, go through your regular hygiene routine. Skipping a day could be detrimental to your skin, hair, and teeth ... and keeping up will make you feel better, too.
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I've never been married, but I tell people I'm divorced so they won't think something's wrong with me.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Simple Blemish Safeguard
It's not surprising that just about anything near your face can affect how clear your skin is. Make sure to keep the mouthpiece of your phone clean, and don't chew on your writing utensils -- or, if you can't help it, wash those, too.
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You don't die of a broken heart, you only wish you did.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Clean Your Brushes
Dirty makeup brushes can build up with oil and bacteria with repeated use ... and if you're prone to acne, this can be especially disastrous! Clean your brushes and applicators at least once every two weeks. You'll be amazed how effective this is!
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To achieve the impossible dream, try going to sleep.