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Health and Beauty Tip -- Mineral for Greasy Hair

If you have oily hair, use a shampoo that contains zinc. It's okay to condition if you feel you need it -- just don't use it on your roots and scalp.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Avoid Static Cling

To fight off static cling, keep a dryer sheet in your purse and rub it on the underside of your skirt or pantyhose.

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Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to 'jump at de sun.' We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Quick Cover for Bad Color

Don't have time to get rid of that bad dye job? In the meantime, draw attention away from the color with a wide headband that covers your roots -- getting your hair away from your face lessens the effect of bad color.

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Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.

Health and Beauty Tip -- The Right Blonde

Looking at going blonde? There's a lot to consider when picking your shade -- like the undertones of your skin. Avoid "matching" colors. For example, if you have yellow undertones, avoid deep golds; if you have pinkish undertones, strawberry shades aren't for you. If you're going it alone, don't try to go more than a couple shades lighter ...Read more

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You're dealing with the demon of external validation. You can't beat external validation. You want to know why? Because it feels sooo good.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Where to Spend Your Money

When it comes to lipstick, eyeshadow, or powder, go ahead and spend a little more -- these makeup mainstays warrant the extra money. Spend your money there instead of on eyeliner, lip gloss, or fancy mascara.

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Fortunately, psychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself remains a very effective therapist.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Washing Your Face at the End of the Day

If you wear makeup, take the time to wash your face twice at night: once to clean off the makeup, and again to cleanse your skin properly. Be gentle, though, and don't overscrub!

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In parts of the world, people still pray in the streets. In this country they're called pedestrians.

Health and Beauty Tip -- The Right Shoes for Looking Slim

Round-toed shoes can make legs look stumpy by breaking the "line" of your leg. Wear shoes with pointed toes -- heels or flats, it doesn't matter -- to create the impression of a longer line (and thus, a longer, slimmer leg).

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Each has his past shut in him like the leaves of a book known to him by heart and his friends can only read the title.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Before Applying Concealer

Make sure to use moisturizer before you apply concealer. Concealer can settle into fine lines on dry skin.

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Humor distorts nothing, and only false gods are laughed off their pedestals.

Health and Beauty Tip -- When to Discard Makeup Sponges

If your makeup sponge has started to shred at the edges, smell odd, or lose its original shape, it's time to replace it. Washing them regularly with plain soap and allowing them to air-dry helps them last longer, but they should still be replaced on a regular basis.

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We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face of any situation rests within ourselves.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Getting Rid of Deodorant Streaks

Tired of those white streaks you get from your deodorant after putting on your shirt? Wipe it away with a cotton sock. Other fabrics work in a pinch, but the weave of a cotton sock does it best. Whatever you do, don't use water -- it only gives the appearance of getting rid of the stain, which will come back later.

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You can pretend to be serious; you can't pretend to be witty.

Health and Beauty Tip -- If You Break a Nail ...

If you have a special nail mending kit, use the fibrous paper in the kit and cut a section large enough to cover the nail and wrap under the tip.

 

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