One of the very best things about my job as a beauty writer is the perks. I am constantly testing new products and services so I can give you my opinions and impressions and keep you on the cutting edge of what is hip and happening in the beauty world.

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These days everyone is trying to eke out just a few more days before returning for beauty related touch-ups and that includes brow waxing. Want your brows to look their best and most tailored between brow shaping? Brett Freedman of Vanitymark visited LA's hottest MedSpa, Kalologie, to get the scoop from one of their lead estheticians on highlighting your arches for optimum crispness and "pop."

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Ever thought about getting extensions? It's the rage with celebrities who seem to have a different hair length nearly every time they are photographed. Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, and Katie Holmes have all been photographed with extensions. But I never in my life even considered that as an option. But, in one of my previous hair-obsessed posts karijensen suggested I consider it when my hair gets a little longer.


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Have you awakened from your long winter’s nap to find your hair is, well, rather nappy? Is it dry, brittle, unruly or suffering from split ends galore? If you answered yes to any of these questions I’d suggest a trim and some gloss resuscitating hair products, like the ones I talk about here.

 

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I have thick, unnaturally coarse hair, so I’ve come to regard frizzy hair as just a daily part of life. I’ve tried just about every new product out there in an attempt to thwart the unruly nature of my tresses and win the battle of the bad hair day, to no avail.

From shampoos and serums to lotions and potions, I’ve pretty much resigned myself to the fact that there is just no miracle product that will give me the lush, silky, smooth and shiny hair of the goddesses (which, if you happen to be one of those lucky ladies who don’t have this battle to bear, know just how lucky you truly are). However, I did find a few products that seemed to help soothe the savage beast and give me hope for the hair care future as well as a couple that left me less than luscious locks.

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Washing and drying my hair is the most trying and time-consuming ritual in my day, so I was excited to receive the Satin Sugar Hair & Body Refreshing Powder by Cake.  A golden, sweet-smelling dust, the powder is designed for use in between hair washings.  It can also be sprinkled over skin for the same velvety pick-me-up.  Where was this stuff back when I was partying for days on end?

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Today I, and my stylist Andy, have embarked upon an experiment:  is it possible to grow out your hair while never going through that totally awkward nasty hair stage? Yes! We believe it is, and here's how.

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Winter wind and cold are two major offenders when it comes to dull, dry hair. When Jack Frost has taken a toll on your tresses, don’t panic! Try a few of these strand-saving ideas instead.

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