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Afternoon beauty fix: The trick to avoiding winter hat hair–while still staying warm!

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How is it possible to keep a hairstyle in the winter when I’ve got to wear a hat? By the time I get to work my efforts have been squashed… literally!
Choosing between warmth and a hairstyle isn’t fair when you need both. If you like volume and regularly blow out your hair in the morning, do your best to ensure it is completely dry before tucking it under a toque. Even if your hair is only slightly damp, it’s vulnerable to flattening out and developing wrinkles that’ll stay all day. Read more »


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Afternoon beauty fix: How to give your hair colour a boost during winter months

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Why do I love my hair colour in the summer but not in the winter? I colour it the same shade all year!
In the winter, we’re affected by more than a drop in temperature: our skin washes out due to the lack of sun, we wear darker colours, and we spend way more time indoors. These things considered, it makes sense for your beloved colour to appear lackluster during the cooler months. So how best to combat a dull dye? Brighten your complexion by boosting your shade a few notches. Read more »


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Afternoon beauty fix: Get in control of your curls and say goodbye to winter frizz!

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I’ve got curly hair and have a hard time controlling its frizz in the winter. What can I do to keep my curls looking defined and smooth instead of frizzy and unkempt?
The reason you may find curls even more difficult to control in the winter is because there’s reduced moisture in the air—moisture is the solution to bouncy curls, and without it your hair may look frizzier than you’re willing to tolerate. Also, take a look at your shampoo. If it isn’t sulphate-free, it should be! Read more »


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Quotable: Rose Byrne seeks hair inspiration from Anna Wintour

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We already gushed over Rose Byrne’s Joe Fresh makeup at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, but now the actress reveals the inspiration behind her red carpet hair. It might sound like an unconventional pairing, but it’s actually a spot-on description for Byrne’s sleek bob:

“It’s Scarface-inspired. It’s like Scarface meets Anna Wintour.”


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Rose does Joe Fresh! Michelle loves bright nails! Our 4 beauty picks from the Screen Actors Guild Awards

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It seemed like many were playing it safe on the red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this weekend. The dresses were pretty, but there was nothing overtly jaw-dropping, and in terms of beauty the trend seemed to lean towards keeping it simple. Dare we say that the stars (and their stylists!) are holding back until the Oscars? We’ll have to wait until February 26 to find out. But until then, here are four looks that managed to stand out:

Rose Byrne does Joe Fresh! »
Michelle Williams’ bright nails! »
Ashlee Simpson’s short and sculpted hair! »
Dianna Agron’s fishtail braid! »
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Afternoon beauty fix: Keep your ponytail from falling flat with these easy volume-building tricks

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My ponytail tends to fall flat and look too slick only a few hours after I’ve put it up. How can I secure the messy, voluminous pony I’m going for?
My favourite ponytail is textured and bouncy with some height at the crown, a look the Olsen sisters and Kate Beckinsale tend to pull off quite well. The best aspect of that style is that it takes mere moments to execute and should only demand a few tweaks to your regular routine. Read more »


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Afternoon beauty fix: A styling trick to help hide overgrown roots between dye jobs

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How can I keep my hair looking great despite obvious roots? They’re growing in fast and furious but my next salon appointment is still weeks away!
Lots of us have been there—the stage where you have nearly an inch of apparent re-growth but touching-up your dye any sooner could cause considerable damage to your hair. Start by adopting a more relaxed method to styling your hair—it will hide the growth much better than a style that’s carefully placed and polished. Read more »


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The battle of the blowout: Our beauty editors go head to head

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The battle of the blowout

Photography by Peter Stigter

By Lesa Hannah and Sarah Daniel

One doesn’t own a brush, the other relishes the pain inflicted by bristles. Lesa Hannah and and Sarah Daniel on why they hate/love blowouts.

Read what our editors say » LESA | SARAH Read more »


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