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Betcha Didn’t Know – Dyeing your hair recharges your batteries
PrintBetcha didn’t know… dyeing your hair recharges your batteries. In addition to making you look younger, coloring your hair makes you feel more energized. British researchers who measured how women felt before and after a dye job (even just to cover a few stray grays) discovered that 100% of the women experienced a surge in energy and confidence! Changing your hair is the easiest way to transform yourself and replenish your zest for life, says Charla Krupp, author … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Six tricks to look – and feel – younger
PrintDuring a recent conversation with Kate, the subject turned to tummy tucks, face lifts and lipo-suction. And whether they could be achieved through exercise. Don’t ask me why. I suppose it’s one thing to exercise for your health (I should probably walk more), but something quite different indeed to exercise for tone and a svelte, fat-free body – especially when you’re closer to 50 than 40-years-old. Especially when you’ve never really needed to worry about it … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – These surprising uses for Olive Oil
PrintBetcha didn’t know… these surprising uses for olive oil. * As furniture polish. Mix 3 parts oil with 1 part vinegar. It works on all finished wood surfaces – and on stainless steel too. * As a zipper fixer. Dip a cotton swab in olive oil and spread on a stuck zipper. This should have you zipping in no time. * As a makeup remover. Dilute the olive oil with some water and use as a makeup remover. It’s … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…
PrintBetcha didn’t know you could use paper toilet seat covers instead of expensive face blotting papers to soak up the excess oil. Apparently the toilet seat covers work just as well at the store bought blotters according to Tyra Banks (and my daughter, who swears by this method.) Just cut the covers into small squares and blot away. Kate’s advice…just make sure no one sees you snatching those seat covers from the ladies room. That … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…
PrintMore tips to pump up the volume… Here are some tips for pumping up your hair’s volume. Blow a burst of cool air on dry hair to seal the cuticle and give roots more staying power. Kate Use volumizing products to thicken the hair shaft and make your style look fuller. Massage scalp while blow-drying to lift hair at the roots. Print … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…
PrintPump up the volume Here are some tips for pumping up your hair’s volume… Sleep in a high pony – let it loose in the A.M. Apply conditioner to only the ends of your hair to keep your roots springy. Avoid products with silicone – it flattens your strands. -Kate Print … Read entire article »
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