Lifestyle LifeStyleRead it. Try it. Discover lifestyle articles to enhance your life Article Barber Body Care Business Business Fashion Hair Care Lashes selected='selected' Lifestyle Makeup Makeup Nail Care Skin Care Stylist Tip Of The Week Wellness Oct 2 Consumer Reports | How to Handle Hair Loss Feel like your hair is just less . . . there? Male and female pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia) is incredibly common. For instance, by age 50, half of white men see visible signs, as do about the same proportion of women over age 70. Genetics and hormones may affect hair health. In women, hair […] Oct 1 SheFinds | 4… At any age, it is possible to… Sep 30 The List |… One of the first rules of styling… Sep 26 The List |… One of the easiest ways to transform… Sep 26 Girls’ Life |… Imagine being able to blow out your… Sep 20 Bustle | Beauty… Check out this list for multipurpose makeup,… Sep 13 SheFinds | 3… Here’s the truth about your hair and… Sep 7 Well + Good… Any time your hair starts feeling blah,… Aug 22 Byrdie | 22… We're all for adding an extra day… Aug 22 SheFinds | Professional Colourists Say These Are The Most Unflattering Hair Colours For Women Over 40 Finding the best hair colours for your skin tone can be exciting, as is a trip to the salon for a fresh turn-of-the-season style. 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So, when you make a hair color change, you want to make it worth your while. Keeping your color fresh can sometimes seem like an uphill […]
