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Wondering what exactly causes gray strands in your hair? Researchers from UKs Bradford University recently held a study and revealed that oxidative stress can cause hydrogen-peroxide build up in the hair bulb. This appears to be a cause for gray hair. Unbelievable as it may sound, hair simply gets bleached as it grows out of scalp.Source: Marie Claire, July 2009

On my recent trip to Paris, I literally had like 1.5 hours of free time… and of course I spent it browsing the stores on Rue Faubourg St. Honore. When I passed the Michel Perry shop, I stopped in my tracks! They had a super cool display of Essie nailpolishes that coordinated with their shoes! Such a cute idea!

The first time I ever wore my super-strappy Loeffler Randall shoes, I got such such such bad blisters and cuts–it looked like I had put my feet into a bowl full of razor blades. Seriously. Each of the shoes’ (many) straps totally tore up my feet. Yikes! The next time I wore the shoes, I put small (and invisible!) pieces of Nexcare’s Flexible Clear Tape on the problem areas… Problem solved! Try it yourself, it’s a lifesaver!

Lately I’m obsessed with wave sprays! I’ve been eagerly testing any and all that come across my desk, as I’m coaxing my curls back out of their Keratin-induced straightness. While it seems like wave spray would be pretty fool-proof, getting gorgeous beachy waves is actually more difficult than I anticipated. Sally Hershberger to the rescue! The hair-genius is behind a series of “how-to” videos housed online, my favorite being her step-by-step using her Wave Spray, titled “Define Wavy Dimension,” and she also offered her tips on getting beach-babe perfect waves. Read on for her three-step-system for gorgeous waves!

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Stretch mark is kind of a scar. It is formed through tearing of the dermis. Most of us have some kind of stretch marks, either from spurts of growth in puberty, gaining and losing weight, or pregnancy.How do they happen? Experts say that stretch marks are actually caused not only by physical stretching of the skin but also by hormonal changes in the body. Stretch marks happen as deep as the

Millions of women are plagued with frequent attacks of cystitis, the term used for a bladder infection. The common signs are an urgent need to pass urine and burning or pain while urinating. The usual treatment is antibiotics but many people seeking natural alternatives are finding D-mannose, a natural sugar, has revolutionized the treatment.

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After a recent nail treatment left my nails in TERRIBLE shape, I’ve been wearing more nail polish than usual in order to conceal their horrid state. This super happy, super bright shade from Kitson is awesome! And perfect for a gorgeous sunny day… Visit shopkitson.com to see all the cool colors in this new collection! 

Today I had a rare chance to do some beauty shopping! So what was on my shopping list I needed to restock on Estee Lauder Stress Relief Eye Mask. Nowadays, with a baby I need lots of stress relief solutions! Seriously, skin and especially skin around the eyes suffer most because of those sleepless nights. I still need to review those masks. They are great! I also decided to try out one of the

Summer is the best! When the weather turns sunny, you can bet I’m
spending 90% of my free time outdoors. BBQ’s, and swimming pools, here
I come! The only thing (besides mosquitoes) that stinks about
summertime though is the damage all that chlorine and sunshine can do
to your hair. But if there’s one person I can think of who knows the
ins and outs of hair chemistry, it’s Naomi Knights, colorist at ION
Studio in New York. I turned to her for some tips to keep your locks
lush all summer long.

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