The Ultimate Beauty Guide

So, you’re religious about doing hair treatment masks and taking your hair growth tablets, but you’re still having the same issues: your strands are dry, they keep breaking off, your hair won’t style like you want it to, and it always looks flat and blah. I hate to tell you, but it’s probably not your hair’s fault. More than likely, the problem is you.

1. You're heat styling too often.

“One of the worst things you can do to your hair is over-styling on high heat,” says Randi Peterson, who has done Mariah Carey and Sarah Hyland’s hair. “Most people have their heating tools set at high. You can get the same look on a low to medium heat without burning your hair.”

Not enough of us are using heat protectants either. “So many girls put the dryer directly against the hair because they think that’s the way to get it straight. Pair this with a metal brush that heats up and pulls the hair, and you are creating even more damage.” Only use a brush on hair that’s 3/4 dry, and always start with a heat protectant first.

2. You don't know how to create any heat-free looks.

Give your hair a rest and play up your natural texture. “If you want to create a curly style, there are heatless options. Try braiding your hair at night or creating loose pin curls as you sleep. When you wake up in the morning and shake out the sets, these styles will mimic the work of your curling iron.” Peterson also suggests throwing your hair up into loose bun or topknot on your days off to give your strands a rest. “If you absolutely have to blow dry, just dry the root and let the rest go natural.”

3. You're using products that dry your hair out

Another no-no is using deep conditioner loaded with alcohol and other harsh chemicals. Sulfates are added to shampoo formulations to give a lather effect, but are totally unnecessary. “Sulfates are, in essence, detergents,”. “Always choose products that are labeled ‘sulfate free’ because if your current product contains more than two types, you are just stripping your hair of moisture.”

The best treatments to hydrate your hair are either coconut or jojoba oil, both of which can be picked up at Whole Foods.

4. You're been using the same dryer since 2002.

“Using an old dryer or not cleaning out the air vents can be really damaging. Due to lint or hair build up, hair can’t flow through properly, therefore the pressure goes down and too much heat is required to get it dry and styled,”. “Clean out or replace your products periodically. Your stylist can help to make sure your tools are in great working condition.”

5. You're not being sun-safe.

Just like your skin, your hair is vulnerable to UV rays. “Ongoing sun exposure damages and dries out your hair, so look for products with UV protection built in, or work a hair sunscreen into your styling routine”. And make sure you do it year-round, not just in the summer months. You’re exposed to UV rays in the winter, too.

6. You’ve got your look , and you're sticking to it.

Wearing your hair in the same look every day, whether that be an eye-level ponytail, your go-to top knot or your never-fail flat-ironed curls, is a no-no. “All of these looks worn repetitively will cause hair strands to weaken,”. Mix it up!

When you’re juggling work, a social schedule and all the life that happens in between, it can be difficult to nail perfect makeup every time. Luckily, one wrong move doesn’t mean you have to start over on your face. With a few simple tips, you can turn your makeup don’ts into do’s in a matter of seconds.


Smudged to Smokey
Smudged eyeliner have you down? Try blending it on the lid with a brush, then applying shadow on top to create a smokier look that hides your uneven or smudged line. If you prefer a more natural look use softer shadow colors instead.

My Product Picks: Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Waterproof Eye Pencil; Urban Decay Naked Palette; Trish McEvoy Intense Gel Eye Liner


Caked to Concealed
So you’ve caked on too much concealer under your eyes—no problem. If concealer gets too thick, smooth it out with your finger and apply a thin layer of eye cream on top. This will maintain a soft finish without needing to reapply.

My Product Picks: Garnier Anti Dark Circle Roller; Lancôme Effacernes Waterproof Protective Undereye Concealer; L’Oréal RevitaLift Triple Power Eye Treatment


Orange to Glowing
If you’ve applied so much bronzer that your face and neck no longer match, buff translucent powder on top of the bronzer to tone down the color. This will create a natural finish that is less obvious, while still maintaining a golden bronze glow.

My Product Picks: Tarte Smooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder, Yves Saint Laurent Poudre Compacte Radiance; Physicians Formula Mineral Face Finishing Veil

Congratulations thick-haired chicks, you won the genetic (hair) lottery! I know it doesn’t feel like that at times: you battle against excessive, constant dryness; it takes hours to dry/straighten/curl/whip up any type of style; and then there’s that breakage factor. But at the end of the day, so many people covet — and spend thousands on hair extension pieces for — those thick, voluminous locks that you were naturally born with, so let your hair live it up.

Maintenance is key for you, so here are four tips for caring for your full strands:

Avoid Dryness
This naturally occurs since your hair oils have to work harder to travel down the hair shaft. Like curly hair, shampoo less and on the off days, rinse with water or deep-condition. Use a heat protectant that contains an SPF factor avoid drying sun damage.

Know Your Masks
The difference between a protein versus moisture mask is important. Moisture masks are brilliant for hydrating strands as a whole, but if you are encountering excessive breakage, you need to be on a protein treatment plan to rebuild follicle resilience. You can follow up with a moisturizing treatment afterwards, but apply both in the same method of wrap hair in a shower cap to preserve heat for a greater conditioning benefit.

Layer Up
Your ideal cut is medium to long lengths, so strands are weighed down. Find a stylist that knows how to cut flattering layers and is a gun with thinning scissors — they’ll make all the difference.

Avoid Excessive Products
Your hair may be able to handle being layered up with mousses, gels, heat protectants, and hairsprays — but does it require it? Look for non-alcohol based products that are multitaskers, stick to two per styling session, and you’ll enjoy less weighted down, more hydrated hair for a longer period between shampoos.

The best hair advice we ever got was to treat our locks like we do our laundry delicates: with a gentle touch and plenty of TLC. Still, lots of us are harming our hair without even knowing it. Are you guilty of these damaging don’ts?


1. Doubling up on hot tools. If you blow out your hair and then flat iron or curl it, you’re doing twice as much damage.

Do this instead:
Learn how to create the texture you want with your blow dryer alone. Blowing out hair with a flat paddle brush will help you get it straight; using a round brush on the ends will create waves. Or use a heat-free styling technique, such as braiding hair while it’s damp and letting it dry into a wavy texture.


2. Brushing wet hair. Hair is more fragile when it’s wet, since the water swells the cuticle and stretches it out. Any tension you apply to wet hair — by brushing, combing or pulling — can cause strands to snap.

Do this instead:
Detangle hair gently using a wide tooth comb after you’ve applied your conditioner in the shower, and any knots will slip right out without damaging your ends.


3. Using the wrong shampoo and conditioner. If your hair feels dry all the time, you may need to switch to more moisturizing products. Shampoos that leave your hair feeling squeaky clean can strip its natural oils.

Do this instead:
Choose a shampoo and conditioner that say “moisturizing” on the bottle.


4. Wearing your hair up every day. If you’re pulling your hair back into a tight bun or ponytail daily, the tension can cause strands to break where they’re being held by your elastic or pull out at the root.

Do this instead:
Alternate loose styles with tighter ones, and use a soft elastic that won’t pull on strands.


5. Skipping haircuts. You can try to hide split ends, but the longer you wait to trim off the damage, the worse it gets. The split can actually travel higher up the hair shaft and cause breakage that can only be remedied by cutting it off.

Do this instead:
Get a trim every six weeks, even if it’s just a “dusting” where your stylist snips off the very ends.

Quick And Easy Updo Tutorial.. I might try this right now before going to work

You may do it practically every day, but do you really know how to wash your hair the right way? Using the correct techniques can make a world of difference in your hair’s health, bounce and shine — but if you’re making some common mistakes, you could be damaging your strands without even knowing it.

1. Start with a rinse.

Just like your laundry needs a rinse cycle before you add detergent, hair should be thoroughly wet before you add your shampoo. “Hot water will open the cuticle, which is good for removing any dirt or product trapped in the hair,” says White. Another bonus: “When your hair is rinsed in warm water, it loosens the oils through the scalp and opens the cuticle so it is able to absorb the oil” in your conditioner, says Saviano.

2. If you have long hair, condition first.

Yes, really! “If you have hair beneath the shoulders, protect fragile ends from drying out and further damage by running a small amount of conditioner through them and lightly rinsing, before any shampooing. This will not only keep ends healthy, it will fill any holes in the cuticle with moisture, making it smoother and boosting shine,” says White.

3. Lather up — but only at the scalp.

“You only need to shampoo the hair at the scalp, particularly at the nape,” Saviano says.
White agrees. “The best way to lather up is from roots to ends. The hair closest to the scalp is the youngest and will inevitably be the oiliest, while the end of the hair is the oldest and usually driest, most fragile part of the hair.”

Don’t use more shampoo than you need; both Saviano and White say that a quarter-sized amount of shampoo is enough. If your hair is particularly long or thick, go ahead and double that.

4. Be gentle!

Friction can permanently damage your hair’s cuticle, leading to breakage and frizz. Think about washing your hair like you hand wash your delicates — very carefully.

“Start your lather at the roots,” says White. “Increase blood flow to the scalp and stimulate hair growth by using vertical strokes with medium pressure.” Don’t use circular motions, which can tangle your hair.

Next, “Smooth the lather over the ends in a straight stroking motion,” White advises. “Do not scrub the fragile ends or use a back and forth motion like you’re washing a rag on a washboard.”

5. Don’t rinse and repeat.

Despite what the instructions on the back of your shampoo bottle may say, there’s no need to wash your hair twice. “Avoid stripping the hair by doing one shampoo only, which is usually sufficient,” says White. “Unless the hair is extremely dirty and the first shampoo didn’t produce a lather,” in which case, go ahead and lather up one more time.

6. Add conditioner from the mid-lengths to the tips.

After you’ve rinsed out your shampoo, “squeeze some of the water out of the hair before you put in the conditioner,” says Saviano. “Then clip your hair up and finish showering, leaving the conditioner rinse out for the final step of your shower.” The longer the conditioner stays on your hair, the better it absorbs. Don’t put conditioner at the roots of your hair; the natural oil from your scalp is more concentrated there.

7. Finish with a cold water rinse.

“Cold water will shut the cuticle tight, sealing the shingle-like outer layer, which will cause it to reflect the most light and give off the most shine,” says White.

You may do it practically every day, but do you really know how to wash your hair the right way? Using the correct techniques can make a world of difference in your hair’s health, bounce and shine — but if you’re making some common mistakes, you could be damaging your strands without even knowing it.


Step 1: A Good Soaking

Wet hair completely with warm water (hot water can dry hair). Make sure you lift your hair at the roots, especially in the back, so the water can soak your scalp, where oil and dirt collect.


Step 2: A Handful of Lather

Rub a dime- to quarter-size dab of shampoo in your palms; add a splash of water, and lather it slightly. (Note that, unless you have very thick or long hair, repeating after rinsing is not necessary.)


Step 3: A Proper Application

Apply the shampoo. Starting at the crown of your head, move down to your neck and then along your hairline. Pay attention to the underside of your hair in the back, against your scalp.


Step 4: A Gentle Massage

Scrub your scalp gently in small circles with the pads of your fingers to loosen skin flakes, styling-product residue, and natural oils. Rinse with lukewarm water for at least one minute.

You know those eyelashes lengthening products that promise to lengthen your lashes but will potentially darken your irises permanently? Yikes. Those scare me. No thanks. However, there are a ton of home remedies out there to try that may naturally lengthen your lashes!

1. Oils:

Olive oil and castor oil are both said to lengthen your lashes when applied with a clean mascara wand and left on overnight. Whichever you have on hand should do the trick. After 2-3 months of consistent application you should start to see fuller, longer and healthier lashes. To optimize your results, add lemon peel to your oil. You’ll want to let your lemon and oil infuse for about a week before using.

2. Brush your lashes:

Brushing your lashes with a soft bristled lash brush daily may stimulate growth. You’ll never want to brush them harshly or for more than 10 minutes as that could result in your lashes falling out. Keep up this routine until you start to see the growth you are looking for.

3. Petroleum Jelly:

Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline) applied to lashes with a clean lash comb or mascara wand will help moisturize your lashes and help them to appear thicker and healthier. The increased moisture may help stimulate the follicles and help those lashes grow!

4. Vitamins:

The same way vitamins, like biotin or Hair Skin and Nails, can help your hair to grow faster and healthier, they can also help to grow your eyelashes too!

5. Coconut Oil:

If you haven’t tried coconut oil on your hair, you’ve got to! It makes it so soft and shiny, and somehow it makes my blond hair brighter! While you are at it, apply it to your lashes. You can melt it (which should only take a few seconds in the microwave) into a liquid and apply it with a clean mascara wand or a cotton ball. Keep it out of your eyes, and don’t apply it while it’s still hot from melting.

Brow obsession feels like it's reached a fever pitch as of late. We all know that it's a subtle touch that can quickly make you look a million times better, but doesn't scream 'I made a huge effort!' Basically, we can't get enough. So here's 5 tips to get bigger, bolder, better brows. Then check below for product suggestions.

Choose Powder Over Pencil:
There are a ton of different brow products out there, but powders tend to be easier to maneuver – especially if this if your first time at the rodeo. Pencils lead to a heavy hand (you’re drawing, right?) and powders allow you to “paint” with a lighter touch, and often let you brush away excess and then paint again if needed. Trust us, brow powders are your friend, whereas pencils will have you reaching for the makeup remover.

Focus Powder On the Out Portion of Brows:
But, once you have the powder, concentrate it on the outer portion of the brows. There is no use creating a unibrow for yourself instead of a balanced, full brow – so the best tip here is to work from the arch towards the end. Then, you can take your brow brush and spread the excess pigment toward the inner corner of the brow.

Go In With a Light Hand:
There is nothing worse than having a “painted on” brow – and unfortunately we’ve probably all been there when trying to create that full look. So, go in with a light hand and brush the powder onto the brow hairs, not onto the skin. This way you can lightly layer on the powder and continue to add more until you get the desired look – instead of having to start over once you realize you’ve been a bit heavy handed.

Mix Your Shades:
You’re probably not the exact shade of the powder brow kit that you purchased, so the best way to get the most natural result is to mix the light and the dark powders (as you’re applying) to get the best look. Start with your darker shade along the center of your brows (in thin strokes along the center) and then blend out with a lighter shade from the arch to the ends to mix.

Obviously, Put Down the Tweezers:
And finally, if you’re going to spend all of this time learning how to get that perfect, natural-looking brow, do not tweeze. Let them grow in naturally and have a professional “shape them” but make sure you let them know you love the bold and natural look.

Product suggestions:

• NARS Brow Pencil, $22
• MAC Veluxe Brow Liner, $20
• L'Oreal Paris Brow Shaping Pencil, $8
• MAC Stylish Brow Duo, $28

Hi everyone,

Lips come in all shapes and sizes. There are ways to play them up, and then there are ways to play them down. Some people go to extremes to achieve fuller lips, but you really don’t need to go any further than your kitchen cabinet!

If you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive way to achieve fuller lips, cinnamon makes a great lip-plumping agent.


Here’s how to use it: Before applying your lip color, simply rub a bit of moistened cinnamon on your pout OR apply 1 drop of cinnamon oil to get that full, kissable look. If you choose to go the cinnamon oil route (which I think is easier), look for cinnamon leaf oil. It’s inexpensive, and since you only need a drop, the bottle should last you quite a while.

I think this technique works really great, and I LOVE that it’s natural. : ) Bonus: cinnamon has a ton of added health benefits and smells yummy, too.

Square face shape does not mean manly.

You might have heard many say that a square face on a girl is curse. It makes one look manly. Not true at all. Some of the most popular faces in the glamour world, both in movies and on the ramp have a square faces! Keira Knightley, Claire Danes, Gwyneth Palthrow.

Features of square face shape:

On a square faced shape, the width of the forehead, cheeks and jawline are almost same, and the chin is flat.

A square face can seem too wide. That is the disadvantage. At the same time, a square face also has some great angles and a stunning jaw line. That is definitely an advantage. The right style is all you need to show off.

1. Long loose waves:


Loose waves will instantly steal the attention from the width of your face.

The result will be a softer looking face. Especially, when you leave it open. The strength and harshness of your features become muted extruding a feminine softness.

2. Graduated layers:


Layers help in hiding the strong and angular look.

Focus on having more layers around your face. The first layer can even fall to your cheek bone. Eva Longoria in this particular style has her first layer at her chin followed by many graduated layers. The result is a softer look that steals the focus from her strong jaw. Perfect for a square shaped face.

3. Angled / Concave bob:


Chin length is the best for a square shaped face.

Exactly why the angular bob works so well. This style requires you to keep the hair at chin length in front but shorter towards the back of your head. The result is that the strong jaw line is hidden. The final look is soft and feminine.

4. Side swept bangs:


Side swept bangs that end close to your eyebrows.

This is the best way to hide the width of your forehead. Combine this with any hairstyle you get. It will be a hit.

5. Colour play:


Colours steal the focus.

Adding the right kind of colour to your hair forces people to notice the colour. This additional dimension reduces the focus on the wide and strong features. The result is that your face looks instantly softer.

If you long hair, you already know there are too many hairstyles you can opt for. While that’s a plus, it’s also sometimes difficult to manage and make sure your hair is all tidy and proper, especially while you’re out for a formal occasion. Try out these formal hairstyles that are great for long hair.

1. Bouffant:


Comb out your hair till they are free of tangles and straight. Now take the front part of the hair, raising it a little to create a puffed-up look, take it towards the back and pin tight. Let the remaining hair be loose.

2. Cinnamon Bun:


The cinnamon bun will go best with gowns, off-shoulders and backless dresses, as well as with the LBD. Comb hair neatly to remove all tangles. Bring it tightly back at the nape and start twisting the entire length, rolling it towards a bun as you do it. Once you’ve rolled in all the hair, secure it tightly with a bun fastener.

3. Classic Waves: 


Waves are making a comeback after spells of simple straight hair. So if you have naturally wavy hair, great! But if you don’t you can always get some at home using your styling rods. Part hair on one side, leaving the top portion straight and natural. Style hair from middle to bottom in waves. Let some fall on one shoulder and pull the remaining to the back.

4. Wavy Braid:


Another great style for wavy hair: Comb hair with a side parting. Leaving the front hair loose, take some strands from just above the top of your ears or behind your ears and braid tightly. Now take this braid from one side of the head to the other and pin it in at the back. Let the remaining hair stay loose.

5. Half Updo:


The half-up hairdo is a great favourite and very simple to achieve. Comb hair neatly, preferably straight or in loose waves and part in the middle. Starting from the middle top, pull back hair in a slightly raised look, like a puff and pin at the back. Now take hair from the sides and bring it back to where you pinned the puffed hair. Leave the remaining hair open.

6. Braid Bun:


This will work best with straight hair. Part hair in the middle and on both sides, take the front strands and braid hair tightly. Bring both the braids at the back and pin their middle part together. Take the remaining parts of the braids and open the hair. Twist it in a bun that leaves the neck and shoulders bare.

7. Wavy Side Pony:


Style your hair in extreme waves and create a side parting. Now take some hair from the front and twist it tightly, bringing it back towards one side. Leave a few strands loose in the front to give a messy and relaxed look. Bring the remaining hair to the same side and tie it lightly around the ear. Bring the tied hair towards the front and let the waves show.

8. High Bun:


Iron out your hair to make them straight. Comb back tightly, pulling all the hair to the top of the head and secure this tightly. Now take the remaining hair and roll it in a tight high bun. Secure tightly.

9. Wavy Hair:


Create strong waves using your styling rod. Take a few strands from the sides and twist them back, pinning them behind your ears. Let the remaining hair loose.

10. Sleek Ponytail:


The sleek ponytail still continues to be on the high-fashion list internationally. Straighten hair with a straightening rod. Comb back tightly and pull it up high. Tie it up tightly.

Well there you go, with a different hairstyle each time you step out for a formal event.

Your hair is your crowning glory. While short hair is deemed sexy, most men find women with long hair more attractive. If you have short or medium-length hair and want to grow it fast and long, here are ways on how you can do so.

Keep yourself healthy

A better immune system can foster hair growth. Give your body a better defense line by eating foods rich in Vitamin B, C, E, and protein. These foods include nuts, vegetables, and fruits. Take biotin supplements and dandelion tea to make your hair grow longer at a faster rate.

Stay away from stress

Too much stress on your part can make your hair grow thin and brittle. Worse, they might even fall out one by one! To make your hair healthy and long, employ any form of stress management. Take a breather from stressful tasks and activities. You can try out meditation or yoga to get rid of the stresses that can ruin your locks.

Make a change for the better

Optimal health is important in hair growth, so if you want longer, thicker hair, you need to stay away from a bad lifestyle. Cutting your alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking will do wonders for your hair, as these vices rob your hair of nutrients. They also contain toxins that can damage your locks in the long run.

Care for your hair

Giving utmost attention to your hair is important for it grow longer at a faster rate. Shampoo your hair at least two times a week, to keep your scalp clean and healthy. Clean scalp mores can accelerate the growth of your hair.

Massage your scalp as needed in order to increase blood flow to the area. Massage Mira oil on your hair in a circular pattern. You can also comb your hair with a boar bristle brush to divert more blood to your head, thereby making the hair growth process easier.

Healthy hair can only be achieved if you live a healthy lifestyle. This is because your locks are nourished by the nutrients you take. If you want your hair to grow longer and faster, you need to follow these tips religiously.

I spend less on hair care than on skin care. That's because hair cells are dead cells, and I don't want to go broke on hair care products.

Nonetheless, if my hair doesn't look good ... I am upset. I bet every woman has cried at least once over a bad hair cut. And, I would guess some men have too! So it all begins with a flawless, percision cut. That's why I will follow Penny, who cuts my hair, wherever she goes.

Since you need to fiddle with your hair every single day of your life, it's only common sense to:

• Find inexpensive hair products that really work.
• Love the hair you were born with, be it straight or curly. If you make changing your natural texture a daily chore, the hours and money you spend on your hair really add up. Embrace what you have to keep your hair routine simple.
• Focus on keeping your hair healthy, clean and neat, and you will always look fabulous!

I have straight hair ... that actually has some wave or body to it, if it is left to air dry. Here's how I style my straight hair to make it shine:

1. Wash it with a nickel-size amount of shampoo. I like TRESemme, a drugstore brand. Using less shampoo cleans hair without removing all the natural oil from your scalp, making hair look it's very best.
2. Some sources tell us to wash with lukewarm water, then switch to cold water for a final rinse. I don't think it matters. Lukewarm water feels better than hot or cold. What is important is to rinse your hair and scalp squeaky clean of shampoo.
3. Follow with a rich conditioner suitable for your hair type. My favorite is Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Length's Strengthening Conditioner, another drugstore buy. Use a quarter-size amount, applying most of the conditioner to the ends, working your way up to the roots of the hair. Most of us use too much product, which doesn't make hair look any better. It just gets washed down the drain.
4. Towel dry hair removing as much moisture as possible. This shortens your drying time.
5. I spray my damp hair lightly with TRESemme Thermal Creations, a heat protector. If you let your hair dry naturally, you don't need it. I blast my hair with a blow dryer every day.
6. Next, a blow dry: For straight hair use a blow dryer with a comb attachment. To give hair volume and shine, start with a cool setting until nearly dry, then switch to hot to style it.

The drill: I begin blow drying my hair (on the cool setting) by tilting my head forward and flipping my hair over my head. That way, I dry the under layers first and against gravity. I use the blow dyer with its comb attachment on one side of my hair and a paddle brush to free the hair of tangles on the opposite side. When my hair is nearly dry, I pause ... part it ... switch to hot, then continue styling.

Most days, this is all I do. Done!

Remember when rubbing a balloon on your head to make your hair stick out was really fun? Yeah, now, not so much. But keeping your strands static-free can be a challenge, especially in the winter when the air is incredibly dry. So in order to brush your hair, wear a hat, or basically just wake up in the morning, you're going to want to read these 5 static-busting tips.

1. Oil Up:
Rubbing a bit of your favorite hair oil into your tresses will help to weigh down your hair and counteract the electricity. In desperate times, lotion also works in the same way. Just rub a bit on your hands as though you’re using it to moisturize, then smooth it on your hair. Just don’t use too much—you don’t want your hair to look greasy.

2. Go Every Other Day:

Just as hair oil will help weigh down your strands, going a day in between washes will allow the natural oils from your scalp to battle the static.

3. Use a Dryer Sheet:

According to Yahoo Shine, dryer sheets you use for your laundry can actually reduce static buildup in hair and clothes. You will almost always have one of these at your home and they are easy to carry with you in your purse.

4. Brush It Out:

Use a natural fiber brush with a wood handle. Natural fibers like boar bristles help distribute natural oils from your scalp to coat and protect hair.

5. Add In the Moisture:

Using a humidifier to add moisture back into the air while you sleep will leave you with calm, tame strands the next morning. And it will keep your skin dewy and hydrated in the dry winter months too!

Between windy weather, dry indoor air and hair flattening accessories, good hair days can be few and far between once winter rears its head. But a little preparation goes a long way in helping your hairstyle survive being smushed under a beanie and scarf. Try these quick tips for pretty, pulled together hair all winter long.

1. Dreading hat hair? Tuck your hair into a hooded coat instead. A hood will still protect your hair from the elements, but won’t smash down your style like a tight hat would.

2. “Tuck your hair into the collar of your coat or scarf for that nonchalant, ‘I-didn’t-even-try-to-look-chic-but-I-do’ look,” says New York hair stylist Jenny Balding, Cutler/Redken Styling and Grooming Expert. Or, “try a loose side braid to wear with hats and caps, leaving some soft pieces popping out of either side, framing your face.”

3. If you have bangs, wear your beanie back a bit on your head to avoid flattening your fringe.

4. “Dull hair? No problem: A gloss spray like Redken shine flash 02 amps up dry, lifeless locks in an instant,” Balding recommends.

5. To smooth static, rub a drop or two of hair oil between your palms and run your hands through your hair. You can also use a fresh dryer sheet to smooth hair in a pinch!

6. To refresh hat hair, “carry a travel size dry shampoo to boost roots midday or before a night out,” Balding says. “Throw your hair upside down and mist the dry shampoo at the roots, shake, and there you have it—instant, all over lift!”

7. Moisturized hair is pretty hair! Switch to a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner regimen if your hair gets dry during the winter. A weekly deep-conditioning hair mask can also work wonders.

Chipped polish is a bummer, especially if you’ve paid for a professional mani. And with all the dark, bold polish shades coming out for fall, those little mishaps will stand out like a sore thumb. If you can’t drop everything to give yourself a fresh new manicure or head to the salon, we’ve found several awesome quick fixes. From covering them up with glitter to adding simple nail art, so here's how to disguise chips–and even prolong the life of your manicure.

Add a coat of glitter: If you have lots of small chips and they’re not fixable, add a glitter top coat to your nails. Make sure that the glitter is in the same color range as your original polish (for example: if your original polish was black, use a black glitter). And since glitter is a pain to remove, it will actually make your manicure last a lot longer. We’re huge fans of this butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Gobsmacked ($15).

Clip the edges: Once you see the polish wearing around the ends of your nails, use fingernail clippers to trim off the chipped parts. Chipped nails can get caught on things and create even more chipping, so it’s important to keep the edges clean.

File the ends: You can also file the edges of your nails to remove and prevent chipping. We love this Revlon Emery File ($2.39). It stays sharp and also prevents nail splitting.

Create a reverse french manicure: Cover up any chips near the edges of your nails with a reverse manicure. Just add a complimenting or contrasting shade to your nail tips, and you’ll be all set.

Create quick nail art: Opt for some easy artwork like dots, shapes, stripes and more to hide chipping. It’s a fun way to cover them up, and will change up your manicure look within an instant.

Create an accent nail: If you have chips on just one finger, cover it up with a contrasting shade, glitter or caviar pearls. If you have more time, remove the chipped polish first, and then apply then new statement shade. No one will ever suspect you’re covering up a chip. This Ciate Sugar Caviar Manicure Set ($25) is a great option.

Add another coat of polish: If you have a small chip, apply a thin coat of the original polish over the chip, followed by a top coat over the entire nail. If there are multiple chipped areas, it’s best to apply another coat of polish over the entire nail. We can’t get enough of this Deborah Lippmann Addicted To Speed To Coat ($20).