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Kim Kardashian Goes Red and Swears It’s Not a Wig

Keeping up with the Kardashian-Jenners’ ever-changing hairstyles is basically a full-time job. More often than not, a major transformation from Kim, Khloe and Kylie is thanks to a really great wig. But apparently, Kim Kardashian’s new red hair is not faux, according to her hairstylist. “Red head 🍒 it’s NOT a wig before you start with that shit,” wrote Chris Appleton on Instagram. Well, okay. He shared two videos of his client showing off her fiery red hair. Like all her hairstyles, it looks pretty real but it’s also hard to tell with a really intense Instagram filter.

The truth is, Kim and Kylie’s hair is often a mix of real color and extensions. So, it’s basically both true and not true. But there’s nothing wrong with playing around with wigs and weaves, especially when it saves your strands from bleach and hot tools. Appleton didn’t share why or how he created this look on Kim but fans are loving it. Usually, Kim goes lighter and more bronze so this hue is a big departure.

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Kim isn’t the only one who switched up her hair over the weekend. Kylie took her ’90s bronze hair that everyone is loving and added a platinum wig.

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Then, she changed it again to pastel pink. After months of quarantine, the ever-changing looks are back.

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Khloe even got in on the transformation action and went brunette—a big change for the bottle blonde. She said on Instagram how much she’s loving the hue and we totally agree that it looks bomb.

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Though because we’re still in thick of this thing, we hope they’re all (and their glam teams!) are at least still wearing a mask.

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Kristin Cavallari’s Grey Tie Dye Tank Dress

Kristin Cavallari’s Grey Tie Dye Tank Dress on her Text Newsletter

Kristin Cavallari Fashion

Since I’m a loser I recently signed for little text alerts from Kristin Cavallari since I’ll miss her face (and outfits) as she won’t be moving forward with Very Cavallari after her divorce from Jay Cutler. And yesterdays “Monday Moves” text came along with a super cute photo of her in a grey tie dye dress. And as if we don’t miss Kristin enough, those of us who don’t act super quickly are about to also feel the same about this perfect summer dress.

 

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Kristin Cavallari's Grey Tie Dye Tank Dress

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The Best Everyday Scrunchies to Save Your Second Day Hair

Scrunchies went from being trendy in the late 1980s and early ’90s, to being a faux pas in the early aughts to being a must-have now. We can’t imagine how we ever lived without them. Scrunchies are key to current hairstyles, such as big messy top buns, half-up styles and low ponytails. There’s a scrunchie for every need and situation, too. Don’t believe me? Allow me to explain.

There’s the scrunchie you wear when you’re headed for a night out with your friends. Then, there’s the scrunchie you wear on a date. There’s a different scrunchie you wear to work out and another to wash your face and go to bed. I often find I wear my biggest and softest scrunchies to bed so my hair doesn’t crease and save my cute ones with the prints and the bows to style my hair for the day. But to each their own when it comes to hair accessories.

Shop some of our favorite scrunchie sets below, some of which have more than 40 varieties of colors and textures (such as knits and velvets) with prints and bows. There really is something for everyone.

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What Are Your Favorite Moisturizers for Dry, Mature Skin?

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My skin is so dry, it’s embarrassing. I go to have my legs waxed, and the Italian beautician practically has a nervous breakdown over the state of my legs – and my feet!

I don’t believe my skin could be any drier if I tried! I have what is called very mature, dry skin. So, I am constantly trying to find new face and body moisturisers because moisture makes you look younger.

There are a few anti-aging ingredients that can really make a difference. For instance, if you spray your face with water, you look younger. NuSkin NaPCA Moisture Mist is a product I especially like as I once saw it plump up a jar of dried apricots. It works miracles!

Having said that, and working on the principle that some of these companies may actually be right, you should still read about the efficacy of purportedly anti-aging peptides and retinol to help smooth lines and boost cell renewal.

Inside out, antioxidants are a must to protect the skin from the environment by day and repair it at night; eat them and apply them. In other words, drink water, eat fruit and veggies high in anti-oxidants, and use skin care products that work for your skin.

I have selected 5 of what I consider to be amongst the best moisturisers for dry, mature skin. I have tried all of them, and I’m certainly the right age to report on their efficacy and efficiency!

Benefit’s Total Moisture

I love Benefit’s Total Moisture Facial Cream because it provides immediate as well as long-term hydration. After application my skin looked plumper and felt smoother. It contains mango butter, and the scent is wonderful and fresh! This is my #2 choice as the hydration effect was about 7 hours.

Aesop

Aesop has a great palette of products for parched skin! Yes, you read it correctly – parched skin. The one I tried absorbed quickly, and left my skin feeling soft and smooth. The hydration effect lasted for about 3 hours. It has a better and longer lasting effect on medium dry skin.

L’Occitane and Their Ultra Riche Comforting Cream

The Ultra Riche Comforting Face Cream by L’Occitane made my skin feel very smooth and soft. The hydration effect is reported to last about 8 hours, but for me it was approximately 3 hours.

It contains 25% Shea Butter which is wonderful for ultra-dry skin. But not mine! This is why you have to try all these products for yourself.

L’Oréal

The Age Perfect Day cream by L’Oréal says it lifts sag, removes age spots and hydrates. I probably didn’t use it long enough, but nothing happened, per se, and it certainly didn’t do anything for the age spots.

It does hydrate, but not for long enough. Again, this is another product that will have a longer lasting effect on medium dry skin.

Ella Baché – My #1 Choice

My #1 choice is Ella Baché’s Eternal Very Rich Reconstructing Cream. I felt my skin plumping, and the hydration effect lasted all day! This product is very rich in texture. It is also the most economical because you use so little.

If you want to try different moisturisers, visit your local beauty counter and ask for samples. If they don’t have them pre-packaged, ask for a sample in a small pot; they will usually give you about a week’s supply, depending on the product – you need less of some products than others.

Or you can take my advice! Don’t forget, you can also sample eye creams or gels. It’s very important to get these ones right too.

I must add, all of the above are subjective opinions. I’m sure there are people who have found any/all of these product good, bad or ugly! Try them for yourself, and see what really works for you.

On a final note, it’s good for your skin if you change your range of cosmetics and skin care every 6 months. Your skin gets used to the same products used time and again, and the efficacy of any product you use is diminished because of that! It’s a good idea to create two different packages and just rotate them. It sounds like an expensive exercise, but you’re worth it!

What are your favorite moisturizers? Do you use a product that’s different and unique? Do you have any special recommendations? What tips do you have for taking care of mature skin? Please join the discussion below!

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12 Natural Hair-Friendly Serums Formulated to Support Healthy Hair Growth

To reap the benefits of any hair routine, you need consistency and patience. If that hair routine just so happens to be focused on achieving longer and stronger strands, well you need consistency, patience, and more patience. Results usually take weeks or months—depending on your specific goals—and finding the products that successfully mesh together for a routine can be a timely process in and of itself. Personally, it took me around one month to get my daily essentials in order, including what I think is the best natural hair growth serum.

Ultimately, it’s the simple, but effective habits that boost the growth rate of your hair—things like a healthy diet, exercise, and routine cleansing and conditioning. As for all of the supplemental boosters like nutrient-rich vitamins, moisturizing oils, and luxurious hair masks, those picks rely heavily on your lifestyle, individual needs, and budgets. For instance, while castor oil and shea butter are rightfully lauded as two of the best ingredients for taking hair to new lengths, I find that using too much of either actually hurts my hair, leaving it greasy and weighed down with buildup. Instead, lighter options like almond oil have helped my cause.

However, let’s not overlook the general greatness of natural hair growth serums. Collectively, they tackle a myriad of concerns that weaken the growth process such as dryness, scalp irritation and breakage. In some cases, they can also increase the absorption of other products in your routine which leads to better moisture retention and more consistent hydration. So if you’re still testing out contenders for your regimen, here are 12 more to keep on your radar.

 

 

Kerastase Resistance Length Strengthening Scalp Serum

Kerastase.

Kerastase Resistance Length Strengthening Scalp Serum

A leave-in treatment enriched with moisturizing ceramides and a strengthening creatine complex to repair hair fibers.

Better Not Younger Superpower Fortifying Hair & Scalp Serum

Better Not Younger.

Better Not Younger Superpower Fortifying Hair & Scalp Serum

A non-greasy serum made with centella asiatica, niacinamide and caffeine to stimulate and strengthen the hair and scalp.

DevaCurl Buildup Buster Micellar Water Cleansing Serum

DevaCurl.

DevaCurl Buildup Buster Micellar Water Cleansing Serum

A weekly cleanser powered by a micellar technology with Abyssinian seed oil and jojoba to nix buildup and replenish moisture.

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment Serum

Briogeo.

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment Serum

A binchotan charcoal-infused serum made for tackling excess buildup, balancing sebum production, and decreasing scalp irritation.

Taliah Waajid Protective Styles Healthy Hair Under There Bamboo, Avocado And Peppermint Conditioning & Restoring Serum

Taliah Waajid.

Taliah Waajid Protective Styles Healthy Hair Under There Bamboo, Avocado And Peppermint Conditioning & Restoring Serum

A soothing and restorative scalp serum made to keep the skin in tip-top shape under a protective style.

Buy: Taliah Waajid Protective Styles Healthy Hair Under There Bamboo, Avocado And Peppermint Conditioning & Restoring Serum $12.72

ORS HAIRestore Fertilizing Serum

ORS.

ORS HAIRestore Fertilizing Serum

Keep up your growth routine while wearing a protective style by applying this potent blend of nettle extract and horsetail extract to the scalp.

Buy: ORS HAIRestore Fertilizing Serum $13.33

Camille Rose Naturals Cocoa Nibs & Honey Ultimate Growth Serum

Camille Rose Naturals.

Camille Rose Naturals Cocoa Nibs & Honey Ultimate Growth Serum

A stimulating elixir of sesame seed, coconut, jojoba, and olive fruit extracts, amla oil, and Brahmi herbs to unclog blocked hair follicles to boost circulation.

Botanika Beauty The Stimulator

Botanika Beauty.

Botanika Beauty The Stimulator

A multitasking jill-of-all-trades hair moisturizer and growth stimulator enriched with cinnamon, jojoba, and sage.

Dr. Miracle's Intensive Spot Serum

Dr. Miracle’s.

Dr. Miracle’s Intensive Spot Serum

A peppermint oil- and vitamin-infused spot treatment for promoting growth in thinning edges and bald spots.

Buy: Dr. Miracle’s Intensive Spot Serum $9.99

EDEN BodyWorks Papaya Castor Scalp Massaging Serum

EDEN BodyWorks.

EDEN BodyWorks Papaya Castor Scalp Massaging Serum

A fruity and delicious-smelling serum boosted with growth-promoting castor oil.

Buy: EDEN BodyWorks Papaya Castor Scalp Massaging Serum $9.88

Hairfinity Infinite Edges Serum

Hairfinity.

Hairfinity Infinite Edges Serum

A concentrated treatment that targets thinning hair edges with castor oil, hydrolyzed wheat protein, peptides, and hyaluronic acid.

Buy: Hairfinity Infinite Edges Serum $29.09

The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Anti-Breakage & Repair Antidote Split-End Treatment Serum

The Mane Choice.

The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Anti-Breakage & Repair Antidote Split-End Treatment Serum

A serum for preventing split ends and breakage on your ends, and formulated with several moisture-rich oils.

Buy: The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Anti-Breakage & Repair Antidote Split-End Treatment Serum $14.43

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