makeup, skin care & hair: tips & tricks for a more beautiful you

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  Hairstyle of the day

  Long, layered, medium or wavy – we’re sharing our favorite hairstyles of 2013 with a new ‘do each day. Stuck in a hair rut? Check back daily for snappy new looks that are sure to give your locks some beauty inspiration.
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  6 how-tos for younger-looking hair

  You may not get wrinkles on your hair, but it ages all the same. Grays, dullness, thinning strands, and frizz are all (unfortunately) part of the hair’s aging process, which starts happening in your 30s. The good news is that you don’t need Botox to fix these problems. Here are six tips for hair that’s shiny, bouncy, healthy—and, yes, younger looking.
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  Summer nail art

  Get ready for summer with these cute and easy to DIY nail art designs.
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  10 career-changing chops that make the case for going short

  Hard work, talent and perseverance are the three keys to professional success—but sometimes a really great haircut helps, too.
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  24 Lucky editor-tested tips for busting acne

  There’s no miracle cure for acne, but the products and tips below come pretty darn close.
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  10 under $20: Facial moisturizers

  We all know we need moisturizer. The confusing part? Picking one that works for your skin—and your budget. Well, here’s your cheat sheet: Using the Allure Beauty Product Finder, we found the ten best drugstore moisturizers for every skin type, all for under $20. So whether your skin is dry, acne-prone, or you’ve got dark spots or fine lines, we’ve got you—and your wallet—covered.
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  10 secrets to gorgeous long hair

  Growing pains? Totally unnecessary. Getting—and keeping—long, shiny, sexy hair has never been easier.
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  Mother knows best: The top 12 beauty tips we learned from our moms

  You may have spent years studiously ignoring your mother’s advice (and she was right about that guy in high school, admit it), but eventually all that bossing and nagging adds up to something truly useful. Here, Allure staffers share their mothers’ wisest words about beauty.
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  15 hair accessories grown-ups can wear

  Just like a good pair of shoes, the right hair accessory can change your entire mood (and look!). We rounded up some of our favorites from the spring 2013 runways.
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  Get instantly younger eyes

  You can make your eyes look younger, brighter — even more lifted — in minutes, using just your basic makeup. Find your issue here, then follow our how-to guide to learn the techniques. It's so easy, you won't believe your eyes.
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  The month in hairstyles

  Big event? Focus on the outfit, because we’ve got your hair all figured out, whether you’ve got two minutes to do it or 20.