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Bad hair days are a part of life. Everyone has them once in a while. Still, you can do something to combat common styling problems. Here are solutions to everyday hair emergencies.

Problem: Hair Raising Static

Solution: Rub a fabric softener sheet from the clothes dryer over your hair. It banishes static instantly. (And it smells good too!)

Problem: Cowlicks

Solution: Wet your cowlick and style it in place. Apply styling wax or pomade to keep it down.

Bonus! Out and about and keep getting fly-aways? Grab some lip gloss and take a pea sized amount to use it as an instant “gel” to put that hair in it’s place!

Problem: Frizz

Solution: Spray hair with a light conditioning spray and let it air dry.

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Now that it’s time to go back to school, you may be taking a trip to the salon and thinking of getting something new. Here are a few things to remember before you go:

1. Talk To Your Parents

Your parents have a pretty good idea of what looks best on you and their own rules for dying and cutting. Pull some pictures from magazine, or print them out from online and bring them to a “pre” salon meeting. That way you can compromise and work with them to find something that’s suitable for you.

2. Don’t Rush To Color

Dying your hair has long lasting results–and it’s not just the new color. Sometimes dying or highlighting your hair requires bleaching or other techniques that leave your hair dry and damaged. Be sure that if you want to try out something that you’re ready to keep up with it! That includes touch-ups, keeping it moisturized and healthy.

3. Get The Details

You may think that you need a trim, and it could be true! But be sure to talk with your stylist (and parents) about how much is 1-2 inches. Before you pick a length be very specific and clear about how you want it and what length. If you just say “2-3 inches,” you may end up with your hair shorter than you think!

4. The Stylist is Not a Magician

It’s easy to think that your hair stylist can create whatever you can think up or show them a picture of, but it’s not that easy sometimes. The key is to TALK! TALK! Oh and TALK! Make sure you say exactly how you want it, exactly how long or short and exactly what color you want. The more specific you are, the easier it is for your stylist to give you their professional opinion and give you exactly what you want!

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With your body changing, and your hormones doing weird things you might suffer from the occasional break-out. Besides keeping your face healthy and clean by washing and moisturizing, here’s some tips to cover them:

1. Look for a concealer that’s oil free for light blemishes. Some concealers contain acne fighting chemicals like benzyl peroxide. Take a concealer brush and lightly dab the concealer on the spot. Let it set and then blend the edges around the spot lightly. Set it with a loose powder.

2. For more areas that may be red, look for a medium coverage, oil-free foundation. Take a foundation brush and cover the area lightly. Set with a loose powder.

TIP: Never use your fingers or a sponge to spread concealer or foundation, they harbor bacteria and germs! (Ew!)

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Be creative this late summer and put together your own lip balm! The girls over at the Imperfect Parent give us a delicious recipe!

Vanilla Butter Bunny Lip Balm

2 tbsp beeswax pellets
2 tbsp 100% shea butter
4 tbsp sweet almond oil
20 drops vanilla oil

Combine first three ingredients in a glass bowl resting over a pot of simmering water, and stir constantly with a small whisk until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla oil. Using a clean medicine dropper, divide the liquid into the individual pots or tins. Let cool for about 20 minutes. You can always decorate each tin with stickers or make up your own creative names for the lip balms. Or, you can just personalize it by writing each girl’s name on them. Then sit back, pucker up and slather on your handy work!

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Whether you’re going into high school or going back to middle school, you want to stay fresh and cool.One the cool ways to turn heads this fall is a cool manicure in a cool shade. These styles and colors are hard to miss!

1. Minx

Rihanna, Beyonce, Katy Perry and other celebrities have been seen around town sporting Minx. With amazing prints like polka dots, metallic gold, and even zebra print, you can make like your own rockstar this fall. It’s a little pricey and lasts for about 3-4 days, but the look is amazing!

 2. Nail Decals

They’re cool and you can even do them yourself!

Start by painting your nails any color you like. Then pick the decal you want to stick on and place it on the nail (After the polish has dried). Put one coat of clear over the nail and you’re all set!

To find the decals try: www.footcandy.com

 3. OPI colors

OPI has really cool colors and one of the lines that were the rave this summer were the Shrek Line Collection. The colors are fun, flirty and perfect for Back To School.

Even if you’re on a budget and want to make your nails “fab” try painting them each a different color, painting one nail a different color, or even adding glitter to one of your favorite shades to make them pop! Whatever you do, make it bold and make it you!

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