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Fix Chipped Nail Polish (Like a Lazy Beauty Editor)
Accidentally ruined your mani? Don’t stress—there’s a two-minute fix that camouflages chips without having to start a whole new manicure from scratch.
Shorten Heat Styling Time for Your Hair
Sometimes, you just don’t feel like drying or flat-ironing your hair, but no-heat hairstyles just won’t cut it. Celebrity hairstylist Josue Perez walked us through some easy tips to shorten our heat-styling time.
How to Get Rid of Blackheads
Everything you need to know about how to get rid of blackheads, once and for all.
7 Ways to Get Beach Waves
Whether you have naturally wavy or super-straight hair, getting beachy waves is easier than you think.
Tricks to Disguise Thinning Hair
The issue of women’s thinning hair is finally getting the attention it deserves. Whether your hair thins as you age or you experience thinning your 20s, there are simple cuts, coloring techniques and styling tricks that can disguise sparse strands.
The 5 Rules of Heat Styling Your Hair
Hair stylist Anna Jackson, who works at the Maxine Salon in Chicago, says there can be a compromise when it comes to having hair that’s both healthy and styled, as long as you follow these rules.
How to Care for Wavy and Curly Hair
What most people who don’t have curly hair don’t understand about it is the amount of work involved. There’s nothing prettier than a mop of bouncy, perfectly defined ringlets, but getting curly hair to look gorgeous on a daily basis takes dedication.

The Secret to Getting a Great Top Knot
Top knots are our favorite go-to hairstyle on days when we don’t have time to go the heated styling route. The style is also helpful when you want to hide the fact that you haven’t washed your hair in, oh, a week. Here’s the trick to getting it right.
DIY Recipes for Hair Masks
Sometimes the best hair treatments aren’t in the beauty aisle, but in the pantry. Here are some of the best DIY recipes for hair masks that you can mix up in your kitchen.
Curly Hair Tips to Help You Love Your Texture
If you have wavy or curly hair, you know that achieving your best texture isn’t wash-and-go. Ringlets require careful styling that straight haired people just don’t understand. To make the most of your curly hair, try these tips we’ve picked up from top stylists.
What Really Works for Crows Feet, Dark Circles, and More
We all covet bright, wide-awake eyes, but genes and life’s late nights don’t always cooperate. Not sure if your eye cream is working? Find out here.
Hair Mistakes That Make You Look Older
Heavy bangs, straight hair, and other common looks can actually make you look older. Check out the worst offenders—and how to avoid them.
How to Supersize Your Hair
If you have the type of fine hair that falls flat after a few hours and won’t hold a curl, humid weather can leave your style looking deflated (cue the sad trombone). Try these tricks for every styling stage for volume that lasts through anything — even sauna-like heat and humidity.
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair? We Asked the Experts.
You’ve been doing it for ages, but do you really know how often you should wash your hair? The answer might surprise you.
Experts Spill on How to Braid Your Hair Even Better
Even after watching tons of video tutorials, we admit we still aren’t really braiding ninjas. So we turned to the experts to answer some of our most pressing questions about creating amazing braids. Read on for their genius tips to make braiding way easier.

*How to Get Long Hair ASAP
Pixie cuts, bobs and shoulder length hair can perfectly frame a face, but when it comes time to grow out strands for a new style, the wait can be a long one. Forget marking days off the calendar for a Rapunzel-inspired mane. Read on for how to get long hair, sans extensions.
*An Owner’s Guide to Naturally Wavy Hair
If you have naturally wavy hair, then you know that sometimes your texture feels like a curse. Wavy hair isn’t as wash-and-go as straight strands, and lacks the bounce that curls have. But even though getting there may take a little extra work, waves can look shiny and gorgeous…as long as you know how to style them.
*10 Ways to Make Your Eyes Pop
All of the tips and tricks you need to know to make your eyes stand out and really pop.
How to Wash Your Hair — the Right Way
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.
The Right Bangs for Your Face Shape
We’ve all seen our favorite celebrities rocking some serious bangs on the red carpet and on magazine covers. But becoming a fringe convert means finding the right style of bangs for your face shape, and for your lifestyle.
*The 5 Rules of Luscious Lashes
Long, luscious lashes — those are a year-round necessity. Follow these five rules to get perfect eyelashes without having to revert to time-consuming falsies or expensive extensions.
Follow These Three Steps for a Perfect Ponytail Every Time
Because it’s a style we wear almost daily, we never get tired of learning tips to perfect the ponytail. Here are Rodney Cutler’s tips for getting it right, every time.
101 Beauty Tips for Girls
In the world of beauty, there are endless tips and rules to keep you looking fabulous. We break down all those tips to make the industry less scary—from makeup artists, hairstylists, skincare gurus and of course, our beauty staff.
5 Ways to Make Hair Look Gorgeous (Not Greasy) Between Shampoos
Your hairstylist wants you to stop shampooing every day, but who is she kidding? Luckily, there are solutions to transform every hair type from sad and unwashed to perfectly gorgeous—without starting from scratch.

With long days and the searing heat of the
summer, those fasting this Ramadan will
need to take special precautions to ensure
they remain healthy throughout the holy
month.
The daily fasting period – up to 15 hours –
will be the longest in 32 years and no doubt
will test strength and determination, but with
the right management – including diet, sleep
and exercise – our bodies needn’t suffer. In
fact, it’s an opportunity to turn our diets and
bad eating habits around and even lose a few
kilograms.
Hala Abu Taha, dietitian for The American
Surgecenter medical facility in Abu Dhabi,
says that the way the body reacts to the lack
of food and water depends on the length of
the fast. “The body enters into a fasting state
eight hours or so after the last meal, when
the gut finishes absorption of nutrients from
the food. In the normal state, body glucose,
which is stored in the liver and muscles, is
the body’s main source of energy. During a
fast, this store of glucose is used up first to
provide energy. Later in the fast, once the
stores of glucose run out, fat becomes the
next store source of energy for the body,”
Taha says.
Dr Farhana bin Lootah, an internal medicine
specialist from the Imperial College London
Diabetes Centre, says that during this period
it is even possible to lose weight. “When the
body has less food, it starts to burn fat so
that it can make energy. The use of fat for
energy helps weight loss,” she says. “It
preserves the muscles and eventually reduces
your cholesterol level. In addition, weight loss
results in better control of diabetes and
reduces blood pressure. However, if one does
eat more than normal during Ramadan, this
can have adverse effects, including weight
gain through overeating when breaking the
fast. The key is to make sure you eat in
moderation. Indeed, smaller amounts more
frequently can be more comfortable all
round.”
It is also vital that enough water – at least
two litres – is consumed through the non-
fasting hours to maintain balanced hydration.
“Water is very important, and should ideally
be the main fluid you use to replenish your
thirst during Ramadan,” bin Lootah says.
“Unfortunately though, some people do not
drink enough and have only small amounts at
iftar and then forget to drink water until the
next day. Water also plays a significant role
in weight loss and maintenance because it
helps to get rid of toxins and reduce the
feeling of hunger.
“Try not to drink large quantities of water all
at once, or a lot during a meal. Instead, drink
water between your meals and drink small
quantities of water throughout the Ramadan
nights. In addition to water, try fresh fruit or
vegetable juices rather than sweetened ones.”
Because food and fluid intake is restricted
during the day, it is important to make sure
that everything you consume counts, from
choosing the right foods at iftar to a snack
and drink before sunrise for suhoor.
“Iftar should always start with a source of
simple sugar to compensate for energy lost
during the long fasting hours and nothing
beats dates for that,” Taha says. “Along with
dates, a cup of laban could be consumed as
a good source of minerals and protein for the
body. A cup of warm, non-creamy soup helps
the stomach to receive food with better
digestion and less discomfort.”
She recommends leaving a 10-minute break
for the stomach to start working before
starting on the main meal. Ideally, this
should include sources of lean protein, such
as grilled fish or chicken, low-glycemic
carbohydrates, such as brown rice or boiled
sweet potatoes, and vegetables, raw or
cooked, with a little oil.
Although it may be tempting to reward the
day’s abstinence with sugary, fatty and deep-
fried dishes, Taha warns against indulging in
the wrong types of food. “It’s common in
Ramadan to enjoy certain types of appetisers,
such as samosas or kibosh. However, having
them in a lighter version, that is baked not
fried, will guarantee less after-meal
discomfort and less calorie intake.”
Because the body is lacking energy, we often
crave sugary treats that give an almost
instant hit. But, again, Taha suggests
choosing wisely to ensure our bodies get
nutrients and fibre, rather than empty
calories. She suggests consuming fruit and
limiting the number of Ramadan desserts.
She says that having Ramadan sweets such
as katayef could be healthy if it’s prepared in
a healthy way, such as baked instead of fried,
and omitting or adding just a small amount
of syrup, rather than dipping.
While it is tempting to sleep, waking before
dawn for suhoor is also an important step in
maintaining health during Ramadan. “People
tend to skip this meal, ignoring the fact that
our body needs a source of energy to
maintain production levels during the day,”
Taha explains. “A perfect suhoor meal will
consist of complex carbohydrates, such as
whole-wheat bread with protein, boiled eggs,
turkey slices or white cheese. What could
make a suhoor meal even healthier is a cup
of low-fat milk or laban and a bowl of freshly
cut vegetables.”
When it comes to exercise, bin Lootah
suggests moderate exercise just before
breaking your fast, before bedtime and again
before suhoor. “It will be quite warm during
Ramadan this year and outdoor exercise
might not always be the best option, so try
climbing the stairs. Start slowly and
gradually with two flights at a time and
refrain from pushing yourself too hard during
the first few days. Thirty minutes divided
during the day is as beneficial.
“Of course, after the sun sets and just before
dawn breaks, a short but brisk walk for at
least 10 minutes is a good practice to adopt
during Ramadan. If you could walk three
times a day for 10 minutes each time, this
would be very good.”
Another helpful tip is to park your car farther
away from your destination, or enjoy a walk
around the mall.
Avoid indigestion after a day of fasting
Indigestion is common when fasting, and can
often occur after the meal. The problems are
varied, including abdominal distension,
constipation and vomiting.
Put simply, the body can’t cope with the
sudden intake of too much food, leading to
indigestion and heartburn. Another problem is
that many tend not to exercise during
Ramadan, preventing food from being
properly digested.
Problems occur when people try to eat too
much too soon. Many will attempt to
consume in six to eight hours the amount of
food they would have over an entire day.
Instead you should start with food slowly at
first and eat gradually. The most important
thing is that you start with fluids and non-
fatty, low-calorie food.
If you’re a smoker and break the fast with a
cigarette, this can also lead to heartburn and
indigestion.