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Reader Q&A: "Is Drinking 8 Glasses of Water a Day Really That Important?" Reader Q&A: "Is Drinking 8 Glasses of Water a Day Really That Important?"

This week's reader question raises an interesting question. "Is drinking eight glasses of water a day really that important?" asks Jillian from California. According to celebrity nutritionist Carrie Latt Wiatt, you need even more! Here's why ... One of the most important parts of healthy living is staying hydrated. Skimping on water may lead to dry skin and hair, and possibly even headaches…  

Featuring:
Audrey Fine

Tags: Skin Care, Summer

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Being Curly in a Straight World Being Curly in a Straight World

My sister Rachel and I both have curly hair (thanks Dad). Sure, we've learned to live with it -- but love it? Yeah, not so much. Recently, Rachel put pen to paper (OK, fingers to keyboard) to vent about the whole curly situation in her blog . Here, for your reading enjoyment -- especially if you're a curly girl -- is what she wrote. I think you'll agree that she makes several valid points ... …  

Featuring:
Audrey Fine

Tags: Hair, Summer

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My Favorite Hair Cutting Video -- Ever My Favorite Hair Cutting Video -- Ever

A friend just sent me this video and I'm smitten. Call me crazy, but I love things like this -- and, truth be told, imagining that I could "uncut" my pixie'd hair has been a fantasy since the day after I had it done last fall . Take a look and let me know your thoughts! Trim from Petey Boy on Vimeo . …  

Featuring:
Audrey Fine

Tags: Hair, Summer

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How I Copy Alexa Chung's Cat Eye (And More) [SLIDESHOW] How I Copy Alexa Chung's Cat Eye (And More) [SLIDESHOW]

I often wonder if anyone in the U.S. knows who Alexa Chung is, but then I think, if you like reading fashion magazines and shopping, particularly at J.Crew's sister store, Madewell, you do. Aside from being a former model and Vogue's "most stylish woman in the world," Alexa has been called a "phenomenon" by Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour, " the modern girl ... beautiful and clever" by…  

Featuring:
Charli Schuler

Tags: Celebrity Makeup, Summer

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How I Do a Simple (Pretty) Updo [VIDEO] How I Do a Simple (Pretty) Updo [VIDEO]

If you're all thumbs when it comes to styling your hair, don't worry. Watch as I walk you through this simple-to-do updo that's universally flattering and very on trend this season. …  

Featuring:
Rebekah George

Tags: Hair, Rebekah George, Summer

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