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Because hair fillers run the gamut in terms of products and services, so do the prices. While a powder root cover-up might cost you 30 bucks, a more advanced procedure, like platelet-rich plasma injectables (PRP), can cost you thousands. Ahead, we break down the most popular types of hair fillers to help you determine which option is best for you, along with insight from the pros. Hair Powders If you’re looking for a quick and easy solution to make your strands appear fuller, hair powders are the most low-maintenance option, says Brandi Voorhees, a hairstylist at Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger....

“Wishcyclers might ask themselves, ‘should I?’ or ‘shouldn’t I?’ when deciding where to put an item but ultimately place it in that familiar blue bin and assume that the recycling company will know what to do with it,” says Jeremy Walters, sustainability ambassador for Republic Services, a leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous waste. Sound familiar? Whether you mean to or not, you may be tossing items in your recycling bin that can’t actually be recycled....

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Because reapplying can be tricky throughout the day, try spray-on sunscreen, such as Supergoop! (Re)setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 ($32, supergoop.com). It gives you a refreshing boost while protecting your skin from the sun. After the rest of your makeup has set for a few minutes (damp skin will lead to streaky application), swirl your brush over the top of the compact and tap off any excess on the back of your hand....

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While you may be used to fancy restaurant-quality chicken, don’t let that scare you away from attempting one of these easy chicken recipes. Clear, step-by-step instructions will guide you through the whole cooking process and teach you staple techniques like how to bread chicken cutlets or how to spatchcock a chicken. Once you get a little practice, we hope you’ll never have to stress over what to make for dinner again....

Best Gift for Foodies: Dash Air Fryer If you happen to know a foodie who doesn’t happen to have an air fryer, it’s time for them to join the air-frying trend. Trust us: one taste of air-fried potatoes, dumplings, or chicken tenders will make them a devoted convert to this cooking craze. To buy: $60, amazon.com. Best Gift for Your Friend With Great Hair: Hair Dryer Brush To buy: $30, amazon....

In an ideal world, we’d have a list of clever and funny Thanksgiving conversation starters on deck. We’d be equipped to defuse any awkward family tensions or change the subject quickly yet affably if a potentially controversial topic arose; we might even learn something new about our friends or family members. The following questions are perfect for Thanksgiving and will help prevent those dreaded silences. If you’re hosting a Friendsgiving this year, the icebreakers will also help everyone warm up to each other, especially if you’re bringing different groups of friends together....

Grab an old pair of stockings or a nylon sock and place the foot of it over the vacuum’s nozzle attachment, securing it with a rubber band. Turn on the vacuum and run the nozzle over the floor. The suction will help you find the dropped jewelry, while the stocking prevents it from getting sucked into the machine. Related Video

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Whether you want to add a wow factor for guests or just show off your latest cooking project on Instagram, we had professional food stylists share their tips to get your food ready for the spotlight. RELATED: 7 Essential Tips for Making the Best Charcuterie Board RELATED: You’ve Been Serving Champagne All Wrong—Here’s How to Do It Right Related Video

And while some AC usage may well be inevitable, there are ways to feel comfy in your home through the hot summer months without spending so much on electricity bills. Here are some low-cost ways to keep your home cooler this summer. The best blackout curtains will keep your room cool, make it easier for you to fall asleep (and stay asleep), and best of all, you don’t have to pay top dollar to find ones that work well....

Leggings, running shorts, and bike shorts are still in style, but exercise dresses are gaining in popularity. Part of the reason why people love them so much is likely because styles like the KuaCua exercise dress combine a dress, a pair of shorts, and a bra together into one seamless garment. That paired with the general “less is more” approach that shoppers like to follow during the summer when temperatures reach their peak has many people talking....

Reader question: Easy eyeshadow palette recommendations, please! I’m terrible at eyeshadow! —Sherry Pyles For makeup novices, strategic pigment placement—i.e. eyeshadow—can be preeetty intimidating. With no straightforward guide on what goes where and so many potential places to swipe (crease, inner corner, outer corner, middle lid), how’s a girl to choose the right blend of hues? If you’re new to eyeshadow but curious to dip your toes into more color, welcome!...

Ready to wrap up your holiday shopping? Take your pick from our favorite finds. To buy for men: $27; amazon.com. Related Video

According to a study conducted by Princeton University in 2010, a person’s happiness increases until they reach an annual income of $75,000—and then plateaus. Meanwhile, a more recent study from Purdue University found that emotional well-being can be achieved on a salary that’s between $60,000 and $75,000. However, participants who earned a $105,000 salary noted that their happiness had decreased since previously earning less. According to Shari Greco Reiches, wealth manager, behavioral finance expert, and author of Maximize Your Return on Life, this money-buying-happiness (to a certain extent and not beyond) logic centers on the adherence to adaptability—aka “lifestyle creep....

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Towels That Are No Longer Absorbent Are you washing your towels the right way? If not, you could end up with dull, dingy, and non-absorbant linens after a while. The most likely culprit here is excess fabric softener. It can coat terry cloth with a waxy, water-resistant film that ruins the very mission of towels. To dissolve the buildup and restore the fluff, wash the towels the next few times with 1/4 cup white vinegar added to the rinse cycle, and skip the softener in the future....