When I was growing up, my family had a Mother’s Day ritual. Dad would bring the kids to a department store, give us each $10 and let us loose to find a gift for Mom.

When I was growing up, my family had a Mother’s Day ritual. Dad would bring the kids to a department store, give us each $10 and let us loose to find a gift for Mom.
Learn how to create sexy, smokey eyes—without putting suspicious ingredients on your sensitive lids.
I love New Year’s Eve because I love old-school glam. A velvet cape inherited from grandma? Perfect! A silver lamé frock from a thrift store? Uh-huh! Rhinestone earrings? Feather boa? Sequined evening bag? Yes, yes, yes! Everything is permitted on New Year’s, as long as it’s glittery and elegant and fun.
It’s a seasonal paradox: the days are getting shorter, but our calendars are getting fuller. Between travel time, party time and cooking time, it’s tough to find to take care of yourself.
Just when you want to look fabulous, your hair may wind up frizzy, frazzled or flat. In a pinch, you may seek shortcuts and use products laden with sulfates or other harsh chemicals. Since what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body, we’ve got tips to help you pass up questionable hair care ingredients (just like you pass up Aunt Trudy’s mystery casserole).