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There is, after all, a use for cold, soggy tea bags -- they are dandy for soothing puffy eyes. So says top British makeup artist Ruby Hammer, who suggests that you simply wet a couple of tea bags and put them in the freezer for a couple of minutes, then apply. Hammer cites this is one of a number of tricks for keeping your eyes bright and sparkling. "Close your eyes and rest the chilled Read more...

Dayle Haddon, author of "Ageless Beauty: A Woman's Guide to Lifelong Beauty and Well-Being" (Hyperion), says she keeps her beauty by minding a few simple rules, all enjoyable. Her tips include: Create your own private sanctuary to read, listen to music, or work on a hobby Exercise: it is a lifestyle and adds energy, defies time, and defies gravity Take baths, not showers; Read more...

Twist it, twirl it, crimp it, curl it -- there are literally a score of ways to change your looks by changing your hairstyle. And, says London style expert Jenni Baden-Howard, you don't need to spend a fortune at the hairdresser's to do it. A few simple beauty products plus the usual scissors, rollers, dryer, and the like, and you can be on your way to a completely new look, such as the Read more...