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It’s been two days since the summer solstice marked the official start of the season, and that warrants an upgrade of our hair removal tools in preparation for a summer of showing a little more skin. When it comes to an act as intimate as shaving, extra caution must be taken, and there’s much to […]

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There are very few negatives to spring, but if we had to pick one, it’d be bidding adieu to the fact that no one knew how hairy your legs were all winter-long. Like being braless in public or a spy for MI6, hairy legs were our secret—at parties, at work, and just about anywhere else our carefully hidden legs were taking us. But now that the sun is out and the flowers are blooming, you’re bound to be exposed if your legs haven’t seen a razor since October.

Some say it’s the time to break one out, but we say take a few extra weeks of fuzzy freedom! Full summer will be here with its bathing suits and tank tops soon enough, and hair maintenance will be kicked into high gear. Spring is about buying yourself some time via your cleverly layered wardrobe. Here’s how:

Shaving her legs always sucked for Karen Young. From razor burn to having to invasively remove ingrown hairs, she would wonder if the problem was her and tried various products on the market to see if things would improve. “I’d find myself in the aisles of Duane Reade staring down all the options,” she says. […]

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Every week our Beauty Fix columnist takes on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com or ask away in the comments below. I have bangs and need to style them every morning. Taking my usual flat iron away with me on vacation seems a […]

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Every week our Beauty Fix columnist takes on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us atbeautyfix@fashionmagazine.com or ask away in the comments below.

What’s the simplest alternative to professional gel manicures? They’re too time-consuming to commit to!
If you’re not able to commit your time (or money!) to gel manicures done by a pro, rest assured that you have a long-lasting alternative that you can pick up at the drugstore. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel (shown in “Mad Women”, $11, at drugstores) is the latest and greatest from the nail authority, and this formula is heavy-duty without the fuss of a UV or LED light-curing process, boasting up to 14 days of chip-free wear. Simply apply two coats of gel colour (no base coat required) and finish with the Miracle Gel Top Coat. Both the gel colour and top coat formulas contain similar ingredients, but the top coat contains a photoinitiator that cures with natural UV light, so the gel colour becomes more durable as time passes. Bonus: 47 shades in a slew of different finishes means this system is one you’ll definitely be able to embrace wholeheartedly!

Enter to win today’s prize! » See what else you can win in our contest » Today, our twelve-day giveaway continues with eight Schick shaving essentials packs up for grabs. From denim cutoffs to mini dresses, summer’s shorter hemlines demand moisturized, well groomed legs. The Schick shaving essentials pack, which includes Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment […]

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Ready to bare some summer skin or is a little excess hair making you hesitate? If you’ve been using winter layers as an excuse to stop shaving or waxing, it’s officially time to get back into the habit. Whether it’s your underarms, legs or bikini zone that needs some attention, we have you covered: we’ve rounded up seven of the best new hair removal innovations for the summer. So read on and start shaving! After all, once the humidity hits, you don’t want your hairy legs preventing you from staying stylish and cool in a pretty summer dress, right?

Every week we take on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more and provide all the answers. This week we tell you how to break the daily shampoo habit and share the one of the best dry shampoos out there. Ever had a tube of hand cream explode in your purse? We have a fix for that, too! And if you’ve ever had trouble applying dark lipstick, you’ll want to read on. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

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From almost-rusty razors to moisturizers you’ve had since university, we’re all guilty of doing whatever we can to get the most out of favourite products. The same sentiment can be said of a good blowout: you’ll do anything to make it last just one more day. But sometimes, for the sake of cleanliness, you just need to say goodbye. This week we have a foolproof trick for knowing when to pitch an old product, a razor that encourages you to keep sharp blades on hand and the best way to get a completely clean face at the end of the day.

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We all know that when it comes to healthy skin, hydration is key. While a tall glass of water is always your best beauty friend, when temperatures start to heat up it’s understandable that we seek other ways to feel—and look—refreshed. Well, search no further: we have five skin-quenching, sunshine-approved options that will keep your skin sated all season long.

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It might not seem like an obvious issue, but I’ve got dark skin in the creases of my underarms. Is there anything I can do to lighten it?
Underarm pigmentation is an infrequently discussed beauty woe, probably because of its inherent embarrassment factor (even though we all suffered through sweaty and possibly smelly teenage years). If you’ve got dark skin beneath your arms, it’s simply a result of shaving your ‘pits—no shame there!

The hair on my legs grows rather quickly, and my sensitive skin is prone to breaking out in red bumps. What’s my best option for hair removal?
Some people claim that laser hair removal is the quintessential cure for bothersome re-growth, but I’ve yet to hear one person rejoice in its affordability. With waxing, the recommended four-week break between treatments seems an awfully long time, and a quarter-inch of growth isn’t my idea of a good time. Both of these things considered, plus the sheer ease of shaving, brings me back to the basics every time: a razor blade plus shaving cream. However, I have a few extra tricks for you to make the process more rewarding.