Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2015 i Women's Health

“WHAT’S HOT NOW?” In my 17 years as a magazine editor, this is the question I get asked most by friends. It’s why we themed our annual Beauty Flip—18 pages of hair, makeup, skin, and nail awesomeness—“Having a Moment” and packed it with tips that make it easy for you to work all the right-now styles into your world. So in that spirit, thought I’d let you in on a few things that are having a moment in my life. Likewise, I’d love to hear what you’re obsessing over lately. Tweet me! DANCING AS EXERCISE Moving to the beat can burn four to 11 calories per minute. So when my 5-yearold son charmingly asks, “Will you dance with me, Mama?” I oblige. His musical pick—year-round—is the Christmas tune “Mele Kalikimaka.”…

NOTHING’S OFF-LIMITS. OUR PROS ANSWER ALL. FOOD When’s the best time of day to treat yourself without blowing your diet? —Lisa, Sacramento, CA A Whether you bag that bag of chips at noon or 6 p.m. won’t make a difference to your body. That said, starting the day on an unhealthy note may lead to unhealthy behaviors later on. (Who goes for kale salad after a brownie?) Instead, wait until a craving strikes, then indulge— you’ll actually feel more satisfied. FITNESS Are two-a-day workouts helpful if I want to see quick results for my upcoming wedding? Or am I more likely to injure myself this way? —Kim, Morristown, NJ More isn’t always more: Doing too much can have diminishing returns, depending on how much time you have left to train.…

health 1 / Clean them! Many peeps go straight to soaking, but rubbing and rinsing with lens solution is the best way to ward off infection. 2 / Don’t run your contacts under water or handle them with wet hands. H20 contains a tiny organism that can cause keratitis. 3 / To keep bacteria at bay, clean your case with lens solution daily and replace it at least every three months. 4 / Never reuse solution; it can be contaminated with germs from the lenses, which can make disinfectants less effective. Diabetes Breakthrough In a discovery being called a giant leap forward, scientists have figured out how to turn stem cells into insulin producers. What this means: The 3 million Americans with type 1 diabetes may be able to ditch…

ATTENTION! Where it all began: the badass military topper. Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren, $225, macys.com GROWA PAIR Class up boyfriend jeans with a crest. Sass & Bide, $320, sassandbide.com SPOTTED ATWORK Add a little edge to your A-line. Endless Rose, $55, endlessrose.com SURE YOU CAN Slip ’em on, show some ’tude. Circus by Sam Edelman, $55, circusby samedelman.com GIRL, CHILL Sweats you can wear out of the house. Lauren Moshi, $156, revolveclothing.com PINEAPPLE EXPRESS The fruit’s in season—and so in fashion. Tory Burch, $195, toryburch.com ZIP IT Cell, ID, debit card, lipstick, done. Anya Hindmarch, $450, anyahindmarch.com MOUTH OFF Too much flair? No such thing. Philipp Plein, $1,750, 212-644-3304 HOW TO SEAL THE DEAL Adding your own decals to clothes and bags is easy as 1-2-3 (even if you’re…

race LONG DISTANCES Many racing shoes strip away extra cushioning that can slow you down. This debut blends the support of a traditional (but often bulky) stability sneaker with the spring-like bounce you need to power through a marathon. Newton Kismet, $129, newtonrunning.com SHORT DASHES American runner Meb Keflezighi may have worn this model when he won the 2014 Boston Marathon, but its near weightless feel and ultralight mesh shaves time from sprints and 5-K’s, too. Skechers Performance GOMeb Speed 3, $120, skechers.com TRIATHLONS This shoe’s quick-lace system means a faster transition from bike to run, while its seamless design helps prevent blisters. Zoot Ali’i 14, $130, zootsports.com DETAILS, PLEASE Forget double knots: The Boa Closure System has aircraft-grade stainless-steel laces that stay put. explore ALL-WEATHER ACTION Quick-drain holes in…

NECK To take pressure off your spine, push your chin straight back as far as you can, then imagine a string is gently tugging you up from the top of your head. FEET With knees hipwidth apart, plant your feet flat on the floor, big toes pushing down. Pivot each heel inward about an inch, which should splay your knees in a V shape that relieves hip and leg tension. EYES Line them up with the top of your screen. CHIN Point it down just a bit, at around a 35-degree angle. SHOULDERS Merely pushing them back won’t cut it. Instead, roll each shoulder up, back, then down. ARMS They should form a 90-degree angle, with your forearms parallel to the floor. Be sure to keep your elbows two inches…

As a kid, Sarah DeArmond, now 28, was teased about her weight—for being too skinny. “My metabolism must have been great, because I got away with eating fattening foods like mashed potatoes and fried chicken,” says the resident of Calera, Alabama. Taking dance classes for 10 years helped, but once Sarah hit college, a lack of physical activity and her devotion to fast food took its toll. She packed on 15 pounds. Convenience continued to trump health after Sarah married in 2009. Rather than cooking, “we just microwaved pizzas or cheesy pastas every night,” she says. Over the next three years and several attempts at fad diets, Sarah’s weight climbed. By February 2013, her 5'4" frame was carrying 200 pounds. The Change Sarah was alarmed to notice that her size…

Fitness “I realized a long time ago that I needed to have some kind of routine,” she says. “I don’t love it, but I’ve made peace with that.” She runs, incorporating sprints, and lifts light weights— “nothing too heavy, because my muscle bulks up pretty easily. I mix it up with yoga, or sometimes I’ll hike with my trainer.” Mental Wellness “Having [a therapist] who’s totally objective and who points out my patterns— I find that really helpful. And I’m lucky to work with someone who doesn’t just sit there and nod her head, you know? I need to hear what you think! Tell me what’s wrong with me so I can fix it!” Food “I haven’t eaten meat in about six years, because I don’t agree with factory farming…

As a 27-year-old woman living in Manhattan, I’m no stranger to the digital scene for singles. But after months of logging on, one thing cannot be denied: Online dating sucks now. There are too many “winks,” too many messages from creeps, and way too many search results to manage. Consider this: I get one hundred matches when I plug in my preferences: “Dark hair, athletic, at least 5'10", has a solid career, and lives within five miles of my zip code.” C’mon! I do enough spam filtering at work—dating shouldn’t be such a drag. And who has the time or patience to go on 99 first dates to end up on a single good one? Well, matchmakers have cooked up new services that offer way überpersonal methods of finding your…

BREAKING NEWS SOME BLUNT TOILET TALK MIGHT JUST SAVE YOUR LIFE. PER AN ALARMING NEW STUDY, COLON CANCER— SYMPTOMS OF WHICH INCLUDE GAS PROBLEMS AND GRISLY POOPS—HAS STARTED HITTING YOUNG WOMEN, HARD. IF THE TREND CONTINUES, BY THE YEAR 2020, THE INCIDENCE AMONG FEMALES AGES 20 TO 34 WILL BE UP 37 PERCENT; BY 2030, 90 PERCENT. CLOSELY LINKED RECTAL CANCERS IN THAT SAME GROUP WILL SOAR 124 PERCENT IN THE NEXT 15 YEARS. THE OUTLOOK IS SIMILARLY GRIM FOR WOMEN AGES 35 TO 49. Germ of an Idea New research suggests probiotics might help prevent colon cancer. Swallowing the live “good” microbes can help keep your gut’s bacterial balance steady. It’s when things get off-kilter that inflammation, then cancer, could creep in, says gastroenterologist Rajiv Sharma, M.D., author of…

Juicy news. shareable stats. convo starters Can’t resist that bag of chips? The answer is literally at your fingertips. Tapping your forehead for 30 seconds can divert the jones, suggests new research. “When a hankering hits, the image of that food can get locked in your visual cortex, making it hard to ignore. This exercise engages the same part of the brain, essentially distracting you from the urge,” says study author Richard Weil, director of the Weight Loss Program at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City. One caveat: You’ve gotta watch your fingers while you tap, so maybe save this strategy for home.…

Martha Stewart was once a jailbird, yet we still love her towels. Monica Lewinsky, brave girl, is now a TED-talk activist. And Ben Affleck went from train-wreck Gigli to Oscar-winning Argo. So you’ve got botched brows? Girl, please. If there is salvation for life’s bigger traumas, it surely exists for beauty offenses. Let us explain. THE SIN: You’re addicted to gel manicures. THE CONSEQUENCES: What gel manis giveth in time (two weeks of nonchip color!), they taketh away in nail health (peeling and cracking). The acetone and scraping often used to remove this super-sealed polish can damage the nail matrix, which can take up to six months to heal, says Dana Stern, M.D., a dermatologist and nail specialist. REDEEM YOURSELF: If you have dramatic peeling, quit all polish for at…

1 Dinner at that cool bistro Fancier than “jeans and a cute top” and easier to wear (props to the floaty skirt). H&M top, hm.com; Mossimo for Target skirt, target.com; Icing bangles, icing.com, Shop Prima Donna bag, shopprimadonna.com; Shop Priceless heels, shoppriceless.com Top $49.95 + Skirt $24.99 + Bangles $10.50 + Bag $34.99 + Shoes $32.97 =$153.40 2 From day to (date) night Add some bling, subtract a few buttons. Boom. Abercrombie & Fitch top, abercrombie.com; Attention pants, kmart.com; H&M necklace, hm.com; Forever 21 bag, forever21.com; Shop Prima Donna heels, shopprimadonna.com Top $39 + Pants $24.99 + Necklace $14.95 + Bag $24.90 + Shoes $28.99 =$132.83 3 Big meeting at work Show off your creative thinking: Top a lasercut midi dress with a safari-printed bomber. Mixt by Heidi Weisel for…

Hey, sport—agility drills aren’t just for running backs and border collies. In fact, they’re a crucial part of any workout plan. Being able to start, stop, and change direction quickly builds stamina and sculpts insane, look-at-me legs; it may even help improve your memory and focus. The explosive moves you see here are designed to make that good stuff happen. Oh, and they’ll send your fat burners into overdrive, says EXOS performance coach Joel Sanders, who created this routine. “More movement equals more calories burned, making these exercises ideal if you’re crunched for time,” Sanders explains. Even better: They’re mentally stimulating— something you don’t get with the typical squat or lunge. Two or three times a week, perform these moves as a circuit. Starting with the first exercise, do as…

It’s a jungle out there, but it’s pretty wild inside, too. Indoor allergies are considered just as common as outdoor ones—some 10 million Americans are sensitive to cats alone—and harder to evade. And experts estimate that someone born in the 1990s spends almost 90 percent of her life indoors. That’s a lot of QT with dust mites, molds, feathers, and pet dander, all of which can cause the same lovely symptoms as the most powerful pollen (and, like plant allergies, indoor ones can crop up at any age). Once you know exactly where in-home allergens live, you can evict them. Bathroom: Mold can grow around leaks from the toilet and tub. The Rx: Use a solution of one cup bleach to one gallon water, then caulk around the bases to…

You know Eva Mendes as the sultry actress who stole Ryan Gosling from you. Then she went and had his baby. The only obvious reaction for a smart, independent, 21st-century woman to have? Fervent jealousy, natch. So when I meet Eva, 41, on the set of her WH photo shoot in Venice, California, I’m not surprised that she’s even more drop-dead gorgeous in person than on film. Or that she’s superfriendly (of course Ryan’s girl is, right?). What does throw me is that the actress, clothing designer, and new mom isn’t the brazen sexpot I was imagining my moviehusband’s mistress to be. She’s more...proper than I’d expected. Dare I say demure? Post-shoot, clad in a sleeveless blue polka-dot dress, Eva lowers herself onto the edge of a couch and crosses…

A big memo is due in an hour and you’re only halfway done. You feel… A Exhilarated! Trying to beat the clock is a rush. B Nervous. No matter how hard you plug away, you won’t get it into top shape. C Paralyzed—sh-t, sh-t, sh-t. Your most common reason for rescheduling a workout? A Eh, you can always squeeze one in tomorrow. B By the time you finally commit to going, the class is already half over. C Something better came up. You need a new pair of black heels. What kind of shopper do you most resemble? A Impulsive: You hit the mall to check out some shoe stores but come home with bags from Sephora instead. B Unfocused: There are 816 results for black pumps on Zappos. Ugh!…

1 Where do you take your fiancée, Eniko Parrish, when you want to impress her? The smaller things go so much further than grandiose dinners. I like a movie night with no one else around—because there are always people around, given what I do. 2 When was the last time you were really scared? When I saw a raccoon in my trash. The raccoon was gonna make a move. Running away is an understatement. I. Hauled. Ass! 3 What do you sing in the shower? I’m more of a rapper, because my singing is so bad. I’m a big fan of Usher, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5—I’m very versatile. I also like Justin Bieber’s new album. 4 How can you tell that a woman is flirting with you? Because of my…

1 easuring yourself can rub out the sads. A recent study found that women who had low levels of oxytocin, which is released during orgasm, had a higher risk of postpartum depression. Boosting oxytocin through self-induced O’s may help with any type of blues. 2 It puts your well-being first. A study in the The Journal of Sexual Medicine shows that women who use vibrators are more likely to routinely see a gynecologist and perform self-examinations of their nether regions than nonusers. 3 Doodling below helps you snooze. A study in Psychosomatic Medicine found that when you bring yourself to orgasm, your body produces prolactin, a hormone that makes you tired (and the effect can be felt up to one hour post-climax). 4 Strumming also does wonders for your pelvicfloor…

YOU: THE INSTANT EXPERT BUYING, SELLING, OR BOTH? This guide will get you started. 1 NOT-FOR-PROFIT BUY: Gap or Forever 21 duds even cheaper, or just something for your next ugly-sweater party SELL: Nothing; donations only 2 CONSIGNMENT BUY: Designer swag, old and new SELL: They’ll pay you a percentage of the profits of your stuff (usually 40 to 60 percent) after it’s sold. 3 RESALE BUY: Trendy or vintage clothing in season SELL: Get cash upfront, or consign your items. Bigger bucks go to seasonal items (so, right now, sundresses and shorts). Source: Beverly Ragon, owner of Fox and Fawn, a resale shop in Brooklyn SEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND… • Shop stores near ritzier neighborhoods where residents might have donated high-end cast-offs. • March straight to the back…

HAVING A MOMENT: GLOSSY PASTEL LIPS THE CLASSIC PASTEL POUT— often opaque, usually matte— is about as juicy as a piece of chalk. Which is why we’re loving the bumper crop of new pale hues. They’re fresh, healthy, and downright luscious thanks to gobs of shine. Plus: “Glossy pastels add volume, making lips appear fuller,” says makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor. The season’s wet trend comes with plenty of variations: sheer, slick lipsticks; hybrid gloss-balms; and full-coverage lacquers. Which is right for you? Check out our cheat sheet for a look that’s off-thecharts pretty. BYE, OL’ CHAPPED! A shiny finish smooths over annoying flakes. But unless your formula packs some serious moisture (gloss-balms often do), the effect is usually short-lived. To soften up for good, follow makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury’s two-step…

HAVING A MOMENT: NEXT- LEVEL HYDRATORS THE HUMBLE MOISTURIZER is ready to humblebrag. Once as basic as a white T, the new breed is high-tech and loaded with skin-smoothing extras. Meaning: It’s pretty much the simplest wrinkle fix around. “Those fine dehydrated lines you see?” says Emma Guttman, M.D., an associate professor of dermatology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. “Those will eventually get deeper and become permanent wrinkles without proper moisture.” Despite this, a Mintel report shows that less than half of us use facial moisturizer, with a mere 22 percent slathering at night, when skin can be at its thirstiest and most reparative. Plus, irony of ironies: Many of the anti-agers we’re all dousing on to combat wrinkles may be slowly sucking out…

What’s in Shantel VanSanten’s Workout Bag? Stash and dash like Shantel with Lululemon’s Sweat and Go Bag, $128, lululemon.com, and find more of her picks at WomensHealthMag.com/Celeb WorkoutBag. We’re not quite sure when the star of The CW’s new series The Messengers has time to act: “I run; I do Pilates, hot yoga, TRX; and I box.” She prefers a big gym bag that adapts–“and hides my sweaty clothes.” 1 Boxing Gloves “Boxing is insane cardio, and it also empowers you. You leave feeling tough and strong.” $40, and hand wraps, $7, shopeverlast.com 2 Yoga Gear “I bring my tie-dye towel if it’s hot yoga. Otherwise, just my blue mat. ” Mat, $88, lululemon.com 3 TRX Home Suspension Trainer “I have a traveling TRX that you can hang over your…

Beauty [BEAUTY-EDITOR INTEL] What WH’s editor-in-chief, Amy Keller Laird, learned at the Nunzio Saviano Salon in New York City: STRIKE IT RICH Okay, so this takes “the dewy look” to another dimension: More brands are spiking their makeup with exotic oils. And it’s kind of amaze. Several plant- and fruit-based oils offer anti-inflammatories for skin, as well as conditioning benefits for lashes and lips, says cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson, founder of BeautyStat.com. Three to try: 1. Jouer Age-Repairing Perfector, $36, jouercosmetics.com. Made with arnica oil (and green tea leaf extract), this concealer-foundation hybrid is creamy and lightweight, and with 10 shades, there’s one for every tone. 2. Josie Maran Argan Black Oil Mascara, $22, at Sephora. Argan oil coats and softens lashes for a more natural look— without sacrificing the longevity you…

sex Sheets soaked after an awesome orgasm? Before blaming your guy, get this: Studies show that up to 40 percent of women can expel a significant amount of liquid when they come. But it’s mostly from your bladder! According to study author Samuel Salama, M.D., most of the female emissions had traces of a substance found in the prostate and in male ejaculate (and they all contained urine). Totally normal, but to help stay dry, tinkle pre-deed. 57 % OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. PREFER TO HAVE SEX WITH THE LIGHTS ON. THETAKEAWAY:RESEARCH SHOWS THAT AROUSAL SKYROCKETS FORMEN ANDWOMENWHILEMAKING EYE CONTACT—AND YOU CAN’T DO THAT IN THE DARK. IF BRIGHT LIGHT IS TOOMUCH, TRY CANDLESOR 20-WATT BULBS FOR A DIM, SEDUCTIVE GLOW. Source: Meetville.com survey TWITTER ME THIS “Netflix, we…

JUST HIT PRINT Yes, a pattern can be flattering. The scale of this floral is perf: not so big that it overwhelms petites, not so small that it looks busy on voluptuous bods. HEEL , GIRL! Dainty flats can push this genteel dress into retro-preppy territory. A caged sandal—the more height, the better—lends some edge. LOOSEN UP A shirtdress that isn’t starched within an inch of its life? ’Bout time. This cotton number hugs curves, moves with you—and the slit? Love! Uniqlo dress, $49.90, uniqlo.com; StuartWeitzman sandals, $535, stuartweitzman.com; Louise et Cie leather cuff, $98, louiseetcie.com; Jennifer Fisher brass stud cuff, $250, and necklace, $920, jenniferfisherjewelry.com; Abercrombie & Fitch tote, $48, abercrombie.com…

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Few things are clearer: If you want to torch calories, lower your body fat, and stay trim for life, you need more muscle. Yet rarely do I hear women talk about their success with weights. They either complain about lackluster results or are discouraged by soreness. Ladies, it doesn’t have to be that way! I’ve fallen hard for these five femaletargeted exercises. (And trust me, you will too!) They’re brilliant for hitting trouble spots, fixing imbalances that can cause injuries, and accelerating the hot-body results you’re after. Two or three times a week, do 10 reps of the following moves in order, resting 30 seconds between each move. Complete two or three sets. GOBLET SQUAT WHY IT’S PERFECT FOR YOU: This squat variation (my hands-down fave!) hits your quads like…

Damn you, Game of Thrones: Hunching over a laptop for hours on end or camping out on a couch is murder on your spine and shoulders. But now research shows the damage goes well beyond an aching back. “Poor posture can mess with your breathing, put your hormones in flux, and cause your energy levels to tank,” says chiropractor Steven Weiniger, D.C., author of Stand Taller— Live Longer. In other words, it can make you look and feel like a hot mess. Here’s why, plus a head-to-toe guide to straightening out your bod— and life—for good. Why You Should Get in Line Because saggy shoulders are more than unattractive. They can… 1/ STEAL YOUR CALM Think lounging equals relaxation? Nope. Though it’s not known why, your body responds to hunkered-down…

fresh take No. 1: Basil, Minus the Italian Accent Basil and tomato? Most predictable hookup on a plate. The little green leaves (which happen to be loaded with cancer-fighting phytochemicals) taste even sweeter when used in fiery Thai stir-fries. SPICY THAI BASIL SHRIMP 1 cup light coconut milk 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 11 Tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 lb large fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips 1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for topping 2 cups cooked basmati rice 1 / In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and Sriracha. 2 / Heat oil in…

THE RIGHT PROJECTS “For me, it’s about the people I want to work with,” she says. Take the HBO film Clear History, in which she appeared alongside Kate Hudson, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, and Larry David—“really amazing actors,” she says. “I’ve taken on roles that haven’t been very rewarding [in some way] to work with people I admire.” HER WISH-LIST DIRECTORS “David Lynch and Pedro Almodóvar. There’s something really light about them. I don’t like super-gritty drama. I don’t really get into it, you know? I need a little magic, a little humor.” THE RED CARPET “I find [it] incredibly embarrassing. You’re just, like, modeling in front of people. I’ll see pictures later and I’m like, ‘Oh, there’s my detached look, or ‘There’s my cute, approachable look.’ And then I…

HER HOME “I grew up in the Silver Lake area [in Los Angeles], and I was lower-middle class. Very lower. And I would wish for a beautiful home,” Eva recalls. “I would look out into these streets on Los Feliz Boulevard. And about seven years ago I bought a home in that area. Visualization has worked for me.” Except, perhaps, when it comes to the decor inside that home. “I have this feeling that my house is never quite done. But I love that.” What she is decisive on? Fresh flowers—“Always. Peonies and lilies.” And some very particular artwork: “I collect, like, lady paintings. Paintings of ladies. I don’t know why. Some of them are really spooky. They’re all over the house.” HER FAMILY Eva’s come a long way in…

The Sex Procrastinator You’re kind of tired. You’ll do it/him/whatever tomorrow night. (Right.) Your Move: Make a sex date. Sounds corny…until it gets kinda hot. The Phone-Call Procrastinator You totes owe Mom a chat, but she goes on…and on… Your Move: Dial her up but warn her you need to be in a meeting in 15. The Sleep Procrastinator Scrolling through Instagram. Bingewatching Bravo. Annnd…it’s 1 a.m. Your Move: Set a timer or alarm to get yourself to power down. The Doctor’s-Appointment Procrastinator Ugh—she’ll mention that you didn’t come in last year. Pass. Your Move: Never leave a checkup without setting the next one.…

HATS, SHADES, AND SCARVES, OH YEAH! Go incognito and grab attention at once. Color-blocked shades, hyper-printed scarves, and wide-rimmed fedoras do just that. Left page: Tracy Watts Hats fedora, $288; Crap Eyewear sunglasses, $54; Matta light-pink scarf, $110; A Peace Treaty magenta scarf, $278; Just Cavalli caftan Above: Scarves, from left: skull: Zadig & Voltaire, $210; pink/purple/red: Theodora & Callum, $175; painted/yellow: Elizabeth Gillett, $88; on bench: A Peace Treaty, $198. Sunglasses, from left: blue: Italia Independent, $497; red: Wildfox, $189; tortoise: Velvet Eyewear, $165; orange: Italia Independent, $197; printed: Rowley Eyewear, $109; striped: Crap Eyewear, $58. Hats, from left: green: Zadig & Voltaire, $220; cream: Eugenia Kim, $350; straw: Lola Hats, $225 MUST-HAVE BAGS Can’t bear one more rep of a basic black tote? Don’t have to. Graphic satchels, geometric clutches,…

HAVING A MOMENT: SPIRALS, RINGLETS —ANYTHING BUT STRAIGHT STEP AWAY FROM THE RELAXER Two-thirds of black women say they currently wear or have worn their hair natural in the previous 12 months, according to a Mintel survey. OH, CURLS. THEY’RE AS UNPREDICTABLE as Amanda Bynes’s Twitter feed and can calculate humidity levels faster than Al Roker. If you’ve got ’em, you’ve probably tried smoothing things out to see how the other side of the shaft lives. “There used to be a lot of straight-hair pressure,” says Michelle Breyer, founder of NaturallyCurly.com, who in her past as a TV reporter was asked by an employer to “figure out what to do with” her THREE MUST-HAVES ringlets. Ugh…so infuriating. But times, they are a-changing. Globally, more of us have naturally curly…

Beauty Innova t o r : Dermatologist Whitney Bowe on… HAVING A MOMENT: SUBTLE ENHANCEMENTS IN 2015, WOMEN want to look like the best versions of themselves— not overly plumped or pinched. The good news is that among the cutting-edge tools and technologies we have to help take control of the aging process, there are now great options that give subtle, natural-looking results without a lot of downtime. In other words, small, minimally invasive treatments that can help stave off major wrinkles and sagging. Here are a few ways to look your most youthful and refreshed. PLUSHER LIPS No more duck face! Restylane Silk is the first filler designed and specifically FDA-approved for not only the lips themselves but also the lines around the upper lip that can look like…

NORMAL How about less time patting yourself on the back for well-behaved skin and more QT with a serum? You folks need to maintain and enhance. HYDRATING SERUM: They’re packed with high levels of active ingredients. Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum ($110, chanel.com) boasts microfluidics technology. “The microdroplets bind with skin for continuous hydration over time while attracting water to skin for an immediate plumping effect,” says Waibel. Slather on in the morning. SOUPED-UP NIGHT CREAM:“It’s important that normal types still replenish their skin at night using something a little richer than a morning serum so their barrier remains strong,” says dermatologist Debra Jaliman, M.D. Aveda Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Soft Crème ($40, aveda.com) has cupuaçu butter and Salicornia herbacea, a plant believed to stimulate skin cells’ water channels to help…

MINIMALIST MANICURES Our iPhone camera roll doesn’t lie: We love us some nail art. But that’s precisely why short, clean, unadorned nails feel so standout fresh, especially in spring, says manicurist April Foreman. Buff nails weekly to smooth ridges and add shine. Or fake the effect with Orly BB Crème ($15, orlybeauty.com); the peachy hue you see here will brighten, not tint, nails. Neaten cuticles by pushing them back, and slick on a nongreasy hand cream after every time you wash. Try H2O+ Sea Results Anti-Aging Hand Cream, $18, h2oplus.com. KAJAL LINERS Kaja-what? These eye-defining kohls need to become a household term, and here’s why: Loaded with rich pigments and emollients, they deposit intense color, and the cone shape heightens their versatility. Glide the tip along lashes for Cleopatra-esque sharpness,…