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Whatever the cause, it’s important to gently tend to your strands and scalp, nourish your body, and avoid mistakes that can make matters worse. We asked hair pros to share some of the most common no-no’s people make with thinning hair, and some of them might really surprise you. “Less is more when it comes to hair products for thinning hair,” says Dhaval G. Bhanusali, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Medicinals....

Fresh flowers also help make a room appear more polished. Plus, the light floral scent will give your home a wonderful aroma. RELATED: Secrets of People Whose Houses Smell Amazing

To get you inspired, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for women for every celebration. Whether you need a great gift for her birthday, Mother’s Day, or just because, these unique gift ideas are sure to impress. We’ve got options for the aspiring home cook, someone who desperately needs a spa day, and even the person who’s always losing track of their keys. We also tapped two gifting experts—Laura Jenning, founder and CEO of Knack, and Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s trend expert—for tips on how to choose a more thoughtful gift for women....

When shopping for furniture, look for pieces with built-in storage, like this side table that has a ledge for books or magazines. Complete the look with a custom wooden peg rail and the cutest mail organizer ever.

“Prevention is better than a cure,” says Janine Darby, MD, a double board-certified physician in family and obesity medicine. “Attending important medical check-ups can help you understand your body and develop positive habits that set your health up for greater success down the line.” From STI screenings to skin checks (and some important boosters along the way), read on as experts help us break down the most important health appointments to keep in your 20s and 30s, including what to know before you go....

Reader question: Should I let my thinning hair air-dry to prevent more breakage? —Sandra Maxwell After years of being trained that heat = bad, it’s a universally held belief that blow-drying our hair is worse than air-drying. But here’s the kicker: Studies have shown otherwise. Take a study at Yonsei University in Korea, which compared air-drying with heat-drying. Researchers found that the hair’s cell membrane (the material that “glues” hair cells together) was only damaged in the naturally dried group, as a result of staying in contact with water for longer....

Levi’s Original Trucker Jacket, from $40 (was $80) Levi’s Ex-Boyfriend Trucker Jacket, from $45 (was $90) Levi’s Original Fleece Trucker Jacket, from $40 (was $98) Levi’s Hybrid Trucker Jacket, from $63 (was $90) Levi’s Plus-Size Trucker Jacket, from $46 (was $90) Levi’s Shacket Trucker Jacket, from $83 (was $98) You simply can’t go wrong with the Levi’s Original Trucker Jacket that first stepped onto the scene in the late ’60s and has been popular ever since....

To buy: $26; amazon.com. “These packing cubes are the only way to pack,” wrote one reviewer. The travel packing cubes arrive with instructions from the brand about the best space-saving ways to fold clothes inside each cube, which this reviewer appreciated. “It was so easy to move from hotel to hotel because my bag was always neat and orderly,” said another shopper who was increasingly frustrated by their “messy suitcase....

From 2007 to 2016, 22 percent of all crashes and 16 percent of all crash fatalities were directly related to weather, such as rain, sleet, fog, ice, and, of course, snow. When driving, particularly in bad weather, good tires are critical; they provide traction to safely handle any condition you’re driving through. And if you live in an area where it snows, you might be wondering if it makes sense to buy winter tires....

Beadboard, Defined The millwork of beadboard has raised beads and recesses carved into it (hence the name) that help disguise both the joints where the strips of wood connect and any potential scuffs, scratches, and nicks. Beadboard paneling traditionally consists of thin strips of wood with tongue-and-groove-style seams, but modern iterations often use large panels of pre-connected beadboard planks for easier installation. (Yes, even easier than figuring out how to install shiplap....

Perfect to pack for the beach, a socially distant backyard barbecue, or a picnic with friends, these innovative cocktails are fun, delicious, and can be enjoyed effortlessly. Pair a refreshing Agua Fresca with a divine plate of nachos, or wash down a tasty hot dog with a spiked punch. These days, the canned cocktail selections are limitless, and more brands continue to put their own unique spin on something classic....

Digging into a summer read is the activity I try particularly hard to indulge in every time warmer weather finally arrives, and if there’s one author whose books I consistently turn to when May and June roll around, it’s Emily Henry. After all, the instant New York Times best-selling author wrote a beach read called Beach Read, the incredibly meta, funny, earnest, and poignant 2020 romance novel that has spent 43 weeks this year alone on The New York Times Best Seller list so far....

According to a 2019 survey from real estate site Realtor.com, almost 60 percent of people who hoped to buy a home that spring season considered purchasing a less expensive home that maybe needed some renovating, essentially sacrificing a few items on their home wish lists in order to buy a home. For the survey, Realtor.com asked more than 1,000 people who planned to purchase a home within the next year about their home-buying plans and whether they’d consider a home needing renovation....