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Just because the beauty is modeled after the 18th century doesn’t mean that some of the looks can’t be brought into modern times. We chatted with the hair and makeup artists behind the brilliant Bridgerton beauty world—Marc Pilcher and Lynda Pearce—to learn the behind-the-scenes secrets of how they created some of the iconic looks. So, if you ever find yourself having to present yourself in front of the queen (a totally normal, relatable predicament), you can be sure to look, “flawless, my dear....

But mornings don’t have to be this way, especially if you do a few simple morning stretches before you get out of bed. “When you stretch in the morning, you’re helping your body wake up, start functioning more efficiently, [and] even increase blood flow to the brain to improve concentration,” says Samantha Parker, movement, yoga, and kinesiophobia specialist in Washington, D.C., creator of YoMo, and author of Yoga for Chronic Pain....

“Starting at the crown, hold your roots up and spray the powder at the base of the root,” says hairstylist Brooke Clarke. “Repeat until the desired amount is in your hair, then rub it in gently with your fingers.” You can wear your hair down or style it afterward. Either way, this technique leaves hair at the root slightly gritty, which allows you to re-puff your hair as needed. “Brush and fluff your hair to its full capacity, then give it a little upside-down blow-dry and your best hair flip,” advises hairstylist Katelyn Ellsworth, founder of The Roslyn....

The best way to start adopting a more plant-based meal regine is to eat less meat, especially red meat. Why? Because cattle are the top agricultural source of greenhouse gases worldwide—if cows were a country, they’d be the third largest greenhouse gas emitter on earth. Every bit counts. To make sure your plant-based eating habits stick, many experts recommend avoiding going cold turkey overnight. Instead, easing into consuming fewer animal products and more sustainably-sourced plant foods will help ensure long-term success....

Our underappreciated ability to balance is a key part of what allows us to do everyday tasks, like walking, running, and getting up from a chair. Studies show that how well (or poorly) you perform these mobility skills strongly predicts how likely it is you’ll experience more serious events in the future, like falls, hip fractures, and hospitalizations, says Jonathan Bean, MD, MPH, professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School....

In Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, ($16; amazon.com) Newport makes the case for a thorough digital declutter, a task that requires reassessing our (often unhealthy) relationship with tech. As he defines it, digital minimalism is an “intentional approach to technology that involves a limited number of online activities.” You have to digitally declutter to get there—to become the kind of person who can step away from their phone without, say, worrying that everyone is sharing memes without you....

Setting goals is actually good for mental health and life satisfaction. But all too often, we set audacious—and let’s face it, near-impossible—aspirations that basically set us up for failure. In turn, this can create frustration, threaten our self-confidence, and sometimes leave us feeling worse than we did before setting said goal. So what’s the deal? The key to really sticking to plans lies in motivation—and more importantly, maintaining that motivational stamina far beyond the first month (or week) of the year....

Before you consider the style of your area rug, it’s important to learn the different types of rug materials available. From natural to synthetic fibers, there are pros and cons to each type. Here are the eight most common rug materials and our favorite shopping picks. Wool Rugs Wool is a natural fiber rug that’s traditionally handwoven, hand-tufted, hand-knotted, or hand-loomed. There are machine-loomed wool rugs, but these are typically made with synthetic fibers and not true wool....

It’s normal to feel disenchanted and flat-out sad about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve when we can’t spend time with people near and dear to us. While those feelings are normal and expected, it’s essential to find coping strategies to make the most of the season, no matter what. We solicited experts for their best advice for feeling connected and remaining positive during the holidays. To feel closer to loved ones, certified holistic wellness coach Kama Hagar suggests putting innovative spins on traditional routines: maybe a cook-off where every household recreates a classic dish and everyone votes on the presentation, or a cook-along where the family secret techniques and ingredients are revealed....

When looking for the best moisturizer for acne-prone skin, Rabach says it’s best to stick with oil-free formulas since “even some ’non-comedogenic oils’ can cause acne for people with really oily skin.” Allan says that heavy oils like avocado, carrot seed, and coconut oil can indeed clog pores, but she recommends lighter oils, like hemp seed, blueberry seed, and argan oil, which can help restore balance to stressed skin. Most important?...

Point being, you really can’t go wrong, but if you’re looking for some manicure inspo, keep reading. Here, nine of the best nail colors for fall, according to nail experts. To buy: $11, target.com To buy: $12, target.com To buy: $8, beyondpolish.com To buy: $6, lechatnails.com To buy: $58, lightslacquer.com To buy: $11, ulta.com To buy: $8, beyondpolish.com To buy: $13, ava-dean.com To buy: $17, nailsupplyinc.com 

But before Gutierrez came around to transform their house, the Gandy family’s first steps in and out of the action were rather boring. “Their entryway was a blank, flat space,” she remembers. “They did their best by hanging some hooks and setting up a bench and a small rug, but beyond that, it lacked energy.” The owners are a French-American couple with two young kids, and they chose to raise their family in the area for its history....

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The soap’s standing is backed by thousands of satisfied reviewers, including those who regularly battle dry, sensitive skin. “A friend of mine recommended this as I have seriously dry skin, and I am in love with it! My skin is so silky smooth after showers now, even before I get lotion on,” writes one person. “And the feeling lasts so much longer. I’m not layering lotion on myself every couple of hours anymore, after less than a week of daily use....

Think of this $12 pack of Bambaw Bamboo Makeup Remover Pads as a lifetime supply of makeup wipes and cotton rounds. From applying toner to removing foundation to gently exfoliating skin, the eco-friendly pads replace said items without skimping on effectiveness. The pack of 16 comes with 12 velvet-like rounds that are ideal for your lips and eyes, and four terry cloth pads that can be used all over your face and neck....

Sign up for a free trial now: Audible Premium Plus Membership, $0/month for 30 days. How Does Audible Work? Once you’re in the app, you can browse books in each genre via the “discover” tab. If you see a book you’d like to read later, add the title to your “wishlist.” Each book includes a summary, reviews, information about the narrator, and a sample for you to listen to. Once you select which book you’d like to read, your credit will be applied and the book is moved into your library, which can be organized by genre, author, or collection....

Who decides who is invited—the guest of honor or the host? Since the host bears the expense of the party, it is up to her to determine the number of guests she’s comfortable accommodating. If the shower is not a surprise, the host should give the honoree that figure and ask whom she’d like to invite. For a surprise party, the honoree’s college roommate trumps the host’s book club buddies (sorry)....

With so many weighted blanket options on the market, it’s inevitable that some rise to the top. The Bearaby weighted blanket is one of the best weighted blankets around, in our opinion, with its cozy knit texture and lack of cumbersome filler. (It’s a weighted blanket that looks more like a decorative chunky knit throw than a weighted blanket—what’s not to love?) The Bearaby weighted blanket has been available in adult weights—15, 20, and 25 pounds—and various materials since its launch, but only now is Bearaby venturing into making weighted blankets for kids: Meet the Nappling....

As beauty director of both Health and Real Simple magazines, I take my beauty routine seriously—skipping is not an option. Because I don’t have much time at home in the morning, I use the moments I do have to squeeze in a quick workout and have breakfast with my hubby. This calls for a 4:30 a.m. alarm (yikes!), but now my body is used to the early wake up call....