EXPERT SECRETS | Find your best hair colour

YOUR HAIR colour is as much a part of your wardrobe as your clothing — although not as easy to change on a whim. That's why it's important to seek out the best hair color for your skin color. With a little research and reasonable expectations, you can have an absolutely flattering hair color, whether you color it yourself or go to a professional.

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If you color it yourself only to end up with brassy or muddy colour, the reason is that box dye simply doesn't work well. But going to the salon monthly is beyond many budgets nowadays. What's a girl to do? Luckily, there is hope — professional at-home hair dye. Find everything you need at professional beauty supply stores and then follow these instructions to guide you through the process.

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Originally written by Jessica Teas for Sears Inc. at managemylife.com. Image credit: flickr.com/photos/saffy_suppi/4213532846/sizes/z/in/photostream/ [Editor's note: I really dislike bratz dolls with their lollipop heads, alien eyes and trout pouts but like the way the hair is laid out here.]

HOW TO | The at-home facial

FACIALS ARE a necessity, not a luxury. Many American and British women don't think so, but the beautiful complexions of continental European and Asian women show otherwise. Respect your complexion and do more than just pat on cream and quickly cleanse at night. The secret to wonderful skin is constant maintenance, not a wonder-cream you find in a store.

Ideally, you should have a facial monthly. Make room in your budget for three to six professional facials a year — buy them in bulk to save money — and do the rest at home because it's easy...

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Originally written for Sears Inc. at managemylife.com. Image credit: flickr.com/photos/40929849@N08/3762846985/sizes/m/in/photostream/