To buy: $44; amazon.com. Keep them the same length as the rest of your hair, and add in a few pieces throughout the crown of your head. For a more long-term fix, see a pro. Panos notes that professionally-applied tape-in extensions blend in seamlessly with your natural hair and can last four to five weeks.

For one, you don’t have to spend a fortune on decor; you can let Mother Nature do the work for you. If you live in an area with beautiful fall foliage, use pretty branches and leaves placed in a simple container to make a big impact. When it comes to food, don’t put away your grill. There are many ways you can continue to use this outdoor cooking station through the winter when taking proper safety precautions....

One tradition that pervades the whole series is afternoon tea in the signature pale blue drawing room of the show’s namesake family, the Bridgertons. While you desperately await the arrival of season two, transport yourself back to a time when coming out as a debutante was as competitive as getting into an Ivy League college (and when ladies’ gossip was good as fact) with a proper high tea that even Lady Whistledown wouldn’t find fault with....

Unfortunately, it’s difficult to completely prevent a necklace from moving around, unless you stay perfectly still yourself. Yet there are ways to minimize the movement, so don’t give up on necklaces just yet. We spoke to jewelry experts to hear their tips and tricks for keeping necklaces in place, depending on the issue and style of the necklace. If Your Clasp Keeps Twisting Around to the Front A common issue with pendant necklaces is when the chain moves and the clasp suddenly sits in the front....

Cooking potatoes on the grill is a super simple way to make a deliciously smoky side dish. You can also grill your potatoes before you mix them into a potato salad to add depth and complexity to your dish, like in a hearty grilled potato and onion salad. And heads up: They pair just as perfectly with burgers as French fries do, but require a lot less elbow grease (and actual grease)....

But as my go-to nail technician can confirm, gel nail polish can wreak a whole lot of havoc on your nails. I always make sure to indulge my damaged nail beds with cuticle oils and creams, but celebrity nail artist Jin Soon Choi says that may be why your manicured nails are reaching a premature end. The term “oily skin” does not just apply to your face, says Herman Paez, director of education at EMMA Beauty....

Shredding cooked chicken meat, for example, is a great way to transform a snack (like nachos) into a full-blown, satisfying meal. Additionally, adding shredded chicken to a homemade pizza or bowl of pasta is an excellent way to increase your protein intake. Keep reading to find out how to make shredded chicken and how to add it to some of your favorite meals. How to Make Shredded Chicken There are several ways to make shredded chicken, but our preference is the classic stovetop method....

I received a complimentary Cricut EasyPress Mini for this post. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. This post also contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This spring my sister, sister-in-law, and I all had babies. Three babies within just over two months. It’s a lot of babies. It’s pretty much amazing since we all live within minutes of each other and can celebrate and commiserate about life with babies together....

However, if you decide against going to a nail salon to remove your fake nails, you need to know the right way to do it. While there are few things more satisfying than peeling off your gel manicure, doing so can cause damage to your natural nails. We spoke with nail experts on the best methods to remove fake nails, and how to avoid weak and unhealthy natural nails afterwards....

According to Steve Boorstein, a coauthor of The Clothing Doctor’s 99 Secrets of Cleaning and Clothing Care, you can retard the growth of bacteria with a holistic approach to the problem. Before you attempt laundry stripping, he recommends these preventative measures and cleaning techniques to keep towels smelling fresh after every use.

We try to reach for fresh fruits and veggies whenever possible, but when it comes to convenience and affordability, there’s no denying that freezer aisle offerings can’t be beat. If you’ve ever wondered if you can save time by popping them in the oven as-is, we have good news. To make sure you aren’t compromising on crispness or flavor when roasting, though, follow these easy guidelines for making the best-ever roasted veggies straight from the bag....

How to Store Flour You know how it’s become super trendy to store your dry ingredients in airtight food storage containers? Well, not only will your pantry look clean and organized, but if you use those containers, you’ll also help prolong the shelf life of many of your ingredients, including flour. Storing flour in airtight plasticware or a glass mason jar will keep it fresh for up to 10 months and keep pests like flour bugs at bay....

So even if your own job is relatively secure right now, you likely know someone who’s been let go (or about to be let go) as a direct result of the pandemic’s economic impact. If this is the case, you’ll want to know the best ways to support them during such a hard time. You may not be able to turn back time or lend them a year’s salary, but there are tons of ways to be a source of comfort and advice while they get back on the right path toward a new role....

Unfortunately, the texture of a pineapple is not a good way to tell if it’s ripe, according to Emanuela Vinciguerra, a pineapple farmer and educator at Kumu Farms, which grows tropical fruit on the Hawaiian Islands of Molokai and Maui. “For pineapple, it’s not really the feel,” she says. “Even when it’s really ripe, it’s kind of hard.” So how do you know when a pineapple is ripe and ready to eat?...

Reader question: “Can you recommend the best heated eyelash curlers, and how to use them? Are they safe to use?” —Cristy Briones Using a regular eyelash curler looks tortuous enough, so using a heated eyelash curler can feel extra intimidating. But much like regular hair, eyelash hair simply refuses to listen sometimes—and when that happens, it’s time to bust out the heat. Think of it like a curling iron—a bit of heat can help better shape your lash hair for a longer-lasting hold....

A sharp chef’s knife will make it much easier to cut onions without shedding a tear. But is there anything else you can do? We put several internet hacks to the test to find the best method to cut onions without tears. The Verdict: Let gum be gum. Save it to freshen your breath post-dinner. The Verdict: Eat all the bread you want, just not while chopping onions. The Verdict?...

As a general statement, I am an anxious, not-at-all-chill, never-relaxed person. This personality type works for me. It’s how, within minutes of being commissioned this article by my editor, I agreed to try CBD in my coffee, got my hands on some unflavored CBD oil, and experimented with my own mental state. CBD, short for cannabidiol, has become nearly synonymous with wellness in the past year. Derived from hemp, CBD is the compound thought to make users feel relaxed....

On This Episode The topic of love and money can be sensitive, but financial conversations are an important part of any serious relationship—especially when marriage is on the table. In this episode, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez sits down with Beatrice Leong, a divorce and family law attorney, to discuss what Julia, and all couples considering marriage, need to know about getting a prenup. Meet Our Caller “Julia,” a 32-year-old HR professional, lost half her savings when her first marriage ended....