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Causes of Hair Loss in Women “Hair loss and hair changes over your lifetime are complex, and more so in women than in men,” explains Dominic Burg, the chief scientist and trichologist for Évolis Professional. A variety of potential causes and factors come into play, including, but not limited to, hormonal changes, diet, genetics, stress, age, illness, and styling damage. Hair challenges, including hair loss and shedding, should really be viewed as a reflection of a combination of these factors, Burg adds....

In May, Lidl (pronounced leedle), announced that the first U.S. stores will open on Thursday, June 15. This week, Lidl specified where the first nine grocery stores will be located: Virginia (Hampton and Virginia Beach), North Carolina (Kinston, Greenville, Sanford, Rocky Mount, and Winston-Salem), and South Carolina (Spartanburg and Greenville). A total of 20 stores will open throughout the summer, and the company hopes to open at least 100 stores across the East Coast by summer 2018....

Last week, Justin Chapple, friend of the Live, stopped by to talk omelets with us. Well, he was here to teach us how to make cauliflower rice. But, as often happens when we invite friends into the kitchen, he dropped some useful and unexpected knowledge. We’ve already covered his ginger peeling tip and food processor vs. blender theories, and now we’re proud to serve up his super smart and easy technique for making a fluffy omelet with ease—and without all the stress....

Why This Is the Best Time for Tipping “Tipping etiquette, during the holiday season, is providing something (usually cash) to those who provide you with services year-round,” says Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews. Ramhold says that while cash might not be acceptable in every situation, gift cards or baked goods are great alternatives, especially if you don’t have the budget for giving a ton of cash tips. “Remember that holiday tipping is all about saying thank you to those whose services you use all year, as well as even public servants you see on a regular basis (such as your mailperson),” says Ramhold....

When it comes to basic nightly rates, rentals are typically less expensive—but there are exceptions and a lot of caveats. Once you factor in hidden fees, amenities, local taxes, and hotel loyalty programs, the financial scales can really tip in any direction. While the “best” accommodations really vary on a case-by-case basis (Jack might value extra space, while Jill values free amenities), here are some deciding factors to keep in mind when researching your next trip....

Soon after I graduated from college, I moved cross-country to Los Angeles. Although I was earning an entry-level teacher’s salary, which wasn’t much, I set myself up in a beachside bungalow. I reasoned that there was no point of moving to a place with 300 days of sunshine if I didn’t have a beach as my backyard. I bought a car (because how else would I get around?) and went out often (as a new transplant, I needed to socialize and make friends, I rationalized)....

A Mom Who Became a Minimalist Christine Platt is a literacy advocate, author of The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less, and a mom of one. When she left her job as a lawyer to pursue writing full-time in 2015, she started working from home. “For the first time, I was there not to just eat and sleep,” she says. Being at home prompted an awakening: “I always knew I had too much stuff, but I had everything relatively organized,” she says....

Well, we have an analogy to make it a bit easier. Like many things in life, your zit goes through several cycles. Think of it like the moon: It starts off almost microscopic, and can triple in size over a few days until, finally, it wanes away. Enter pimple patches. They’re an easy and effective way to muzzle your pimple before it gets a chance to make a statement. Once you’re able to recognize what stage your pimple is on, you’ll be better equipped to squash it....

What You’ll Need: Soft clothMild dish soap White vinegar Baking soda How to Clean Stainless Steel:

What You’ll Need: Wooden spoon or spatula Dish soap Long-handled nylon dish brush (such as this one) Soft sponge Silicone pan scraper (such as this one) Baking soda (optional) How to Clean Stainless Steel Pans:

Whether you’re planning on hosting immediate family or just a few friends—and taking the party outdoors or hosting a digital Thanksgiving dinner—you may want to consider springing for a smaller turkey. Here’s what you should know about picking out and preparing a delicious little bird. Where to Buy a Small Turkey Since most supermarkets only carry standard 20-pound turkeys, it’s a good idea to call your supermarket ahead of time (several weeks is ideal) to ensure they have what you want....

Many rice recipes make cooking this ingredient look so simple (see over a dozen of our favorite rice recipes for reference), but everyone I know has burned rice at least once (or, in my mom’s case, every time). So to master the cooking feat once and for all and make sure your water-to-rice ratio is always on point, follow our step-by-step guide to making rice on the stove. We promise this is the only rice cooking method you’ll ever need—and once you nail it, you’ll never wonder how to cook rice properly again....

How to Fix Freezer Burn The good news is that freezer burn on ice cream is an easy issue to fix (so long as you aren’t making any detrimental freezer mistakes). Since freezer burn isn’t inherently dangerous, wait for the ice cream to melt a little and then remove the crystals with an ice cream scoop before serving. Here’s how to prevent freezer burn in the first place: If you store your pint upside down before refreezing, the melted ice cream will drip into the lid and have less of a chance of ruining the “pure” part at the bottom that’s still frozen....

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But whether you’re a novice cook or a professional chef, knives can be intimidating. They require your full attention; make one simple mistake and you could end up with a lot worse than an unevenly cut clove of garlic. In an effort to make your chopping easier and safer, we consulted Chef Ann Kim—the 2019 “Best Chef Midwest” James Beard Award winner, owner of Pizzeria Lola, Hello Pizza, and Young Joni in Minneapolis—to get her expert intel on the best way to hold a knife....