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How to Retouch Your Hair Color

Hair averages approximately a half-inch of growth every month. If you have gray hair, this half-inch may seem like it appears instantly after your most recent coloring. This is especially true if you have dark hair. If you normally dye your hair once a month, staring at the grays while you’re awaiting your next appointment can be frustrating. Fortunately, hair color pens are available in a variety of shades to retouch your hair color and temporarily cover your grays.

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How to Get a Toddler to Stop Thumb Sucking

Children engage in thumb sucking for a variety of reasons. While one child may suck his thumb when he feels fearful or insecure, another may suck her thumb when she is tired or sick. The bottom line is that thumb sucking is a comforting and calming habit that most children grow out of on their own, often during the toddler years. If your toddler sucks his thumb and you are trying to get him to stop, there are a few methods that you may want to try.

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How to Dry Your Hair Without Using a Hair Dryer

Drying your hair day after day with the heat of a hair dryer is asking for trouble. When you dry your hair with a hair dryer, the high concentration of heated air actually boils the water left on the hair shaft after washing, as explained by The American Academy of Dermatology. Eventually, this scenario causes your hair to become dry and brittle. Air drying is a much better option and knowing how to do it correctly helps cut down on drying time.

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How Do I Reduce Eye Puffiness Naturally?

The tender tissue below your eyelids is a common area for fluids to collect. Because the skin in this area is extremely thin, fluid retention is more readily apparent. This may happen for a variety of reasons, including allergies, crying, excess sodium levels in your body, certain illnesses, medications and hereditary factors. Even your sleep positions can contribute to fluid retention in your under eye area. Natural methods to reduce the puffiness include a combination of topical treatments and lifestyle changes.

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How to Stop Sunburns from Itching

If you spend a lot of time outdoors, use a sunscreen that will protect your skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. However, if you happen to venture out without protection, chances are you may return with a sunburn. This painfully red inflammation of the skin can also cause blisters, chills and even fever. Your skin may also become dry and itchy, according to the University of Rochester Medical Center. Stop the itch with over-the-counter topical creams and medications.