I have long, fine, mostly straight (female) hair that becomes dry, limp and majorly staticky during East Coast winters. My normal hair routine involves moisturizing shampoo, conditioner at the tips, volumizing mousse when my hair is wet, and blow drying upside down with a bristly brush. Sometimes I use some light hairspray to keep it in place. Initially it looks and feels great. But by the end of the day, it is totally dead and full of static. I keep a dryer sheet in my bag to smooth out the static throughout the day but this isn't much of a long-term solution and it doesn't fix the limpness. Advise me please? Any product suggestions? Thanks in advance!
posted by blackcatcuriouser on Dec 23, 2009 - 16 answers

I love cosmetics, and I'm in Rome. What should I buy here that I can't get in the United States? [more inside]
posted by purpleclover on Dec 8, 2009 - 12 answers

If it works, Tria Beauty would change my hairy life. Anybody have any experience with a home laser hair removal gadget?
posted by Foam Pants on Dec 4, 2009 - 7 answers

Yikes! Nearly every 'healthy' cosmetic brand has toxic waste in it! Here I thought using Burt's Bees was good for unicorns and everything, apparently they have issues too! So does the Body Shop - badly. Search the database... Anyone have a good, healthy brand line? Please no "Stop Using." Try telling that to a 13 year old who just got permission.
posted by eatdonuts on Nov 23, 2009 - 20 answers

Providence, RI: Best place for a facial treatment?
posted by quodlibet on Nov 23, 2009 - 1 answer

What kind of liquid facial soap do you recommend? [more inside]
posted by mtphoto on Nov 7, 2009 - 53 answers

Cosmetic manufacturing in China. I've noted that certain regions of China specialize in different types of consumer goods manufacturing. Which city or region is ground zero for cosmetics manufacturing in China? [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde on Oct 26, 2009 - 2 answers

Why is it that I seem to instinctively prefer houses from the late-19th or early 20th century to post-war architecture? [more inside]
posted by dydecker on Oct 14, 2009 - 34 answers

How can I tap into that sweet, sweet argan oil goodness without breaking the bank? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton on Sep 15, 2009 - 4 answers

Aural Joy Filter: which songs, performed live and on YouTube, combine simplicity, beauty and quietness into a haunting, moving whole that will make you cry when the mood is right? There are such lists on Ask MeFi, but often without links.I'm thinking of things like this by Kate Rusby, which is just the most gorgeously sad thing.
posted by Holly on Sep 3, 2009 - 44 answers

I’m considering getting my ears pierced. Just regular old lobe piercings. Help me decide if I should, then help answer all the probably simple questions about the process, because I seriously know nothing. Before you bring it up – I’m planning on going to a real piercing place, not Claire’s. [more inside]
posted by brainmouse on Aug 18, 2009 - 41 answers

BeautyNerdFilter: Luck with homemade Vitamin C facial serums? (Chemists welcome!) [more inside]
posted by airguitar2 on Aug 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Plastic-free beauty filter: I'm researching how to diminish the amount of plastic I am using from day to day, and I'm about to attack my personal-care items. Does anyone have suggestions for shampoos, deodorants, face washes, lotions, toothpastes, etc., that don't come packed in plastic containers? I'm interested in commercially available stuff and also recipes I can make at home if the components aren't too plastic-y.
posted by toomuchkatherine on Aug 5, 2009 - 19 answers

What is your favorite professional skin care line? [more inside]
posted by pinkbungalow on Aug 2, 2009 - 25 answers

Help me calibrate my sense of female beauty. [more inside]
posted by pseudonick on Jul 4, 2009 - 25 answers

I wear my hair close-cropped, sort of like Erykah's in the picture on the right (I don't actually like to cut close enough to see skin but I like it low.) [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown on Jul 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me identify/find this mysterious liquid eyeshadow! [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 on Jun 26, 2009 - 6 answers

My thigh is covered with inflamed hair follicles. It's basically little red dots that look like razor burn. It doesn't hurt, itch, or anything, it just looks bad. Is there any way to reduce them?
posted by Anthro girl on Jun 2, 2009 - 13 answers

How to self-market with Diversity (not necessarily ethnocentric) as my key point-of-difference, twisting a liability into an asset, within an industry that almost exclusively values Specialization? [more inside]
posted by canijusa on May 6, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me find websites that trade or sell gently used cosmetics. [more inside]
posted by scazza on Apr 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Please recommend some sites to me that are focused on art and design and are technology-friendly to boot. [more inside]
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks on Apr 25, 2009 - 9 answers

Normally healthy and strong, my fingernails are now peeling, flaking, and crumbling a bit near the tips. Is this a sign I'm missing something in my diet? [more inside]
posted by toomuchkatherine on Apr 23, 2009 - 11 answers

How do I keep my make-up and hair looking fresh all day long? [more inside]
posted by typewriter on Apr 20, 2009 - 25 answers

Recommendations for not-too-expensive foundation that won't turn orange on my very pale ivory skin? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Apr 19, 2009 - 29 answers

[WhatISThatFilter] What is the make and model of the eyeglasses Danny Gokey wore on the March 17th episode of American Idol? [more inside]
posted by karizma on Mar 30, 2009 - 2 answers

Totally girly but unique bath and body products. Who makes 'em? I mean besides Bath & Body Works, Sephora, The Body Shop, and Lush. [more inside]
posted by katillathehun on Mar 21, 2009 - 34 answers

Seeking info on the effectiveness of Cupron textiles, which are supposed to have wrinkle- and microbe- fighting properties due to being plated or impregnated with copper. Anybody have personal experiences with the pillowcases, bed sheets, towels, socks, etc, or can offer informed critiques of the company's studies? [more inside]
posted by cybercoitus interruptus on Mar 3, 2009 - 1 answer

How can I look 32 when I am actually 37? I am MALE and about to go on a bunch of interviews for a job where the ideal entry age is 32 in an industry that is *very* age conscious and age discriminatory (it's TV staff writing, fyi). I am 37 and want to register more like 32/33 when I walk into the room... can anyone suggest a comprehensive "look 5 years younger" makeover? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 29, 2009 - 38 answers

Large pores on my face are getting me down. [more inside]
posted by Fairchild on Jan 7, 2009 - 18 answers

(shallow-question-filter) French manicures - yea or nay? [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz on Dec 8, 2008 - 41 answers

People who are rich (or comfortable) usually have nice skin texture, look polished and generally look smooth. People who live poor tend to have rougher skin, and look a bit less smooth. What are the richer people doing to their skin/face to get this look? What high end brands are they buying? [more inside]
posted by ChabonJabon on Nov 26, 2008 - 55 answers

What is the actual quote and who said it? Practicality is its own beauty. [more inside]
posted by fenriq on Nov 22, 2008 - 2 answers

Where can I find free photos online that I can use to practice my Photoshop retouching? [more inside]
posted by Chorus on Nov 15, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I learn to love my looks? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 1, 2008 - 38 answers

Where might I commission a reasonably priced vector illustration? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Oct 14, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm sick of having horrible skin. I'm plagued with everything: acne, oil, dryness, blotchy redness, lines, large pores. Please help me improve my skin. [more inside]
posted by rainygrl716 on Sep 10, 2008 - 56 answers

Where to get hair straightened in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by echo target on Sep 2, 2008 - 3 answers

How do you get away without going away? [more inside]
posted by Arch1 on Aug 24, 2008 - 26 answers

I'm trying to cultivate a certain kind of beauty in life - something exemplified by the likes of Dumbo feather, pass it on and Keri Smith's blog. Where else can I find such beauty? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Aug 12, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I buy book(s) that list best hospitals/clinics for cosmetic surgeries in Bangkok, Thailand? [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi on Jul 14, 2008 - 1 answer

Are there a lot of people who are recognizably as beautiful as supermodels who are not supermodels? Or do the present mechanisms of celebrity reliably account for a majority of people who meet the criteria to be supermodels? [more inside]
posted by cgc373 on Jun 29, 2008 - 31 answers

I am learning how to 'be' a girl, after years of hiding (literally) in badly-fitting guy clothing. Could you please help suggest web resources for the beauty/fashion aspect? Something like The Sartorialist would be nice, but with a critical eye and maybe a list of which stores have those pieces/products. (similarly/previously, but without the focus on online resources) [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Jun 24, 2008 - 26 answers

How does a real, UV created tan work when it is acquired after skin has been fake tanned with a cream/spray type product? [more inside]
posted by lukeo05 on Jun 23, 2008 - 3 answers

What sort of things do you do, besides a vigorous romp in the hay, that leave you feeling so utterly relaxed and happy that your glow is obvious to random passers-by? What makes your inner light shine so bright that it's utterly contagious? [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n on Jun 5, 2008 - 55 answers

Regarding "What Not To Wear": What do you think are the tricks to the particularly glowing hair and make-up styling on the hosts Trinny and Susannah? [more inside]
posted by lottie on May 15, 2008 - 13 answers

What is the most beautiful place on Earth? I'd like to make plans to go there. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Apr 29, 2008 - 117 answers

How do Ladies get their hands looking good? [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz on Apr 6, 2008 - 25 answers

Resources for recreating the look and feel of 17th century books (their title pages specifically?) [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Feb 19, 2008 - 9 answers

I recently saw an article by some docs on Oprah that give recommendations about taking care of your skin at certain ages. It says that in your forties and fifties most people need Renova or retinol. I have mild rosacea and dry fair skin and am 48. Do you think I should see a dermatologist to get a prescription or just use an over the counter product with retinol. I do not want to waste my money on an over the counter product if my 48 year old skin would benefit by the prescription. I have lines and dullish dry skin with a few age spots. Thanks.
posted by seekingsimplicity on Feb 14, 2008 - 3 answers

Image Management: 21 year old female wants to be able to ease into the girly arts without killing her bank account, with near zero starting knowledge. (May be long, this is several questions around one theme) [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Jan 22, 2008 - 45 answers