Any suggestions for battling helmet hair related to bicycle riding? [more inside]
posted by imposster on Apr 1, 2009 - 22 answers

I want to "own" a very specific phone number (non-800). How can I get it? [more inside]
posted by weston on Feb 13, 2009 - 11 answers

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

How to get a specific non-800 phone number to FAX & voicemail? [more inside]
posted by ggruschow on Dec 8, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there any way to darken the scalp to give the appearance of hair stubble? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 29, 2008 - 28 answers

Aging-gracefully-Filter: Tell me about successfully growing out medium-to-long grey hair without looking ridiculous. [more inside]
posted by chesty_a_arthur on Oct 16, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I keep my fine hair from going flat and losing its curl during the slightest wave of humidity? [more inside]
posted by Viola on Sep 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Personalized (vanity) lawyer/legal license plate ideas needed. [more inside]
posted by cainiarb on Jun 26, 2008 - 24 answers

Which is better? A vanity url or a backslashed url. For instance, www.awesometown.com or www.mycompany.com/awesometown Mind you, this is an advertising question. With a product/property it seems smarter to use a vanity url for name recognition, but I understand diluting the brand is a bad idea. What's the best practices you've seen or opinions?
posted by Davidissimo on May 16, 2008 - 22 answers

Has anyone had experience with the Obagi Skin System? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 23, 2008 - 6 answers

StupidVanityFilter: What can I do to prevent jowls? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Mar 16, 2008 - 3 answers

I have a few acne scars, a few broken capillaries...nothing awful, but. I also have a few bucks, and I'd like to get great skin. How do I go about finding somebody to wield a laser (or what?) on me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 5, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I add lights to a table-style vanity for best results (i.e. applying makeup, etc.)? [more inside]
posted by zephyrian on Dec 14, 2007 - 3 answers

What can I do to make laser hair removal treatments more tolerable? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Jul 17, 2007 - 18 answers

I've run out of money on our house remodel and still need to do a downstairs bathroom. Any suggestions for finding some affordable, modern-looking bathroom sink/vanity combos online -- like this unit from Ikea? [more inside]
posted by zenpop on May 30, 2007 - 7 answers

RemodelingFilter: What's the name for the not-so-common style of bathroom sink in which (1) the back half of the bowl fits firmly within the vanity/countertop like a normal top-mount sink, but (2) the rounded front half of the bowl juts out several inches from the vanity, overhanging similar to the front edge of a pedestal sink? [more inside]
posted by skyboy on Apr 8, 2007 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend a good place to get a deal on contact lenses in New York City? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Nov 1, 2006 - 4 answers

why do you wear makeup? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Sep 27, 2006 - 97 answers

how do you shave a gorilla? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Sep 17, 2006 - 8 answers

What is the best lightbulb layout and type of bulb to illuminate a 3 x 3' vanity area within a larger room? Since the area will be used for applying makeup, lighting that accurately reflects skintone & colors is a must. The one problem: any fixtures must have a visible cord that plugs into an electrical outlet. [more inside]
posted by pricklypear on Aug 23, 2006 - 4 answers

Skin care products for men -- do they work? [more inside]
posted by eas98 on Jul 5, 2006 - 28 answers

I don't need to be thin, or skinny, or even svelte. I'm just sick of being fat. I exercise all the time and my diet is improving every year; it's not good but it's getting better. Here's the thing: I don't care if your advice is bad for my liver or my heart, or anything else, but I need something to kickstart weightloss. [more inside]
posted by elr on Jun 12, 2006 - 91 answers

Which state has the most vanity license plates? [more inside]
posted by mikepop on Jan 12, 2006 - 26 answers

Do people who might typically be considered physically unattractive think that they are indeed physically unattractive?
posted by tegoo on Jan 5, 2006 - 43 answers

I have no idea what to do with my hair. It's presently past my shoulders and totally lifeless. Help! [more inside]
posted by nadawi on Jan 2, 2006 - 19 answers

I'm 22, female, and caucasian. I (try to) wear sunscreen every day. I use self tanner instead of tanning beds. What else do I need to be doing to keep myself looking young? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 28, 2005 - 39 answers

After having my wisdom teeth removed, one of my previously braces-straightened teeth has turned out a bit. Man, does this bug me. [more inside]
posted by divka on Nov 19, 2005 - 9 answers

Can you fill holes in Corian? [more inside]
posted by Marky on Jul 14, 2005 - 7 answers

Is there a VOIP service like Vonage that lets you choose your own phone number (not just the area code?) Vonage does not currently support such "vanity numbers." Note I am not trying to move a current phone number over but create a new one from scratch if it is available. [more inside]
posted by neustile on Jun 28, 2005 - 2 answers

Just how much of a difference to your looks can good photography make? [more inside, of course] [more inside]
posted by madman on Jul 23, 2004 - 20 answers