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New Year, Fresh Beauty - January 17, 2012

Beauty Questions Answered

Martha and her team answer beauty questions from the audience and Facebook.
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    Nail Art

    Sophy Robson creates stunning nail looks that feature charms and studs. "3-D nails are the next big thing," she says.

  • Hair and Skin Care Secrets
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    Hair and Skin Care Secrets

    The secret to a good blow-dry is pulling the hair slightly to create tension at the root, says Martha's hairstylist, Anthony Sorensen.

  • Hair and Skin Care Secrets
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    Hair and Skin Care Secrets

    For maximum shine, don't wash your hair every day -- only wet and condition the hair on a daily basis. Rinsing hair with cool water also adds shine.

  • Hair and Skin Care Secrets
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    Hair and Skin Care Secrets

    The best time to moisturize is right after you've taken a shower and dried off, says dermatologist Amy Wechsler. Skin that's still slightly wet acts as a sponge to soak up moisture.

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    Hair and Skin Care Secrets

    It's best to avoid touching pimples, but if you must: Compress with a warm, damp washcloth, then apply pressure with Q-tips next to the pimple. Dab dry and apply antibiotic ointment.

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    Hair and Skin Care Secrets

    Treat a red, irritated patch of skin by soaking a soft cloth in whole milk and cool water and placing it over the affected area for 15 minutes. The fats in whole milk are anti-inflammatory.

Achieve your best-looking you with tips from top beauty experts: Hair Care 101 with Martha's hairstylist, Anthony Sorensen; maintaining beautiful skin with dermatologist Amy Wechsler; and hot nail-art techniques with nail specialist Sophy Robson. Then, make a flavorful grilled-salmon dish with Whole Living deputy food editor Shira Bocar.

Featured Resources

QUICK LINKS:
How Lovely blog
Essential Beauty Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Whole Living Action Plan

Google+ Hangouts

GUESTS:
Robin Sayers, Martha Stewart Living beauty and lifestyle director
Abigail Libers, Martha Stewart Living associate editor
Daisy Schwartzberg, Martha's makeup artist
Anthony Sorensen, Martha's hairstylist
Amy Wechsler, dermatologist
Sophy Robson, nail artist

GIVEAWAYS:
Burt's Bees tinted lip balm
Mario Badescu skin care products
T3 Featherweight hair dryer
Frederic Fekkai haircare products
Deborah Lippmann nail lacquers
Clinique High Impact mascara

ITEMS ON SET: Le Pen markers from Uchida of America Corporation

Comments

  • jpecis
    22 Jan, 2012

    Sophie is such an amazing nail artist in the fashion world. such a cool person to have on this show. i loved it!!!!

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