Beauty Questions & Answers
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 I don't always have time to wash my hair in the morning. Are there any quick fixes I can try? Sharon G., Erie, PA
If you don't have time for a full shampoo, fake fresh-looking hair by trying this trick from Dolly Jay of Dolls Salon, in Dallas, Texas: First, suds your bangs or the front section of your hair. Then dampen the rest of your hair, and apply a small amount of lightweight gel (like l'Oreal Studio Line Alcohol-Free Flexible Modeling Gel) to the roots. Finally, blowdry your hair on low heat for fullness.
In o real rush? Give hair o lift with dothcovered ponytail holders, big barrettes, or bright headbonds. Spritz with hair sproy before running out the door (one we like: Bold Hold Styling Spritz).
How can I tell what skin type I have? Hallie G., Kansas City, MO
Skin-care expert Christine Valmy suggests you perform a skin analysis. You'll need a magnifying mirror, a piece of tissue paper, and a freshly washed face.
For best results, do this test in the morning, and don't apply any face cream the night before. Start by examining your skin in the mirror. You have dry skin if your skin is rough, shows no visible pore openings, and is dull in appearance. You have oily skin if your skin has o yellowish cast, shows large pore openings, and has some blackheads or whiteheads.
You have normal skin if your skin looks smooth and shows no enlarged pores. If different areas of your face seem to be different skin types, don't worry - you just have combination skin. To confirm your results, press the tissue paper against your face: The areas where the paper picks up grease spots are oily; the areas with no grease spots are normal or dry.
How can I firm Up my flabby inner thighs? Julie W., Kingsport, TN
The key to toning this trouble spot is to combine aerobic activity with musdeconditioning exercises at least three times o week. Here are two great thighfirming exercises from Dana Pollan of Pollan-Austen Fitness Center, in New York. Diamond presses: lie on the fllor with your fists supporting your lower back. Lift your legs straight up in the air, pressing your ankles together. Then lower legs, opening your knees to form a diamond shape between the legs. Focus on squeezing your inner thighs together as you straighten your legs. Do three sets of eight repetitions. Deep plies: Stand with your feet o bit more than hip width apart, your toes turned slightly outward.
Bend your knees over your toes, making sure your derriere never drops below knee level. Squeeze the inner thighs as you raise up to the starting position. Do three sets af eight repetitions.
I'm confused about all the different foundations available.
Which one is right for me? Angela D., Chicago, IL
"It depends on your skin type and the look you're trying to achieve," says makeup artist Leah Tamburino. For combination and sensitive skin, Leah recommends using o water-based or oil-free liquid makeup for o natural finish. For oily skin, try one of the new dual-powder foundations, like Maybelline Shine Free Oil Control Dual Powder Base, for a sheer finish. For normal to dry skin, try o cream makeup, like Max Factor Satin Splendor Flawless Complexion Makeup, for a smooth, semimatte finish. And if you have dry skin, an oil-based liquid makeup is best for complete coverage.
Source: Seventeen Magazine
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