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Cyber Monday Deal: 40% off this cult-favorite root concealer spray

Cyber Monday Deal: 40% off this cult-favorite root concealer spray

by Cool Mom Staff | Beauty + Cosmetics

This is a sponsored message from Style Edit These days, it’s hard to find the time, money and energy to hit the salon and touch up your color — or maybe you’re waiting until your roots grow in just a teeny bit more. Enter the cult-favorite, beauty...
3 of my favorite styling products for grey hair

3 of my favorite styling products for grey hair

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics, Style + Beauty

If you’ve been growing out your grey hair, or have already finished like me, you’ll probably notice that your new grey hair requires slightly different products for styling. I’ll be honest: I feel pretty fortunate that my current grey hair texture is...
Hair accessories to make growing your hair out a little easier

Hair accessories to make growing your hair out a little easier

by Kristen Chase | Fashion, Style + Beauty

I decided to grow my grey hair out a couple of years ago, but a couple of months ago, I decided to get my hair down past my shoulders, a place it hasn’t been in a very, very long time (I’m definitely a short bob kind of girl). One of the reasons I tend to...
Is the Color WOW Dream Coat anti-frizz treatment the miracle product that influencers claim? We tried it.

Is the Color WOW Dream Coat anti-frizz treatment the miracle product that influencers claim? We tried it.

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics

I bought into the hype and tried the Color WOW Dream Coat anti-frizz hair treatment to see if it really works. I have frizzy hair. Like, really frizzy. 90% humidity doesn’t help, and it’s still insanely humid in Nashville right now. Plus, rainy season is...
How to grow your grey hair out, without pulling it all out in the process.

How to grow your grey hair out, without pulling it all out in the process.

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics, Style + Beauty

A couple of years ago, at the ripe young age of 43, I decided to grow out my grey hair. I got tired of the every few week hair coloring bill, and figured I could save the money and the chemicals and just own it. I’m not saying it was an easy decision. Thanks to...
Hot new accessory alert: 7 cool barrettes for adults, from fun to super chic

Hot new accessory alert: 7 cool barrettes for adults, from fun to super chic

by Kate Etue | Fashion

Last week, Elle magazine reported that the hottest accessory new stealing the show at NY Fashion week was barrettes…for adults. And despite some of the totally bizarre fashion trends we’ve seen lately, this is one we can totally get behind. Because, anyone...
Why this mannequin head is a seriously cool birthday gift for a tween girl

Why this mannequin head is a seriously cool birthday gift for a tween girl

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics, Toys + Playthings

When my daughter came home from camp this summer, all she wanted to do was braid everyone’s hair. Except… none of us really have long enough hair to braid. That’s when I decided to search Amazon for a hair mannequin head so she could braid whenever...
5 pro tips to help your curls last longer. Stay party-ready for days!

5 pro tips to help your curls last longer. Stay party-ready for days!

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics, Tips + Tricks

After spending a lifetime as the girl with the frizzy hair, bless the 21st century and its awesome hair products and techniques. Whether I’m looking for a chic holiday look with bouncy curls or waves, or a sleek blowout for everyday, I am grateful to the experts...
The hottest little gift that helps prevent the latest fashion faux pas

The hottest little gift that helps prevent the latest fashion faux pas

by Lexi Petronis | Fashion

I’m the person who wore scrunchies around her wrist in the ’80s and early ’90s, and, as a mom in the 21st century, does the same with boring black ponytail holders. (Hey, hair-mergencies are real and preparation is key.) So it’s safe to say...
What’s in your bag? 16 items I never leave home without.

What’s in your bag? 16 items I never leave home without.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

Over the years, I’ve carried many bags, and collected a whole lot of things in them. Helicopter toy? Check! Hand sanitizer? Always. 40 broken crayons? Got ’em. Ah, parenting. But, save the rare date nights when I’m carrying a small clutch, there are...
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