Weekend links: Shiny hair tips, new hope for acne sufferers and the top nail trends for fall

2 Things You Should Be Doing Every Day For Shinier, Healthier Hair

Glamour: You know that old wives’ tale about brushing your hair with 100 strokes every night? There’s something to it—sort of. Philip B., who is basically the guru of hair and scalp treatments in Hollywood, has the deets, plus more tips to help amp up the shine in your hair. > continue reading

The Effortlessly Cool Haircut You’ll Love for Fall

BellaSugar: I rocked this haircut for years, and apparently the style works on almost every hair type. There’s so much you can do with it: wear it up or down, wavy or straight, bangs or no bangs… I almost want to go for the chop again! Almost. > continue reading

‘Harmless skin virus’ fights acne

BBC: Wow! Scientists have just discovered a virus that lives naturally on the skin, and it reportedly has the power to target and kill the bacteria that cause acne. Could this turn into a permanent (and natural!) cure for acne? > continue reading

Beauty Chat: Jin Soon Choi on Fall Nail Trends she’s Over and Under

ELLE: Top manicurist Jin Soon Choi speaks my language. I’m loving her candid views on what’s “classic and elegant” versus “garish.” Take note!  > continue reading

Travel Gear Spotting: Protect Your Wet Nail Polish!

The Luxury Spot: Just when I thought I’d seen everything, along comes this semi-wacky beauty invention. But given I smudged my mani within minutes of application yesterday, I think I need to get on board with this. > continue reading