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How to treat: River Lloyd, a hairstylist at the Peter Coppola Salon in New York City, suggests spraying Static Guard onto a hairbrush and brushing it through hair. “It always works,” he says. When to see a professional: Flyaway hair accompanied by an itchy, flaky scalp indicates dandruff. If the condition doesn’t improve after you use an anti-dandruff shampoo like Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo ($11; target.com) for two weeks, see a dermatologist....

Certainly not Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, nutrition and wellness expert and co-author of just-released Sugar Shock (consider it the bible of spotting sneaky sources of sugar in foods and finding healthier replacements). According to Cassetty, the key to eating desserts that are delicious and won’t wreak havoc on your health—sleep included—is stocking up on snacks and other ingredients that are low in added sugar, meaning the type of sugar that’s added to foods during preparation or processing (versus natural sugar, found in small amounts in fruits, vegetables, and dairy)....

That being said, the nutritional value of each type of vegetable varies with how it’s prepared and served. While most veggies offer the optimal amount of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients when consumed raw, some are actually healthier after being cooked. Cooking vegetables can make it easier for your body to absorb their nutritional benefits, says Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, author of The Better Period Food Solution. Here are four types of veggies Beckerman advises we consume cooked (rather than raw) to fully reap their nutrients—and two that are healthier raw....

When is Black Friday? Black Friday 2021 falls on November 26. And though there are always many deals leading up to Black Friday, there’s a reason it’s still one of the busiest shopping days every year: The sales and markdowns are unparalleled, making it the perfect time to buy necessary big-ticket items like a new mattress. Purple Mattress Black Friday Deals Purple made comfort its business, and its popular Purple Mattress is up to 15 percent off for Black Friday....

Sold in a set of two, the pillows are stuffed with thick, pliable foam that contours to any shape with ease and provides soft, comfortable support. The gel-fiber inserts are designed to allow users to get a good night’s rest, regardless of which sleeping position they like best (back, stomach, or side), and they are a happy medium between super plush and firm. The bed pillows have breathable bamboo covers that are resistant to absorbing heat, meaning they’re able to stay cool all night long....

The Beachr Umbrella Anchor is small enough to fit in your beach bag and doesn’t add any weight at only 10 ounces, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in strength. The anchor saves you time and aggravation by providing a quick and easy way to get your umbrella securely into the sand (or grass, or dirt, or gravel). The anchor’s corkscrew design and top handles give you the leverage necessary to drive it downward....

According to fabric expert Suzanne Holmes of Cotton Incorporated, because cotton is a natural, breathable fiber, it may shrink when heated. If you find yourself with a teeny, tiny top in your hands, fully saturate the damaged shirt in water. Holmes then suggests gently stretching your wet shirt out on a flat surface or drying rack to the desired size. “Keep the shirt in place with household weights like heavy jars or cans,” Holmes says....

Whether you know how to grill and cook your brisket or pulled pork at home or you order a cooked Boston butt from your local BBQ joint, there’s no way to BBQ wrong—as long as you have plenty of BBQ sides, of course. Barbeque-friendly side dishes can include everything from the classic mac and cheese or potato salad to creative takes on slaws, such as a carrot and apple slaw....

As humans, our bodies—and more to the point, our minds—crave the comfort and mindlessness that routine offers. How so? Routine requires very little conscious thought, freeing our brain to focus on more complex tasks, according to Samantha Dutton, PhD, a licensed clinical social worker and associate dean and social work program director at the University of Phoenix. This makes everyday tasks, like commuting to work, brushing our teeth, taking a shower, and so on, second nature....

But if you enter the world of cauliflower-based creations with your glass half-full, treating it as a nutritious, low-carb, paleo-friendly substitute to rice that can be transformed into pretty good tots and crispy pancakes, you might just become a believer. Because of this, cauliflower rice has transitioned from something you make at home on your box grater to a product available in grocery stores and restaurants nationwide. Buy it in the freezer aisle from Green Giant or in the refrigerator section at Trader Joe’s—or order a cauliflower crust at California Pizza Kitchen....

To better understand Tosi’s baking techniques, we asked the Milk Bar founder and owner to divulge her tried-and-true dessert hacks that include potato chips, unicorn morsels, and butter (lots and lots of butter). 1. European-Style Butter Is Best Unsalted, European-style butter is a baking essential for the Milk Bar mastermind. “The butter is cultured before churning, giving it a deeper flavor profile,” Tosi says. “More flavor in equals more flavor out!...