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Turn back the hands of time with these tips and tricks for coloring your own hair the smart way. Maybe you've been coloring your hair for a long time. Or maybe you've never done it before but are willing to try. (Either for a change or to cover those stubborn grays that make you look so much older than you feel.) According to Julia Youssef, Assistant Vice President, L'Oréal Technical Center, there are important things you need to know when choosing a brand and a shade, all having to do with your maturing hair and skin. If you've never colored your hair: Choose a shade matching or lighter than your own. For example, if you have medium brown hair, with or without grays, you can try light brown, or even dark blonde. Just don't try to go too light without a "high-lift" blonding product like Excellence Blonde Supreme by L'Oréal Paris. The goal is to keep your look soft, natural, and classic. Think of this as an opportunity to express yourself, and to tr ...

Black Tie So you got the fancy invite in the mail, and in the bottom corner you see "Black Tie," which immediately sets off alarm bells in your head. After all, like Cinderella, you can't show up without the proper gown. (One wedding tip: not all invitations for black-tie weddings say so; you're wise to ask around if you suspect the bash might be an ultraformal affair.) But what exactly constitutes tuxedo attire these days? A good rule of thumb is that the dress should be long — either tea length (which hits mid-calf) or to the floor, hovering just above your fabulous strappy sandals and perky pedicure. Strapless, halter and spaghetti-strap tops are great ways to show off your toned arms and light tan, and don't shy away from color. Basic black is, well, basic, and certainly you can't go wrong with it, but since it's summer, feel free to get a bit more daring. Bold reds and pinks will have heads turning (which might piss off the bride but will suit y ...