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Take a Cut

The key to having your mane grow out beautifully boils down to having a good haircut to start with. A nicely done cut will retain its shape and guide your strands to grow in the right direction. Drop by JERIC Salon for a trim or a daring crop while you’re in town. Director Jeric See has nearly 40 years of experience styling customers and celebrities alike, so you can be sure this salon makes the cut.Visit jeric.sg for more information.

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Ready, Get Set, Charge

Need some motivation to work out? Let the Under Armour W Charged Bandit 2 help. These stylish running shoes feature a breathable mesh upper and cushioned footbed that conforms to your foot’s shape to give you a comfy fit. You’ll constantly feel the urge to bring these babies out for a run, and not worry about wearing them out as they are extra durable thanks to the high abrasion rubber used.

Under Armour W Charged Bandit 2 retails for $179 at #01-77 Bugis Junction, #B1-05 Orchard Gateway and #01-03 Income@Raffles.

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Trendy Tresses

Need a quick hair fix? OSiS+ by Schwarzkopf Professional has the perfect range of products for creating your personal look. Start by prepping with Undercoat for silky manageable hair before styling with Tame Wild for a sleek finish. Need a fab up-do for date night? Try Bouncy Curls for voluminous hair. If you’re suffering from dull tresses, let Play Tough give you an instant shine. Those who are all for the fresh-out-of-the-shower look will find Mighty Matte your best bet.

OSiS+ retails for $22 each at MONSOON, Sand STORM Hair by Monsoon, STORM Hair by Monsoon, TWISTER by Monsoon, X’pect Hair Studio, Passion Salon, Nicola Frances, Pro Trim Hair Studio, Red Leaf Hairdressing & Beauty Salon, and COVO Hair Salon.

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Mane on Point

We all have days when we snoozed too much and just can’t find the time to wash our tresses before heading out. Instead of putting your hair in a bun, spritz on Colab™ Sheer + Invisible Dry Shampoo. This weightless spray absorbs oil and sebum through tiny starch particles that leave no white residue or stickiness, and instantly refreshes your roots. It also gives your hair extra volume so you’ll look fab for the day!

Colab™ Sheer + Invisible Dry Shampoo retails for $6.50 (50ml) and $13.90 (200ml) at selected Watsons outlets and maimeescorner.com.

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Heavy Lifting

If you need a little perk-me-up, let Bioessence Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin pamper your skin. With Royal Jelly and ATP, a coenzyme that supports cell metabolism, this gentle hypoallergenic cream firms up your skin to help give you a V-line jaw. This moisturiser also helps to soothe your skin – perfect for girls with sensitive skin!

Bio-essence Face Lifting Cream Sensitive Skin with Royal Jelly and ATP retails for $49.90 at Watsons, Guardian, Robinsons, John Little, NTUC FairPrice, OG, CK Department Store, Sheng Siong, BHG, Sasa and selected mini cosmetic houses.

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It’s Prime Time

Every makeup junkie knows how important a primer is. It provides a smooth base and lets your makeup stay on throughout the day without crinkling or melting off your face. Kryolan HD Micro Primer incorporates silk protein for moisture regulation and effectively sets your foundation to give you a smooth and radiant finish. It minimises pores and fine lines too – talk about having the best of both worlds.

Kryolan HD Micro Primer retails for $95 at #B1-16 PoMo.

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Lay on Perfection

If you can’t figure out how to get the dewy skin that many Korean beauty gurus have, look no further than LANEIGE BB Cushion_Whitening. It employs a dual whitening technology, which breaks down the melanin membrane that causes skin discolouration, to give you radiant skin from inside out. UV protection is key for healthy skin, and this has got your back with its SPF50+ PA+++ formula.

LANEIGE BB Cushion_Whitening retails for $59 at all LANEIGE boutiques and counters.

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No Mean Feet

Not into couple tees? How about couple shoes? Get matchy with bae with Skechers Burst Collection that features vibrant colours and trendy designs for both men and women. These lightweight sneaks feature a Burst Compound midsole that gives you cushioning protection and energy return too. Time for a workout date, maybe?

Skechers Burst Collection retails from $109 onwards at all Skechers concept stores.

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A Mask Try

If you’ve been out and about in the sun, then it’s time to start giving your skin some soothing relief. Extracted from wood, Timeless Truth Tencel Skin Masks uses a special sheet that pampers your skin with an intense hydrating treatment that locks in moisture. The smooth fibre surface feels soft and light, while its unique structure allows your skin to effectively absorb all the goodness it provides.

Timeless Truth Tencel Series Mask retails for $4.80 each and $21.80 for a box of five at selected Guardian outlets and ttmask.com.sg.

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Lip of Faith

Is your lipstick drying out your lips? Switch out your daily lippie for Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil for a luscious pucker. Formulated with plant polymers and three different plant oils, including hazelnut and organic jojoba oil, this lip oil provides moisture and colour to your lips. Each of the three shades includes an oil specific to itself for tints ranging from a shimmering honey hue to a tasty berry red. Swipe a layer on for a subtle look or go all out for a glamorous finish.

Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil retails for $36 at Clarins boutique in ION Orchard and all Clarins counters.

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Crystal Clear Complexion

Worried about premature ageing? Don’t be. Add AHAVA Dead Sea Crystal Osmoter™ X6 Facial Serum to the start of your daily moisturising ritual, and bid adieu to any uninvited lines and wrinkles. This light, oil-based serum is packed with minerals and jojoba oil from the Dead Sea, which is known to soften and retain skin moisture. The best part? It helps to add a healthy glow to your skin!

AHAVA Dead Sea Crystal Osmoter™ X6 Facial Serum retails for $120 at AHAVA, #03-12 The Centrepoint, selected Guardian pharmacies and ahava.com.sg.

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Flippin’ Awesome

The laptop of today not only has to serve the purpose of being light and portable, but also be fashionable for the journey to and fro the office at the same time. Spice up your office #ootd with the slick and stylish ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA, which boasts a 360-degree hinge mechanism for seamless transitions from traditional touchscreen laptop to tablet. Not to mention, this multi-functional bad boy is only 1.3kg light.

ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA retails for $1,298 at ASUS brand stores and authorised retailers.