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Cosmopolitan

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Q Can I camouflage my split ends until I have time for a trim?

A Yes. Your tips will look healthier if you keep them hydrated, says celeb hairstylist Ashley Javier. "Put on a leave-in conditioner before you blow-dry. Then run a flatiron over just the ends to seal the cuticles so they look glossy." The conditioner will protect against styling damage, he says.

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Q My guy has superfine hair. How can he give it a boost?

A The key is not to build volume at the crown--that looks girlie on guys. Instead, he should work a styler through towel-dried hair, lifting at the roots around the forehead then messing up strands to trap air in between layers, says Van Capizzano, head barber at Freemans Sporting Club in NYC. Let him give it a try with Matrix Men Switch It Gel, $11.

Q I've noticed little red lines around my nose. What causes these, and how can I fix them?

A It sounds like broken capillaries. Sun damage, smoking, rosacea (a condition where skin is chronically inflamed), or genetics can make them pop, explains New Orleans dermatologist Mary Lupo. ...

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