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It looks like the message is sinking in: Women nationwide are choosing sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Philadelphians go for an oil-free formula; Los Angeles residents wisely choose a higher SPF.

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5 top tips

New Waves

The fall runway shows celebrated models' curves -- from the neck up. Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman, whose curling iron created the rolling waves at the D&G show in Milan, explains how to turn up the heat: Wash hair, and rinse it well. ("Any dirt or oiliness will weigh down the style," Souleiman says.) If hair is fine, spritz roots with a volumizing spray while it's damp; if it's thick, rub a quarter-size blob of styling cream from roots to ends. Blow-dry with a round brush. "This creates a smooth surface, so the wave will be voluptuous and shiny -- not rough and flyaway," Souleiman says. Choose a wide-barrel curling iron, such as the Conair Big Curls 11/2-Inch Jumbo. "Conairs are fantastic," Souleiman says. "They're a little larger than other American curling irons, so they create a softer wave." Pin up top half of hair. Starting with the bottom layer, work with sections that are about as wide as the barrel's diameter. Holding the iron parallel to the floor, clamp the ends, roll up to the roots, and hold in place for 15 ...