“Walnut blonde is warm and creamy all at the same time—a perfect balance of rich and golden blonde,” says Bianca Hillier, celebrity colorist and ambassador for Olaplex. “It’s not too bright, but is still noticeably blonde.” She recommends opting for this hue if you don’t want to feel overly blonde or stray too far from your natural base. It’s also a good option if you want to slowly work your way to a lighter shade of blonde in the future....

To help find the best of the best hair thickening products available, we asked hair experts to weigh in with the products they swear by. From hair styling products that temporarily boost volume to topicals that promote hair growth, we’ve covered a range of options for you to choose from below. Best Hair Thickening Products “Minoxidil is an easy-to-use topical treatment that stimulates blood flow to stop thinning while promoting newer and thicker growth,” says Geeta Yadav, M....

So check your attic for vintage mercury glass ornaments or pull inspiration from Christmases past as you decorate with this season. These are the top retro holiday decorating trends making a comeback. Shiny Brite Ornaments Made popular in the late 1940s and early 1950s, Shiny Brite ornaments are one of the most recognizable vintage Christmas trends thanks to their bright colors and sparkly finishes. The original Shiny Brite ornaments were first handmade in New Jersey in 1939, and they’ve been an American decor staple for centuries....

That’s where these healthy Thanksgiving side dishes come in. From loaded sweet potatoes topped with kale to spaghetti squash parm to shaved Brussels sprouts on flatbread, we know you’ll find delicious, nutritious recipes here that every one of your guests will love. Get the Recipe: Mustardy Kale Salad With Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Get the recipe: Brussels Sprouts Flatbread With Lemon and Pecorino Get the recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower With Yogurt Ranch Get the recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes Get the recipe: Zucchini and Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Get the Recipe: Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Coconut and Kale Tart blood oranges, bitter grapefruit, and sweet navel oranges come together in this gorgeous recipe, perfect for celebrating in-season citrus....

Fireplace built-ins can be recessed or flushed, symmetrical or asymmetrical, and feature various finishes based on your design vision. Increase your home’s storage potential with these nine tips for fireplace built-ins, including ideas for updating existing built-ins around a fireplace and solutions for building and installing new fireplace cabinets and shelves. Editor’s Note: Always keep safety at the top of your mind when designing and installing fireplace built-ins. Your local building codes and ordinances might specify materials and required dimensions to maintain noncombustibility....

1. Wasting Space (and Steps) Even in big kitchens, create a compact step-saving work core. You don’t want to walk a mile to make a meal, or even worse, generate dead space within the room. Pick areas that will work hard during meal prep, dining, and family time. A breakfast nook, for example, is the perfect way to add style without sacrificing too many steps. Our Favorite Breakfast Nook Ideas...

The eco-friendly brand makes natural and science-backed skincare solutions that come at relatively affordable prices. Every Fleur & Bee product is non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free. Even the packaging the products arrived in was made of recycled materials, and when I opened them up, I appreciated the products’ chic and cohesive designs, and couldn’t wait to see how they worked for my skin. After only one week of using five of Fleur & Bee’s popular products, I started to see a difference in my skin....

If you love cash, free food and beer, or a chance at Super Bowl tickets, you’re in luck. Here’s everything you can potentially score for free (alongside immunity against a deadly virus). Free Money Cold hard cash can be a pretty big enticement—and you may be able to score some. Many companies are offering paid time off or a cash bonus (up to $500) for their employees who get the COVID vaccine....

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Typically, the lights start at $36, but we have an exclusive discount code for Real Simple readers. Enter 13DNHIYX at checkout and receive an instant 15 percent off. To buy: From $31 with code 13DNHIYX (was $36); amazon.com. Shoppers say the lights are “easy to assemble,” and that they’re “quite bright.” One wrote that they’re “well worth the money,” and that they’re “sturdier” than other pathway lights they’ve purchased in the past, adding, they would “definitely buy these lights again....

Made mostly of polyester and just a bit of nylon, this puffy coat will keep you warm without expensive down feathers. It zips all the way up to the mock neck and comes with button closures, too. Plus, elastic cuffs at the arms and waist prevent cold air from sneaking in. Not only will its voluminous fill keep you warm in low temperatures, but it’ll also earn you major style points....

“The transition between seasons is a big contributor to skin changes,” says Howard Sobel, MD, board-certified dermatologist in New York City and founder of Sobel Skin. “When the temperature and humidity drop quickly, skin works harder to maintain its hydration.” The extra effort can lead to inflammation spikes, especially if you’re prone to skin conditions like rosacea. Add gruesome indoor heating and tiresome back-to-school schedules, and your skin is probably crankier than a kindergartener in school....

What is the perfect concealer for mature eyes? You know, someone with some wrinkles! - @sefginstl There’s honestly nothing worse (in the world of makeup, that is) than blending your concealer to perfection, only to glance in the mirror a few hours later and see that it has settled into every crease that you never knew existed. Whether you call them wrinkles, creases, laugh lines, or crow’s feet, we’re all trying to hide those bad boys as much as possible....

What’s the best skincare routine as I’m about to turn 40! I definitely use sunscreen…anything else? Thanks! - @aliciamarie_z I’ve talked about preventative skincare in your 30s and a rigorous anti-aging routine in your 50s. Now it’s time to talk about the sweet spot in between. Derms say we lose 1 percent of our collagen every year from the age of 20, which means that by the time we reach our 40s, our collagen supply is running really low....

Good news: For better or worse, we’re in the age of the hustle. Financial security doesn’t have to come in the form of one full-time, 40-hours-per-week job (or a mortgage, for that matter)—but neither does it have to entail hustling until we drop. If you haven’t noticed, the pandemic has changed things. Lockdown required us to slow down, look inward, and think about what we really want—which has resulted in a lot of workers kicking their 9-to-5s to the curb (myself included)....

What Is Canned Pumpkin? Canned pumpkin (labeled as “100% pure pumpkin”) is a purée of pure pumpkin mixed with other kinds of winter squash. It is unsweetened and does not contain any added spices. Canned pumpkin can be used as an ingredient in homemade pumpkin pie filling, pumpkin bread, pumpkin milkshakes, and so much more. In addition to flavor and bright orange color, it also adds tons of moistness to baked goods....

Is Chicken Stock the Same As Chicken Broth? Technically, no. Chicken broth and chicken stock are different in terms of the actual ingredients, their thickness, and their intended purpose. Chicken stock is typically quite thick and gelatinous and is made with animal bones (like chicken, beef, even fish) and left unseasoned (that means no salt). Broth, on the flipside, is generally thinner in texture and made with animal meat (and sometimes the bones as well) and always seasoned....

I’ll be honest, I’ve never been the biggest fans of cheese balls. There are a couple that I like including this Christmas tree cheese ball. That was before I realized that you could make dessert cheese ball. Life changing. Dessert cheese balls are my new favorite thing. This chocolate chip cheese ball is great for pretty much any occasion since chocolate chips are just a good classic flavor. Make it to serve up with your favorite Christmas appetizers, put it next to the no bake pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, or bring it to a baby shower....

“The pandemic not only affected supply chains during its first year but now it is impacting labor forces within cabinet factories,” says Joey Olson, owner and senior kitchen designer at The Kitchen Guru, a Chantilly, Virginia-based kitchen design company. “Most cabinet companies that make semi-custom and custom cabinets have had two to four price increases within the last two years to deal with rising costs. They’ve also reduced any sales or cabinet incentives such as free paint, upgrades to better construction, or discounts....

The sticker price may be higher on electric vehicles (often about $10,000 more, according to Kelley Blue Book), but the higher cost can be offset in many cases by a tax credit of up to $7,500. And that doesn’t even take into account the fact that electric cars use cheaper power and require less maintenance than their gas-powered counterparts. The new Inflation Reduction Act signed into law on August 16, 2022 updated and enhanced the rebate, to help spur the push toward cleaner fuels....