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I love the fresh boost of confidence that comes with a new haircut. It makes me feel almost like I'm starting over and anything is possible. But, quite often that fresh-out-of-the-salon look doesn't carry over into the next day when I have to fix my hair all by myself. And unless you have mad hairstyling skills, I'm betting that you've experienced the same thing. So, why is it that your hair doesn't look the same as it did in the salon... even when you try your hardest to recreate the style?

Time again to check your medicine cabinets for recalled drugs. This time it's Bufferin, Excedrin, Gas-X and NoDoz to purge from your shelves.

If you are one of the estimated 2 million Americans managing celiac disease, the food you eat isn't the only thing you might need to worry about. What you place on your skin could affect you as well. That's because some lip, facial and body products may contain undisclosed gluten, finds a recent George Washington University study.

A good facial scrub costs anywhere from $5 to $75, depending on where you buy it, but several experts say that an equally effective formula is readily available in your kitchen.

Facial scrubs rely on abrasive materials like ground nuts, salt and synthetic beads to exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells. These abrasive formulas abound in the beauty aisle, but experts say you can use common household ingredients to provide exfoliation for pennies on the dollar.