Beauty & Health

Fall Hair Colors

Fall Hair Colors

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With fall blowing in, so are the newest hair trends! We stopped into Look’s Hair Salon in downtown State College to gain insight on these newest trends. Samantha Jeffery, Redken Certified Colorist and Looks Stylist, explained to us what the hottest looks will be this upcoming fall.

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Weighing In: Healthy HUB Lunches

Weighing In: Healthy HUB Lunches

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When you only have half an hour to grab lunch, the HUB is everyone’s go-to lunch spot. With an ideal location and reasonable prices, it can be hard to pass up. When you’re bombarded with big names like Burger King, Chick-Fil-A and Sbarro, it’s easy to grab a burger or a slice of pizza and be on your way. But if you’re stopping at the HUB between classes every day, you probably want to stick with healthier options to keep yourself feeling healthy and energized. Lucky for you, the HUB has lots of options for the health-conscious student.

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The Unhealthy Mindset of Becoming “Healthy”

The Unhealthy Mindset of Becoming “Healthy”

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It’s 2 a.m. and you find yourself staring at the fridge. You already ate dinner earlier that evening but you find yourself at the same place around the same time, three times a week. Next thing you know, you are stuffing food down your throat just because. You eat until you feel “satisfied” because you didn’t eat the slice of pizza that all your friends ate during lunch that day. You didn’t eat it because you thought it was “unhealthy” for you.

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Valley Chats with Seventeen Magazine Beauty Editor Amanda Elser

Valley Chats with Seventeen Magazine Beauty Editor Amanda Elser

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Penn State students, meet Amanda Elser! Amanda is currently living her dream in New York City as the Beauty Editor at the magazine we all grew up reading, Seventeen. She started as the beauty assistant and quickly climbed the latter to beauty editor in less than a year (impressive, right?!). Amanda is in charge of creating fun, unique and relatable beauty content for the monthly magazine as well as contributing to Seventeen’s website.

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Fall Hairstyles for Short and Long Hair

Fall Hairstyles for Short and Long Hair

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Ever since the Instagram picture of Selena Gomez’s new haircut went viral, fans everywhere have been buzzing about fall haircuts. But of course, in a world where individuality is prized, you don’t want to walk around with the exact same haircut as the Disney super star. So for those of you who might be unsure what hairstyle to try, Valley and Lauren Kohr, owner and master stylist of Evolve Studio, has got you covered.

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Straight Hair, Don’t Care: Quick Tips for Daily Heat Styling

Straight Hair, Don’t Care: Quick Tips for Daily Heat Styling

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At this point in our young-adult lives, most of us are practically professionals when it comes to using a flat iron. But for us curly-haired chicks, the process of straightening our luscious locks isn’t always so simple. For girls with curly hair, this time-consuming process frequently yields fizziness and fried strands of precious hair – and when exposed to humidity, we might as well call it a day.

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Weighing In: Stepping Up Your Workout

Weighing In: Stepping Up Your Workout

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If you’ve been breathing a little heavier since being back on campus, you’re not alone. And no, we’re not talking about seasonal allergies or your uncontrollable (and frankly uncomfortable) reaction to the amount of cute boys per square foot. Whether you’re walking to the library, class, or just trying to walk back to your room, Penn State is vertically challenged in the worst way possible.

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Beauty Looks From NYFW and How To Recreate Them

Beauty Looks From NYFW and How To Recreate Them

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You know that summer is officially over when another New York Fashion Week has come and gone. However, there is a lot we can learn from the trends at Fashion Week. That being said, while the week is technically all about fashion, no collection would be complete without a fabulous beauty look to go with it. Designers work specifically with hair and makeup masterminds to create signature looks for the models to accompany their clothes on the runway.

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Face Mask Heaven

Face Mask Heaven

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The rapid change in stress levels from summer to school creates a problem for most people to keep a clear face. I recently started using a face mask once a week, to help deeply cleanse my pores. However, a face mask alone will not result in a clear face because unwanted bacteria and oil reside daily in the pore or the base of the hair follicle.

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A Girl’s Guide to Fighting Sweat

A Girl’s Guide to Fighting Sweat

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Sweating, perspiring, dripping, whatever you call it, you hate it, it’s horrible. Whether you’re walking from Willard to Thomas, dancing in a packed frat or bar, or sitting in a stuffy classroom, you’re probably sweating everywhere. It is obvious that no amount of deodorant or perfume can disguise your sweaty body parts, but don’t worry.

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Appropriate Class Make-up

Appropriate Class Make-up

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While we are unapologetic fans of the smoky eye, it’s not exactly the most wearable look for going to class. It’s totally fun to go all out with your makeup for a formal or if you are hitting the bars, but let’s get real; who wants to look like they’ve spent hours on their makeup when they’re just going to class?

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Beauty & The Beach

Beauty & The Beach

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It’s officially mid-summer my friends, so if you haven’t hit the beach already, it’s about time you started packing your bags. But before you sink your toes in the sand and tune out all signs of reality, let’s talk packing. Sure, it’s easy to toss a few cute suits in your bag (thank you, Victoria’s Secret), but what about beauty necessities?

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