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Great Hair 2010: Best Blowouts

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Great Hair 2010: Istanbul on the Potomac

Why do so many hairstylists come here from Turkey? And what makes them so good?
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"I’m Turning My Body Over to You"

Writer Cathy Alter had three months to transform her body before a high-school reunion. Were the trainers at an elite gym up to it? Was she?
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"Being Beautiful Is Not for Wimps"

Andrea Rodgers whitens her teeth three nights a week. She gets Botox and fillers. Is she way too high maintenance? Or is doing whatever it takes to stay young the new norm in Washington?
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Elements of Style: Georgetown Shopping Guide

Looking for something original? Georgetown’s shops offer treasures you probably can’t find at a mall. Here are 18 favorite stores.
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News & Politics

First Person: Old Friends

I’m much younger than my fellow volunteers at a Georgetown consignment shop. They prove there’s a lot to be said for growing old.
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News & Politics

Beyond Navy and Gray

Why Washington men should wear more brown, how to spot a lawyer by his suit, and more on men’s fashion.
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Suits You: An Interview with Menswear Clothier Craig Fox

Menswear clothier Craig Fox on fashion trends, spending your money wisely, how Obama has McCain beat, and more.
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