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Surprising Alternatives for Beauty Products

Got milk? What about mayo? Emergency stand-ins for your favorite hair products and beauty essentials

Surprising Alternatives for Beauty Products
Peter LaMastro
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Surprising Alternative for a Defrizzer
Use: Hand or body lotion, face moisturizer, or lip balm.
How to: Any product that contains an emollient will tame flyaways, says Eric Fisher, owner of the Eric Fisher Salons, in Wichita, Kansas. To avoid an oil-slick look, rub a drop between your hands first, then smooth it lightly over your hair. If your hair is naturally curly, twirl one-inch sections around a finger to define the curls, says Jet Rhys, owner of the Jet Rhys Salon, in San Diego.


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