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A Fresh Arrangement

Avocados • These heart-healthy fruits add dreamy, creamy texture to dinners, snacks and even desserts. Enjoy these delicious ideas from our Test Kitchen.

All Your Ducks in a Row

35 Egg-cellent Easter Ideas • These adorable crafts and delectable treats will make for a memorable gathering. Get cracking!

THE SCIENCE OF Stronger Hair

What are hair bonds?

HOW BONDS ARE BROKEN

Can hair bonds be repaired?

BOND BUILDERS • Bond-repair products are everywhere; these formulas can deliver real results, according to GH Beauty Lab scientists.

ARE YOU OVERDOING YOUR SKINCARE? • The beauty market is more crowded than ever, making it tempting to experiment with and pile on products. But “more” can actually do more harm than good. Dermatologists delve into the risks of skincare excess and explain how to find a happy medium.

Signs That Skincare Has Gone Wrong • Whether or not you have sensitive skin, your complexion will sound the alarm when you’ve gone overboard. Here are telltale cues:

4 Ways to Do Damage Control • You went too far, and it shows on your skin — it happens! Put out the fire (and prevent future flare-ups) with these pro tips.

STREAMLINE YOUR ROUTINE • To maximize skin health — and minimize side effects — take a cue from the “skin streaming” trend, which involves simplifying a regimen to just the essentials. Adhere to these dermatologist-recommended steps to keep any skin type balanced:

MAKE YOUR SMILE SPARKLE • Get your most gorgeous grin with confidence-boosting tips for brightening teeth from GH Beauty Lab scientists and dental experts.

4 Ways to Whiten Teeth at Home • Here, what to know about the common methods so you can find your best match, from GH Beauty Lab Senior Chemist Danusia Wnek (see the top-tested whiteners on page 30).

Do’s and Don’ts for Keeping Whites Pearly • “With at-home teeth-whitening products, you may need a monthly touch-up to remove superficial stains and keep teeth white over time,” says Sharon Huang, D.D.S., a cosmetic dentist and the founder of Les Belles NYC in New York City. In between, here are habits to adopt (and ones to avoid) to maintain a sparkling smile.

INSTANT SMILE BOOSTERS • Need speedy results? Try these GH Beauty Lab–recommended buys that immediately enhance teeth and lips.

TEETH WHITENERS • Proven to measurably whiten, these smart buys will give you something to smile about.

inside the GH Beauty Lab • The look-gorgeous news, tricks and trends you need to know from GH’s in-house scientists and experts

BUZZWORD: UPCYCLED BEAUTY

NEW & APPROVED • The most wanted makeup, skin, hair or fragrance find to cross our desks this month

IT’S SPRING! TIME TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN & PLANT

Everything in Its Place • Whip every room into shape with these practical organizing ideas and solutions from design pros.

SPRING CLEANING Made Easy • A few minutes are all you need for a seasonal spruce-up. Make things sparkle with these genius tips and tricks from the GH Cleaning Lab.

Pick Your Approach • Before lifting a finger, select the strategy that best fits the time and energy you have to spare this season.

GH Seal Stars Save the Day • Zero in on common trouble spots — and get wow-worthy results in almost no time — with top-tested products backed by the GH Seal.

Mini Marvels • Good things do come in small packages. These little champs help cut cleaning down to size.

Give Floors a Facelift • Carpet, hardwood and tile take a beating all winter long. Revive them fast!

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