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COLOR choose with CONFIDENCE • Looking for color inspiration for your next DIY project? At Sherwin-Williams, we offer over 1,700 paint colors to choose from and all the tools you need to get your creativity flowing and love your results every time. It’s as easy as…

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Blackberries • Whether handpicked or from a farmers’ market or a store, these sweet-tart summer berries are perfect for a variety of recipes. Here are our Test Kitchen’s favorite ways to use them:

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

5 Secrets to HEALTHY SILKY HAIR • If your hair is looking frayed and fuzzy, especially in summer weather, split ends may be to blame — and they can lead to breakage and loss of length. GH Beauty Lab and hair experts explain what causes splits, plus how to prevent and get rid of them for good.

HEAT-FREE HAIRSTYLING • These new stylers are made to enhance hair’s natural shape as it air-dries so it looks polished without hot tools (and damage).

Banish BREAKOUTS, BUMPS & REDNESS — Fast • Thanks to sun and sweat, summer is prime time for all types of uncomfortable, unsightly bumps and inflammation from pimples to razor burn, keratosis pilaris (a.k.a. chicken skin) and redness. Here, GH Beauty Lab and dermatologist expert solutions for skin that’s smooth, clear and ready to show off.

SUMMER Breakouts • Excess oil production brought on by heat and humidity plus inflammation caused by bacteria can mean flare-ups of blemishes at any age. Ways to keep them at bay:

SKIN Bumps • Tiny bumps known as keratosis pilaris (or chicken skin), caused by a buildup of dead skin cells, are common on the arms but also appear on legs and other areas of the body; they tend to flare with shifts in weather (think spring to summer, summer to fall).

RAZOR BURN • Frequent shaving can lead to the painful red bumps known as razor burn. Here’s how to put out (and prevent) the fire.

FACE Redness • It can be prompted by many factors, including rosacea, genetics, allergies, sensitivity and, yes, heat and sun exposure. Calming strategies to quickly nix flushing:

BRA-BLEM SOLVED! • We all know what it’s like to have bra-blems—whether your straps slip, your underwire pokes you, or you don’t have enough support. Wouldn’t you love a bra that’s a solution and not a problem? The Ivy Full Coverage Underwire Bra by Understance is a lightly lined, flexible bra that gives a secure fit and is completely comfortable. Check out why you should unhook the bra you’re wearing and put on the Ivy.

Your Home

Soak Up the Sun • Today’s outdoor living spaces are true extensions of the home, with the same sense of style, purpose and sophistication. Read on for creative ways to put the fresh in alfresco.

Hidden in PLAIN SIGHT • Don’t let design challenges like radiators or power cords get in the way of your aesthetic. Try these creative hacks and DIYs to blend style and function seamlessly.

AT HOME WITH Laila Ali • Laila Ali is much more than a boxer’s daughter. The mom of two is a TV host and a wellness advocate, and she recently launched a line of outdoor furniture (shown here) with At Home. She shared entertaining advice, how she relaxes and more!

inside the GH Cleaning Lab • Our cleaning dynamo shares her tips and tricks to tackle your toughest cleaning challenges and all your trouble spots.

Giving Birth to Hope • A growing number of women are seeking support from their cultural...