As beauty lovers, there is not an article on a fad, tip, or technique that College Gloss has not read. We gather information on everything from picking zits to beauty diets to makeup tips so that we can become your personal advisors, free of charge, of course. Since we are never reluctant to share, here is a roundup of the best beauty tips we have ever read.

Beautiful Locks

COMBING WET HAIR
“Comb wet hair like the pros: Hold a handful at a time and work from center to ends, then scalp to center.”
-Woman’s Day

DRY SHAMPOO SECRET
“After applying dry shampoo to day old (or for me, three-day old) hair, blow dry the roots using a round brush. The mix of the dry shampoo and the natural oil will have the same benefits as a volumizer, so you’ll get an extra day out of your blow-out and have major volume. I now do this every week!”
-Total Beauty

WHAT TO DO AT NIGHT
“If your fine strands tend to look greasy the minute you open your eyes, ‘use a dry shampoo preventively,’ says N.Y.C. hairstylist Ryan Trygstad. Spray roots until hair feels chalky. ‘The powder will suck up oils as they’re produced,’ he says. ‘Come morning, you won’t have to degrease or worry about seeing powdery residues.’ Then you can style and go!”
-InStyle

BEAT HAIR STATIC
“‘Dryer sheets are a great way to tame [hair] static cling on the go. It’s only a temporary fix though, so if it’s a particularly dry winter day, stash a few in your purse,’ says Fris.”
-Total Beauty

YOU’RE YOUR OWN EXPERT
“I once splurged on a very expensive haircut at a super swanky NYC salon. What did I learn from this $400 trim, besides that it looked no different than a $40 cut? I learned to take my power back. When it came time to style my hair, the master stylist asked me how I would like him to do it. ‘I don't know, you’re the expert,’ I said. He begged to differ and lectured me on how I should never give my power away in the chair. Wagging a pricey comb at me, he cautioned me to stay alert and aware every step of the way and never be afraid to speak up or ask the stylist to show you what they are doing. ‘Never forget, when it comes to your hair, you’re the expert,’ he said. -Janene Mascarella, beauty writer for Bella magazine.”
-Shape

NO MORE FRIZZ
“Unless your hair is extremely fine, use a deep conditioner each time you wash, and be sure to leave it on for at least five minutes. Frizz happens when dry, porous hair sucks up moisture in the air, causing the shaft to swell. This heavy dose of conditioner coats the hair shaft, making it harder for moisture to sink in.”
-Allure

SMOOTH HAIR
“To keep hair smooth, choose a conditioner with a superstar hydrator, like avocado oil. After shampooing, squeeze out as much water as possible so conditioner clings to your hair. Leave on for three minutes.”
-Seventeen

Gorgeous Skin

ON PIMPLES
“Never squeeze a pimple. You may damage tissue and cause a tiny scar or pit.”
-Woman’s Day

PROPER SKIN ROUTINE
“For daytime moisturizing, think layering: Use an antioxidant serum under a face cream, topped off with a sunblock. To stave off flaking, consider light exfoliation once a week. Moisturizing without exfoliating first can result in breakouts and dull skin.”
-Marie Claire

PESKY RED DOTS
“Do you have little red bumps on the backs of your arms? You’re most likely suffering from keratosis pilaris -- a common condition that stems from blocked hair follicles. Abrasive scrubbing can exacerbate symptoms, so try using a lotion with alpha- or beta-hydroxy acids to dissolve the bumps.”
-Real Beauty

SUNSCREEN
“Slather on your sunscreen! This is a time you can cake it on your face.”
-College Gloss

PRODUCT INTERVENTION
“We know you don’t apply hair products to your face, but the residue can end up there anyway. Next time you apply hairspray, cover your face with a clean towel to protect your skin. Also, use a sweatband when you hit the gym to keep the products from dripping down when you begin to sweat.”
-Real Beauty