What is threading? Why would I want to do it? And does it hurt?

–Jill

Threading is an ancient form of hair removal. Threading, as opposed to tweezing or waxing can remove an entire row of hair, resulting in a straighter line. The practitioner holds one end of the cotton thread in his or her teeth, which is kind of weird, and then makes a loop somehow to trap a series of unwanted hairs. You'd want to do this if you are hairy and yes it hurts. Shobha (3 locations in NYC) are expert threaders but also do waxing and sugaring too. They take hair removal seriously, as should you.

Can you suggest a good, inexpensive shampoo for color-treated hair? I'm tired of spending tons of money.

–Katie

Hilary suggests sticking with the expensive stuff and washing your hair less often. Alyssa suggests keeping the expensive stuff and alternating with a cheap brand like the the Sally Hershberger line that's sold at Walgreens or Colorvive by L'Oreal.

My daughter is allergic to nail polish - is there a brand out there that is hypoallergenic?

–Sylvia

Check out Remedy Nails. Two doctors created this allergen sensitive nail polish for peeps sensitive to chemicals usually found in regular nail polish.

Where's your favorite place to have your hair blown out?

–Olivia

Now that summer is over, we are both really looking forward to not looking like Shirley Temple anymore. Blow Styling Salon uptown or downtown does the best ringlet removal ever.

I'm desperate for a nutritionist to get me back on track after a summer of Palm Vistas. Any suggestions?

–Amy

We hear ya sista! Try Kerri Glassman or Charles Passler (80 East 11th Street, Suite 501 212.995.5227.) Tell them Hilary is coming soon.

Do you have a favorite under eye concealer? I look tired all the time.

–Frances

Alyssa uses Laura Mercier's Secret Camoflouge (no secret now). Hilary uses Shu Uemura's Cover Crayon (and wishes it would cover other stuff too).