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Hoping for a cheap eyelash extensions alternative, I tested two popular products. Here are my honest Kiss Falscara and Lashify reviews. Nothing tempts me like a hole-in-the-wall salon advertising lash extensions. Photo: Renee Cherry Could this fraction-of-the-price Lashify dupe deliver the same results as the real thing? Lashify Review I started with Lashify so I could form my thoughts on the OG first. (It’s only polite, right?) Lashify The system Applying Lashify is a five-step process....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. I know what planking can do for my body, but I still struggled with motivation along the way. Call me a masochist, but I love a good plank. Forearm planks were part of my 30-day plank challenge.Shape/Kara Cutruzzula For a while, I lost sight of the obvious benefits of planking, so we went on hiatus. And, of course, I never planked again that entire season....

After 675 days of not going to the gym, this machine restored my pre-pandemic workouts. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of Bowflex. The brand is behindingenious adjustable dumbbellsand thetrail-blazing home gymsthat made Bowflex a recognizable name. Photo: Courtesy of Merchant Perhaps less well known, however, is the fact that Bowflex isn’t all about strength training. The following is my in-depth, honest review of the Bowflex MT16....

And years of heat damage was catching up to me, making my hair dry and brittle. That’s when I discoveredthe Curly Girl Method and it totally changed how I wash and style my hair. But with the Curly Girl Method, sulfate-free is the only way to go. Photo: Target, Amazon ( Buy It:Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo, $25,sephora.com Step 2. But the Aussie mask is a lifesaver when my hair is feeling dull and dry....

It’s like a heated, mega-size, vibrating foam roller. I’m a firm believer in the benefits of foam rolling. It taught methe power of recoveryfor getting through long training days and months. Photo: Body Roll Studio // Piret Aava Research backs up some of the benefits of foam rolling, too. She also cautioned that some people get subtle bruising or experience soreness the next day. (FWIW, this could also occur with other intensive recovery methods, including adeep tissue massage....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Smart technology enhancements make this a hair dryer thats actually good for your hair. Shape / Jill Di Donato The last time I saw my stylist, she blew my mind. Photo:Shape / Jill Di Donato Did you know that youre doing your hair more harm than good bynotblow-drying it? But how can using a hair dryer actually be good for your hair?...

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. And quarantined celebs are doing the same thing. My drafty, 1950s-era basement at home just didn’t compare. Photo: PeopleImages/Getty Images Well, by getting creative, of course. Needless to say, I’m definitely among good company with my $40 hack. Bed Bath & Beyond

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its the ultimate shoe-down, and only the best walking shoes made it on our list. Photo:Shape The lightweight cushioning and bouncy foam keep me feeling energized during long, meandering walks. At the same time, theyre notsocushioned that I feel wobbly or unsteady in them. This perfect balance makes these an extremely versatile shoe for my on-the-go lifestyle....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. They also correct my overpronation. They allowed me to walk for miles around New York City completely pain-free. Photo:Shape / Maddie Barber Snag a pair and discover more top walking shoes below. Zappos Zappos Zappos

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. I wear them for everything from running errands to exercising. Shape / Maddie Barber I’ll admit, Im not the biggestsneaker girl. Photo:Shape / Maddie Barber I couldnt stop slipping these on. Sugarcane isnt the only sustainable material that Allbirds prides itself on using. Shop the AllbirdsTree Glidersfor $135 to offer your feet sweet relief wherever you go. Allbirds Shop More Shape-Approved Picks

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Brooke Shields is a fan of the brand, too. In fact, I ditched my other shoes for thesecomfy kicksthat I couldnt stop wearing. Photo:Shape / Madison Woiten Despite this, Iwas pleased with the ample comfort and support everywhere I wore these casual sneakers. Whether it was the six hour flight or walking around town, theUba sneakersbecame my favorite travel companion....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. And its $100 off right now for Amazons October Prime Day. Getty It’s safe to say I’m obsessed with mywalking pad. Photo:Getty What’s not to love? It’s sleek, easy to store, simple to operate, and relatively quiet. This WalkingPad C2 Foldable treadmill is currently $100 off at Amazon, lowering the price to $399. Amazon Here is what sets this folding walking pad apart from the rest....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Is the WalkingPad worth its price tag? Photo:Getty Here’s my honest review (after 7+ hours and 11+ miles). Then a thought came to me: I have anunder-desk treadmill the WalkingPad C2 to be exact. I have a 9-to-5-ish job. PHOTO: Amazon I also happened to have a relatively meeting-free day to dedicate to walking. Thus, I had a plan....