Sure getting all wrinkly and saggy sucks, but lots of us would prefer less drastic (and expensive) "anti-aging" measures than some of what's being offered up at your dermatologist's office. (These makeup tips, for instance, can erase 10 years!) That's why we consulted with experts to come up with 10 Anti-Aging Strategies that can be incorporated into your daily routine and done in the comfort of your own home -- sans a trip to the doc.

I'm as guilty as the next gal when it comes to over-styling, over-processing and over-estimating how much torture my poor hair can take. (Heck, at least I don't live in one of these 13 worst-hair cities.) The good news is, sometimes, all it takes is a little leave-in conditioner lovin' to get things smooth and silky again.

With the world's economy in the toilet and the job market right there with it, should we be rethinking luxuries like hot stone massages and eyelash tinting (see top-rated mascaras here) when, sigh, the money's probably better suited in a 401K or something?

Harry Josh is the one of the hottest celebrity hairstylists in the beauty biz (browse celeb hairstyles that'll look great on your face shape). Seriously, he pretty much has his hands in the hair of this summer's biggest box office bombshells: Gwyneth Paltrow ("Iron Man 2"), chick flick queen Amanda Seyfried ("Letters to Juliet"), and probably every girl's wannabe avatar, Sarah Jessica Parker, who is bringing Carrie and her fabulous curls back in "Sex and the City 2" (see photos of "the girls" then and now here). Oh and by the way, those are just a few of his celeb clients. So obviously when I wanted to know which hairstyles were sexiest for summer, I went straight to Mr. Josh and begged for his brilliant opinion.

While we can’t -- poof --magically make your man richer and more attractive, we can help you upgrade your beauty products from coach to first class.

"I’m in agony … every time my thumb touches anything I get a severe electric shock, occasionally running through to my elbow." This woman had what she was told was a gel manicure (play this beauty game by matching celebs to their nails) and now her swollen thumb has nerve damage. Eeek -- makes you wanna do your nails yourself, huh? Watch this quickie video to see how to give yourself a three minute mani and be sure to heed these …

I don't know about you, but I only shave when I know someone's hands might be touching my legs. Oh, and the same goes for washing my hair (this dry shampoo saves my life in between washes). If you're prepping for a hot date, check out this step-by-step guide to sexy.

One song I don't want to hear next time I get into my bathing suit: the JELL-O jingle. Do you live in one of the 10 cities with the most cellulite? Eeek -- might be time to move …

You don't have to be on "Top Chef Masters" to whip up homemade beauty products like these -- just follow simple recipes to whip up pool-hair remedies or refreshing watermelon face toners.

Our moms wished we had picked up impeccable ironing skills, but alas, the thing that really sunk in were the beauty products they introduced us to. The editors of Total Beauty reveal which makeup, hair, or skin products their moms got them hooked on. (Still need a Mother's Day gift? Take this quiz to find the best perfume for your mom.) What about you? Did your mom turn you on to a lipstick shade or face wash you're still obsessed with?