Topic: Hair Care and Styling

Hillary Clinton "au naturale" is no Kate Middleton. Is that OK?

Hillary Clinton has gone "au naturale," wags Drudge. And she doesn't deny it. But her eyeglasses and lack of makeup bear a lot less on her job as a superpower broker than, say, the glamor of Kate Middleton bears on her job as ... what?

Will health care reform be successful? Capital Hill barbershops show no

President Obama has promised that more government will make health care cheaper and more available. A comparison of two Capitol Hill barbershops sheds some light on whether the president has it right.

10 best Facebook apps and games

Because there's a seemingly endless catalog of Facebook apps to choose from, here's a list of the few that are actually worth trying. From classics such as Words with Friends to fresh upstarts like Pinterest, these are the best, most entertaining, and most intriguing Facebook apps out there. 

Ali Wentworth: 8 stories from an inside-the-Beltway childhood

From her new memoir 'Ali in Wonderland,' the actress and comedian shares memories of her Washington D.C. upbringing and later life as a wife and mother.

Greece, private investors struggle to agree on high-stake debt deal

The Greek government and private investors are locked in negotiations over how much Greek debt private investors will write off. 

6 stories that made Christmas what it is today

From 'A Christmas Carol' to 'The Nutcracker,' these six stories have become essential to the holiday season.

Seven worst Christmas toys for kids

This year’s list of the worst toys is brought to you by plastics, those bright synthetic polymers that threaten to overtake the living rooms of middle-class parents. They can be classified into three categories: those that assault our senses, those that skank-ify our daughters, and those so bizarre they deserve a spot on late-night TV. Don’t be fooled. Many of these toys make great gifts, at least for someone else’s child, ideally someone who lives out of state. Here's my list of the Top 7 worst Christmas toys for 2011: 

Thanksgiving Google doodle turkey lays 12 Easter eggs

The Thanksgiving turkey on Google's home page comes with a full wardrobe. You can change the bird's feathers, hairstyle, and even footwear. In fact, by our calculations – keeping in mind that all of our finance and tech support staff have already left for the holiday, leaving us with an office full of liberal arts majors – Google's turkey has 2,985,984 possible combinations.

Among those, there are 12 secret combinations. Find the right outfit and – poof! – the turkey reveals several bonus accessories. However, discovering all 12 could take you longer than cooking a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. Fear not! We found each of the outfits so that you don't have to. Sit back and enjoy.

Toni Maloney's path to peace: create jobs

New York-based nonprofit Bpeace provides a network of business professionals who volunteer to help entrepreneurs in conflict-affected countries such as Afghanistan, Rwanda, and El Salvador.

Political hair apparents. It's a head game!

Sen. John Edwards' $400 haircuts became campaign fodder in 2007. What do you think, did these US politicians get their money's worth – and can you identify them?

Japan's latest pop stars: androids and animations

Pop divas Eguchi Aimi and Hatsune Miku have throngs of fans across Japan, an impressive feat considering both singers are computer generated. They lead a growing trend in Japan of artificial stars seizing the spotlight. Here are videos of some of the most popular. Look for "Uncanny Valley: Will we ever learn to live with artificial humans?" – the Monitor's full story on what these fabricated 'humans' tell us about real ones.

Back-to-school shopping? Don't forget feathers.

Back-to-school shopping now include feathers for students' hair. The back-to-school shopping trend is so strong that stores are running out of feathers.

In Taiwan, a festival worth its salt

Taiwan used to produce 200,000 tons of salt a year, but the industry withered away as it became cheaper to import salt. Now it is used as the basis for an annual salt festival.

Well, here's a billion dollars the US can have

Cut out some perks for senators and their staffers, like hair care and stationary, and we're left with a pile of cash to put toward our debt

Justin Bieber and Bibi: A meeting canceled by Israeli politics

Why Justin Bieber won't be meeting Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The pop singer is in Israel for one of his, 'My World' tour stops, but finds himself ensnared in politics and paparazzi.

The five best online April Fools' pranks

Every April Fools' Day, tech-savvy pranksters jam up the Web with a range of gags and jokes. We survey some of the best online April Fools' pranks, from upside-down You Tube videos to the promise of real, live Facebook pokes.

Justin Bieber cuts his hair, sending legions of boys to the barber

Justin Bieber has never been one to shy away from controversy. But teen idol Justin Bieber has finally made good on threats to cut his hair.

Vidal Sassoon: The Movie: movie review

'Vidal Sassoon: The Movie' offers a carefully coiffed look into the life of the legendary hairdresser.