A large majority of people set working out as a New Year's resolution. As great as exercising is for the body, it can wreak havoc on your hair. The trick is in how you treat your hair during, and after your workouts, here are some simple things to remember.   

A high ponytail is the best way to keep your hair off your neck, keeping you cooler and keeping it away from sweat and grime that can cause damage.  

Try not to wrap ponytail holders so tight that they choke your hair, they should be secure enough to stay in place but not so tight that your hair is pulled from the root.  

If your ponytail needs to be "tightened" remove the holder and start over. Tugging on strands to tighten will cause stress at the point of the holder.  

Use a sweatband or wrap right where your hairline meets your scalp, this helps protect your hair from sweat and keeps it fresh. I hear lots of people raving about the stylish sweatbands (as seen in the picture above) over at SweatyBands.com.

Try out hair powders or freshening sprays in place of washing your hair every day. For many of us, washing our hair every day is not recommended, so this will help prolong your last shampoo session. Bumble and bumble makes a great hair powder, that you can get at sephora.com.

Just keep in mind that the benefits of working out far outweigh the negatives it can have on hair, especially if you minimize them as best you can. 

The holidays are here! We're sure you've got tons of fun holiday parties to go to over the next few weeks ... which means you need a plethora of beauty tricks to get you through and keep things looking and feeling fresh. Luckily, the red carpet has some hair and makeup trends that have seriously inspired our holiday beauty routine!

Pair a red lip with light eyes.
Don't let your eyes and lips compete for the spotlight. We love both Fergie and Kirsten Dunst here--they each went for a bold, creamy red lip and pale complementary eye makeup. A smoky eye would take away from the drama of the red lip--and with a look like this, you need to be careful not to go over the top.

Smoky eyes deserve pale lips.
Conversely, you don't want to have a super dark lip when you go for a dramatic smoky eye. Let the black liner and mascara speak for themselves, as seen here on Jennifer Love Hewitt. The super pale pink lip is such a pretty and feminine contrast to such a standout eye.

Get a good blowout.
You want your hair to shimmer and shine--it is the holidays, after all! Go for a smooth blowout with a bit of bounce like Claire Danes. There are blowout bars popping up everywhere--our favorite is definitely Drybar, which has locations from California to New York and is opening up new ones fairly regularly.

Dark nails make a statement.
You know what's expected? Glitter, sparkle and either gold or silver. So why not darken up your nails this season? And yes, red may be a tad on the predictable side ... but not when it's a wine-colored hue with black undertones, as seen here on Jessica Biel.

Whatever you do this season, be sure to have fun. Makeup, hair and nails are an extension of your personality, so be sure to let yourself shine through!

The turkey's been carved, the stuffing's been stuffed, the pumpkin pie's been devoured. And now it's time for the annual amazing Black Friday deals! But don't feel like heading into the craziness that is the shopping world today? No problem! Tons of beauty merchants are offering up Black Friday deals online, which--surprise, surprise--are only good today! We've scoured the web to find the absolute best deals of the day. Good luck not going broke!

Save 15% on everything at woodleyandbunny.com
You read that right--15 percent off everything on the site today! And with brands ranging from Arcona and Voluspa to Mason Pearson and Jemma Kidd, we're certain you'll find more than a few items to put in your shopping cart.

Urban Decay Book of Shadows IV
If you're one of the first 1000 people to purchase this palette at urbandecay.com--complete with 16 eyeshadows, liquid eyeliner, mascara, primer and a mirror--you'll get $20 off! And, in a cool twist on the traditional palette, this cult classic turns into a mini boombox!

Take 40% off purchases over $100 at arcona.com
For skin that will glow, you need to head to Arcona. And today only, you'll get 40 percent off your purchase over $100 with code BLACK!

Free Les Macarons Palette with $150 purchase at chantecaille.com
The coolest new delicacy on the block? Macarons. And Chantecaille's palette of four gorgeous eyeshadows, inspired by the delicious little treats, can be yours with any $150 purchase today! Simply enter code SHOPCHIC at checkout. And, as a bonus, you'll get free shipping, too!

We'll come right out and say it--we're obsessed with skincare. Facials, peels, moisturizers, serums ... we can't get enough of the whole shebang. But there are five products that really stand out in the crowd and give you totally flawless skin. We're letting you in on the secret.

Laura Mercier Hydrating Foundation Primer
Hide imperfections, hydrate the skin, create a gorgeous canvas for foundation and other makeup ... this primer seriously does it all.
$30 at spacenk.com

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hydra-Pure Antioxidant Firming Serum
Rejuvenate and refresh the skin while stimulating collagen production. In a word? Perfection.
$95 at spacenk.com

Eve Lom Rescue Mask
Once a week, use this mask (formulated with honey, kaolin clay and ground almonds) to pull out toxins and leave behind fresh, glowing skin.
$45 at beauty.com

La Mer The Moisturizing Gel Cream
If you're looking for a true luxury product that makes skin seriously glow, this moisturizer is it. Your skin will never look better.
$250 at blissworld.com

Dermalogica Skin Prep Scrub
Mix a dime-sized amount of this exfoliator into your cleanser 1-2 times per week to slough off any dead cells. What remains? Divine, baby-soft skin.
$32 at ulta.com

We've been traveling quite a bit lately--both for work and for play--and we must say, we've developed quite an arsenal of travel-friendly beauty products! We absolutely hate checking a suitcase, so we've amassed a huge amount of products in handy-dandy 3.4oz or less sizes (and have gotten smart about products that don't come in gel or cream form, too). Check out some of our very favorite travel beauty products here!

Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Shampoo
We've been using this shampoo for years. Formulated with olive oil, it keeps hair looking shiny and lustrous for days on end! And we're super thrilled that it now comes in a travel-friendly bottle.
$9 at 3floz.com

Ole Henriksen Truth To Go Wipes
Nothing is more annoying than bringing cleanser in a plastic bag (and trying to find a cleanser that FITS in that plastic bag). We love these wipes, with their refreshing orange scent and ability to remove even the most stubborn mascara.
$6 for a pack of 10 at sephora.com

Blow Faux Dry Dry Shampoo
On days when you just can't bring yourself to wash your hair, this is THE dry shampoo you should turn to. It removes all oil and grease and makes your locks look absolutely amazing in no time flat!
$20 at ulta.com

Supersmile Professional Whitening Toothpaste Set
Can't decide which toothpaste to use--but you want a more luxurious offering than Crest or Colgate? Well, this kit of five toothpastes (with Original Mint, Icy Mint, Mandarin Mint, Cinnamon and Green Apple) is sure to fit every fancy.
$25 at supersmile.com

Bliss Sinkside Six-Pack
Fabulous Foaming Face Wash! Lemon + Sage Soapy Sap! Lemon + Sage Body Butter! Lemon + Sage Supershine Shampoo! Lemon + Sage Conditioning Rinse! Lemon + Sage Soap Slab! Can you believe one pack contains all this fabulousness?
$25 at blissworld.com