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Achieve high shine in no time with these tried and true tricks of the trade:

Lather Less
Skip shampoos, and just rinse and condition instead. This will help regulate your scalp's oil production, and prevent follicle dehydration.

Think Ahead
Weekly pre/post cleansing treatments aren't just for when your hair looks or feels dry. To maintain a lustrous, healthy-looking finish, make sure to nourish your tresses on a regular basis. Experiment with different formulations and frequencies to find what works best for you (for example: a lightweight, shine-enhancing masque 3x/month; overnight treatment oil 1x/month.)

Guard Against Damage
Thermal protectants — like John Frieda's celeb-adored Full Repair Perfect Ends — are a great way to shield against damage caused by heat styling. A few drops of SPF mixed into your daily conditioner can help keep your color looking rich and vibrant, as well.

Laminate Your Locks
Not all shine products are created equal. To ensure your hair looks luminous and not weighted down or oily, opt for spray formulas with a fine mist, which work on both wet and dry hair (Serge Normant Meta Sheer Dry Oil Finishing Spray is a favorite).

Oil Dip
If you've not yet discovered the benefits of hair oils, like Rodine by Recine, you've been missing out! Whatever your texture, a touch of oil at the ends smooths, defines and adds ample shine.

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Looks like 2011 will be a beauty-full year for Heidi Klum. The Project Runway host has just announced that she'll be furthering her relationship with Coty by collaborating on a signature scent.

“I am thrilled to be partnering with Coty on my new fragrance,” says Klum. “Working for a long time on developing a signature scent and watching it finally come to life is so exciting. I never thought my nose would recover from sniffing so many scent combinations but it is all worth it. I want my fragrance to be truly special and head-turning so that people ask the woman who's wearing it 'What are you wearing? You smell delicious!'"

Are you excited to try Eau d'Klum?

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Achieve a luminous, frizz-free finish, like Rose Byrne's, with these top product picks:

Rene Furterer Myrrhea Anti-Frizz Silkening Shampoo
Provides hair with suppleness and fluidity that make it easier to manage and style. ($23, Sephora.com.)

Aveda Brilliant Conditioner
Quenches hair's thirst and sets tangles free; Plant emollients restore hair so it looks smooth and shiny. ($18, Aveda.com.)

John Frieda Clear Shine Luminous Color Glaze
Easy-to-use gel-creme formula that boosts shine right in the shower — without affecting color. ($9.99, Ulta.com.)

Bumble & Bumble Bb Shine
Delivers a feather-light finish and glimmer without causing hair to fall flat. ($35, BumbleandBumble.com.)

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Achieve lustrous, healthy-looking locks with these foolproof tips from Antoinette Beenders, Aveda's Global Creative Director:

Try a Slicked-Back Style
To amplify shine, experiment with a tight, sleek ponytail. Instead of hair spray, work a few drops of a glossing serum, like Aveda Smooth Infusion, into your palms and slide it over the top of your hair for a glossy finish and to tame flyaways. Then, pull your hair back tight into a ponytail and it will stay lustrous all day.

Create a Shield
After blow-drying your hair, take a small amount of of a smoothing fluid (for fine hair) or pomade (for thick, course hair), such as Aveda Light Elements or Brilliant, and stroke over the top layer of your hair on top of your head. This will prevent moisture from entering your hair in humid climates, and will prolong your blow-out— plus it adds incredible shine.

Prep Curls
For curly hair, take a small amount of a prep/styling lotion, like Aveda Smooth Infusion, and apply it on wet hair prior to air drying/defusing your hair. This should help gaurd against humidity, and give you the luminous finish you seek.

Control Frizz
For extremely frizzy hair, apply a small amount of a smoothing straightener, such as Aveda Smooth Infusion, to damp hair, and then add a small amount of retexturizing gel over the top. Comb this combination thoroughly through the hair and slick back into an updo, and allow to dry naturally. This potent combination will keep your hair frizz-free in the most humid climates, and adds amazing shine.

Have any tips/tricks of your own? Do share!