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The Best of Ask Val
Over the past seven years you have consistently honored Ask Val with your most pressing beauty questions, from the straightforward ( how can I figure out my skintype?) to the strange ( why do I sneeze when I tweeze my eyebrows?). Here are some of my favorites, along with their bottom-line solutions.
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O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director Valerie Monroe explains how to fix dry skin. More...
O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director Valerie Monroe explains how to fix stretch marks. More...
Valerie Monroe, O Magazine's beauty director, on when and how to dye your brows. More...
Valerie Monroe, O Magazine's beauty director, asks the experts if hair really does grow faster in summer. More...
Valerie Monroe, Beauty Director for O, The Oprah Magazine, talks about the decision to get botox injections and the most effective time to have it done. More...
Valerie Monroe, beauty director for O, The Oprah Magazine, talks about how some prescription drugs can cause dry skin. More...
Valerie Monroe, O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, calls an expert to find out why plucking your eyebrows can make you sneeze. More...
Val Monroe, O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, asks makeup maven Bobbi Brown for answers. More...
Want to treat your baggy eyes? O, The Oprah's Magazine's beauty director, Val Monroe, has the answer. More...
O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, has solutions for dry skin on your legs. More...
How O's Beauty Director, Valerie Monroe, learned to forgive herself. More...
O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, tries out facial yoga. More...
Should you use beauty products containing foods you're allergic to? O, The Oprah's Magazine's beauty director Val Monroe has the answer. More...
Having problems with mascara smudging? O, The Oprah's Magazine's beauty director Val Monroe explains how to keep it on. More...
Val Monroe, O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, defines a common ingredient in cosmetics and explains what its risks are. More...
Val Monroe, O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, explains why too much hair brushing can harm your hair. More...
Val Monroe, O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, explains why SPF at night isn't the best option for your skin. More...
Valerie Monroe, O magazine's beauty director, tells if expensive shampoos are worth the extra cost. More...
Valerie Monroe, O magazine's beauty director, explains how to figure out your skin type. More...
Valerie Monroe, O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, gives you a timeline on your beauty products' efficacy. More...
Valerie Monroe, O, The Oprah Magazine's Beauty Director explains how to get rid of a mole on your face without having invasive surgery. More...
Val Monroe, O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, explains how to keep frizzy, curly hair straight during summer. More...
Valerie Monroe, O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, explains how to use a facial serum with a moisturizer. More...
Should you use facial moisturizer on your neck? O's beauty director, Val Monroe, has the answer. More...
If we can put a man on the moon, why can't we get rid of acne, once and for all? O's beauty director, Val Monroe, has the answer. More...
O's beauty director, Val Monroe, tries four different wrinkle erasers to find out: Do they really make a difference? More...
Is it ever okay for your bikini waxer to double-dip? O's beauty director, Val Monroe, gives us the straight story. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, was used to being seen and appreciated. Until she reached an age when the glances stopped. Then what? An invisible woman begins her search for a new identity. More...
O's beauty director, Val Monroe, on whether older women can wear red lipstick. More...
Valerie Monroe, Beauty Director for O, The Oprah Magazine, advises a reader on misting sprays and facial water. More...
Valerie Monroe, Beauty Director for O, The Oprah Magazine, advises a reader on how much moisturizer to use on her face. More...
Valerie Monroe, Beauty Director for O, The Oprah Magazine, explains how brightening lotions make your skin glow and how long it lasts. More...
O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director Valerie Monroe reveals what products to use on your neck. More...
Revamp your routine with help from O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty editor Valerie Monroe and other makeup experts. More...
Valerie Monroe, O Magazine's beauty director, offers advice on Ph balanced beauty products. More...
Valerie Monroe, O Magazine's beauty director, offers advice on lipstick maintenance. More...
Valerie Monroe, O Magazine's beauty director, provides the order to apply moisturizer, sunscreen, and serum. More...
Valerie Monroe, O Magazine's beauty director, helps keep your underarms bump-free. More...
Valerie Monroe, O Magazine's beauty director, helps keep your hairspray nozzles clean. More...
Valerie Monroe, O magazine's beauty director, explains how to wear eye makeup that looks great under glasses. More...
Valerie Monroe, O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director, has cures for vexing undereye issues including discoloration, puffiness, and crow's feet. More...
Readers respond to Valerie Monroe's monthly beauty question. This month, she wants to know if you have a signature scent. More...
Readers respond to Valerie Monroe's monthly beauty question. This month, she wants to know how you protect yourself from pedicure bacteria. More...
Readers respond to Valerie Monroe's monthly beauty question. Are you always vigilant about applying sunscreen? More...
Readers respond to Valerie Monroe's monthly beauty question: what beauty issues are on your mind? More...
Readers respond to Valerie Monroe's monthly beauty question: What do you find most vexing about beauty maintenance? More...
Readers respond to Valerie Monroe's monthly beauty question: how has your mother influenced the way you feel about your appearance? More...
O, The Oprah Magazine's beauty director Valerie Monroe explains how to banish, dry, itchy skin. More...
Valerie Monroe, O Magazine's beauty director, offers advice on how to hide age spots. More...
Valerie Monroe, O Magazine's beauty director, offers advice on how to hide a nasty scar. More...
Valerie Monroe, Beauty Director for O, The Oprah Magazine, offers her thoughts on firming lotions and what effect (if any) they might have on your skin. More...
Valerie Monroe, Beauty Director for O, The Oprah Magazine, gives advice on the treatment of broken hairs and baby hair sticking up around your hairline. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, on the best makeup for making the whites of your eyes look brighter. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, advises on how to apply topical antioxidants. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, on DIY caffeine beauty masks. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, on whether makeup primers actually do anything. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, has a solution for dark undereye circles. More...
Cold weather is harsh on the skin--especially the skin on your face. Here are a few products to keep you looking dazzling all winter long. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, on the best pore minimizers. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, tells you how to make your nose seem smaller. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, helps you tone down a flushed face. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, on getting rid of stretch marks. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, on using a prescription retinoid or retinol during pregnancy. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, on at how to minimize broken blood vessels. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, on serum, collagen, and retinoid application. More...
O's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, on trimming your nails. More...
Val Monroe, the beauty director at O, The Oprah Magazine, explains the best way to get rid of age spots. More...
Val Monroe, the beauty director at O, The Oprah Magazine, identifies telltale signs that an OTC product has expired. More...
If you're tired of reapplying lipstick, try these tips from O's beauty director, Val Monroe, to keep your favorite shade lasting into the night. More...
If you've had a baby (or have one on the way) O's beauty director, Val Monroe, offers advice on avoiding and reducing stretch marks. More...
If you clean your face with toner, you may be doing more harm than good. O's beauty director, Val Monroe, suggests some skin-friendly alternatives. More...
Hitting a milestone? Our beauty director, Valerie Monroe, faces an age-old question. More...
"You don't love a present because it's beautiful; it's beautiful because you love it." More...
O's beauty director, Val Monroe, shows you the way to find the perfect concealer to match your skin tone. More...
Has your hair suddenly changed texture? O's beauty director, Val Monroe, explains why and what you should do. More...
Ever wonder why your skin gets itchy after a long bath? O's beauty director, Val Monroe, explains why. More...
From moisturizing lotions to festive shimmery lip glosses, we've rounded up a few more of our favorite beauty picks of the season. More...
O's beauty director, Val Monroe, explains why vertical ridges develop on nails, and what you can do about it. More...
O's beauty director, Val Monroe, offers hair cut suggestions and styling tips to tame difficult cowlicks. More...
If you have skin discoloration on your face from Melasma, consider these suggestions from O's beauty director, Val Monroe, to reduce uneven pigment. More...
Do you have questions about skincare, makeup or aging beautifully? Don't worry—Valerie Monroe has the answers. Now, she gives you the straight (or wavy, or curly) story on how to keep your hair looking its best. More...
Val Monroe's favorite skincare dilemmas along with their bottom-line solutions. More...
Valerie Monroe, beauty director at O Magazine, answers your most asked beauty questions. More...
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