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Avoid “Cheese”-y
Photos
travelDon’t say
“cheese” when posing for
a picture—it makes your
mouth stretch unnatu-
rally. Instead, say “money.”
The ey sound will force the
corners of your mouth up
and give you a crinkle
around the eyes, both of
which make for a more
realistic grin. Also try
putting your tongue
against the back of your
teeth when you smile.
That helps some people
relax their face.3
Brush Your Hair
from the Bottom
beauty It seems natural
to start brushing at the
top of your head, but
that just drags your top
tangles into the knots
farther down the shaft,
making them even worse.
Start brushing or comb-
ing at the bottom of your
hair, then slowly work
your way up as you get
rid of the knots.4
Don’t Forget This
Underused Cell
Phone Coverage
technology Repairing
a damaged cell phone is
almost always expensive,
but there’s a surprising
source of financial aid.
If you pay your monthly
bill with a credit card that
has cell phone protection
coverage, the company
might foot some of the
repair bill. Some cards
also help replace a stolen
phone. Almost all have
a deductible. Call your
credit card company
for details.28 may 2019
Reader’s Digest We Found a Fix
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