Independent Savvy

We all battle dry, staticky hair in the winter, especially in New England. We go from trying to combat humidity in the summer, right into the cold, brittle weather of Fall and Winter.  As a hairstylist, I run into all kinds of people who claim to have great ideas to help remedy hair problems at home. I even know a lady who SWEARS by putting mayo in her hair as a deep conditioner… sorry, but that’s going a little far for me. Mostly because I hate the idea of mayo to begin with, and just the idea of it being in my hair on purpose seems horrible.  However, there are actually a few really good tips for protecting your hair, that I think are pretty simple – like not hairdresser simple, but like regular-people simple. (Tested and proven by my own family members). What's Good for the Laundry is Good for Your Head One of our biggest issues in the winter is static. The easiest and best-smelling way to make sure you don’t look too much like Albert Einstein this winte...

I have lived in Connecticut most of my life. But if you're new here, the process to change your insurance, license, and registration is like a catch 22; all three tasks basically need to be completed at the same time. It sounds overwhelming but the best thing you can do is prepare yourself. In this simplified guide, I've taken as much information as I can from the DMV themselves to help you stay organized. Your Auto Insurance The first thing you'll need to do before you can register your vehicle in CT is to obtain a new insurance policy. Insurance coverage cannot be transferred from state to state so you'll need to start from scratch. Be sure to provide your new agent with your prior coverage information so that he or she can help you determine what kind of coverage you'd like. Each state has different insurance laws and coverages that may or may not be available. Be sure to ask questions! Once your agent provides you with a new insurance policy, an auto...