No matter what kind of hair you're rocking — whether it's short or long, curly or straight, dyed or natural — you likely want to know exactly how you can keep it looking and feeling its healthiest. The good news is there are plenty of ways you can work with your hair's natural texture to get it looking great nearly every day.

The bad news? You're probably making tons of mistakes with your locks every day without even realizing it, leaving them prone to serious damage and breakage.

Here are the top mistakes you're likely making with your hair and how you can get it back to its healthiest ever.

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You're washing too much — or not enough — for your hair type.

As schedules get busier and phenomenal dry shampoos continue to flood the market, there's been plenty of debate about if you really should wash your hair every day. Many top stylists argue that during our normal day, our locks are exposed to dirt and oil buildup, pollution, and product … not to mention sweat from summer temps or a grueling workout, so you need to clean it daily.

Others swear that washing every day strips your hair of its natural oils, and your shampooing habits could be doing major damage to your hair as a result. But every person's hair is different, so you should find the routine that's just right for you depending on your hair type, activity level, and amount of damage from hot tools and treatments … even though it says "rinse, lather, and repeat" on the back of your shampoo bottle, you probably don't actually need to.

You're not washing thoroughly enough.

If you're short on time, it's easy to hop in and out of the shower without giving your routine much thought. But not washing thoroughly enough might lead to missing spots altogether, stepping out of the shower with product still left behind.

Make sure to evenly distribute shampoo and conditioner, said Pantene celebrity stylist Danilo Dixon. Dixon told Good Housekeeping the best technique, advising to "Squeeze it into your palms, then use your fingers to work it from your scalp to the ends."

He adds, "Rinse until you don't feel any residue to ensure that it's totally clean," preventing further product buildup after your shower.

You're wrapping it up post-shower in a towel.

Walking around with wet hair draped around your neck is uncomfortable, but doing the towel-dry after you wash is doing your tresses no favors. When you rough up your strands with a standard towel, you're setting the stage for tons of frizz … which is likely the last thing any of us wants.

Instead, gently blot hair with your towel to speed the drying process, or better yet, use an old cotton tee, which is less harsh on your hair.

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• You likely already know that eating too much sugar isn't great for your health.
• Nutritionists and scientists alike agree that the typical Western diet includes way too much added sugar, thanks to the prevalence of packaged foods in our diet.
• But even if you're opting for "healthier" choices, you may unknowingly be consuming more sugar than your average candy bar.
• Foods like soups, yogurts, and trail mix contain tons of added sugar. 

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By now, it's not a secret that too much added sugar isn't great for your health. In fact, some pretty scary things can happen to your body when you eat too much sugar, including spikes in anxiety, skin woes, and increased chance of heart disease.

Nutritionists and scientists alike agree that plenty of the staples in our Western diets include too much added sugar (i.e. the kind that exists in most packaged foods) for our bodies to safely process. That's why, in 2016, the federal government announced changes to the nutrition facts labels on processed foods like soft drinks, canned foods, and snack foods, allowing consumers to be fully aware of how much sugar (including added sugars) they're consuming.

It makes sense, then, that you might opt for lower calorie or low-fat options, thinking that they're a "healthier" choice — but the reality is that plenty of unlikely foods contain more sugar than your average candy bar, including breakfast cereals, sports drinks, and fruit juices.

Of course, in most diets, a variety of foods are fine to enjoy in moderation, even those super sweet treats. But it's still important to know which ones are hiding more sugar than what you might find in your Halloween stash.

Here are some of the sneakiest offenders when it comes to the sugary stuff. Keep in mind that the daily recommended amount of added sugar a day, according to the American Heart Association, is about 9.5 teaspoons or 47.5 grams for adults.

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Sports drinks like Vitamin Water and Gatorade

There's nothing better after a tough workout than sipping on a refreshing sports drink. After all, top picks like Vitamin Water and Gatorade help bring back the electrolytes you just lost due to all that sweat, so they're good for you, right?

Some of the most popular choices actually have a huge amount of sugar. Gatorade's most popular flavors have around 34 grams of sugar, while Vitamin Water's fruit-flavored options include up to 32 grams of the sweet stuff. For reference, a Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme Bar clocks in at 21 grams of sugar.

Reduced-fat chocolate milk

For years, nutritionists have boasted about chocolate milk as a secret post-workout gem, providing athletes and weekend warriors alike the protein and calcium they need to recover quickly and crush it during future gym sessions.

Plus, it tastes so good … perhaps even better than a Gatorade, right? Well, there's a reason why — a cup of Organic Valley's Reduced Fat 2% Chocolate Milk houses 23 grams of sugar, while a Hershey's Payday peanut and caramel bar has 21 grams.

Coconut waters like Zico

Another wildly popular post-workout option is Zico coconut water. Even though it doesn't taste all that sweet, its 19 grams of sugar is also super high when you compare it to Lindt's 70% Cocoa EXCELLENCE Bar, which has 12 grams by comparison.

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• Working out in the morning is an ideal way to start the day, since it gives you energy.
• But getting out of bed before the sun comes up is challenging, even for die-hard gym lovers.
• Some tips to help you do so include packing your bag the night before, scheduling a class, and creating a good workout playlist.

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Though experts would agree that the best time of day to work out is any time you'll actually commit to doing it, plenty of people love to get their fitness on first thing in the morning.

After all, few things feel better than crushing a workout before you've even answered a single work email. A.M. workouts provide all the energy you need to tackle your day, and it certainly feels fantastic when you're done.

But when your alarm goes off, and you're cozied up under the covers, it can feel downright impossible to get up and grab those gym clothes.

Fear not: There are tons of tips to help you become a morning workout person. These tips are easy and painless — though we can't guarantee that your workout will be.

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Treat yourself to great workout gear.

Whether you're starting a new routine or have been a longtime fitness devotee, it's hard to feel excited about sweating when you're doing it in a ratty old college tee and stretchy pants covered in holes and stains. Treating yourself to new workout clothes that you love will no doubt help motivate you to actually wear them, because you'll feel comfortable and confident in clothes that make you feel good.

There's no shortage of great options out there for all genders, body types, and activities, so take the time to search for new yoga pants that make you feel amazing or those sneakers that make it seem like you're walking on a cloud.

Set your clothes and gym bag out the night before.

Now that you've got killer gear, make things easier on yourself in the wee hours by preparing your gym bag the night before. It'll save you time and allow you to sleep for a few precious extra minutes. Laying out your entire outfit and keeping your gym bag stocked by the door eliminates any excuses and will help you stay organized.

Make sure your gym bag is filled with all the essentials, too. Include a fresh set of clothes, a few plastic bags for any sweaty post-workout items, any toiletries, and plenty of cleansing wipes if you're on-the-go.

Wear your gym clothes to sleep.

If setting your clothes out still doesn't motivate you, pros recommend simply sleeping in your athletic gear. This way, there truly are no excuses,  because when you wake up, you're already workout ready.

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Showing skin on the red carpet is nothing new, but some looks go far beyond the headlines and became part of pop culture history.

From Marilyn Monroe's sparkly dress for her sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday" in 1962 to Miley Cyrus' infamous nude latex bikini at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards five decades later, these stars shocked everyone with their bold fashion choices.

No matter how trendy the naked dress becomes, we'll never forget these 17 risky style moments from fashion icons of past and present.

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Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 Grammys

Who could ever forget the moment when Jennifer Lopez stepped onto the Grammys red carpet with then-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs in this low-cut, tropical print green gown? Designed by Donatella Versace, few remember that the dress was worn by the designer herself at the 1999 Met Gala and a month before Lopez by Spice Girl Geri Halliwell because it was the "Waiting for Tonight" singer that made fashion history.

With the help of some strategically placed double-sided tape and nude swimsuit shorts, she avoided a wardrobe malfunction and also ushered in the creation of the Google Image Search, thanks to people all over the world trying to get a better look at that dress from their own computers. Talk about making fashion history.

Britney Spears at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards

In her 20-year career, Britney Spears has had many iconic moments at the MTV VMAs — including, of course, her kiss with Madonna in 2003, her "I'm a Slave 4 U" performance in 2001 with a giant python draped over her shoulders, and her much-maligned 2007 "Gimme More" performance — but we have to give props to her seriously sparkly ensemble in 2001.

She started things off in a black suit, covering the Rolling Stones classic "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" before stripping it all off to reveal a sheer bedazzled bikini top, pants, and thong underwear to perform "Oops!… I Did It Again."

Few actually noticed that Spears did suffer a wardrobe malfunction, slipping out of her right bra cup, but she handled it like a total pro, distracting the audience with a hairflip and a smile … and the audience was none the wiser.

Miley Cyrus at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards

In what some viewed as a deliberate attempt to shed her "Hannah Montana" image, Cyrus joined Robin Thicke for a duet, and cementing herself a place in pop culture history in the process. Her nude latex bikini, paired with her foam finger, space bun, stuck-out tongue, and all that twerking proved to be totally wild even for MTV’s standards.

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