Alia Hoyt
School
University Of Georgia
Expertise
Hair Color Trends, Anti-aging Skin Protection, Fitness And Nutrition
- A lifelong hair color aficionado, Alia has spent all kinds of time experimenting with various trends, both at home and with professionals. From highlights to full color, she's literally done it all in about every hue you can imagine. These days, she prefers to emphasize her natural silver/hybrid hair with glosses, toners, and styling products to bring out its full potential.
- Alia has always made skin protection a priority, at least since a couple of ill-advised sunburns in her teens and 20s. She loves to interview experts for the most up-to-date information on the best ways to protect skin and prevent aging naturally. Medical-grade dermatology products are a newfound obsession, and you'll never catch her outside without a hat.
- A firm believer that beauty radiates from the inside out, Alia has written dozens of articles on the best ways to maintain excellent fitness and nutrition habits. She's particularly focused on whole-food eating and enjoying treats in moderation. Alia loves to dabble in various exercise pursuits, including tennis, strength training, flexibility training, and of course regular cardio (but make no mistake, she is not a runner).
Experience
Alia made the jump to freelance writing after determining that a path in public relations just wasn't her jam. A lifelong creative type, she's found great joy and professional fulfillment during her nearly 20-year career writing for sites like HowStuffWorks, Animal Planet, TLC, Rent., ApartmentGuide, and many corporate and non-profit clients. She has also been published on Yahoo!, CNN, and Google Discover. Alia has always taken a special interest in topics that affect people on a day-to-day basis, particularly as it relates to wellness, self-confidence, and relationships, and she actively curates her client roster to reflect those areas of expertise.
Education
Alia is a proud graduate of the prestigious Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. There, she earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism, majoring in public relations.
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Stories By Alia Hoyt
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The vast majority of people will never don a piece of haute couture clothing. Instead, they'll shop from the vastly more common "mass market" category.
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With metallics totally trending these days, accessories, from shoes and sunglasses to jewelry and handbags, are the simplest way to indulge in the shiny trend.
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If your hair gets frizzy and untamable during the summer months, we have some answers for you. Learn how to style your hair according to your frizz type.
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The "clavicut" is a hairstyle anyone can pull off. It's great for the summer when you want to ditch long, heavy locks for something lighter but still feminine.
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There are rules of wearing shorts if you're petite. From high-waisted designs to neutral shoes, here are some tried-and-true hacks that shorter ladies can use.
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Does getting extra hydration before drinking alcohol lessen the effects of a hangover the next day? The easy and cheap potential fix is worth exploring.
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Dad sandals blew up the runway when Chanel launched their own designs. The next thing the fashion world knew, "ugly shoes" became the highly coveted norm.
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While they'll likely know a lot about each other before getting married, many couples don't discuss some important topics that impact the rest of their lives.
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Normcore enthusiasts can have all the money in the world but still not care much about fashion or style. Build your normcore wardrobe with these staple pieces.
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If you're feeling stuck in your career, you might recognize some of these signs of a rut. Here's how you can break past them and move on to the next level.
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You've heard of shattering glass ceilings and expectations, but what about layers? The shattered layer hair trend is showing up absolutely everywhere.
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Since people tend to take more beauty chances in the summer months, it's even more likely that trends will cycle through more quickly than in other seasons.
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Nutrition labels can be helpful if you're trying to avoid certain ingredients, but obsessive attention to them can be a sign of disordered eating. Learn more.
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A turquoise ring or anklet might pair well with your bikini, but jewelry and beaches don't mix. Here's why you should never bring your jewelry to the beach.
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Most people focus on the biceps, quads, and glutes when doing their muscle-building exercises, but pelvic floor muscles are just as important in the long term.
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Anxiety is real, and it can be debilitating. Here's some advice for recognizing the symptoms of anxiety — and suggestions for dealing with them.
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Gorgeous designer nails sometimes come at a price, including cracking and peeling. Here's how nail cycling, the hot manicure trend, can be a game-changer.
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Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Busy Philipps, and Kourtney Kardashian have all gone on record touting the benefits of panchakarma. But what is it all about?
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Often described by people as "red bumps," there's a surprising range of possibilities as to what can cause unsightly dots on the skin.
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Our neighbors to the north definitely dominate as style influencers, especially among those who long to replicate the "Scandinavian summer" look.
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Although serums and hardeners will improve overall nail health, one product can make the next home polish session a slam dunk — and you already have it.
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Natural gray hair is great. Dyeing it gray, however, is a trend on its way out. Here's why, what to do about it, and what's taking its place.
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Fragilizing may seem like a sweet, selfless type of behavior to exhibit. However, it can actually be extremely counterproductive and cause long-term problems.
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What are curl casts? Done right, they can turn into a vision of cascading curls. But the unpracticed hand can also turn out some truly rigid curl casts.
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Our lips get less and less plump as we age. There are ways, however, to slow down the process — and they range from moisturizing to giving up cigarettes.
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We all age, and so does our skin, particularly around the eyes. One effective way to smooth out wrinkles is using a matte eyeshadow. Check out how to do so.
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If you're a blond, natural or not, you should know about purple shampoo. Here's what this magnificent product can do for you, and some tips on using it!