Good Housekeeping March 2023

SALSA WITH FISH TACOS In bowl, combine 2 kiwis (peeled and diced), 1 avocado (diced), 2 Tbsp each pickled jalapeños and cilantro (both chopped), 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Prepare one 10-oz pkg. frozen fish sticks per pkg. directions. Fill 8 small corn tortillas (warmed) with fish sticks and top with kiwi salsa and a dollop of sour cream. KIWI RIPPLE ICE CREAM In mini food processor, puree 2 kiwis (peeled and diced) and 2 Tbsp agave. Using electric mixer, beat 1½ cups heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In large bowl, whisk ¾ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk and ¼ tsp kosher salt; whisk in 1 cup whipped cream, then fold in remaining whipped cream. Transfer half of mixture to loaf…

Who doesn’t love a totally organized, tidy home where you can take a deep breath, stretch out your arms and completely relax? For me, it’s usually the day after I’ve had people over. My family spends the hectic hour or so before guests arrive clearing surfaces, finally putting away that puzzle we’ve been working on, straightening pillows, reducing piles of books and magazines and tucking away school bags, stray shoes and dog leashes. When everyone leaves, the tidiness lasts — at least for a little while. One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that more storage options and better planning significantly up your chances of staying on top of clutter — and make it easier to maintain a calm, ordered world. Having some solid keep-tidy tactics up…

“I organize my spices alphabetically in a drawer and label the tops so I always know where to find them when I’m cooking.”—Nicole Papantoniou, director, Kitchen Appliances Lab “I hang a shoe organizer on the back of the door in almost every closet. They are perfect for holding spray paint cans, glue guns and brushes in my office; cleaning-spray bottles, a duster and wipes in the hall; and even extra diapers, wipes and creams in my son’s closet. I like using vertical storage wherever I can to save precious floor space.”—Lis Engelhart, visual styling director “I REPURPOSE VASES AND CANDLE JARS as holders to corral all types of small items around the house like coffee pods, tea bags, cotton swabs and even bar accessories. It makes what could look like…

What is at-home haircolor made of? How does it work? There are several kinds (see right), but “permanent haircolor is made of the developer, hydrogen peroxide, which bleaches; an alkalizer, usually ammonia or the compound ethanolamine, that opens hair’s outer layer; and the dye precursors, which are oxidized by hydrogen peroxide to form and trap color molecules inside hair,” says GH Beauty Lab Chemist Danusia Wnek. “It works by bleaching hair’s melanin [pigment] and any existing dye and depositing new dye in its place.” Is there such a thing as natural hair dye? You’ll be hard-pressed to find an effective hair dye that is made solely from natural ingredients. Colors derived from indigo plants, cloves, walnuts, beets, berries and tree bark are no longer in use today, explains GH Beauty…

GO DARKER This way “there is less worry about damaging hair than when lightening it,” says Nikki Lee, Garnier celebrity colorist and co-owner of Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood, CA. LIGHTEN WITH BLEACH Steer clear of using solely hair bleach at home, she advises, to avoid potential damage and undesirable color results. A BASE COLOR A single shade like this is “safe and easy to do yourself,” Lee says, as it doesn’t require using multiple colors or specific placement. ATTEMPT HIGHLIGHTS “Highlighting and lowlighting can be tricky, and there is a risk of color bleeding or unevenness,” she explains. COVER GRAYS Applying dye to hide silver roots or streaks requires only one color. DRASTIC CHANGES Bold shade transitions from one color family to another (say platinum to black…

HAIRCOLOR This container holds a blend of the alkalizer and the dye precursors, the molecules that form the final color molecules in hair. DEVELOPER Usually housed in an applicator bottle, the developer contains hydrogen peroxide and is mixed with the haircolor before application, says GH Beauty Lab Chemist Danusia Wnek. INSTRUCTIONS “Every product is different,” she notes. “Read the directions fully before use to familiarize yourself with the process, and follow them closely for best results.” Lay out tools before starting for easy access. GLOVES One set is often included to protect skin from dye, but “have extra gloves on hand just in case you need to switch them out for a different size or a fresh pair,” Wnek advises. APPLICATORS Most kits come with an applicator bottle in which…