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toning

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as in trimming

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Recent Examples of toning Look for tinted products that give a wash of color and smooth out your hair for a salon-like toning result. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 A bit greasy This toning body cream helps target cellulite on the legs by eliminating bumps and uneven texture. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026 The pigment payoff is intentionally subtle, so think of it as a polish rather than a true toning treatment. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026 These easy-to-use toning pads help exfoliate, refine the appearance of pores and reduce excess oil for a smooth, clear complexion. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The look focuses on maintaining hair integrity with intentional lift and seamless toning for a healthy, glossy finish. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026 These tools deliver low-level electrical currents designed to stimulate facial muscles and improve circulation, producing a mild lifting and toning effect. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Regular Pilates is often rehabilitation-focused, while Lagree was designed for muscle tightening and toning without bulking up. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 Guests and a small community of local members enter a subterranean sanctuary of saunas, steam rooms, rain showers, a hydrotherapy pool, and serene treatment suites offering everything from exosome facials and pelvic-floor toning therapy to detox IV drips. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026

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Some perennials bloom for weeks without needing deadheading or trimming.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
Trim overgrown house plants; use trimmings for cuttings.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

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The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.

— Diana Anos, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

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