They're desperately seeking a beauty fix

Deborah Passner has it rough. She left her job as a project manager in Boston amid a crumbling economy, and now she's considering moving in with a roommate to save money. It's no wonder she's cutting back to the bare necessities. You know, food, lodging, blond highlights. (Full article: 941 words)

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