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Here’s to great hair days and helping children. The high-end Holiday Salon in Costa Mesa will host a Beauty Gives Back benefit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds will go toward Talking about Curing Autism, which raises funds to educate and assist families affected by autism. More than 95% of the services the organization provides are free.

The Holiday Salon crew will offer haircuts and blow-outs for $50 and eyebrow shaping for $30 with 100% of the proceeds going to Talking about Curing Autism. Guests can enjoy complimentary Starbucks coffee, Hope wine, Shirley’s bagels and Massimo’s pizza.

Holiday Salon carries only the best care and skin-care products, including Kerastase, Bumble and bumble, Epicuren and its own makeup line called Looking Glass.

Call (949) 642-4040. Holiday Salon is at 369 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. For details, visit www.autismnow.com.

DSW SHOE STORE OPENS

Shoe enthusiasts have a new destination in Orange County where thousands of designer and top brand-name shoes for women and men are sold at competitive prices. DSW Shoes just opened at Metro Pointe in Costa Mesa. The store reflects an upscale experience to match its neighboring South Coast shopping area. DSW offers a wide selection of brand-name and designer dress, casual and athletic footwear for women and men. The self-serve concept allows you to try on shoes until your heart’s content.

And check out some top designer brands on sale including Marc Jacobs, Giuseppe Zanotti, Chloe, Missoni, and Emilio Pucci. Of course, they’re not giving away these premium designer shoes away (most cost $399.95), but compare prices and you’ll save hundreds. DSW is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. The store is at 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. Call (714) 668-9631 or visit www.dswshoes.com.

FRO-YO SHOP ARRIVES

The tart frozen yogurt craze continues with the opening of the first Red Mango store at Crystal Cove Promenade in Newport Coast. Red Mango offers free yogurt served from noon to 8 p.m. today. Red Mango serves two simple yet delicious flavors: original and green tea. You can dress up yogurt with healthy natural toppings, including fresh fruit, berries, nuts and granola. Red Mango is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Crystal Cove Promenade is at 7972 E. Coast Hwy. and Crystal Heights Drive in Newport Coast. Call (949) 376-4186 or go to www.redmangousa.com.

BOOKS FOR STUDENTS

Images Salon in Corona del Mar is holding its annual book drive through May 5. A donation bin is conveniently located outside the entrance. Books will go to students at Harvey Elementary in Santa Ana. Images Salon is at 2515 E. Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar. Call (949) 675-5531 x3, or e-mail imagessalon@adelphia.net.

HAWAIIAN FUSION FOOD

Celebrate 20 years of Hawaiian fusion cuisine through Saturday at Roy’s Fashion Island in Newport Beach. As a guest you can enjoy a special four-course dinner with wines showcasing Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s beloved culinary creations that sparked an international following. Cost is $75 per person with wine selections; and $55 per without wine (not including tax and gratuity). Roy’s is at Fashion Island, 453 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Reservations are recommended. Call (949) 640-7697 or go to www.roysrestaurant.com/reservations.asp.

GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys for the Daily Pilot each Friday. She’s the founder and president of greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.