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Braids, cornrows, locs and twists are just a few protective hairstyles those with curly natural hair can try. Not only do they keep hair healthy by protecting it from the elements, they also are versatile and on-trend. Braids are also endlessly customizable—you can tweak them to fit your hair length and curl, as well as dress them up with fun accessories. Thoughts from our Nexxpert Celebrity hairstylist and Nexxus Style & Trends Curator Lacy Redway is a fan of the woven look....

Day 6 is here, can you believe how fast the last 5 days have flown by?! Is your honey LOVING everything that you have been pulling off the last few days? Well don’t you fret, we have another great day in store for you!! Materials List: Sexy Tic-Tac-Toe Printable Favorite Treat Massage Lotion/Oil Love Challenge – Day 6 Tonight you are going to kick things up to the next level with our one-of-a-kind Sexy Tic-Tac-Toe!...

However, for better or worse, this hyper-awareness for organic consumption can sometimes make people overly discriminatory with the products we use, particularly from those in the beauty sphere. To wit: A lot of debate has been had over “green” beauty products, such as organic dry shampoo (and yes, we’ve had a discussion on gluten-free shampoo as well). But what exactly goes into a beauty product that’s been labeled certified organic or as a professional organic hair product?...

You know the Divas LOVE their Oh La La time with their hubbies {WINK!} Like a lot of you, the Divas aren’t just wives, many of us are also mommas and we’re ALWAYS looking for out-of-the-box and FABULOUS ways to include our kiddos in a few date nights. Our Family Date Night Series has been a HUGE inspiration for us and this next blogger is bringing another AWESOME and easy family activity that you can make your own....

Let Dad know he is loved this Father’s Day with a special surprise gift for him! This Father’s Day gift is the perfect way for the kids to share their gratitude for dad in their own way! Many families have a tradition of making a special meal for dad on Father’s Day. Whether it is breakfast in bed or his favorite dinner, you can make dad’s place at the table extra special with this fun Father’s Day Placemat....

Resetting the Table: A People’s Food Policy for Canada was released on April 18. The People’s Food Policy Project is the result of two years of interviews with 3,500 people. Created by grassroots organizations and individuals across the country the project’s goal is to create food sovereignty for Canadians. This means “connecting that people have a say in how their food is produced and where it comes from. Food sovereignty seeks to rebuild the relationship between people and the land, and between those who grow and harvest food and those who eat it,” says the website....

Top 5 Wig Hacks We’re Totally Stealing 1. Use a Hair Oil Not for the wig, but for yourself. Before even touching your wig, consider covering your hair in your favorite repairing oil, our personal favorite is Love, Beauty and Planet Hope and Repair Coconut Oil & Ylang Ylang 3-in-1 Benefit Oil. This oil provides nourishment and will repair your damaged hair and prevent split ends. Think about it, if you have particularly damaged hair or want to work on preventing potential damage, what better time than while wearing a wig?...

Because we know this is difficult for many couples, we created a guide centered around how to apologize to someone you hurt. We’re sharing the importance of apologizing, things you should avoid, and a step-by-step process you can follow to craft meaningful and genuine apologies to your other half. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Importance of Apologizing If you ever wonder whether you should say sorry or not, the answer is always YES!...

The Best Home Decor for Spring and Easter What a perfect way to welcome in Spring by sprucing up your home with some Easter decorations?! Easter is coming quick and the best part about this darling home decor is that it works for more than just Easter. It is perfect to keep up throughout these spring months and even into summer. Talk about good for my budget 😉 Now let’s get started!...

In the February issue of Mindful, you can read our feature article about how some urban meditation studios are meeting the needs of their unique—and growing—communities. Below you’ll find guided meditations from some of the studios so you can get a feel for what happens inside their classes. Guided Meditations from Urban Meditation Studios: Intro to Breath, from MNDFL New York, NY mndflmeditation.com “This basic mindfulness of breath meditation is a way to cultivate peace, clarity, and generally a good way to get to know ourselves better....

Statistics of Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) Male pattern baldness is also called androgenic alopecia. Androgenic alopecia is a hereditary condition, meaning having a family history of baldness. Men who have close relatives with male pattern baldness are at a higher risk of developing male pattern baldness. Genetics and male pattern baldness are true when their relatives are on the maternal side of the family. Inherited male pattern baldness usually has no side effects....

Hair and Beauty Industry Statistics 80% of women wash their hair two to three days a week in the United States. 34% of women use hair treatments in addition to shampoo and conditioner. Hair masks and scalp treatments have doubled their revenues in 2021 compared to 2019. The haircare category revenue grew by 8% in 2020 compared to 2019. In 2021 hair product sales increased by 55% compared to 2020....

What Goes Into a Heat Protectant? They’re commonly packaged as sprays, creams, blow-dry lotions, prepping formulas, foams, and leave-in conditioners, all made to protect strands before heat styling from a blow dryer or iron, as well as even provide some grip and control. What these all have in common are two silicones: Cyclomethicone and dimethicone. Silicones and Heat Styling Cyclomethicone is a clear, fast-evaporating, very lightweight silicone commonly used in leave-in hair products....

Self-love is the name of the game this summer. One way we love to show some appreciation for ourselves is through a bold hairstyle, one that’s fierce and makes us feel confident. Need some ideas? Check out the hot girl summer hair looks we have been loving so far, and start trying them out for yourself! Hot Girl Summer Hair: Must-Try Styles Ready for a hot girl summer? Here are some of the trendiest styles to give you some inspo....

The past few years has been all about temporary hair color, and we’ve seen gray, pink and purple reigning pretty hard core. We love the variations from light to really dark that have been seen on the streets of NYC to countless places across America. There have also been blues, greens and a mixture of all of these colors as seen on rainbow hair. Whatever color you fancy, 2016 is going to be your year to try one or all of them, at least temporarily....

1) Think about someone else’s pain and how you might help When you’re going through a hard time, it can feel all-consuming, and even hurtful, that the rest of the world is just skipping along as always while your reality has been turned upside down. Yet when things are going well, we can be strangely oblivious that someone else might be experiencing the same kind of difficulty we’ve known. Is there someone in your sphere right now who is struggling?...

Read on to learn how you can get the big and voluminous hair you want with our simple tutorial: Learn How To Blow Dry For Big Bouncy Hair

But, if you feel too shy to strip down into lingerie in front of a stranger, then may setting up a DIY boudoir shoot right at home is your style! So, grab your camera and some hairspray because we’re sharing all the tips and tricks on how to take at-home boudoir photos like a pro! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Equipment for Boudoir Photography Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to run out and buy a fancy-schmancy camera to set up your at-home photoshoot if you don’t want to!...

How To Fade Hair: 6 Different Styles 1. Undercut Fade A fade haircut is usually pretty seamless. The top section of the hair flows right down to the fade and into nothing. You can change that look by getting an undercut fade. This cut first gives you an undercut, then fades the edges. This will make any undercut easier to grow out, and it looks much edgier than the standard fade....