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What is Dry Cutting? First things first, you may be wondering, what exactly is dry cutting? This method is exactly what it sounds like: a haircut executed on hair that is completely. When opting for a dry cut, you can skip the water and shampoo and head straight to the stylist’s chair. Many stylists will request that you freshly wash and air dry your hair ahead of the appointment. This is to ensure that they can get an accurate read on how your hair behaves on its own....

For the experiment, the running group of rats jogged in their cages on wheels, while the weight lifters climbed walls with weights attached to their tails. The high intensity training group were put on treadmills and sprinted at varying intervals. The result? Wheel-bound rats demonstrated the highest levels of neurogenesis, while their high-intensity training counterparts showed minimal changes and the weight trainers showed none. The study authors suggest that “in order to promote [adult hippocampal neurogenesis] maximally, exercise should be aerobic and sustained....

Read on for our ideas of what to do while deep conditioning your hair at home: What to Do While Deep Conditioning 2 to 5-Minute Deep Conditioning You’d be surprised what you can actually accomplish in just two to five minutes. First, try using a mask like Love Beauty and Planet Blooming Color Murumuru Butter & Rose 2-Minute Magic Masque to condition your hair in this short amount of time....

When To Use Hairspray and Gel On Your Hair 1. Hair Gel 101 Let’s talk gel first. Hair gel is basically used to set your hair in a specific style, typically while your hair damp or wet. It works almost like a not-too-sticky glue to hold your hair in the style that you want while you dry it. You can either let your hair air-dry with the gel or dry your hair under a hood so you don’t disturb the gel....

4 Ways to Sleep Through the Night 1. Clear Your Mind Before Bed Unattended thoughts can percolate and “hum right below the surface” Maldonado says, exhausting our energy and making us even more tired. Regardless of what you do or think about all day long, if you take a few minutes to meditate before you go to bed, you’re allowing your mind to let stuff out. Maybe instead of meditating, you’d rather put pen to paper and journal about your thoughts....

I had no choice but to open up to the kaleidoscope of possibilities inherent in every moment. And it was one heck of a ride. I started working in the arts as a producer, creator, and performer. And I finally knew who I was. Or at least, I thought I knew who I was, and then that changed, too, as everything does. Nothing sticks around. Nothing stays the same. How many versions of us come and go over the days, the months, the years?...

Several studies show this need serves at least two important purposes. First, it helps us believe that we can shape outcomes and events to our liking. That is, the more in control we feel, the more efficacious we feel about achieving the outcomes we desire, and this sense of competence boosts well-being. Control also feels good because it makes us believe that we aren’t under someone else’s control. In one study of an old-age home, researchers gave the members of one group control over which plant to grow in their room and which movies to watch....

Repeating these phrases feels good in the moment, but they can also have long-term effects on our brains that stick with us after we’ve finished meditating. Daniel Goleman, author of Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence and co-author of Altered Traits, explains how this type of meditation can impact our mind and our outlook “right from the get go,” in this video from BigThink: The Power of Empathy Goleman says loving-kindness practices strengthen empathic concern: our ability to care about another person and want to help them....

While we are already part of a selfie-obsessed culture and used to staring at our own faces to some degree, zoom calls have taken it to another level. With many employees clocking hours and hours of face-to-face (or rather screen-to-screen) calls, they are left picking apart their insecurities without the interference of glossy Instagram filters. Zoom Care: How to Combat Insecurities We spoke with Meg Hopkins, weight-neutral fitness coach, anti-diet nutritionist, and founder of Thrive Together Movement, to learn more about the rise in insecurities many are experiencing and the best ways to combat them....

Was yesterday not so fun!?! I bet your spouse LOVED their car surprise that you left them!! Today we are KICKING things off right with breakfast!!! MATERIALS NEEDED: – Cerealsy Love You Printable – Your Sweetie’s Favorite Breakfast Cereal – A Fun, Small Trinket To Go Inside The Cereal Box LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 22: What a fun way to start their day!! Remember the good old days when cereal came with real surprises on the inside?...

Celebrity Short Hair: 10 Cuts the Stars Need to Take From Us 1. Blunt Bowl Bob We can name a couple of celebrities that will look good with this blunt bowl cut. This cut is great if you’re trying to revamp your look and want to be the talk of the town. Got a new album or show coming out? This look is for you. 2. Bob Cut You know when celebrities are looking for a make under so they begin to tone down their look?...

10 Long Hairstyles for Lazy Girls Read on to check out 10 of our favorite lazy girl hairstyles for long hair: 1. Simple Side Braid This style is probably already in your hairstyling arsenal but it definitely deserves a reminder as a long hairstyle that you can rock in your day-to-day life. Our braid hair bible will give you the rundown of virtually every style to try, but this fishtail is all you really need for your long hair....

10 Mindfulness Tips for Every Day Three Simple Ways to Bring Your Attention Back to the Breath Incorporate Mindfulness in Your Work Day Unwind in the Evening Adapted from The Mindfulness Experience: 8 Strategies to Live Life Now by Keith W. Fiveson. Copyright © 2021 by Keith Fiveson. Published by Work Mindfulness Institute. Reprinted with permission. READ MORE Mindful Staff February 11, 2021 Caren Osten Gerszberg September 29, 2018 Mindful Staff December 3, 2018

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. But before we jump into all the Spa Date goodness, we have to thank our own Diva Elizabeth for creating these gorgeous Spa Date printables. They totally set the mood for this date and are absolutely darling! I think Elizabeth did such a fabulous job on these, and it’s your lucky day because we are letting you use them all for FREE!...

That spooky time of year is back, and that means that it is time to start searching for that epic Halloween costume! Well, look no further because we have rounded up over 100 of the most exciting Halloween costumes out there! Halloween lovers, we give you… We’ve come up with a healthy mix of costumes that are sure to make your Halloween spooktacular! And better yet, many of these ideas are totally something you can do yourself!...

New year, new you! Shake off those holiday pounds and get a headstart on swimsuit season with our list of over 100 of the best YouTube workouts! Quick, easy, and totally doable in your living room, these free and fabulous workout videos are a definite must for busy folks on the go. Perfect for all levels, time-limits, and tastes, this is one list you’ll want to sweat to and certainly one to save....

14 Awesome Short Hair Ideas to Try 1. Short Wavy Bob With just a hint of texture and a jaw-grazing cut, this contemporary take on the bob is one of those great short hair ideas that are effortlessly cool and casual. When it comes to nailing this look, it’s important to get your stylist to work with the natural texture of your hair. So if you have thicker hair, try adding a few layers to give your tresses a lighter look – on the flip side, if you have fine tresses, try working your bob with a blunter cut....

Well, if you’re having trouble with styling your locks into an office-approved ‘do, look no further, because we have the solution for you: These SFW professional haircuts for guys are the freshest, cleanest cuts you can wear to work and even for after-office drinks! If you’re looking for a style that screams “boss,” then check out some of these inspirational looks to get you started: 1. Classic Fade A high fade is on the top of our professional haircuts for guys list for a reason: It’s the ultimate day-to-night haircut....

Keep scrolling to check out golden brown hairstyles you’ll be dying to try. 20 Golden Brown Hairstyles To Try This Season Grab that screenshot and make a beeline to your stylist (or get creative yourself, if you’re so inclined!) with one of these hairstyles that we’re totally obsessed with: 1. Curled Light Golden Brown Hair Look like a Hollywood starlet with these gorgeous, bouncy curls. To keep them tame and smooth all day long, spritz them with Love Beauty and Planet Light Hold & Frizz Control Coconut Milk & White Jasmine Hair Spray....

To meet whatever might come up this holiday season, we’ve gathered a few guided meditations to help you cultivate balance and equanimity in the midst of the holiday rush. 3 Guided Meditations to Help You Breathe Through the Holiday Season 1. Let Your Practice Guide You Beyond Crisis Mode When life feels chaotic, mindfulness can provide a safe space within ourselves for us to feel at home in. Georgina Miranda shares a variation on a loving-kindness meditation to feel more grounded and at ease, no matter your external circumstances....