Let us help you stay ahead of the game. We know this exact situation is bound to happen to plenty gals out there so we’ve rounded up three easy last-minute hairstyles that you can create minutes before the ball drops. Easy Last-Minute Hairstyles to Ring In The New Year 1. The Bun We have yet to hear that the beloved top knot has failed anyone! If you’re attending a super fancy fête, this will call for a bun that is sultry and neat....
Ladies and gentlemen, this could not be further from the truth! Weekly date nights give you the chance to reconnect with your spouse, and we feel this should always be a priority. If you are an empty nester who feels the same way, then keep reading! We have 30 fun date ideas that we know you and your spouse will love! Not to mention, a lot of these date ideas are much easier now that kids are out of the house....
Find the genre that fits your need the best and start there. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Self-Help Books for Growth Who Moved My Cheese – This is a classic for a reason! Learn to cope with changes in your life and how to move past what could be seen as an end. Daring Greatly – Vulnerability is not a weakness; in fact, it might be your greatest strength....
With the sun shining more and Summer right around the corner, we know you are going to spend as MUCH time outside as possible! And with all your fun Summer plans, you’ll be sure to bring your camera to capture all the goodness. Savoring those sweet summer memories is really what matters most, right?! So, with the help of Diva Candice {seriously, THANK you girly! I couldn’t have done it without ya!...
Keep scrolling to learn how to easily flat iron your natural hair in just a few simple steps. How to Flat Iron Natural Hair with Ease Also, for you curly girls that are still stumped on how to flat-iron your ringlets, it’s a super simple process and we can help! Here’s how to flat iron natural hair at home in just five easy steps: Step 1: Prep hair. The best flat ironing results begin with clean, moisturized, and well-protected hair (more on that later)....
Heat Protection and Styling Your Hair 1. Know your hair. First off, it’s important to know your hair type and how to handle it. For thin hair, make sure to look out for products that provide lightweight moisture (we like starting off with Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo and Oxygen Moisture Conditioner); otherwise hair can turn greasy. For coarse, thick hair prone to frizzing, products that have natural oil infusions, such as Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo and Moroccan Infusion Shine Conditioner, nourish and provide smoothness and manageability....
5 Ways to Wear Stitch Braids in 2022 We spoke to Bryiel, a Baltimore-based stylist and braiding expert all about stitch braid styles she’s created. Read on to get some stitch braids inspiration and learn how to care for your scalp while wearing this protective style. 1. Heart Stitch Braids Have some fun with your style and ask your stylist to add a design to your protective hairstyle. This look includes a small heart-shaped design on the side and then extends into loose braids the rest of the way down....
1. What causes male pattern baldness? Hair loss, thinning and male pattern baldness are visibly caused by a change in the hair’s natural growth cycle. To understand how this happens, you first need to know about the four stages of hair growth and shedding. 2. The Hair Cycle: An Overview First phase = Anagen (growing) lasts two to seven years and determines the length of our hair. Second phase = Catagen (transition) lasts about 10 days....
It’s no secret that fewer and fewer people these days are tying the knot. When you ask why, they might say things like, “Marriage just ties you down,” or “Half of all marriages end in divorce anyway. Why bother?” As firm believers in the power of marriage, the Divas decided it was high-time to debunk some of these common myths, because they are just that… myths! We started by sending out a survey in our newsletter to figure out what the myths were....
Different Ponytail Ideas For Totally Unique Looks 1. High Side Pony When is the last time you saw a high side pony that didn’t scream ’80s? This sleek and wavy style is a super modern take on the ’80s favorite with a way cool update! Start with day old curls, for the loose wavy look. If you need to refresh your roots, you can use the Dove Refresh+Care Volume And Fullness Dry Shampoo....
Deep Brown Hair: Styles That Show Off Your New Hue 1. Bodacious Curls There is almost no better way to show off different tones in brown hair than going for curls. Big, voluminous curls, to be exact. Because who wouldn’t want voluminous curls? To create this perfectly curled look you’ll need a regular, old school curling iron with the clamp. The clamp helps you to get the defined, perfect curl look....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. To make it easy for you, we decided to round-up the top Valentine’s Day date ideas in a couple of different categories and then you can choose which date idea you like best! And if you don’t have time to read through them all right now, just pin one of our pics for later. So, do you want this year to be a beautiful and romantic celebration of your love?...
For Americans facing the COVID-19 lockdown and economic instability through the spring and summer, that became a difficult question to ask—and to answer. Things were already pretty bad. And then the presidential election began in earnest. A new survey from the American Psychological Association finds that this election is a significant source of stress for more than two-thirds of American adults—up from half during the 2016 presidential election. According to a new report based on three surveys by the nonpartisan organization More in Common, “About 7 in 10 Americans are worried about the risk of widespread violence breaking out across the country after election results are announced....
Karen (not her real name), a program officer for a nonprofit organization, had an experience like this when she first tried to convince her boss, Maria, to let her work from home three afternoons per week. She had thought carefully about how to make the most persuasive argument. She was prepared with a rationale that addressed her own needs as well as her employer’s, details of how she would manage communication while physically absent, and buy-in from colleagues....
A 12-Minute Meditation to Cultivate Embodied Gratitude READ MORE Shelly Tygielski September 28, 2021 Steven Hickman November 24, 2022 Linda Graham April 8, 2020
Take a moment to pause with all of the news coming at us, especially if you are someone who seeks to move in the direction of the suffering, to work, and to alleviate it, through actions and engagements in the world. This gentle practice can provide support to you in remaining grounded as you open up to information that may cause you pain. A Gentle Practice for Opening Up to Painful Emotions Follow this practice and other meditations guided by Rhonda Magee on her SoundCloud....
How to Plan Wedding Hairstyle Ideas 1. Stalk your favorite Instagram accounts. That’s right! Now that Instagram has the new save feature, follow a few accounts that give major wedding hair inspiration. When you see something you like, no need to put your screen shooting fingers in position. Simply hit the save button and you’ll have your favorite looks all in one spot. 2. Check You Tube for easy D.I.Y hairstyles....
Mindfulness teaches us that the same idea can apply to our minds as well. If we’re in some kind of emotional funk, or if the solution to a problem eludes us, we can learn how to unplug our mind—even for just a minute—and watch how many issues have disappeared when we plug back in. Five Steps to Unplug Your Mind Stop. The first step to unplugging your mind is to stop everything you’re doing....
We talked with expert trichologists so we could dig deep into alopecia. From triggers to symptoms to treatments, keep scrolling to learn more about this hair condition. Everything You Need to Know About Alopecia What is Alopecia? It’s often misunderstood that alopecia is just having patches of hair loss. However, this actually isn’t true. Alopecia is a blanket clinical term for many different types of hair loss. You know the hair loss caused by chemotherapy, aging, and even patchy hair loss?...
