There’s a large number of different leave in conditioner spray products on the market, which can make narrowing down your search difficult to do. Not to mention, you’re probably going to try a few until you find the one that works best for your hair, and, well, your pockets, too! We’re here to help you with that by sharing two of our top leave in conditioner sprays that work just as well as rest and they definitely won’t break the bank:...
George Mumford had just emerged from a detox center in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and it was the first time he could remember being sober for 21 days straight. George had been drinking pretty heavily since he was a teen and had gotten hooked on painkillers in college, which later morphed into a full-blown heroin addiction. For a long time, he’d been able to hide his habit and hold down his job as a financial analyst for a digital equipment manufacturer, but after his marriage fell apart, he turned to Alcoholics Anonymous and that inspired him to try to get clean....
Satisfyingly subtle and, best of all, economical AF, opting for lowlights for brown hair is definitely a quieter way to get on the color wagon. For those in the ‘biz, it’s also become a thoughtful nod to the “natural” movement slowly gaining steam, as the look can also simulate just a natural lightening or sun-bleaching of dark hair. Visually, it’s pretty obvious: These barely-there strips of color that are just a half step or two lighter than the base make for great dimension, without looking anywhere near extra....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. I have SUCH a fun craft tutorial for you today! My kids absolutely LOVE these magnet people and they were so easy to make. This would be something fun to do with your hubby after the kids are in bed OR something for you to do to decorate your fridge and surprise him! The first step is to take the pictures!...
I just have to say how excited I am to GUEST BLOG on one of my favorite sites! My name is Amanda (@akaAmandaK) and I LOVE all things related to building healthy relationships – especially if it involves that hunky husband o’ mine! I have a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy and have a passion for cultivating my own marriage and supporting others in their relational journeys… needless to say, I’m a big fan of the Dating Divas!...
Employers aren’t easily convinced that investing in stillness, openness and gentleness will improve productivity. We’ve come to associate business with busyness, and slowing down to notice more can seem at odds with a corporate culture of speed and acquisition. Yet this is actually what makes mindfulness so valuable in a business context. Workers are human beings, and we function better when we feel centered—all the anxious multi-tasking and plate-spinning doesn’t actually do us or our work any good....
In this study, individuals who were stressed but otherwise healthy participated in an eight-week program of MBSR. At the end of the program, each participant reported a significant decrease in their perceived stress, as compared to before treatment. MR images of each participant’s brain were obtained both before and after the MBSR program. The images showed a decrease in the density of the amygdala gray matter after the program, when the participants reported feeling less stress....
I love to look back at emails or text messages between me and my spouse – especially during our dating years! Browsing through our old letters is like re-living the moment or reading a journal entry. For our upcoming anniversary, I wanted to take all of the emails my husband and I sent to each other during a time we were apart and put them into a hardcover book. I started copying and pasting each individual email one by one and finally thought “There has to be a better way....
Headspace (on-the-go) This slickly designed app provides 10-minute meditation sessions, with the first 10 days available free of charge. (Then, you can choose a subscription. The annual option offers the best rate, $7.99/month.) You start with a brief body scan and then Andy Puddicombe, cofounder of Headspace, talks you through with easy banter and relatable instruction (“Don’t force your breath, your body already knows how to breathe”). The app provides animations about how the mind works and tips on how to sit and breathe....
Dr. Teasdale, one of the pioneers in the development of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, presented this new model at the International Symposium for Contemplative Studies, held in Denver in April 2012. At the core of the model, a product of nearly twenty years of work, is the idea that the human brain/mind has two ways to process information. One of these, termed “propositional,” involves using concepts and conventional logic. In this mode we divide the world into categories and use comparisons to make judgments and decisions....
The conference will feature some of the leaders in the field of bringing mindfulness to youth, as well as other notable thought leaders in the fields of mindfulness, education and neuroscience. Keynote speakers will include Susan Kaiser-Greenland, Rick Hanson, Amishi Jha, Pamela Seigle and Chip Wood. The intention of the conference, among other things, is to showcase some of the groundbreaking work being done in the area of bringing mindfulness to youth, as well as spur discussion and collaboration....
Does your spouse travel a lot? Or are you going to be apart for the first time? This quick and easy note is the perfect way to let them know you are missing them. It has the alphabet on the front with the letter ‘U’ missing. On the inside it says, “Missing U.” Are you in a long distance relationship and missing your sweetie? Check out Diva Central for even MORE great ideas!...
Mother’s Day and Mental Health According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression. These symptoms can include anger, anxiety, guilt, feelings of hopelessness, mood swings, and panic attacks. While many women won’t experience all of these symptoms, a fair amount will experience some form of post-birth baby blues. “I don’t think I suffered from postpartum depression,” Elise shares. “However, I lost my dad when I was 28 weeks pregnant, and that has massively impacted my mental health since having Nova....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. June 1st is National Dare Day! And what better way to celebrate then to challenge your hubby to a day FULL of wild and crazy dares! Here’s How: Create a set of dares for your spouse, using the fun-tastic printables by the talented Ana at Falala Designs! Start by adhering the 4 dare labels to envelopes and placing the corresponding dare cards inside!...
New York Fashion Week Preparations Eunice Lucero, Editor-in-Chief Being that the Fall shows always come just a few weeks after the end of August, I always have some sort of post-summer blues when I’m making the rounds for NYFW. This year, I’m staving those off by 1, chopping my hair into a blunt bob (finally!), since having a new look helps keep me feeling on the curve and fresh for the new fashion season; and 2, by paradoxically also prolonging the nostalgic, beachy, salty, matte hair feeling I always love to rock on vacation....
From the looks of the hair trends we’ve spotted on the runway, there seems to be a shift happening. No fuss hair is becoming a thing and you can recreate these looks in just a few minutes! Read on for our top no fuss hair looks to try now: 3 Ways to Wear No Fuss Hair 1. No Fuss Hair Lob The lob haircut is still hanging on strong and we see why....
Recreate the Fluffy Bow Hairstyle Keep reading to learn how to recreate this fluffy bow hairstyle: Step 1: Prep your hair. Start by prepping your hair with TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Serum to add a dose of silky shine to your strands. A little bit goes a long way with this serum, so start slow and build the product as needed. Distribute the serum through your strands and then brush through for silky smooth hair with natural movement....
Octopus hair is a style that incorporates the choppy layers of a shag with the top-heavy look of a mullet. This style is edgy and the cascading layers are what gives the cut the “octopus” look. Keep scrolling to learn more about this style and find out how to get the look. All About Octopus Hair Whether you want to just find out more about the style or you’re dying to try it and want to know exactly how you should ask your hairstylist for the cut, we’re here to help you out....
Why Your Hair Needs Oil Treatment Products Right Now 1. Why You Need Oil Treatment Products Like we said, winter’s extreme temperature and low humidity can play games with your hair, especially if you already have naturally dry hair! That little bit of humidity that keeps your hair soft the rest of the year is yanked out from underneath you in winter. Oils are one of the best ways to hydrate your hair for a few reasons....
