Testing the Best Hair Serums As an editor in the beauty space, testing products is a job I take very seriously. After testing the best hair serums on the market and figuring out the best formula for my hair, I’m here to report on the results: My Hair Profile My hair is thick, wavy, and sometimes hard to manage. I like it best when I let it air-dry and use just a bit of hair product to define the waves....
Two meditation experts weigh in on the question of how mindfulness can be achieved: Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness, and clinical psychologist Donna Rockwell. They discuss what mindfulness is and how the techniques can be applied to everyday life. When Rockwell demonstrates two breathing practices, the whole audience seems to be participating: eyes shut, backs straight, sitting in silence. The Mindful Life Project, founded by JG Larochette, is a non-profit that brings meditation, yoga, and the arts to 3,000 students in 6 schools in the Bay area....
Backcombing is the process of combing your hair against the grain or direction of hair growth, typically from ends to roots. Doing so creates a small puff of hair at the mid-shaft ideal for plumping hair up in voluminous styles, such as a beehive, fauxhawk, and so on. However, there are also loads of ways to infuse volume into your locks that don’t entail wearing it in an elaborate, vintage-inspired updo, or, by the same token, incur six months’ worth of damage—and a gargantuan detangling effort—onto strands (hellooo, beach bombshell fullness!...
We’ve put together a list of the hottest fancy hairstyles. They are sure to fool everybody into thinking you had more than five minutes to get ready. Read on to check out some of our favorite fancy hairstyles: Fun, Fancy Hairstyles for Special Events 1. Braided Updo Spiff up that old reliable knot with some interesting texture. No shade against the trendy messy bun, but there’s definitely something to be said about a chignon that you don’t really see on every girl at the gym....
You’re Already Awesome—Just Get Out of Your Own Way So what’s the difference between a fairy tale and a war story? The fairy tale begins: Once upon a time. A war story starts: No shit, there I was barreling down this mountain bike descent near Salida, Colorado. It was one of those descents that is a whole lot of descent and not a lot of trail, so I was really focussing on staying on the trail....
Looking for a great date idea that gets you out of the house but isn’t dinner and a movie?! Challenge your spouse to a game of Super Store Sweep! If you’re looking for a twist on date night and are into games, then I have a creative date idea for you: Super Store Sweep! Inspired by the classic television game show, Super Market Sweep, this unique date idea will spur up a little friendly competition among you and your spouse!...
Usually brought to our awareness first by salon professionals as our initial line of defense after coloring, hair masks have now evolved to host a myriad of hair issues. They’ve now become a household staple, targeting everything from dryness and damage to split ends and even curl enhancement. Read on as we deep-dive into why hair masks are essential to healthy-looking and healthy-feeling hair, as well as a list of some of the best ones we’ve tried now that we’re doing a lot more at-home self-care:...
So the next time you’re wondering which tool to use to create those sultry ringlets or that wavy hairstyle, you’ll be a pro because we’ve got your back with these important basics! Read on to discover more about the differences between a curling iron and a hair wand and when to use them on your hair: Hair Wand vs Curling Iron We love to use this genius hair tool when it’s time to create a curly hairstyle in minutes....
Wearable but just with the right hint of spunk, as well oozing of that marked pizzazz that defined the Era of Excess, half-crimped hair is a look that doesn’t require you digging around your attic for old crimpers or expired tubs of cold wave lotion. It does however require a healthy sense of irony that flips the script on what’s traditionally sexy. First, that contrary to other “flattering” looks that curl at the ends, half-crimped hair does the reverse: It’s tightly crimped near the root and diffuses into straight, almost stringy lengths....
Do you have a lot of leftover Halloween candy? Surprise your hubby with a delicious treat and a sweet message. Simply line up his favorite candies to spell out a little message just for him… super fun and incredibly easy!
The scenery of Fall is my FAVORITE! I just love the changing colors and pumpkin decor! Plus, there are so many fun fall activities for you and your spouse to take part in together! One being a HAY RIDE! Check local farms, patches or orchards for hay rides and organize a quick date night for you and your man! Using this ADORABLE printable created by the talented Sameeha at The Inked Leaf, to invite your hubby out for the evening!...
If you’re looking for some tips for juggling everything, you’ve come to the right place! We will discuss how to take care of yourself, your kids, and your marriage, all while being a happily working mom. Taking Care of Yourself Don’t worry, I promise not to use the words “treat yourself” anywhere in this section. (Except for right there… whoops.) Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in the car, taken all your kids to a gas station bathroom, and then been back out on the road before you realized you needed to use the bathroom too?...
Recent evidence suggests that a promising approach is to complement psychological counseling with additional activities that are not too taxing for clients but yield high results. In our own research, we have zeroed in on one such activity: the practice of gratitude. Indeed, many studies over the past decade have found that people who consciously count their blessings tend to be happier and less depressed. We set out to address these questions in a recent research study involving nearly 300 adults, mostly college students, who were seeking mental health counseling at a university....
And because social media is the highly palatable food of the internet, I was indulging all day every day. Then I happened across an app called one sec—take a deep breath. Yes, as a matter of fact, I did encounter one sec on one of my social laps—on Twitter, I think. I knew my social media indulgence was out of hand, and I clearly needed help getting on top of it....
Mindful: To start right at the beginning: Can you explain a little bit about the origins of the term “confined masculinity” and why you chose that word to use in your book, instead of “toxic masculinity”? Adams: Both Ed and I decided early on we really don’t like that term, because it seems to implicate all men, and shame men for being men. The issue isn’t toxic masculinity. The issue is how our idea of what it means to be a man is so limited....
“Wait! Not me,” you might say. “I’m an anti-materialist. I KNOW that my happiness is not tied to stuff.” But what about that yoga retreat in Maui? That perfect zafu stuffed with organic rice hulls? The latest book our meditation teacher wrote, which will finally inspire us to achieve maximum mindfulness? The ultimate meditation practice that we will create…one day (as soon as our kid goes to college and we can take over his room)?...
Bothered by Brassiness? How to Save Your Blonde Hair this Summer 1. Take it down a shade (or two!). Blondes may have more fun, but brunettes don’t usually deal with brassiness! If those orange-yellow tones are the bane of your summer, try taking your hair color down a few notches. The brighter the blonde, the more obvious brassy tones can be. Just make sure if you are taking your hair darker to pay extra attention to your dyed hair in summer by using color-safe shampoos and conditioners and visiting your colorist....
To recreate this look at home, many people think that you need a curling iron. In fact, you don’t. During the ’60s, women also substituted curling hair tools like rollers or curling irons for techniques like pin curls. Read on to learn how you can try this easy hair hack to create this glamorous style at home. Tutorial: Create Soft Retro Curls with the Pin Curl Technique Want to try your hand at more tutorials?...
Throughout history and across cultures, other social scientists, philosophers, religious scholars, poets, and laypeople alike have grappled with the all-important issue of meaning. Today, more and more research underscores that experiencing meaning may improve our well-being and help us cope and thrive. And the modern explosion of knowledge, abundance of choice, and fast pace of technology only make existential questions about meaning and purpose more pressing. But meaning is hard to put our fingers on....
