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Watermelon Hair 1. Watermelon Undercut Serah Shirley, hair stylist, colorist and self-titled Fantasy Color Specialist, is the mastermind behind this watermelon undercut. This watermelon undercut incorporates the signature pink and green colors in the longer portion of the style while also including a literal piece of watermelon in the undercut. 2. Edgy Bob Shirley created this look, as well, and we can’t get enough of these edgy layers she incorporated into the style....

Wedding Hair: How To Choose The Right Hairstyles 1. What are you wearing? Do you have a strapless number picked out? Or a dress with long sleeves? Choosing your wedding hairstyle should complement, not compete with your gorgeous dress! A good rule of thumb is to do the opposite of the neckline of your dress with your hair. If you are wearing a sleeveless dress, wear your hair partly down. We love this romantic wavy half-updo....

I haven’t run into a single person that doesn’t want to be happy and successful at work and life. However, in today’s accelerating business world we’re exposed to a 24X7 round-the-clock atmosphere and faced with an increasing amount of information to digest, with demands to deliver more with less. People are constantly being told they don’t manage their time well and it’s no wonder why more and more people every day are left feeling exhausted, unfocused, unproductive, unhealthy, and burnt out....

A study from the Yale Stress Center, published in the journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, demonstrates how people with chronic stress take longer to recuperate from a high-impact exercise session. First, researchers tested the stress levels of 31 undergraduates with a psychological assessment. Then, participants performed a heavy workout, including leg weights. An hour after the workout, students with the lowest stress regained 60 per cent of their leg strength....

According to research, yes. Imagine this: you walk into the laboratory, and are a shown a series of 20-second video clips. In each clip, a different person is shown listening to another person. You can’t hear what the speaker is saying; there is no sound to the clip. But you’re told that the speaker is talking about a time when they suffered. The researchers ask you to rate how compassionate the listener is, just by what you can see: his or her body language and facial expressions....

We’ve enlisted the help of All Things Hair resident hairstylist Elena Diaz to share her expert tips on weaves, from taking care of them to the types of weaves you can get. Read on: What Is a Weave? Here’s What You Should Know What types of weaves are there? According to Elena, “Weaves are used to add volume, length or color to the hair.” But that’s not all. “There are several weave-application techniques that can be used to achieve different looks....

“The people who trigger us to feel negative emotion are messengers. They are messengers for the unhealed parts of our being” —Teal Swan. This message is worth being curious about. What if we could change our perception to seeing difficult people as messengers or teachers who arouse something inside of us that needs to be cared for or loved? If we do this, might we become less reactive toward ourselves and other people?...

Let’s be honest. You only ever think to use a hair treatment when your strands start showing signs of a specific problem. Kind of like car insurance, or, say, allergy meds, the only time you really need it is when you really need it. And honestly, a product has to personally rock our worlds and breathe new life into our tresses to be worthy of that extra step in our hair care regimens....

She wrote her grade school term paper on zodiac constellations when she was 12. “I guess the passion for it never stopped — there was always something new to learn and unpack, and the insight you gain is always great and purposeful.” To this day: “My mom calls me up every time I’m in a bind to ask how I am — her intuition is spot-on. If it’s in your blood, it’s in your blood....

In a recent talk on Mindful on Wall Street, Matt Harris, cofounder of the multi-billion dollar investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners, captured this sentiment when he said that from an early age, he felt that his “worth as a human being was very much predicated on how successful I was.” This is a message many of the leaders I work with received early on, and the pain and underlying fear of not being good enough can become powerful driving forces for throwing ourselves into constant work....

It starts with debunking the myth that emotions don’t belong in the workplace. Unfortunately that mindset is still far too prevalent. If we’ve learned anything from last year, it’s that this is a time when we’re most in need of our humanity. And one of the traits that most defines us as human is that we feel and have emotions. As the U.S.C. neuroscientist Antonio Damasio has said, humans aren’t thinking machines, “but rather feeling machines that think....

Perhaps one key to Vivekananda’s popularity was that he at once fulfilled and debunked Indian stereotypes, enabling Americans to romanticize him and his country without abandoning too many of their own values. For his lectures, the young swami decked himself out in scarlet or orange robes and a yellow turban. Yet he spoke fluent, articulate English, ate meat and ice cream, and used snuff, which he hawked copiously on the floor....

1. Recognize the warning signs that you’re getting ticked off Do you notice rising irritation, a sense of frustration, increase in your breathing rate, or a quickening pulse? Take a moment to get things in perspective and explore your feelings. Breathe mindfully for a few breaths as you notice your body sensations change. Listen for your thoughts without adding to the inner dialogue, or trying to silence them. What are your thoughts saying?...

“The Shift” Haircut of Spring ’21 Edgy and Raw What sets “the shift” apart from other short haircuts is the way layers play into the trend. Edgy, raw, and structure-less, this haircut is ideal for the undone vibes we’re all embracing when the warmer weather hits. This haircut adds a pop of personality to your natural shade of hair and works extremely well with more unexpected colors. This pastel pink hue pictured above is a great example of a way to experiment with both color and cut....

Britt Wray • Alfred A. Knopf Canada Feel it all. Connect inward to transform oneself. Connect outward to transform the world. These are Britt Wray’s reminders (and the aptly titled sections of her book) as we “shore ourselves up against what’s to come” in facing the climate crisis. At a glance, these calls to action may make mitigating eco-anxiety and effecting change seem like individual pursuits, akin to recycling our way out of planetary disaster....

With this in mind, we gathered 100+ religious Easter crafts, family tradition ideas, religious Easter decorations, and more. Each will be perfect for helping you and your family keep this year’s Easter centered on the true meaning: Jesus Christ and His resurrection. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. 13 Christ-Centered Easter Family Traditions What are some of your favorite childhood memories? Are they tied to a family tradition?...

Being grateful for everything in your life is such an important trait to have. Expressing your thanks is an essential part of being grateful. Show your gratitude with these amazing and creative ideas that we have gathered up for you. We have gathered up over 100 ways to be creative and show how grateful you are to the people in your life! Below you will find: 15 Ways to say Thank You to Your Spouse 15 Ways to say Thank You During the Holidays 20 Ways to say Thank You to Your Doctors and Nurses After Delivery 25 Ways to say Thank You to a Neighbor 26 Ways to say Thank You to a Friend...

Tis the season to put up your mistletoe and moisten your lips for this flirty spin on a 12 day Christmas countdown inspired by one of our readers – Ashley! With all of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it could be so easy to put aside the romance but not anymore! To show your husband some lovin’ this holiday season, here is what Ashley came up with: * * * * * * * * * I love your “Spouse Christmas Countdown” and Love, Actually’s blog “12 Lays of Christmas” so I put a spin on both of them and came up with my very own “12 Days of Kiss-mas!...

These DIY Valentines Cards are funny, sweet, corny and perfect for putting a smile on your spouse’s face! Start the day off surprising your spouse with a simple Valentines card. This is the best way to begin your Valentine’s Day and let your spouse know that they’re in for a day of lovin’. Whether you need funny cards, mushy ones, or just plain corny, we have got you covered! Not to mention these cards are ADORABLE!...