Vacations offer important opportunities to rest, recharge, and put a spring back into our step. Even the word—vacation—seems to shimmer, doesn’t it? It may evoke palm trees and backdrops for perfect selfies. We fantasize about vacations, we save for them, and we hear that they are crucial to mental, physical, and social well-being. And yet, you might plop yourself down in the most glorious sunshine and still find it hard to unhook from the wild and woolly chaos of the un-vacationed brain, essentially vacating your own vacation....

How to Create a Double Part Hairstyle Start with Straight Hair While you technically don’t have to straighten your hair for this style, we think the part will look most noticeable and dramatic if you start with the sleekest base possible. You could even just blow dry your hair if you don’t like to use straighteners. Whatever you choose, make sure to use heat protectant to avoid damaging your hair....

An anecdote about dwindling attention spans, from the article: An eighth-grade teacher tells me that for many years she has had successive classes of students read the same book, Edith Hamilton’s Mythology. Her students have loved it—until five years or so ago. “I started to see kids not so excited—even high-achieving groups could not get engaged with it,” she told me. “They say the reading is too hard; the sentences are too complicated; it takes a long time to read a page....

Help for Hopeless Hair: Effective Dry and Damaged Hair Solutions 1. Use hair oils. Hair oils no longer come in the heavy, sticky formulations of yesteryear. Especially when infused with botanical ingredients, they have now become easy, everyday conditioning dry and damaged hair solutions due to their lightweight feel on hair. They also provide some added slip to hair, not to mention smoothen out frizz and provide some added moisture. To use, apply a hair oil or an elixir to the scalp and run it evenly throughout hair, whether via fingers or a comb....

From retro ’70s glam styles to endless styles of fringe, check out the most popular fall hair trends for 2021. Fall Hair Trends for 2021 Ready for a hair change this fall? We’ve rounded up the top trends so you can get ideas of what to try this season. 1. Piecey Curtain Bangs Over the past year, curtain bangs have had a major moment. Practically everyone is sporting this style of fringe....

Needless to say, our favorite hairstyles are low-maintenance, photo-friendly, and require very little prep time. Read on to hear what our beauty editors have to say about their fashion week hair routines: Fashion Week Prep, Unlocked Eunice Lucero, Editor-in-Chief “I definitely wash my hair every time I have shows to cover—I love having a clean slate to experiment with that day. Most of the time though mood dictates the outcome, whether it’s a sleek bun or tousled wave....

Whether you and your honey are both into football or not – we’ve got a date night plan that you’re sure to enjoy! Invite your spouse to celebrate the first game of your team’s season with an at-home Football Tailgate Date! Then, try your hand at football scattergories. This is my hubby’s all-time favorite game {probably because he ALWAYS wins}, so I knew he’d be a huge fan of this football version!...

Maayan Ziv, a Canadian photographer with muscular dystrophy, created AccessNow, a crowdsourcing app that shares accessibility information—from wheelchair-friendly parking and washrooms to Braille signage—for storefronts and businesses worldwide. Ziv says she’s a regular person “who’s interested in going out and doing things in life. And so is every other person who has a disability.” Expectful Available for iOS and Android Expectant and new moms, typically putting self-care last, face high levels of stress....

Our faux hawk tutorial is so quick and simple, that this funky weekend look can easily become a Sunday brunch go-to as well. All you need are a bunch of hair ties (yep, no shaving required) and you’re on your way to being the hot topic on your weekly mimosa dates with the girls. Bonus: It keeps the winter frizzies at bay too! Scroll on for a speedy how-to:

That’s the gift of compassion. Opening up, and knowing that you have the strength and the space to embrace whatever comes your way. As you go about your days, preparing for the holidays, notice how compassion shows up in your life—where it naturally arises and where it might need some cultivation. 3 Ways to Bring Compassion into Focus Open your heart. To connect more deeply with others, we must face the one person that we’re hardest on: ourselves....

The way you look can determine your mood. And we’re pretty sure you want to feel good and look fab this holiday season, because who doesn’t? Read on for our tips on how you can keep your hair glowing all season long: 3 Tips for Glowing Hair for the Holidays 1. Don’t overdo the dry shampoo. Dry shampoo can save the day and all. However, too much of a good thing is never good at all....

Guess what?? It’s FRIDAY! Which means it is time for another great LOVE ON THE RUN idea! Love on the run is all about keeping that SPARK in your marriage, even with a busy schedule. Learn all about Love on the Run by clicking HERE. Today’s Love On The Run idea comes from reallyawesomefreethings.com. She created a printable google love card. It is so cute because it looks like you Google-ed ‘the love of my life’ and the results all popped up with your spouse’s name....

3 Chic, Unfrumpy Ways to Wear Winter Hair Accessories 1. Gilded Accessories If you’re like us and just can’t get over braided hairstyles this season, here’s another way to amp up the trend. Loop a hair pin through the links of your favorite chain accessory and pin it into your braid. If you need to refresh before styling, use Dove Detox & Purify Dry Shampoo, re-braid then accessorize! 2. Chic Berets Ran out of ways to style your bob haircut this winter?...

Check out these ideas if you want to rock hair color for curly hair: Hair Color for Curly Hair: Must-try Hues 1. Cropped Curls Wear your curls closely cropped and add a touch of caramel color for an unexpected twist. 2. Balayage Instead of going for an all-over color change consider this subtle balayage alternative. 3. Burgundy If you’re ready to take that bigger leap, consider this beautiful shade of burgundy....

Hair curling products are a curly girl’s best friend for so many reasons. Read on to learn how hair curling products help out curly hair: Hair Curling Products: Helping To Moisturize Your Way To More Defined Curls 1. Moisturize your curls. Naturally curly hair tends to run on the dry side. It’s because your naturally occurring oils have a harder time making it down the shaft of curly hair as compared to what happens with naturally straight hair....

Pride Facts and Statistics The Rainbow Flag or Pride Flag is the symbol of the LGBTQIA+ community. Rainbow Flag has six stripes using the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The Pride Parade Committee adopted the Rainbow Flag as a symbol in 1979 after the assassination of revered LGBT-rights activist Harvey Milk. Harvey Milk was a civil and human rights leader and the first openly gay elected official in the United States....

There are many variations of hair loss shampoos out on the market. Some help with regrowth; some help with removing fungus from the scalp like dandruff which can lead to hair loss, and there are some shampoos that help with thickening the hair. Today, we’re highlighting the thickening shampoos. Many guys overlook the benefits of using one when dealing with hair loss as it relates to thinning. Here’s why you may need to try a thickening shampoo:...

Quick Solutions to Common Hair Problems 1. Dry, Damaged Hair Your hair has been through the wringer: Whether it is the latest color trend or straightening treatment, you’ve been there, done that. Pretty awesome, right? But after a while, however, your hair choices can catch up with you and end up giving you dry, damaged locks prone to breakage. To help restore integrity and revive strands on the brink of irreparable damage, use a weekly hair mask, like TRESemmé Repair & Protect 7 Instant Recovery Mask at least once a week to inject some much-needed moisture to your hair....

• how satisfied are you with your life nowadays? • how happy did you feel yesterday? • how anxious did you feel yesterday? • to what extent do you feel the things you do in your life are worthwhile? The results show that people are generally happy. 71% of respondents said they were happy yesterday. However, that statistic is almost matched by the number of people who said they were anxious yesterday: 60....