These days, slick back hair can look both futuristic and fresh. Especially when teamed with more feminine spring florals, it provides a welcome, unique contrast. The best part: It’s super easy and unexpected for the season, earning it a trillion more style points in our books! Read on to learn more about how you can create slick back hair. How to Wear Slick Back Hair Would you try the slick back hair trend for this season?...

Floundering can make you feel excruciatingly vulnerable. It feels threatening and as if you’re out of control. It drips with embarrassment, weakness, a sense of being off-kilter. Everyone’s agreed then. Avoid floundering! But since we’ve all had to grapple with many destabilizing factors, off-kilter is what’s on the menu lately. Perhaps floundering with grace and openness is the next big skill we must learn, to be resilient in the face of uncertainty and distress....

There are many different products you can use to help maintain strong strands that won’t break and cause frizz. If it’s already too late, and we know for most it already is, there are also holy grail items that will tame your frizz so you don’t have to worry about it ruining a good hair day. How to Get Rid of Frizzy Hair You deserve better than unwanted frizz popping out of your hairstyle, we know you worked hard on it!...

First, a lot of what we want to get comes with a big price tag—such as that second cupcake, constant stimulation via TV and websites, lashing out in anger, intoxication, overworking, or manipulating others to get approval or love. On a larger scale, the consumer-based lifestyle widespread in Western nations leads them to eat up—often literally—a huge portion of the world’s resources. Similarly, much of what we want to avoid—like the discomfort of speaking out, some kinds of psychological or spiritual growth, standing up for others, exercising, being emotionally vulnerable, or really going after our dreams—would actually be really good for ourselves and others....

Today Toni talks to us about why the path to peace begins with facing difficult realities, how mindfulness can help with chronic pain and illness, and some of the key lessons she’s learned. Elisha: How is this book different from your other book on chronic pain and illness, How to Be Sick? Toni: The new book is broader in scope than How to Be Sick, and it’s organized differently. How to Be Sick is organized around concepts and practices to help people learn to live with grace and purpose despite the limitations imposed by their health....

I’ve been telecommuting for almost 15 years. Sometimes it’s been across oceans and time zones (we are a military family), and sometimes it’s been across town (the office was short on space; I was a slave to my children’s schedules; the whole operation was virtual). At this point in my career as a freelance writer-editor and consultant, I’ve worked for multinational corporations, international development banks, associations, and non-profits. I’ve identified one constant across this long-distance livelihood: No matter how satisfying the to-do list—or how much of an introvert you think you are—telecommuting leaves you craving company....

The Case for Non-Stuffy Dandruff Conditioner Perhaps it takes a paradigm shift for us to equate efficiency with something that could also, well, delight. To be fair, a lot of us grew up in the time when “if it stings, that means it’s working” was an uncontested household rule. We came of age with first-generation dandruff systems—those straightforward, dreadfully unsexy zinc-filled bottles that actually had their medicated strength (the higher, gulp, the better) listed boldly on the front labels....

The conference is intended for doctors, therapists, educators, parents, and anyone interested in learning more about bringing mindfulness to youth. To learn more and register, click here.

But guess what? Turns out there’s a way we can actually have our cake and hair flip it too. Read on to learn about the best keratin treatment for thin hair and get inspired to care for your hair type at home: Keratin Treatment for Thin Hair Learn more about a professional keratin smoothing treatment and keratin hair care in general: First things first, what is a keratin treatment? Keratin is a protein naturally found in your hair, skin, and nails....

We will show signs of insulin resistance, which is an example of a system out of balance. Are we paying attention when our bodies try to communicate? There are many signs and symptoms of a system that is overworked and out of balance. Yet we might not pay attention to those signs. Think of an overheated engine. We would see the temperature gauge go up, perhaps even see some smoke....

But first, we need to give a GIANT “Thank you, thank you!” to Carisa from Messes to Memories for designing these bad boys. She totally captured the childhood spark and spirit and has created something that will be loved by kids everywhere! We really couldn’t have done it without her. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THESE STICKY NOTES: Easy, easy, easy! – With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we’re ALL for making things easier and these sticky notes fit the bill....

Lacy Redway: Meet The Celebrity Hair Care Trailblazer That Continues to Elevate and Pave The Way Pivotal Moments in Redway’s Career and Plans for the Future Redway started her hair stylist journey in junior high school. By the time she graduated from cosmetology school, she had already created a name for herself due to her growing and successful social media platforms. Upon the multitude of successes that she has experienced, a pivotal moment for her in her career was entering motherhood....

Any holiday is a reason for a cute date, but we know that date night can be easy to forget with so much going on. We want you to be able to make a conscious effort to focus on your love while celebrating the land that we love! This is where the Last Minute 4th of July Date comes in. These super cute, super quick printables come with an invite, some fun gift tags, and a little water bottle decor....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Zodiac Compatibility Love Calculator But first, have you ever wondered how compatible you and your significant other are? We are obsessed with quizzes and calculators that tell you just that! We happened to find a love calculator that gave us a good analysis and we couldn’t help but share it with you. This love calculator tries to give you a score on your love compatibility with another person....

Marley braid hair is actually a type of store-bought hair that is used to create popular styles like Marley twists. The hair is composed of a synthetic fiber called kanekalon. Read on as we dive a little deeper explaining the variations available to you and styling options: Marley Braid Hair Explained and Popular Hairstyle Ideas Types of Marley Braid Hair There are many variations of Marley braid hair from extensions to even wigs....

First, an exercise instructor I knew started talking about his friend’s newly opened East Village yoga studio, called Jivamukti. My wife went to check it out, but I was not ready to alter my routines. Then my meditation instructors, Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein, began to make reference to their nascent yoga practices. I took notice because of how much I trust them. Then a yoga teacher named John Friend came to New York and, at Sharon’s suggestion, I signed up for his workshop....

Tutorial: How to Create A Messy Chignon from the Runway Step 1: Wash your hair. To create the look, Gilbert started off with freshly washed hair using the TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash system. When using the system at home begin with TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash Conditioner then follow up with TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Shampoo to remove the weight and give hair body and bounce. Step 2: Blow-dry your hair. Before beginning the blowdrying process, the models’ hair was prepped with TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Mousse to create a soft and natural base....

The Surprising Link BetweenBrain Science and Strong, Healthy RelationshipsAmy Banks, with Leigh Ann Hirschman • Tarcher PerigeeRelationships happen between individu- als, but also between neural pathways in your brain. Left unchecked, old habits and thinking patterns affect the way you inter- act with your closest friends and partners. Using a system called “C.A.R.E.” that identifies various brain regions, Banks offers a way to investigate those patterns and lay down new tracks that support healthier, happier relationships....

Other times, what happens instead is that we can’t stop thinking about something we don’t like. You may feel stressed by a test, or a friend, or your parents. It can be hard to let go of that kind of thought. Sometimes, it takes practice to focus on the good stuff, too. An Eight-Minute Practice to Notice Positive Moments

Found In Translation Winnipeg kindergarten teacher Karla Dueck Thiessen’s picture book It Starts With A Breath…a Book About Mindful Breathing has been translated into Spanish by a teacher in Mexico, and now two other Winnipeg school teachers—Lorraine George and Gloria Barker—are translating it into their own Indigenous languages, Cree and Anishinaabemowin respectively. And George plans to have her students help by incorporating the project into the Cree/English program at her school....