In honor of International Women’s Day 2022 and this year’s #BreaktheBias theme, we spoke to Dre Brown, self-empowerment speaker and Dove Self-Esteem Educator about her own self-love practices and how women everywhere can continue to break the bias. Self-Love and IWD 2022 The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is #BreaktheBias. It urges people to imagine a world free of bias, discrimination, and stereotypes. It’s no surprise that the absence of self-love can often be attributed to discriminatory messages women receive from a young age....

In this practice, however, we want to focus less on formal periods of exercise and more on micro-bursts of movement throughout the day. After all, we know that exercise holds profound benefits for the mind and body and many of us have a regular program. However, the research on movement shows that peak mental and physical fitness isn’t just about exercise. It’s also about breaking up sedentary behavior with brief periods of movement as we go throughout each day....

The study, conducted by researchers at Deakin University in Australia, found that yoga can help obese women who struggle with binge eating. The 12-week yoga program included postures, breathing, relaxation, and meditation. All of the practices emphasized mindfulness, or non-judgmental awareness and acceptance of thoughts, sensations, and emotions. The women attended one 60-minute yoga class per week and were encouraged to practice at home for 30 minutes a day. By the end of the 12-week program, the women reported less binge-eating, higher self-esteem, and a more positive body image....

To break it down: coarse is an adjective used to describe that something is “loose or rough in texture.” Typically found on curlier hair types, hair strands can take on a drier, rougher feel when it lacks moisture (common with curly hair), or when strands have been over-processed or severely damaged. Coarse hair, however, takes on another layer of meaning with natural hair types. In this case, it also means having thicker hair (as opposed to having a regular thickness or finer strands)....

5 Summer Essentials For Frizzy Curly Hair First off, you absolutely need a good shampoo and conditioner routine to keep your locks in tip-top shape. Tame your frizzy curly hair in the shower to give your hair all of the moisture and hydration it’s dying for with ApotheCARE Essentials The Replenisher Shampoo and ApotheCARE Essentials The Replenisher Conditioner. This shampoo-conditioner duo helps hydrate hair to smooth frizz, while the conditioner removes grime and locks in moisture for enhanced curl definition....

Today on the podcast, my guest is Dr. Amishi Jha. Amishi has been featured many times in Mindful and on mindful.org for her work with high-stress cohorts like first responders and military service members. We spoke with her in the early days of the pandemic about the military acronym VUCA, which stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous—and how our brains react to VUCA circumstances, plus how mindfulness can help us regain ownership of our attention....

The Five Minute Updo We Love 1. Refresh your hair. Start off by refreshing your roots with a few sprays of Dove Refresh+Care Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo. Make sure to hold the can 8-12 inches away from your hair and to spray in sweeping motions. Once you’ve applied the product, let it sit for a minute before massaging it in with your fingers. This will allow the product to absorb into your roots, take care of any excess oil, and give your updo some noticeable volume....

We know our spouses are hard workers. Between work, kids, errands, and everything else that lands in our companion’s lap, sometimes we have to wonder how on earth they get it all done?! And we might even find ourselves wishing we knew what to do to help lighten our loved one’s load! Well I am here to tell ya, this one small little gesture can go a long {LOOOONG} way in doing just that!...

What friendship dynamic do you appreciate the most? “Being there for one another 24/7.” “We share a similar level of positivity.” “We have gone through many milestones together, so we can honestly confide in one another.” “My friends help me to see the high road.” “We understand what makes each other tick.” If you have pets, do you consider them your friends? Do you have childhood friends you keep in touch with?...

Black Haircut Ideas to Try When You’re in For a Change 1. Curly Bob If you have naturally curly hair, you can give your hair an update with a curly cut. A bob cut is great if you still want the flexibility of creating other styles like updos and braids. The beauty of cutting curly hair into a bob haircut is that your curls still have room to stretch. When styling, use a hair cream like Dove Quench Absolute Supreme Creme Serum to add moisture and definition to your curly styles....

That said, there are quite a few things to consider before committing to a fringe. If you think about it, it’s like having a whole new hairline altogether: It resets your facial features and also gives you more hair to think about every time you wake up in the morning. Bad hair day? Not so fast: That trusted ponytail or headband now has, quite literally, another layer of hair to take into the equation, now that you’re sporting short hair with a fringe options to boot....

“In various Christian circles, anything “mindful” can be weighed down with Eastern baggage. Yet was it not our Master who prodded his disciples on the mountain — “Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?” And was it not the Messiah who regularly withdrew to deserted places, restoring his attention span and empathy for the crowds he tirelessly served? Shouldn’t we strategize how we might make Jesus’ teaching and life a reality even in the most fundamental aspects of our lives?...

No matter what hair texture or the type of haircut you have, there are many ways in which you can add a touch of color, or a full on dye job to create a new look. Read on to see our favorites! Hair Color Ideas for Short Hair 1. Jet Black There’s something so powerful and so classy about black hair. We love how when paired up with super short bob haircut creates a striking look....

How to Add Hair Jewels to Your Look for Halloween Step 1: Style on Clean Hair Prep clean hair with TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray, then use a flat iron to straighten your hair. After straightening, apply The Good Stuff Frizz Control Oil to smooth down any flyaways. Step 2: Create Your Braid Create a deep side part, then section off the right side of your part for your braid....

Nexxus Salon Treatments for the Tribeca Film Festival Alyssa François, Associate Beauty Editor One thing I love about Nexxus New York Hair Salon is that the stylists are well-trained and they stay true to what your hair needs. I asked if I could try out a line other than the Oil Infinite System as I did before, but they suggested we stick to the formula that’s best for women with naturally curly hair....

People around the world will be celebrating through workshops, meditation groups, or simply by taking a few minutes out of their days to be mindful. How to Celebrate Mindfulness Day Here are a few articles that show how you can incorporate mindfulness into your life, from full-out practice pieces to small ways we can bring mindfulness into our lives every day. What is Mindfulness: If you want to know what mindfulness is, it’s best to try it for a while....

“I’m convinced mindful breathing saved my life.” Doesn’t regular breathing save your life every day? “Those who live in poverty, it’s mostly not their fault…” Seriously? We never thought it ever was their fault. “It only takes one person to start a revolution.” Honestly, name a one-person revolution. “We need to create an army of compassionate soldiers.” Sounds like just another kind of war to us. “Breathe in peace, breathe out light — above you, below you, in front of you, within you....

As I write this, hanging out is discouraged and even outlawed during the pandemic, and we’ve relied on technological substitutes. Nevertheless, no virus can remove the human propensity to gather. Community is essential to life. And yet, our pull to community requires continual examination, because the very glue we use to hold ourselves together in community can fester into in-groupiness, where the key defining feature of the group is who is excluded....

According to the program’s flyer, “The intent is to provide Veterans with connection, community and tools that support them in using their strengths and experiences to find a meaningful and productive path in civilian life. Mindfulness-­based interventions have proven to be successful at transforming stress, anxiety and trauma in a number of diverse populations and are being used within the VA system for returning veterans as well as deployed soldiers....