If you find yourself in this boat, we have great news: the hair dusting technique can save you from getting a haircut you didn’t expect (or want!), with minimal risk of messing up in case of a DIY situation. What Is Hair Dusting? It’s time you learn how to dust hair and we’ve got your back! Read on to learn all about it and how you can maintain healthy-looking hair ends at home:...

Since the fall and winter seasons are quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to straighten your hair without compromising the health of your natural curls. Read on to learn more about how you can get your hair ready for hair straightening season (Hint: these tips go beyond using a heat protectant!) Hair Straightening Season: 4 Tips for Natural Haired Girls 1. Prep your hair with a deep conditioning treatment or hair mask....

We get a lot of “Dear Divas” questions from our readers asking us how to get their hubby on board and involved in planning and helping with dates. So we decided to give you all some diva advice when it comes to getting help with date nights! * * * * * * But first… look closely!! Is YOUR husband in this picture… the night BEFORE Valentine’s??? LOL Let’s face it, men are not planners when it comes to this kind of stuff....

Intentions help you stay oriented toward your goal when strong emotions, exhaustion, boredom, or hunger threaten to throw you off course. Intentions connect deeply to your true heart’s desire, to what really matters to you, and use that rudder to set your course forward. An intention isn’t a wish or a fantasy. It isn’t a proclamation of who or how you think you should be. It comes from truly listening to what’s important for you to feel most alive and, well, yourself....

Keep in mind that sometimes your thoughts tell you important and useful information about yourself. For instance, you might think, Hmmm, I really should get out and exercise. That kind of voice is not the problem. Usually, however, there are other, negative voices attaching a huge amount of judgment to such thoughts—I’m lazy, I’m ugly, I’m bad, and so on. Learning to be less susceptible to these negative voices and cultivating loving-kindness for yourself does not mean ignoring the wisdom that comes from seeing yourself clearly....

Heads up: We’re going to get a bit real today–but we’ve got ideas to transform your sex life and foreplay in the STEAMIEST way possible. {wink!} I think almost anyone would love to kick things up a notch when it comes to their sexy time… In fact, I bet you can relate to at least one of these common sex life struggles: When Anticipating Sex Feels so Last Season When is the last time you REALLY anticipated sex?...

How to Shift Away From Feeling Stuck The Three Rs 1. Recognize how you’re feeling The first step in the practice is to recognize what you’re feeling. That brings blood flow to the prefrontal cortex which is involved with emotion regulation, impulse control, and having a sense of perspective. It allows us to step into that space between stimulus and response where choice, possibility, and growth lie. 2. Release what you’re holding in your body Then we can recognize that we’re carrying this in our bodies, so we need to release it....

We all want to feel good; we all want to feel safe. And if we could, we’d probably all love to have as much fun as my mom. The challenge is that what makes you feel safe and joyful might make me feel petrified and shaking. You might love the adrenaline rush of a roller-coaster, I might need a calming lavender-scented pillow and a clear path to the door. And it’s all OK....

For those looking to transition this casual style for the workplace, we teach you how to style a quiff and keep all its fun elements with just a bit of polish. Everybody wins! Read on for an easy guide: Tutorial: How to Style a Quiff for Work 1. Start with clean, freshly washed hair. A quiff style holds its height better on hair that’s free from buildup. Cleanse with a gently clarifying shampoo, such as Dove Men+Care Fresh & Clean Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo+Conditioner, and towel-dry....

So many cultures, spiritual traditions, and even social and neuroscience tell us that our emotions, positive or negative, are contagious. Sometimes, we are called to be the calm one in the storm buffeting humanity, as COVID-19 has done in this lifeboat we call planet earth. For me that call first came a few years ago, in the midst of practicing a loving-kindness meditation at a very challenging job, where I worked alongside many difficult people....

Think of yourself as your own mother and your own child. The child that wants entertainment and distraction is looking for pleasure, and the mother who loves the child completely, no matter what the child does, and has enough wisdom to guide the child along the right path. Feel the love of a mother for yourself; all-embracing, all-encompassing, always helpful, caring, concerned, soothing and supportive. Now think of the person sitting nearest you as your own child, and you are the mother, embracing, supporting and caring, wanting to help, being concerned....

Your hair is one of the easiest and best ways to express yourself physically, so strengthening your relationship with your hair is crucial! Finding ways to show yourself love every day is the goal, so if you need some help finding where to start, we suggest showing your hair some TLC and styling it your fave way. Keep reading for some major inspo from our talented editors. International Women’s Day Quotes: Our Editors Around the World Talk About their Relationship With Hair How often do you wear your hair natural?...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Before we take a peek at your printable set of intimate questions to ask your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife, we have to give a designer shoutout to Diva Elizabeth. She helped make these adorable intimate questions to ask your partner cards come to life! Assembling Your Intimate Question Cards Once you’ve printed your set of intimate questions to ask your partner, go ahead and cut out the individual question cards....

Indeed, a study by University of Virginia psychologist Timothy Wilson showed just how far people would go to avoid a state of boredom. In 2014, together with colleagues from Harvard, Wilson ran a series of experiments inviting participants to sit on their own for six to 15 minutes, with nothing but their own thoughts as entertainment. Most of the participants rated the experience as unpleasant—their minds wandered and they struggled to concentrate....

The film has been airing on the PBS World Channel over the past few weeks, and today is the final airing. For more information about how to watch the documentary, click here. Watch the film trailer here:

It’s normal to feel a little down sometimes, especially during these darker months, but the journey is easier when we move through it with the knowledge that we are not alone and that there are supportive, self-compassionate steps we can take to let a little light in. So, here are some guided mindfulness practices to keep in your back pocket (or the bookmarks bar on your browser) to return to any time you’re feeling the winter blues....

Our relationships, our career, the way our kids turn out—these rarely match the pictures in our minds. Maybe you love your spouse but he never remembers to take out the trash. Or your daughter is happier as an artist than a dentist. Or you were going be that boss who always stays calm but instead often loses your cool. Here’s a reflection that may help you align your view of what is with what’s really there....

Long Hairstyles for 2017: Cool Looks to Get On 1. Braids for Fitness Have you found a girl gang to attend cycling classes with every Sunday morning? Or maybe you’re finally taking advantage of outdoor hiking trails nearby. Even if you only have 20 minutes for an at-home workout, chances are you want to look cute while you reach your fitness goals. A piece-y oversized braid is a great way to keep your hair out of your face while still maintaining a trendy and flattering style....