There’s no wrong way to handle going gray. You shouldn’t feel any shame in wanting to maintain your natural hair color. Hair is often a big part of our identities and it can be challenging to let go of the vibrant color we’ve had for so long. That being said, there’s also nothing wrong with aging into gray hair with grace. Whether you’re dealing with prematurely gray hair or hair that goes in the natural gray hair direction later in life, you’ll appreciate these tips....

25 Golden Blonde Looks Don’t believe us? Well then, let these golden blonde hair ideas speak for themselves: 1. Balayage This style is the most popular and trendy way to incorporate golden blonde hair into your style. This is the laid-back cousin of the more dramatic ombré, and creates a small gradient of change from dark roots to lighter ends. 2. Lob A lob is a great way to introduce yourself to shorter locks....

I was chastened. “It’s worth it, sweetie,” I said. “It’s definitely worth it!” As he grew up, I watched him cuddle pets and babies, but well into adulthood he held to his plan of not having children, and I began to think I might never become a grandmother. A person can take certain actions to make it more likely that she’ll become a parent, but there’s not much she can do to produce grandchildren....

15 Ways to Wear Grey Ombré Hair Whatever grey ombré hair look you’re aiming for, you’ll be sure to find something that works for you in this collection: 1. Rooted One of the best parts about ombré hairstyles is that you still maintain some of your natural color at your root. You can take your look even a full step further by just leaving the roots dark and diving into the silver hair life with the rest of your strands....

On your next couples date night, take your hubby out and enjoy a date night that he will love! Saddle up, grab your man and your guns, and head on over to the shooting range for a date night idea that will please your man! This date will have you aiming at the target and at your man’s heart! If you are at all like me, this isn’t just a man pleasing date night, you’ll both be loving this gun shooting date night!...

Read on as we all explain what we wish we knew when we were young and naive! Hair Advice to Our Younger Selves 1. Embrace your natural hair texture. “When I was younger, I would straighten my hair until it was perfectly sleek and stick straight. I wish I had been more open to enhancing my natural waves rather than getting rid of them completely. I would tell my younger self to ease up on the hair straightening and start embracing her natural waves much sooner!...

My Everyday Hair Styling Routine TIGI Copyright Custom Care Volume Shampoo and Conditioner have quickly become a holy grail duo for me. These year round favorites add volume and smoothness to my hair with their top of the line, salon-quality formulas. I wash and condition my hair two to three times a week and lately I’ve been relying on this pair over and over again to give me that voluminous foundation I’m looking for....

As if the hair gods heard my prayers for moisturized and healthy strands, I happened upon my new haircare obsession that would lead to my hair transformation: TIGI Copyright. The Salon Brand that Made My Hair Transformation Possible The TIGI Copyright line is high quality haircare that you can only purchase at salons. This line comes with a range of products that cater to many different hair needs. The line I chose was moisture, which you can distinguish by its blue packaging....

Mindfulness in Action On the cover is Shelly Tygielski (with her amazing boots). Shelly is a mindfulness teacher, grassroots, self-care activist who is “planting the seeds” of mindfulness to help people discover the power of pausing, breathing and holding space for themselves and others. You may recognize Shelly from her Self-Care series and Facebook meditations. I love Shelly’s story because it shows the impact that mindfulness can make on a community, bringing people together—and bringing out their best—even in times of terrible trauma....

Defined Curls: 3 Product Combos for Getting The Curls You Want 1. Curl Definition Using Gel Start your hair care styling regimen by washing your hair with a system that gives your hair the moisture it needs. A lot of curly gals forget this. Washing your hair with a moisturizing wash and care system will help you to get the definition you’re in the market for. Consider using Suave Professionals Coconut Milk Infusion Deep Moisture Shampoo, followed by Suave Professionals Coconut Milk Infusion Deep Moisture Conditioner....

We’ve got four categories to make it nice and easy for you to find just the ugly sweater you’re looking for! Men’s Ugly Christmas Sweaters These ugly Christmas sweaters for men will get laughs from the whole party! Men’s iPad/Tablet Fireplace Christmas Sweater – This is hilarious! The crackling fireplace will warm everyone up. 😉 Men’s Retro TV Sweater – A classic men’s sweater where you can have your favorite, classic Christmas movie playing....

According to the World Health Organization, the Covid-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide. With mental health challenges on the rise, it’s more important than ever to take matters into our own hands and employ daily practices that will keep us emotionally healthy. The Power of the Gratitude Journal The University of Rochester Medical Center shares that journaling can help reduce stress, manage anxiety, and cope with depression....

But it’s a huge personal value for me, because I was my own worst critic. I was trying to do so much in achieving and succeeding by all these criteria I had. It was really when I started to see myself in a far kinder, more compassionate light, that I would just say to myself, like, Are you just trying your best? Just ease up. – Dr. Sally Safa...

This conversation is the first in Mindful’s new Leading Mindfully webinar series. Watch a recording of the conversation below. This Q&A shares highlights from the conversation, including Andrew’s experience with meditation and bringing mindfulness into the workplace. Bryan: What was your experience when you first started meditating? Andrew: The biggest “aha” was the practice of presencing. We are constantly in this triggered state and thinking about the hundred things we need to do....

This is why mindfulness—the objective observation of whatever is occurring—is a core capability at the foundation of a successful, fulfilling career, and of optimal performance in anything that we do. When you apply mindfulness to work, you give those efforts meaning and become more engaged, more attuned. Working consciously is deciding and acting upon what you want to accomplish and how you will accomplish it. It recognizes the complex nature of work, particularly when it is being done in teams and organizations with other people....

Feeling her heart pound and her face flush, she stood up from her desk and walked past her assistant saying, “I’ll be back for my noon meeting.” Outside, Sheila took a mindful breath, and then another. She strode mindfully across the parking lot, fully aware of each step. She’d pause, do some mindful breathing, and then continue walking with awareness. Several blocks from the hospital, Sheila paused. She realized that anger wasn’t all she felt....

Not that we’re complaining: The half braided hair headband is another super-cute braid trend having a renaissance moment this year. Festival bunnies and forward-thinking gals alike are now taking to this delightfully meta-trend, which basically makes use of a French braid from ear to ear (or partline to ear, for on-the-go gals who want an abbreviated version), forming a headband made of your own hair. Super cool, right? How to Create a Headband Braid The headband braid can keep pesky strands from messing with our fresh-face flow, especially now that high summer’s around the corner....

While this technique can feel complicated, it’s actually pretty easy when you get the hang of it. Keep reading to learn the best technique for curling hair with a flat iron, and be patient with yourself as you learn! How to Curl Hair with a Flat Iron Ready to learn how to curl hair with a flat iron? Let’s get started. 1. Start by protecting your hair. When using a flat iron, spray on a thermal protectant throughout your hair....

Once thought of the go-to look of lazy gals everywhere (#sorrynotsorry), the top knot hairstyle has earned its keep in the beauty world; we’ve seen it everywhere from NYFW to the red carpet. Its appeal lies in its super-polished, almost rigid bun aesthetic, but one that’s surprisingly versatile and, yes, relatively easy to recreate, with the help of the right products and tools. The Top Knot If you’re looking for a hairstyle that’s equal parts glam and simple, but also value your precious snooze time in the morning, you’re in luck: We’ve just put together a few of our most requested top knot how-to articles for your reading pleasure....

When I was pregnant, lots of parents gave me advice (Enjoy going to the grocery store by yourself while you still can! Go out on dates! Clean your house!). One even warned me that becoming a parent would “rock my world.” I thought I understood. I thought I was prepared for the huge change coming. And while I wasn’t unprepared, I really had no idea exactly how life-changing becoming a parent would be....