Read on as we break down how you can score a frizz-free straight style from your shampoo to your heat styling tool: Why the Best Flat Iron for Frizzy Hair Still Needs Some Help 1. Your wash and care system plays a major role. Have you ever flat-ironed your hair on wash day and it didn’t last past a few hours? The shampoo you used could be the one to blame....

Hair is made up of protein after all—keratin, to be more specific—so protein shampoos definitely make a great case for reinforcing the hair shaft when it’s at its most vulnerable. Want to learn more about protein shampoo? Read on to find out if it’s the best option for you: Protein Shampoo: Breaking Down the Ins and Outs After a couple of rounds of highlighting and a steady few months of regular hot tool use, you may notice that your hair has become more prone to breakage and it might be feeling a little brittle....

When he spoke these words in his first inaugural, Lincoln was stunningly optimistic. He assumed office with only 40% of the vote after an election that saw him ridiculed as much as admired. Only weeks before, he had to sneak into Washington to skirt an assassination plot. Within weeks, an immensely bloody four-year civil war would begin. In invoking our “better angels,” Lincoln referred not so much to supernatural beings but to the feelings within our own psyche that predispose us toward kindness and connection....

Doesn’t food make EVERYTHING better? Um, HELLO – yes!!! But most especially DESSERT!!! Yummy! When it comes to birthdays, the food and dessert is the ‘cherry on top’ to make it all come together. The Divas all gathered their favorite birthday food ideas from different sites to share with you! Festive Birthday Cupcake Cones Cupcakes are such a great treat at a birthday party, but Making Life Delicious found a way to make them extra special....

15 Edgy Bleached Hair Styles We’re In Love With Not convinced to go on the bleached hair side just yet? These chic and edgy looks will definitely change your mind. Check out some of our favorite bleach blonde looks below: 1. Shaggy Bob Nothing screams rocker chic more than short, bleach blonde hair. This color paired with wispy bangs and a chopped hair can make you go from blasé to rock n’ roll beauty queen in an instant....

10 Trendy Ways to Style Your Bob with Bangs 1. Prep School Chic Take your bob with bangs down the sweet and flirty route with this prep school reminiscent hairstyle. Wear a trendy and textured headband to add an extra sweet touch. 2. Silky Perfection Consider this product your new secret weapon: S Factor by TIGI Silky Smooth Serum. This serum will add a dose of silky perfection to your strands make them magazine cover worthy in seconds....

(And scroll down for some great mini bouffant hairstyles to inspire you…) Ready to try your hand at this fun hairstyle? Here’s how to get the look at home: Bouffant Hair Tutorial Look 1: Glam Bouffant Hair Look 2: Mini Bouffant Hair Tutorial on Curly Hair Last but not least, top your mini bouffant off with a cute bow accessory! Now you’re in full holiday swing! Repeat this motion several times until you achieve mega volume!...

Typically, meditators start by directing the phrases to themselves, then aim the phrases of goodwill toward a mentor or benefactor, then someone they feel neutral about, then someone toward whom they have difficult feelings, and finally the idea is to expand the circle of loving-kindness to include all sentient beings. The good intentions cultivated by loving-kindness meditation lead to more supportive self-talk and better moods. Research shows that loving-kindness meditation is “dose-dependent”—the more you do, the more powerful the effects....

Some conference highlights: Dr. Daniel Siegel (author of the forthcoming book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain), will offer a keynote talk on Saturday afternoon following the regular sessions. Dan is a noted neuropsychiatrist and author who has written and spoken extensively on the topic of mindfulness and the brain. The conference also includes a talk from Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), who was featured in Mindful’s June 2013 issue....

As mindfulness teachers, we are collectively coming to realize that we hold a responsibility to engage with the realities and challenges of oppression. Systemic issues, including racism, oppression, and marginalization, have severely impacted the lives of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in Western culture. Many teachers feel a sense of helplessness when thinking about addressing these issues. The Centre for Mindfulness Studies (CMS), where we all work, is beginning to turn toward what has previously been unspoken....

Check out our NEW video of The Dating Divas’ Cheer Up Kit: Wait until you see all of the DARLING printables created by the amazing Kiki, of Kiki & Company. They are so bright and fun! This sunny care package is bound to bring on some smiles. The Dating Divas latest printable bundle includes everything you need to send some sunshine to your spouse, friends and family! Plus, it’s a perfect care package for soldiers!...

7 Casual Updo Hairstyles for Date Night 1. Bandana Bun Amp up your topknot with a bold hair accessory like a bandana. A bandana adds texture and style to your bun. It’s a great in-between of your workout elastic headband, and a glitzy hair accessory. All you need to do is loop your hair into a topknot and tie on the bandana. Follow our hair tutorial to see how to tie the bandana headband....

As frustrating as this hair issue may be, it’s also important to learn more about the causes of hair loss to help you have a better sense of what’s happening in order to deal with it and, ultimately, find a solution. Read on to discover some of the many common causes of hair loss in men: 6 Common Causes of Hair Loss in Men 1. Male pattern baldness According to Unilever’s Leon-van Gorkom, “2 out of 3 men will show male pattern baldness, or MPB, by the age of 60....

“How to meditate” featured seven tips on how to cultivate a daily meditation practice from Sharon Salzberg, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Mass. Alexia Eljalde-Ruiz, author of the story, says the piece is part of a Tribune do-it-yourself series called “Life Skills.” Other pieces in the series included how to be a better swimmer and how to apologize. Eljalde-Ruiz says there is no grand plan at the Tribune to continue writing about meditation practice....

Read on to for three things you should take into consideration before heading out for your festivities: Cinco de Mayo Hair 101 1. Go for updos. Wearing your hair down is cute and all, but what not cute is sweaty hair. While you’re having fun, dancing, sipping on margaritas, you’re bound to get a little warm and that may not go well. Since there probably is no time for fixing your hair if things get a little rough, look into hairstyle options that don’t require much effort....

Clean Hair Products I have a long and complicated history with coloring my hair. It entails flipping back and forth between a balayage blend of some sort and my natural brunette color. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for color-conscious products. Specifically, products that will help with some of the damage done during all of these processes. Love Beauty and Planet Blooming Color Murumuru Butter & Rose Shampoo and Conditioner are the first color-minded shampoo and conditioner I’ve liked....

Below we rounded up some of our favorite textured looks. Read on to learn how you can quickly achieve the one that is right for you: How to Achieve Cool Girl Texture 1. Natural Hair Whether you have loose 3c curls or fall anywhere in the type 4 range, there’s a way to embrace your curly hair and get the cool girl texture you want. This afro, wash and go style is one of the best ways to put your curls on full display....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. To get started, you’ll want to choose who your competition will be! Just want to keep it intimate between you and your spouse? That’s cool! This is your chance to finally see which one of you is the better baker. This is also the perfect double date or even group date. Invite some friends to compete against and bake as a couple instead!...

Reclaim your romance in 10 minutes or less with our fabulous Love on the Run ideas, including tip #34! Who doesn’t love ice cream and fun dating ideas!? With the weather heating up, ice cream and your spouse are the best way to cool down on a summer evening! But what makes ice cream even better, are all the fun mix-ins you can add for flavor and crunch! Create a custom Cold Stone-style creation for your spouse and surprise them with this delightful treat after dinner!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. free printable POt of Gold Gift This gift is great because it’s so versatile and simple. The printables are just two pages and include: You can also add in some of your own rainbow pot of gold crafts (these are so fun!). pot of Gold Gift Ideas Of course, we’ve got tons of ideas for you to fill your pot of gold, but as you’re gathering items, we bet you’ll find even more “gold” ideas!...