The technique behind creating flat twist hairstyles is similar to how cornrows are created. The only difference is that the hair is twisted and not braided. We have come across many iterations of the look, and we love how designers have recreated this style on women of different ethnicities with different hair colors. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our top favorite flat twist hairstyles on different hair textures and hair colors from the runway:...

Fun Summer Hair Color Ideas Read on to check out some of our favorite hair color ideas that we think you’ll love to try when the mercury rises: 1. Beach Blonde Going lighter is a classic summer look. Those coveted light tresses however don’t come without some work to achieve and maintain. Start by scouring magazines and blogs for your ideal shade and remember to be specific about the level you want when describing the shade to your hairdresser—platinum is very, very different from the golden blonde....

Yep. All the while, I was editing this beautiful October issue of Mindful magazine. I’m coming clean with my lack of self-care because I want you to know that I understand how easy it is to de-prioritize your own care. Even when we know what we need in order to show up as our best selves, the practice and routines of care can be the first things to go when life gets crazy—which is right when we need them most....

Facts About Hairstyles: Past, Present, and Future Social class, age, ethnicity, race, and genetics determined hairstyles throughout history up to the late 20th century. In ancient Egypt, 4000-300BC, males, and females wore long straight hair and braids with elaborate headdresses. Wigs were common in ancient Egypt in the years 4000-300BC. In ancient Greece, during the years1500-150BC, long knotted long hair and updos were hairstyles for females. In ancient Greece, males and females decorated their hair with crowns made of leaves, such as laurel wreaths....

6 Awesome Hairstyles for Layered Cuts 1. Dreamy Beach Waves Mermaid-like beach waves are a fantastic style for layered long and medium lengths, so don’t be afraid to play up your texture for a gorgeous beach-inspired look. To get those sultry waves, apply a good texturizing spray, like the Suave Professionals Texturizing Salt Spray, onto your clean and damp strands. Then, air-dry and tease your hair to give it a sexy, tousled effect....

Hair plopping isn’t a quick process. Make sure you do it when you have time to let your hair dry (or do it while you’re sleeping!). Follow our tutorial to learn the proper technique to hair plop and get the scoop on how to nail this curl perfecter. Hair Plopping: How to Towel-Dry Curls for Definition Hair Plopping with a T-shirt vs. a Towel Believe it or not, the secret to creating frizz-free curls lies in a humble cotton T-shirt....

Many women over 40, 50, and beyond opt for not wearing some of their favorite hairstyles (like ponytails) and go for hairstyles that they believe make them look their age. However, this method doesn’t really work for all. We believe that any hairstyle can be tailored to fit your personality, age or style. If you love your ponytail, wear it! If you want one that makes seems more age-appropriate, create it!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Our talented designer Karyn, from the site If Actually, created this super fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt that not only includes clever clues, but also activities to complete! That is right! This unique scavenger hunt will have your family searching throughout your home for clue bags that contain a task or challenge. Then, families must work together to complete the task before they can move on to the next clue....

The Best Hearth and Hand Finds! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Galvanized House Lanterns Table Linens Tote Bag Wreath Ornaments Cookie Set Stockings Bell Ornament Home Vases Black Pitcher Table Runner Wooden Nesting House Stoneware Bowl Balsam and Spice Candle Cutout Bowl Pajama Set Wooden Advent Calendar Candle Holder Toiletry Bag His and Her Mugs Journal Set Gift Bags Smoke Glass Vases Round Mirror Tray Foldable Storage Bin Goat Bookends Star Candle Holders House Salt and Pepper Shakers Cutting Board Storage Canisters 31....

As frightening as the virus, is the uncertainty it’s causing. Amid the fear and uncertainty, I’m reminded of why I practice mindfulness. A fellow meditation teacher recently encouraged her students to check inside and see what all the fear and uncertainty is stirring up. You’ve been training for this, she told them, and now it’s time to use your practice. That’s wise advice, and will remain so as the COVID-19 situation evolves in the days, weeks and likely months ahead....

How long do you usually stay upset after these events? An hour? A day? A week? We constantly face rejections big and small in our everyday lives, but some people regain their calm more quickly than others. A new study provides preliminary evidence that the way we respond could be determined by how mindful we are and traced to a specific part of the brain. In their study, the researchers recruited 40 undergraduate students to answer surveys about their mindful awareness: how receptive and attentive they typically are to events and experiences in the present moment....

“Traditional mental health approaches just are not meeting the needs of queer and trans youth,” he says. “They are very much underserved and understudied in terms of developing and researching programs and interventions that will actually be helpful.” A mental health clinician and assistant professor at the University of Connecticut, Iacono recently received a grant from the Mind and Life Institute to develop mindfulness-based programming that is accessible, safe, and supportive for young people of sexual and gender minorities....

There’s an arsenal of treatments at hand, including talk therapy and antidepressant medications, but what’s depressing in itself is that they don’t work for every patient. “Many people don’t respond to the frontline interventions,” said Benjamin Shapero, an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and a psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Depression Clinical and Research Program. “Individual cognitive behavioral therapy is helpful for many people; antidepressant medications help many people....

What led you to meditation? I was traveling abroad on a program that studied ecology and social issues, and a friend gave me a copy of That Which You Are Seeking Is Causing You to Seek, by Cheri Huber. The book had a profound impact on me. It planted a seed in me, you know, to really have a different relationship with myself and the world. What gave you the idea to bring mindfulness training to teenagers?...

Keeping Color Perfect: When To Touch Up Roots 1. Notice how long it takes your hair to grow. In general, it’s accepted that hair grows about half an inch per month. Also, you’ve probably heard your stylist say to have your touchups done every six to eight weeks. That means if your hair grows at the average speed, in six to eight weeks your hair will be about one inch longer....

Let us introduce you to Priscilla Quaye—better known as Curlcilla on Instagram—who we recently stumbled upon when we were checking out her Sunday hairstyling routine on Yahoo Style Beauty’s Instastory, and the results had us wanting to know more. Priscilla has managed to get the shingling method down to a science! We decided to pick her brain to learn her secrets. This is the method behind what some of us may call the shingling technique madness....

How can teens foster emotional well-being during this often-turbulent time of life? Many teens turn to external sources—friends, family, hobbies. But what if they could turn inward and find support from within as well? In a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescence, Dr. Brian Galla of the University of Pittsburgh found that mindfulness training can reduce stress and support health and well-being in teenagers. In his study, conducted in summer 2013, 132 teens participated in a five-day mindfulness retreat by Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (where I am executive director)....

We meet here twice a month to introduce you to some of the teachers, thinkers, writers, and researchers who are engaged in the mindfulness movement. You’ll hear all kinds of conversations here about the science of mindfulness, the practice of mindfulness—and the heart of it. And if you have been a listener of Point of View with Barry Boyce, you have come to the right place. Barry is our guest today, as a matter of fact....

Caring for Dry Damaged Hair 1. Get a trim. This is really the first step to getting your hair healthy and on the right track again. We know how much of a bummer it can be if you’re trying to grow out your locks to keep snipping at your “progress,” but it’s a step that must be done to get rid of gnarly split ends. Consider around two inches every six to eight weeks, depending on the scope of the damage....

When it comes to hair parting, there’s nothing more sexier than a deep side part. To give this particular look an everyday spin, the touch of messy waves help give the overall hairstyle a less serious and stuffy feel. To achieve the look, all it takes is a few hair waves and a texturizing spray to enhance texture. Ready to give the look a go? Read on to learn how you can create messy side-swept waves you can wear every single day....