A shampoo for hair growth can also be used by those that are seeking longer hair. For those looking for something to treat a condition, we know many of you rather go to Google to self-diagnose and then use any information you come across to help you search for the right products to use. However, we have a couple of pointers we’d like to share with you before you spend hours researching, or even end up spending every last cent in your bank account on a shampoo for hair growth that may or may not work for you!...

Cute Shoulder Length Hair Styles for Date Night 1. Side Part With a Braided Crown Who doesn’t love a date with great taste and one who’s on top of the trends? Pull your hair up, but add a little trendy touch for date night. Try a braided crown on one side of your hair that will show off your stylish side. Pull out some hair around your front hairline for a ritzy finish that makes the look....

Philosopher and author Alain de Botton shares six ways you can tell your friendship is the real deal. True friendship is about trusting one another. While acquaintances or work colleagues may hide their shortcomings from you, a friend confides in you. “They show how much they trust us by confessing failings and sorrows which would open them up to possible humiliation from the world beyond,” de Botton says. A friend gives you the gift of vulnerability, which allows you to be vulnerable in return....

Funnily enough, as trends are wont to do, we saw a sudden (and surprisingly adorable!) renaissance of this quirky, post-grunge look. First spotted on the street stars in Korea and Japan, the wispy hair trend made its way to the West via runway appropriation. Now everyone has seen a version or another of this once-popular look, whether on the latest fringe hairstyle or as a final touch to a stringy half-updo....

What are the Characteristics of Straight Asian Hair? Features of Straight Asian Hair Asian tresses are typically straight, with very round and thick fibers and a high level of black melanin. It’s thick. The reason Asian hair tends to be thicker is that it has around 10 layers of cuticles. Cuticles are the small areas around the inner protein structure of your hair–they are there to protect those proteins. Hair tends to have 5-10 cuticle layers, so Asian hair has the most layers possible, making the hair thicker and stronger....

More specifically, in cases of depression for example, thinking happy thoughts and concentrating on the good, while downplaying the bad, may not be as helpful to Asians as it is to white populations. The authors of the study, Jennifer Wang and Kelly Koo, suggest the use of mindfulness therapies instead. Mindful therapies encourage patients to pay attention to both the good and the bad parts of their thoughts. They let the patients “observe when they feel good and bad and notice that both will disappear....

Results of the study, conducted by Eileen Luders, an assistant professor at the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, and colleagues, were published in the online edition of the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (Read the abstract here). A direct correlation was also found between the amount of gyrification and the number of years a person meditates—possibly providing further proof of the brain’s ability to adapt. For more on Luders’ studies at UCLA, read “Your brain doesn’t look a day over 40, dear....

According to the study, police aren’t encouraged to show emotions within the law enforcement culture. Research has shown that police become more emotionally detached within 18 months of service. As there’s a large body of research suggesting that detachment from emotions can have detrimental consequences to emotional health, the researchers were interested in the interaction of these variables over time. Strikingly, police recruits showed an increase in depression and other mental health problems after starting the job....

Suppose we define pain as the pure physical sensation of the body responding to some negative stimuli, and suffering as our response to pain. From a mindfulness perspective, it is important to differentiate pain and suffering because however unavoidable pain is, we certainly have some leeway when it comes to suffering. The biggest difficulty in working with pain is not the pain itself; it is how we react to it....

Timber! We’ve fallen for you! And your tree’s close behind… those needles have got nothin’ on our Taking Down The Christmas Tree Date and we’ll tell you why! With a printable download that’s packed with games, activities, and an invite to unleash everyone’s inner lumberjack, this Christmas tree removal date will leave the two of you “pining” for more. We’re about to turn annual tree takedown time into something a little more happy and a LOT more fun....

We’re sitting down with Michelle Thames (a natural hair, beauty and lifestyle blogger) and Victoria Davis (founder of ClassyCurlies.com) to discuss the dos and don’ts of talking about natural hair, their own natural hair experiences and how the beauty industry can better represent them. Talking About Natural Hair While we applaud the hair discrimination laws that were passed in New York early last year (that now makes targeting people based on their hair or hairstyle at work, school or public spaces an act of racial discrimination), many Black people still face biases in everyday life....

Getting Tape-In Hair Extensions Before The Process Day 1 Getting my tape-in hair extensions was a two-part process. I had to go in for a consultation meeting with my hair stylist to go over what I wanted and to get color matched. I got my hair done by Ben Cohen at Lior Malka Salon in NYC. Ben was absolutely wonderful, he was so thorough from start to finish and did an amazing job!...

What is a Side Comb Fade? Starting with some definitions: A side comb fade is a popular way to style a mid-to-high fade or tapered haircut. Some people refer to it as a comb-over; we like to think of it as an undercut hybrid. In a side comb fade, the hair is clipped with a high taper starting from the parietal ridge (your skull bump) or even higher, like in a “high and tight” fade, with the hair fading out almost completely once you reach the neckline....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Chick-Flick Date Night Done Right Sometimes, you just need a classic, mushy chick-flick watching date night. The Notebook movie really can’t be beaten when it comes to choosing the perfect chick-flick. We’ve taken this date to the next level with our free printables. All you need is: What’s Included? You’ve found where to watch The Notebook, you’ve got the popcorn and someone to cuddle with, so what do you need from us?...

Whether you’re into model short hair ideas, a new way to refresh your bob haircut, or just browsing before you take the plunge, we have enough inspiration to satisfy your curiosity. Read on for our top fashionable short hairstyles for women: 11 Fashionable Short Hairstyles 1. Feathered Pixie Don’t underestimate what a bit of texture and layers can do to a short hairstyle. Texture can be used to create the most standout styles on the planet!...

Top Moisturizing Shampoos for Your Hair Needs We’ll illustrate the benefits of having a moisturizing duo in your arsenal, so read on to find the perfect moisturizing shampoo system for you: 1. Oily When it comes to oily hair, you want a moisturizing shampoo that will nourish your strands but not further weigh them down. If you have an oilier hair type you may find you also have trouble creating some volume....

Candy Bouquet Supplies Gather all the supplies to make these awesome candy bouquets. No worries, we’ve got a list right here to make it easy: BucketStyrofoam ballWooden skewersTapeTissue paper and/or crinkle paperCandy bars (Pstt! It would be perfect if you could find out which candies the person you are gifting this to would love! And the Dollar Store would be a perfect place to get these for cheap!)A sweet card…(Make sure to check out the CUTEST printable cards that are provided at the end of the post!...

How to Style and Shape an Afro Fade Below, we demonstrate how to shape an afro fade. Picking it out isn’t the only way to style and reshape your hair! Read on to discover how you can use these styling tips at home to style your afro fade in just 10 minutes or less: Afro Fade Hairstyle Inspiration Now that you know how to style your afro fade haircut, it’s time to decide the exact look you want to go for....