Whether you have a Parisian-inspired Christmas dinner that calls for this hairstyle, or a vintage-themed holiday party to attend, here’s how you can create this timeless updo at home. How to Do a French Twist Are you thinking about trying out this French twist style? Be sure to grab a picture and tag us over @AllThingsHairUS! Then take your comb and begin teasing sections of hair, focussing on the hair that will eventually form the twist....
The Best Way to Use a Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair Before you start slapping on layers upon layers of that conditioning treatment, understand: With hair products, more is not necessarily better. On the contrary: Too much of a good thing—like, say, hot sauce on your halal chicken and rice—can be counterintuitive, and even detrimental to the cause. 1. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. In the case of a hair mask for frizzy hair, it’s not the amount of product you slather on....
Renowned illustrator and writer Maira Kalman has created many New Yorker covers and almost 30 books, including an illustrated version of The Elements of Style. She’s designed clocks, coats, coasters, and hats. Her latest book, My Favorite Things, is a catalog of what delights her. After a conversation about art in everyday life, she shares with us glimpses of ordinary things she finds extraordinary. Mindful: What is it about your love of objects?...
What does it mean to settle the mind? Pretend you have a snow globe that you are constantly shaking. If I ask you to settle the snow globe, what do you do? You put it on the table, or the floor, or any other stationary surface. One of the literal meanings of the word settle is “to come down onto a surface.” You literally settle the snow globe down, that is all....
Scroll down for a few tips on copping a cute fringe to go with curly hair. We love the look on an awesome, bright hair color too (like copper), for extra oomph! Read on to learn more about how to style curly hair with bangs: How to Style Curly Hair With Bangs 1. Go brow-length or longer. Since curls tend to shrink your actual hair length, it’s best to ask your stylist for bangs that are cut at the brow or just a bit past it....
Compassion can lead to very forceful action without any anger or aversion in it. When we see a small child reaching toward a hot burner on a stove, we instantly take action. Our response is born out of the compassion we feel; we move to pull the child back, away from harm. We do not reject or condemn the child. To be compassionate is to wish that a being or all beings be free from pain....
Want to switch things up a bit? We’ll show you how to make a homemade DIY board game to heat things up in the bedroom. Get ready for a fun and flirty game where you make the rules. This bedroom board game gives YOU all the control! This is a chance to be as creative as you want! And, it is the absolute perfect opportunity to try out something new or indulge a little in your favorite bedroom activities....
The Lowdown on Dove DermaCare Scalp Dryness & Itch Before I could worry about whether or not this formula was going to work for me again, I was concerned whether or not my curls would snap back after being flat-ironed. This is every natural-haired gals struggle! Let’s just say all is good in that department, thanks to the good hands my hair was in. The Dove DermaScalp Dryness & Itch Relief nourishes dry, itchy scalp and relieves scalp irritation....
When Robyn emailed us to let us know about her fantastic date, I told her that she could be our honorary 13th Diva! Super creative with lots of fun details and so inexpensive that anybody could do this one! 🙂 She used one of the diva’s date as her inspiration, but changed it to make it her own. Without further ado – here’s Robyn: After reading this entry, I decided to do one of my own....
“When I meet with prospective clients, I listen not just for what they need—but what they perceive that they need. That helps me determine my approach. There are so many different ways to talk about mindfulness and its effects. For example, in the military, where we worked with caregivers, chaplains, and medics, they talk about mindfulness as situational awareness, and they refer to it as S.A. —it’s abbreviated. At Google they talk about searching inside yourself....
It’s when every day seems riddled with strife and anxiety until you reach that tipping point where all things seem futile and you find yourself at the point of giving up. To put it in simpler terms: Burnout is a bad day every day. Look, bad days happen to everyone, and they can certainly snowball. A bad day can become a bad week. A few bad weeks can lead to a bad month....
Sure can! Hand your man these sassy lotto cards and have him pick his own destiny. With each of the shamrocks offering a hot and spicy idea, it’s a win-win situation for the both of you! 😆 Materials: It’s Your Lucky Night Printables (BIG thanks to Sameeha at The Inked Leaf for her handy work in making these.) Metallic Acrylic Paint Dish Soap Paint Brush Clear Contact Paper or Clear Packing Tape Small Container to mix the paint...
At the time, the feeling was innocent and easy to move past because the perceived “threat” was totally in my head. The thing is, teensy moments of jealousy in our relationships can be totally normal. It’s crucial, though, to do some soul searching and recognize where this jealousy is coming from. If left untamed, excessive jealousy can eventually erode the very relationship that we desire to safeguard. So today, with an iced coffee in hand, I’m going to get a little vulnerable and share what I’ve learned about how to get over jealousy....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Before we explore more about this fantastic family idea, we HAVE to give a huge designer shoutout to Diva Elizabeth. She helped make these Netflix kids binge a reality with her designs. Netflix Kids Shows Invite List of Kids Movies on Netflix Netflix Kids Challenge Cards Printable Popcorn Boxes How fun are those?! Don’t forget to grab some quality cardstock before you assemble your Kids Movies on Netflix activities....
How This Naturalista Created A Styling Routine That Works for Her Hair Type All Things Hair: How many months has it been since your transition? Afika James: It has been five challenging months since my transition back to my natural tresses. I think about my locs and possibly restarting them again, probably every other day. All Things Hair: Have you found your go-to hair care routine for winter? Afika James: So as I am still learning what works best for my hair, I’ve had success with a very simple routine....
Long Layered Bob: 14 Looks to Consider 1. Subtle Ombré Hair boredom is real but it’s also avoidable. Give yourself something new and exciting to work with by dyeing your strands a subtle shade of ombré. Make sure to have your stylist keep the color subtle to avoid doing too much damage to your strands. 2. Rooted Give your hair the illusion of being longer than it is by opting for a rooted style....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Relationship Values This game is as easy as it gets, but in true Diva-style, it is still cute as can be thanks to Carisa from Messes to Memories. We have a huge list of values that apply to marriage that we turned into cards. This Marriage Core Values Couples Game is so easy to set up! It is the perfect date night because it helps you connect and have deep, meaningful conversations, in the form of a comfortable, easy game....
The study was published in the British Journal of Dermatology, and includes findings from 900 participants across 22 studies. Bevis Man, a spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation charity, told The Telgraph that the results will contribute to the ongoing debate about the substantiveness of psychological interventions in skin treatment. “It is already widely acknowledged that distress, trauma and stressful periods of a person’s life are often triggers for the initial development of psoriasis and eczema, as well as subsequent flare-ups....
