Clarifying Shampoo, Explained What is a clarifying shampoo and how does it work? A clarifying shampoo is just like any other shampoo but it just has more cleaning power. According to Leon “Clarifying shampoos have a higher level of surfactants. Normally, shampoos cleanse and condition the hair. Clarifying shampoos are meant for cleaning the hair.” When is the best time to use this type of shampoo? Since clarifying shampoo cleanses the hair thoroughly, it’s best to use it when your hair has a greasy, weighed-down feeling which often occurs after using great amounts of product....

In the first study, a total of 30 executives from a large oil company were offered 16 weeks of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training. A growing body of research finds that MBSR leads to a reduction in stress, and improvements in mood, health, self-efficacy, and self-compassion. To test its impact on stress and health in the workplace, researchers collected blood cortisol levels and blood pressure readings, as well as participant’s self-reports of perceived stress, and physical and emotional health before and after the 16-week program....

For me, the answer to that question is that I care deeply about our environment. My first memory of my appreciation and deep love for the earth is me at age five walking on the St. Augustine, Florida shoreline with my father. We walked barefoot, admiring the sound of the waves, and watching the tide go in and out. My dad would place shiny seashells on the sand in front of me to find, and I would squeal with delight as I picked up each precious treasure....

But while a 30-minute social-emotional learning (SEL) lesson might be impossible to fit into a week, slipping a social-emotional concept into already-existing curriculum content may not be. In one study, student teachers were paired with novice school psychologists to create language arts lessons with an SEL focus. The researchers found that the process yielded “creative and powerful” lessons and fostered a desire in both groups to continue such collaboration. We decided to try something similar at the GGSC Summer Institute for Educators—and we were astounded by the results....

Texture is key to create a casual, tousled topknot. Thus, a mousse is the perfect styler to enhance your waves or curls in a natural way. That’s pretty much it! What we love about it? It looks good with both freshly washed hair or when you haven’t washed your hair in a day or two. Follow our steps to make a messy bun, and get ready to steal the spotlight with that low-key, model off-duty vibe!...

Hair Conditioning: How to Effectively Condition Your Hair A step-by-step guide on how to condition hair: Step 1: Wet your hair. Start by wetting your hair and washing your hair with your favorite shampoo. Make sure to thoroughly rinse the shampoo from your hair to prepare your strands for conditioning. Step 2: Apply conditioner. Dispense a quarter-sized amount of conditioner into your palm. You can use more product for longer hair and less for shorter hair....

How to Create OC Texture Tips provided by Dove Hair Care Step 1: Use dry shampoo. To revive strands between traditional washes, spray some Dove Refresh + Care Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo on lifted sections of dry hair 8-12 inches from roots, where hair is mostly oily. Massage through roots to absorb oil evenly then brush through for hair that is refreshed and full of volume. Step 2: Use a curling iron....

If you learn how to do box braids yourself you’ll be glad to know that you are saving yourself a ton of money as this still can be quite expensive when done by a professional. Read on as we show you how to do Insta-worthy box braids on your own hair right at home: How to Do Box Braids Step by Step Are you thinking about trying this style? Be sure to snap a picture and tag us @AllThingsHairUS!...

Dyeing your roots at home can be problematic as it’s easy to make mistakes. Anything you can do to minimize their appearance of them until you’re able to get them done professionally is helpful. 7 Ways to Hide Roots Keep scrolling to learn ways you can cover up your roots at home, without having to reach for the dye: 1. How to Hide Roots Using Dry Shampoo Have you ever noticed that sometimes dry shampoo can leave you with a little white cast if you don’t rub it in properly?...

6 medium carrots (about 8 inches/20 cm long and ¾ inch/2 cm wide), peeled 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 1 tsp (5 ml) each: granulated sugar, kosher salt Generous grind black pepper Breading: ½ cup (125 ml) each: panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), whole wheat panko (or other dried breadcrumbs) ¼ cup (60 ml) white rice flour 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour (approximate) ½ cup (125 ml) vegetable oil Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)....

The revelation that mindfulness can happen with movement is often profound for people—especially those who have resisted meditation because they don’t like to sit still. If you’re committed to morning workout sessions and enjoy the boost that physical movement can bring, you can try turning your activity into a mindfulness meditation. Runner Ashley Hicks described it to Krista Tippett in a July 2017 On Being podcast this way: “I don’t run with music, headphones, anything—I call myself a true minimalist runner....

To this day, my little one resists waking up. Every morning, it’s the same twenty-minute ritual: I whisper “Good morning,” kiss her on the cheek, rub her back, and then wait by her bed holding up a blanket that I wrap around her like a cape once she finally wakes up. Then I follow her slowly down the stairs holding her blanket like a train in a morning procession fit for a queen....

The irony is that Wall-E the movie is actually a “wabi sabi” parable of our time. Wall-E is the big-eyed, sweet-willed, rust-bucket robot left behind to clean up after humans have trashed the planet and gone off to circle space for a millennium or so while it is cleaned. Said humans, in lives now devoid of difficulty, get fatter and fatter until they can no longer walk and must be trolleyed about between liquid meals and entertainment options....

Full of that coveted French-girl beauty vibe, this look is both chic and minimalist at the same time. Keep on reading to learn how to create the sophisticated yet understated style of the season! Inside-Out Half Ponytail Tutorial If you want to achieve a shinier and smooth look, apply Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Smoothing Hair Serum from the mid-lengths of your hair through the ends. 

The half-bun, or “hun,” is one of the easiest ways to ease into the bun or top knot trends, as it can be achieved on hair that’s on the shorter to medium-long side. As long as you’ve got at least five to six inches to work with, you’re solid—in fact, it’s a popular go-to look for guys growing out last season’s undercut and floppy fades, or anyone who doesn’t want to deal with styling your hair on gym-tan-laundry-hungover days (because yup, we’ve all been there)....

Beyond that knee-jerk reaction to the idea of children meditating, there are other criticisms—mainly, that there isn’t the time or resources to do this kind of work. Vicki Zakrzewski at Greater Good explains: We hear from many teachers in low-income schools that social-emotional learning (SEL) is considered an “add-on”—something that can happen after students have proven their academic merit. If that’s the case, does that mean social-emotional learning is a luxury only for wealthy children, whose schools perform better academically and can afford to invest time and money in SEL programs?...

Siegler, who has been a general practitioner for more than 40 years and is also a leading medical ethicist, still makes house calls. His business card also lists his personal cell and home phone numbers. Studies show that a good rapport between doctors and patients correlates with positive health outcomes. Though many medical schools teach the importance of showing empathy, this new institute will put compassion and empathy “on the same pedestal as science and technology,” said Siegler in the article....

Marturano talks about bringing mindfulness to General Mills, where she was Deputy General Counsel. She also talks about why we go into autopilot mode during the work day, and how we can create “Purposeful Pauses” in our day to slow things down and get back on track. Here’s Marturano talking about becoming mindful at work: We have an innate capacity of our minds to be present, so we’re not talking about some outside tool or technique....

We decided to take you through our five favorite Labor Day hair accessories to pair with whatever style you choose. These hair accessories are cute and practical, especially if you’re going to be spending lots of time out in the sun! Read on: 5 Fun Labor Day Hair Accessories 1. Oversized Barrettes Barrettes are simple statement accessories, so we like them oversized! This look is great if you have pesky bangs that might get frizzy or sweaty from the Labor Day Weekend heat....