We enlisted the help from Unilever’s R&D expert Leon-van Gorkom to help shed light on this popular dyed hair must-have. Read on to learn the truth: Sulfate Free Shampoo: How It Works 1. What are sulfates? Sulfates are an ingredient commonly used in shampoos and body washes to provide extra lather. They also act as cleansing agents to remove oil, dirt and styling residue from your hair! 2. Why choose sulfate-free shampoo?...

SaveSave But before we get ready for some seriously rad recess games, we have to give a giant applause to Carisa from Messes to Memories. She took all of our ideas and ran with them, creating something that’s so totally cute we can hardly believe it! Thanks again, Carisa! Playground Games Invite To help you kick off your Park Hop adventure, we’ve come up with not one, but TWO totally adorable invites....

1. Straight Ombre Show off the beautiful color gradient you have with your ombre by going for a sleek and straight style. We chose this look for our summer weekend round up because we know this dye technique is still very popular. Get an extra shiny finish by spraying some Bed Head by TIGI Headrush Shine Hairspray after straightening your strands. 2. Loose Curls on Long Hair We can’t resist a loose wave style on ladies with longer hair....

The Butterfly Haircut is Taking Off The butterfly haircut is all about nailing that perfect blend of dynamic movement and subtle texture. The right styling products and techniques will make or break this style. Read on to learn more about which products and styling methods are essential to maintaining this look. One thing you might notice about any images of the butterfly haircut is how ‘done’ this style looks in every single photograph....

I remember feeling something new that year: the desire to give gifts. So one morning I crept up the plywood framed stairs to the second floor, where the only roof was a tarp flapping in the Santa Ana winds. There I collected little triangular cast-offs from two-by-fours and the quarter-sized steel punch-outs from electrical outlet boxes, and with Elmer’s glue and a few crayons I transformed these bits of construction trash into sculptural gifts for my family....

What’s Wrong with Being Wrong? Years ago, I worked for a professional choir. The conductor told everyone that, during rehearsals, if you sang a wrong note, you should acknowledge it by raising and lowering your hand while you keep singing. In other words, you were allowed to be wrong. It didn’t have to hold you up, or get you down, or be more than a quick flick of the hand. Since then I have often wished for the simplicity of this relatively painless way to make a mistake without viewing it as a mortifying mess....

It sounds so improbable. When we think of those who have taught us the most about meaningful change, we think of people who are very, very brave, say, Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, the Dalai Lama. Unwavering. Deep. Devoted to others and willing to die for what they believe, quite literally. How do you get to be such a person? Well, I have no idea, but I would put money on the idea that the ground, path, and fruition of their lives is sadness....

No matter where your marriage stands, we can all do something more to better our relationship with our spouses and communication is key. Strong relationships are built upon good communication and marriage is no exception. But what do you talk about and how can you bring up subjects that are difficult to discuss? How do you start? That is where the book “The Marriage Challenge – 52 Conversations for a Better Marriage”comes in....

With Creative Stirrings’ permission….the divas did their OWN spin on a fabulous….. Can ‘O Dates A HUGE thanks to the FAB-U-LOUS and ever so talented Aileen from Lil’ Buckaroo Designs for helping me to put this together. LOVE YOU, girl! {If you ever need someone to design some FABULOUS invitations for you….SHE is your gal!} With her expertise….we were able to combine her design and my logo images to come up with the PERFECT gift....

BRACE YOURSELVES!!! We have found the mother-of-ALL-make-up websites!! Why, oh, why would we be sharing all about this goldmine on THIS website? GIRLS – think “DATE NIGHT“!! We are going to help you look and feel your very best, not only for date night, but EVERY day! Your husband won’t know what HIT you! Let’s back up for a minute here. A few months ago, I decided I wanted to TRULY learn more about make-up....

Heather Hurlock: First, we need to know, do you use your own app? Dan Harris: I don’t use the app every day—but that’s not because I don’t think it’s awesome. It’s mostly because I don’t want to have to watch all that video of myself. Heather: What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given about how to quiet that voice in your head through meditation? Dan: The best advice I’ve gotten on this score is that you don’t have to “quiet the voice,” per se, you just have to learn how to not take it so seriously....

Because as the world convulses with turmoil, my mind convulses, too. My thoughts fly like a storm in a snow globe: pandemic, death, disease, fear, invisible air particles, racial violence, social injustice, micro- and macroaggressions, shouting, anger, political warfare, economic freefall, joblessness, uncertainty, anxiety—all are swirling in my snow globe. Yours too? I feel raw, unsettled, hurt, angry, sad, furious, compassionate, sorrowful. It’s all in there, around me, inside of me, all swirling....

“To achieve a flawless finish, apply gel to the roots and brush through to the tips, followed by a fine tooth comb to secure any flyaways,” says Gilbert. Read on for the scoop: The Sleek Bun at the Naeem Khan Show was the Shiniest of Fashion Week When Gilbert and the other TRESemmé stylists created this sleek bun, they used an entire tube of gel per model! This isn’t practical for those who want to recreate this look at home, so we recommend using a generous amount but don’t feel pressured to use an entire bottle on one look....

The spiky bun was an iconic hairstyle worn by so many celebrities and models throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. It was even seen in iconic movies and TV shows during this time. The spiky bun has been spotted in so many model-off-duty looks recently. Plus, this updo is an easy, effortless style which may be another reason why it’s so popular right now. Keep scrolling to learn how to achieve the spiky bun and get some style inspiration for your look....

Mindfulness or Compassion for Mental Health Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) are among the most widely used mindfulness-based treatments for depression, anxiety, and stress. The two may be similarly effective, finds a new study from the Mindfulness Institute in Reykjavik, Iceland. At a residential rehabilitation and health clinic, 58 adults were assigned to either a MBCT group, a CFT group, or a group receiving no mindfulness-based treatment....

We realized that there are still some male readers out there who have yet to master hairstyling with a blowdryer (it sure took us awhile too). This being the case, we’ve put together a clear, concise tutorial to help you get more volumized versions of your everyday looks, starting with the combover. This version of the combover haircut is just like the original slicked side fade, but carries a tad more lift at the crown....

1. Box Braid Bun Gather your hair up into a bun to put your shaved sides on full display. 2. Crochet Braids Want to give protective styles like crochet braids an update? Shave the sides of your hair and add a fun color combo. 3. Curly Dreads Dress up dreadlocks with shaved sides by adding waves to your locs. After curling your hair using flexi rods, set your style with a firm hold hairspray like Suave Professionals Firm Control Finishing Hairspray....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here Things to Do in Chicago for Families Got little ones in tow? These attractions are sure to keep their attention, and we think you’ll like them too! Lincoln Park Zoo– Since its opening in 1868, the Lincoln Park Zoo has become one of the most established zoos in the United States. The best part for you? It’s completely FREE!...

According to Andrew Horn, the founder of Dreams for Kids DC, much of confidence comes from our sense of presence. “Presence is that embodied existence in the moment, it’s when you’re only responding and reacting to what’s happening right now,” Horn says. “There’s no story from the past, there’s no fear of the future, and it’s a magical thing when we can create that in conversation.” Here’s how you can soothe social anxiety, and uncover your confidence:...

The conversation was recorded in December 2012 and the RMA describes the video this way: “the actor wrestles with the concepts of happiness, love, and death with the same courage and compelling insight that he brought to his roles.”