The food truck craze is on the rise! From tacos to crepes to gourmet grilled cheese, you can find a fun food truck for just about any kind of cuisine now. There’s just something so great about dinner (or dessert!) served from a brightly painted truck. Maybe it’s the fact that you have to hunt it down, or maybe it’s just an out-of-the-box way to get your grub, but I LOVE food trucks!...

Here are four ways to train your brain to practice more gratitude: 1. Take time to notice what’s around you Practicing mindfulness helps you tune in to the present moment. It is possible that if you are a grateful person, you are more mindful of others’ gestures. The more often you tune into your awareness, the greater the chances you will notice all the good that’s around you to feel gratitude for, which can then bring satisfaction and happiness....

Read on to discover our go-to budget-friendly picks for hair gel that doesn’t flake: Hair Gel that Doesn’t Flake: Our Top Picks Before we dive into our list of flake-free hair gel products for natural hair, here’s something you should know when it comes to application: Too much of any product is never really good. Oftentimes, flaky residue occurs when there are way too many layers of hair product on your hair....

A Guided Loving-Kindness Practice Invite your body to relax, rolling back your shoulders. Open up your heart space. And allow your breath with every inhale to move through the heart. And every exhale to move back to the heart. I have recently learned that the heart actually sends more messages to the brain and the brain to the heart. Drop your gaze or close your eyes, inviting the body to relax....

You Go, Guylights: The Great American Comeback But here we are, and guess what? We’re rooting for you (pun unintended). We’ve spent one too many nights in front of network cable to not know that everyone loves a good comeback, even one with dye commitment issues. “But I wasn’t just good—I was great,” You spittle out, your frosted tips squinting their eyes in emphasis. We know, Guylights, we know; you were so massive, you were on the cover of practically every magazine back then, the archetypal look of boybands and sex symbols everywhere....

We spoke to Meg Hopkins, fitness instructor and intuitive eating coach, about how she deals with her hair before, during, and after the gym. Hopkins is a personal trainer, group class instructor, and the founder and owner of the body positive fitness company Thrive Tribe Movement. She is also an intuitive eating coach and kickboxing trainer and spends her time between New York’s boroughs teaching, strengthening, and empowering women and men....

You don’t really need to go deep and give yourself an at-home vocabulary quiz to learn intense hair coloring terms like double-process, lift, single-process and balance (although that would be pretty impressive). All you need are the basic hair color terms and trends which we’re breaking down for you below: Hair Color Terms: Common Words and Definitions to Know 1. Babylights A super fine highlighting technique used to soften and add dimension to the hair while mimicking the natural looking sun-kissed highlights most babies have when they’re young....

Self-Care Facts People in the United States are eager to prioritize self-care. 69% of American people planned to do more self-care in 2021 compared to 2020. 73% of people in the United States stated that they were more conscious of needing self-care than in 2020. 71% of people believe society will collectively prioritize self-care since the pandemic. Adults in the United States feel relaxed for approximately 40 minutes per day....

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Best Hairstyles For Your Hair Type: 5 Looks To Try 1. Thick To avoid the dreaded weighed-down feeling associated with thick hair, thick hair types should opt for layered haircuts, as they can help your hair feel much lighter and free of bulk. For a weightless style that’s definitely on-trend, be sure to try a layered lob cut for that effortless cool-girl look. While you could wear this style straight, wearing it wavy gives it a sexy and undone vibe....

Listen: We all know what it looks like when someone’s not listening: rambling on, repeating a point of view, spacing out, fiddling with devices, even behaving as though they “know” what we’re about to say. But when someone truly listens, we sense a respectful attentiveness to more than our words—there’s an alertness to our being, tone of voice, body posture, and more. Not surprisingly, too, when we listen, people tend to offer their attention in return....

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There can be some resistance to paying attention to your body, particularly if you and your body aren’t exactly on friendly terms. You may be unhappy with your body for the way it looks, the way it feels, or for not living up to your expectations. You might think you’re too busy to pay attention to the body and its needs for movement. Exercise may conjure up visions of the gym, being miserable doing some activity you don’t like, being around people who make you feel self-conscious (muscle-bound men and women in spandex), or being in pain....

Humans aren’t alone in having some ability to consider the future, a process that scientists call “prospection.” After all, your dog gets excited when they see you holding a leash because they anticipate a walk is imminent; your cat may show similar excitement at the sound of a can being opened. There’s even evidence that some animals—like bonobos and ravens—can choose and save tools that they plan to use in the future....

Returning to the Field Within I always believed in that field, but I didn’t know it was for me. And if it hadn’t been for one difficult decision 23 years ago, I wouldn’t be standing here. One quiet morning when everyone was asleep in the house, with one suitcase in hand, we tiptoed down the staircase to the car. My husband was dropping off our two-and-a-half-year-old son and me at the Delhi International airport....

How to Dye Dark Hair Blonde 1. Seek help from a professional. If this is the first time you’re going blonde, it’s strongly recommended that you go to a salon or a professional stylist. At-home blonde box dyes may be cheaper than booking an appointment at that celeb jaunt, but the risk of botching up your dye job increases exponentially if you’ve never done it before. More so if you’re working with hair that’s already been previously colored—results can be very unpredictable....

If you’re in need of help with determining the right hairstyle for your face, you can conduct a face shape test by standing in front of a mirror and outline your face outline on the mirror using a China marker or a lip liner. Step back and evaluate the shape you created. Was it a heart, oval, circle or square? After you determine your face shape, read on to find some of our favorite hairstyles for all face types:...

For this round-up, we curated a few of our fave ways of how to style natural hair in braids perfect for the hot, balmy season up ahead. Read on: How to Style Natural Hair in Braids for Summer 2016 1. Box Braids Box braids are a classic (and stylish!) protective hairstyle ideal for the summer. The perfect hot-weather hairstyle, this look can sometimes make the use of hair extensions for an all-out glamorous length....

The good news is that with the right tips and tricks, professional-grade looks are totally doable and right at our fingertips. Read on for solutions to the most common hair upkeep issues we’ve been facing and learn the how to take care of your hair at home: How to Take Care of Your Hair at Home: Social Distancing Style How to Cut Your Own Bangs We’ve seen a rise in DIY haircutting and hair maintenance queries due to the current stay-at-home mandates worldwide....

Whether you have natural hair, chemically treated locks, or hair that just won’t stay straight no matter what you do, we have some hair products that can help you achieve long lasting styles during the summer season. Read on to find out what they are: 5 Hair Products to Beat Summer Frizz 1. Frizz Free Curls If you’re after a frizz-free wash and go, you need to equip your styling routine with a gel that promises definition....