Get The Look: Twisted and Cute Ponytail Hairstyle Read on to check out how you can master this look in minutes. We’re sure it’s going to be a new favorite in your beauty arsenal: Are you thinking about trying out this cute ponytail? Be sure to share the results with us over @AllThingsHairUS!

Creating a Fohawk Step 1: Score the right cut. Before you move your hair in any direction you’ll need to score the right cut. This starts by asking for more length on your crown to ensure that you have sufficient hair to spike upwards. You’ll also need to figure out the sides of your hair and whether you want a tapered look or buzzed sides. Step 2: Shampoo and condition your hair....

Here’s what one estranged child wrote in response to one of my posts: It is awful when you choose to end a relationship…especially when your parent doesn’t (maybe even can’t) understand what they did wrong. To turn away from them in order to move forward as a healthier person feels absolutely selfish and goes against my instincts to maintain that connection with my mother. I’ve heard similar expressions of dismay from my clients, friends, and colleagues who reluctantly avoid their parents....

We often use the words “I’m stressed” casually in our everyday conversations, with little acknowledgment of the adverse effects of stress in our lives. But evidence suggests that we should be much more concerned about our stress levels than we are. The Center for Disease Control found that 66 percent of American workers say they lie awake at night troubled by the physical or emotional effects of stress, and stress has been linked to many health problems, including obesity and heart disease—especially among low-income Americans....

For decades, psychologists have studied how long-term, meaningful goals develop over the span of our lives. The goals that foster a sense of purpose are ones that can potentially change the lives of other people, like launching an organization, researching disease, or teaching kids to read. Indeed, a sense of purpose appears to have evolved in humans so that we can accomplish big things together—which may be why it’s linked to better physical and mental health....

Ready to learn how to get shiny hair? Read on: How to Get Shiny Hair It all starts in the shower. Striving for shiny strands is a journey that starts in the shower. Opt for a cleansing and conditioning duo like Dove Radiant Shine Shampoo and Conditioner. This system is infused with African macadamia oil that will nourish your hair and add shine for up to 48 hours. It penetrates into each strand and creates that coveted silky shiny feel....

How to Make Your Hair Soft 1. Use the right wash and care products. Soft and shiny strands start with the right shampoo and conditioner combination. Try Dove Smoothing Ritual Shampoo and Conditioner. This hair care system is inspired by women’s hair care rituals in Southern Africa as they use blends of marula fruit oil and baobab extract. These ingredients are known to nourish strands and are used in Southern African beauty rituals....

Styling Oil: Maybe the Most Versatile Styling Product? 1. Defined, Glossy Curls If you’re a curly girl, we’re sure you already have a favorite oil on hand. We’re big fans of Suave Coconut Oil Infusion Damage Repair Oil Treatment for curly hair. Coconut oil is extra-hydrating, and it helps give dry, curly hair that soft feeling. Use this styling oil as the last step to coat your ends and define individual curls, no matter what look you are going for....

When we don’t see the connection with others inherent in self-interest, our world gets polarized by competing political, social, racial, and economic perspectives. We live in an interconnected world, but we make decisions primarily motivated by what benefits us. Even though we’re wired for empathy, research shows that it’s largely reserved for people we consider to be in our ingroup. This leaves vast groups of people not considered at all, or even harmed by our decisions....

Truth be told… I start Christmas shopping during the summer. Gasp! I know, I know, who does that, right? My daughter’s Christmas was done by the end of September and I’m halfway done with the little man and manly man of the family. I do believe that I’ve convinced ALL the divas to jump on the “get-ready-for-Christmas-early-so-we-can-ENJOY-the-holiday” train! WANNA JOIN?!? We want to help YOU with your Christmas shopping (not to mention – bridal shower and wedding shopping!...

Read on to learn how you can improve scalp health this season and beyond: Improve Scalp Health with These Home Remedies 1. Oil massages for scalp are beneficial! Whether you choose to do an oil massage while your hair is wet or dry, using a hair oil to massage your scalp can help improve the overall health. During the colder months, many women gravitate towards coconut oil due to its ability to penetrate and moisturize....

Excited? Keep on reading to learn more about this throwback hair product and see which ones we’re currently lusting over. We’re covering the many uses of hair mousse, some of our personal favorites, and finally answering all of your questions. Read on: Is Mousse Bad for Your Hair? What is hair mousse? Let’s start with the basics. Mousse is a type of hair styling product that comes in the form of a foam....

Langer took elderly men and asked them to act like they acted in 1959, 20 years prior. They were placed in an environment that was modeled in the style of 1959 and even included newspapers and magazines from that year. The men were asked to recall memories from that year in present-tense. What Langer found was that “The men’s physical behavior followed their psychological convictions. Over the course of a week, signs of aging appeared to reverse and the men looked visibly younger....

We’re all about spending time wisely and this Monday is the best day to get your hair ready for the new season to come. Make use of your time by giving your hair some TLC. Here are some things to do this Monday: Labor Day Monday Hair Chores 1. Treat yourself to a hair mask. If you’re heading back to school or back to work the next day, we want you to put your best hair strands forward....

Trusting and Loving After Dishonesty We love what we do, dating our spouses and providing all of our fabulous readers with ideas to help strengthen their marriages is a passion of ours that we don’t take lightly. Living in a world where marriage is sometimes not as highly valued as it should be, we are proud to represent strong marriages and help all of those around us try to strengthen theirs as well....

This date can be done just the two of you, but we think it will be even more fun if done as a group date! To make your life even easier, if you’ve got little ones at home, this date includes adorable free printable water activities for the kiddos to do with a babysitter, too! I know what you’re thinking… what DOESN’T this post include? (I’ll tell you… there’s no kitchen sink....

2. Masks for making hair shiny Conditioning after every wash is a great start when it comes to making hair shiny, but seal the deal by applying a nourishing weekly hair mask. One infused with nutrients and Buriti oil, such as Dove Nutritive Solutions Anti-Frizz Oil Therapy Hair Mask sachet, will keep hair glossy and smooth for the week ahead. 3. Cleanse away impurities A build-up of styling residue might be the culprit for hair that’s looking a little lack-luster....

So maybe it’s no so surprising that researchers at the Yale School of Medicine found that in the brains of experienced meditators practicing loving-kindness meditation, those reward areas were de-activated. “When we truly, selflessly wish for the well-being of others, we’re not getting that same rush of excitement that comes with, say, a tweet from our romantic love interest, because it’s not about us at all,” said Judson Brewer, adjunct professor of psychiatry at Yale now at the University of Massachusetts....