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How to fix it: Moisturize your hair to help its charge remain neutral. But instead of reaching for thick masks and creams (which can weigh hair down), or dryer sheets (who is toting these around, anyway?), invest in a dry oil spray. These formulas are diluted versions of hair oils, so they’re lighter but still hydrating. Try OGX Renewing Argan Oil Of Morocco Weightless Healing Dry Oil ($10, ulta.com). Instead of spraying it directly onto your hair, mist it onto your hands or a brush, then run it through strands....

Think about when you were a kid, and looking at old photos of your parents was mesmerizing. You weren’t only getting a glimpse into their past, but also a preview of how you might look when you grew up. As an adult, you still want to know: Will you age exactly like your parents? You might, but it’s also about starting and sticking to a healthy beauty routine. “If you’ve inherited your mother’s ageless looks, you’ve won the genetic lottery,” says dermatologist Whitney Bowe, MD....

Just because the beauty is modeled after the 18th century doesn’t mean that some of the looks can’t be brought into modern times. We chatted with the hair and makeup artists behind the brilliant Bridgerton beauty world—Marc Pilcher and Lynda Pearce—to learn the behind-the-scenes secrets of how they created some of the iconic looks. So, if you ever find yourself having to present yourself in front of the queen (a totally normal, relatable predicament), you can be sure to look, “flawless, my dear....

But mornings don’t have to be this way, especially if you do a few simple morning stretches before you get out of bed. “When you stretch in the morning, you’re helping your body wake up, start functioning more efficiently, [and] even increase blood flow to the brain to improve concentration,” says Samantha Parker, movement, yoga, and kinesiophobia specialist in Washington, D.C., creator of YoMo, and author of Yoga for Chronic Pain....

The best way to start adopting a more plant-based meal regine is to eat less meat, especially red meat. Why? Because cattle are the top agricultural source of greenhouse gases worldwide—if cows were a country, they’d be the third largest greenhouse gas emitter on earth. Every bit counts. To make sure your plant-based eating habits stick, many experts recommend avoiding going cold turkey overnight. Instead, easing into consuming fewer animal products and more sustainably-sourced plant foods will help ensure long-term success....

1. Not Enough Variety To encourage the greatest diversity of birds in your yard, use a variety of feeders. Tube feeders, platform feeders, suet feeders, fruit feeders, and nectar feeders are some of the most-common types and will satisfy a wide variety of avian visitors. A feeder attached to the outside of a window for small songbirds is particularly fun; you can watch visitors up close without disturbing them. Make sure the feeders have no nooks or crannies that birds can get stuck in....

Our underappreciated ability to balance is a key part of what allows us to do everyday tasks, like walking, running, and getting up from a chair. Studies show that how well (or poorly) you perform these mobility skills strongly predicts how likely it is you’ll experience more serious events in the future, like falls, hip fractures, and hospitalizations, says Jonathan Bean, MD, MPH, professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School....

In Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, ($16; amazon.com) Newport makes the case for a thorough digital declutter, a task that requires reassessing our (often unhealthy) relationship with tech. As he defines it, digital minimalism is an “intentional approach to technology that involves a limited number of online activities.” You have to digitally declutter to get there—to become the kind of person who can step away from their phone without, say, worrying that everyone is sharing memes without you....

Setting goals is actually good for mental health and life satisfaction. But all too often, we set audacious—and let’s face it, near-impossible—aspirations that basically set us up for failure. In turn, this can create frustration, threaten our self-confidence, and sometimes leave us feeling worse than we did before setting said goal. So what’s the deal? The key to really sticking to plans lies in motivation—and more importantly, maintaining that motivational stamina far beyond the first month (or week) of the year....

And it can have spillover effects into other areas of our lives, says Marla Deibler, Psy.D., director of the Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia. “When we accomplish a goal like cleaning the fridge, we gain confidence that we can succeed,” which helps us tackle projects in other areas of our lives. It’s one of the reasons Julia Stone, 36, a CPA and mom to two in Denver Colorado makes cleaning a priority in her home....

Before you consider the style of your area rug, it’s important to learn the different types of rug materials available. From natural to synthetic fibers, there are pros and cons to each type. Here are the eight most common rug materials and our favorite shopping picks. Wool Rugs Wool is a natural fiber rug that’s traditionally handwoven, hand-tufted, hand-knotted, or hand-loomed. There are machine-loomed wool rugs, but these are typically made with synthetic fibers and not true wool....

It’s normal to feel disenchanted and flat-out sad about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve when we can’t spend time with people near and dear to us. While those feelings are normal and expected, it’s essential to find coping strategies to make the most of the season, no matter what. We solicited experts for their best advice for feeling connected and remaining positive during the holidays. To feel closer to loved ones, certified holistic wellness coach Kama Hagar suggests putting innovative spins on traditional routines: maybe a cook-off where every household recreates a classic dish and everyone votes on the presentation, or a cook-along where the family secret techniques and ingredients are revealed....

I was provided with complimentary tickets to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in exchange for this post. All ideas, opinions, and photos are 100% honest and my own. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party has been cancelled for 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. You can read more here. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Guide Last weekend I had the chance to go to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party as part of the Permission to Hustle Disney retreat....

Once you’ve decided on a tile material, it’s time to stretch your creative imagination. Get inspired by our favorite bathroom shower tile ideas to create your own unique escape. 1. Install an accent tile wall inside the shower. Look to the kitchen for bathroom shower tile ideas: Many homeowners use the area behind a range for an intricate mosaic tile showpiece. You can create a similar effect with shower tile....

But before Gutierrez came around to transform their house, the Gandy family’s first steps in and out of the action were rather boring. “Their entryway was a blank, flat space,” she remembers. “They did their best by hanging some hooks and setting up a bench and a small rug, but beyond that, it lacked energy.” The owners are a French-American couple with two young kids, and they chose to raise their family in the area for its history....

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The soap’s standing is backed by thousands of satisfied reviewers, including those who regularly battle dry, sensitive skin. “A friend of mine recommended this as I have seriously dry skin, and I am in love with it! My skin is so silky smooth after showers now, even before I get lotion on,” writes one person. “And the feeling lasts so much longer. I’m not layering lotion on myself every couple of hours anymore, after less than a week of daily use....

Think of this $12 pack of Bambaw Bamboo Makeup Remover Pads as a lifetime supply of makeup wipes and cotton rounds. From applying toner to removing foundation to gently exfoliating skin, the eco-friendly pads replace said items without skimping on effectiveness. The pack of 16 comes with 12 velvet-like rounds that are ideal for your lips and eyes, and four terry cloth pads that can be used all over your face and neck....

Sign up for a free trial now: Audible Premium Plus Membership, $0/month for 30 days. How Does Audible Work? Once you’re in the app, you can browse books in each genre via the “discover” tab. If you see a book you’d like to read later, add the title to your “wishlist.” Each book includes a summary, reviews, information about the narrator, and a sample for you to listen to. Once you select which book you’d like to read, your credit will be applied and the book is moved into your library, which can be organized by genre, author, or collection....

Who decides who is invited—the guest of honor or the host? Since the host bears the expense of the party, it is up to her to determine the number of guests she’s comfortable accommodating. If the shower is not a surprise, the host should give the honoree that figure and ask whom she’d like to invite. For a surprise party, the honoree’s college roommate trumps the host’s book club buddies (sorry)....