April 11, 2019 at 10:48AM by CWC When I was younger, I remember my mom giving me a kid-friendly leave-in conditioner that smelled like watermelon. It always left my strands feeling silky smooth and helped her work out all the tangles from long days at the pool. As an adult, I don’t give my hair as much love as it deserves. But with so many kinds of natural leave-in conditioner, that’s about to change. You can find natural products for your hair in stores, but making your own is easy. With the help of two hairstylists and a doctor who specializes in hair rejuvenation, we found several options for a natural leave-in conditioner that you can make right at home no matter your skills and preferred level of investment. The best DIY hairs masks, according to experts Each of the following mixes is made with ingredients that do everything from combat frizz and split ends to up the shine and strength. Essential oils and adaptogens even make an appearance with their numerous benefits. And if you’d rather skip the DIY, that’s fine. We’ve got you covered with the best products you can buy for healthier, silkier hair. 3-ingredient natural leave-in conditioner Expert: Marina Perkovic, stylist at Eliut Salon Ingredients 2 oz pure coconut water 2 oz distilled water 1/2 tsp vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopherol) Directions Mix together your ingredients and pour everything into a glass spray bottle, then use it as needed. This mix also works great in reshaping and refreshing
Month: April 2019
Hot take, but it’s actually awesome that Kim Kardashian is studying to be a lawyer
April 11, 2019 at 09:44AM by CWC Kim Kardashian West, Esq. What once upon a time would’ve made for a great Saturday Night Live sketch may soon (well, in a few years) be a reality, in light of the socialite-cum-business-mogul’s recent announcement that she’s studying law. That’s right, studying, as in, Vogue reports, she’s already begun a four year apprenticeship and intends to take the bar exam, in 2022. Here’s the sitch: In California, (and in Virginia, Washington state, and Vermont) lawyers can take the bar exam sans undergrad and law-school degree through a process called “reading the law.” California requires a four-year apprenticeship under a practicing lawyer with at least five years’ experience for a minimum of 18 hours a week, five of which must be directly supervised. And wait, there’s more! Apprentices have to complete monthly tests and have biannual progress reports submitted to the California Bar Association. And reportedly, Kim’s been on the case since July. Okay, okay, before you roll your eyes, let’s note two key differences between Kardashian and other privileged folks finding loopholes that lead to a desired path like, say, Olivia Jade: 1. Kim has already demonstrated serious dedication in the form of time and energy to her apprenticeship (nine months already, people), and that’s not isn’t something to scoff at. 2. Reading the law is a real, available opportunity that any person in those specified four states can take advantage of, regardless of background or circumstance. Kardashian’s law-world moves make her role
Kate Hudson’s next-level push-up is three moves in one
April 11, 2019 at 09:15AM by CWC I try to do at least 20 push-ups a day. Sometimes I perform the textbook version, but more often than not I scale the movement using my knees. Either way, a set of hard push-ups leaves my arms feeling like Jell-O. You’ll never see any modifications from Kate Hudson, though, who might have discovered the most challenging push-up variation of all time. During a sweat sesh with celebrity trainer Nicole Winhoffer, the fitness unicorn behind NW Method, Hudson completes some incredibly hard push-ups that makes me sore just looking at it. Instead of sticking with the basic movement, she pushes back into a one-legged downward dog, then as she lowers down into a push-up position, she brings the same leg over to her side at a 90-degree angle. Basically like a half-split on the floor, all while holding her bodyweight. NBD. View this post on Instagram Gettin stronger….! @nicolewinhoffer kicking my 🍑 @fabletics #FableticsFriday #MyFabletics A post shared by Kate Hudson (@katehudson) on Apr 5, 2019 at 7:07pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Hudson makes this move look easy, but don’t let her flawless form fool you. By the end of the set, which consisted of five reps counted down by Winhoffer, she couldn’t help but finish with a grunt (which can actually boost your physical performance and help you remain focused). If you want to try the intense move at home, just remember to go nice and slow. You’ll get the most bang for your
Here’s A 10-Second Way To Boost Your Mood When You’re Feeling Down
April 11, 2019 at 09:02AM Endearingly simple. Continue Reading… Author Jenni Gritters | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Your TL;DR guide to the buzziest healthy eating plans out there
April 11, 2019 at 08:33AM by CWC It seems like every day there’s a new diet popping up in the wellness scene (Pegan? Okinawa diet? Ketotarian?) that’s supposed to be the end-all, be-all of healthy eating—making easy to get confused and downright frustrated when you just can’t figure out what you’re “supposed” to be eating. Here’s the thing: There’s no one “right” way to eat well (despite what Instagram influencers might have you believe). “With every diet, there’s no one size fits all—everything is individual,” says Brigitte Zeitlin, MPH, RD, CDN, an NYC-based registered dietitian. “If you’re doing something that works for you and it feels long-term, that’s what matters.” So whether you’re a Keto enthusiast or a Med diet lover, as long as your health is in check, you’re good to go. Of course, that makes sifting through all of the many (many) eating plans out there a bit more complicated. We spoke with Zeitlin to give you an at-a-glance version of some of the best healthy diets out there (only the legit ones, none of this “military diet” nonsense), including insight as to which health needs they’re best suited for. Snack on this for future reference. 1. Mediterranean Diet [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGnyqti9wsw] Best for: People who want something easy to follow Overview: The Mediterranean diet is a mostly non-restrictive eating plan primarily focused on plant-based foods, says Zeitlin. (And it was rated the healthiest diet of 2019 by U.S. News and World Report.) The protein typically comes from fish,
Wawa proves it’s possible to eat healthy at a gas station
April 11, 2019 at 08:29AM by CWC Happy National Wawa Day! What, you mean it wasn’t marked in your Google calendar and no one sent you a card for this special occasion? Well, no worries. This is in fact a real holiday and you can celebrate by raiding the convenience store of their best healthy foods. It’s true, Wawa isn’t just a place for delicious hoagies. As far as quick stop-and-shop places go, it has a pretty decent option of fresh foods for cheap. If you’re on a road trip and happen to find yourself at a gas station with a Wawa convenience store attached, you’re in luck! Peel your eyes away from the cookie dough parfait and let us introduce you to five Wawa staples that are both satisfying and healthy. 1. Kale and quinoa salad: Not only does Wawa have a whole salad menu (something most convenience stores definitely lack), there’s actually more to them than just some iceberg lettuce and a plastic container of creamy Caesar dressing. Wawa actually has kale. Kale! Besides being loaded with greens and quinoa (protein!), it also has apples, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. 2. Burrito bowl: Those little turkey pinwheels aren’t your only protein option. The burrito bowl has a whole layer of black beans, and you can add chicken or beef if you want even more protein. Or, keep it vegan. Either way, it’s one of the healthiest meals to choose from. 3. Grapes, cheese, and crackers: Perhaps the most, er, sophisticated
Sitting at your desk all day could be making you more sore than your workout
April 11, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC Approximately once a day, I stand up from my desk with the type of groan that can best be likened to Grandpa Joe getting out of bed in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. My hips, quads, back, and hamstrings (so basically, like, all of my muscles) are constantly sore, which until recently I’d attributed to the hour of exercise I force myself awake for every day before I head into the office. But nope! My mornings spent on the bike and the Pilates reformer aren’t to blame for the horrible discomfort I feel in my body when I’m working. It’s actually all of my desk-sitting that’s doing me dirty. What is commonly mistaken as soreness (AKA what I had always thought was soreness) could actually be inflammation, and inactivity is one of the biggest culprits. “You can have chronic inflammation from simply sitting at a desk all day,” explains Jeff Brannigan, program director at Stretch*d. “Often times, we may not experience the feeling of soreness, yet the muscles can be tight and inflamed. Repetitive stress of any kind can lead to inflammation, and this includes inactivity. People tend to associate high levels of activity with soreness and inflammation but being still all day, every day, is one of the worst things you can do for your body.” While your muscles can totally become inflamed from an intense workout, you’re more likely to experience this phenomenon after hours of sitting still—like when you’re on
The lazy girl guide to a perfectly messy bun
April 11, 2019 at 07:58AM by CWC No other hairstyle is more versatile than the messy bun. Whether you’re cleaning your apartment, picking up some groceries, heading off to work, sweating in a workout class, or sitting on the sofa watching Netflix, it just does the job right. A messy bun is the style that keeps on giving, too. Ponytails require constant maintenance throughout the day, but rogue strands just make a bun look cuter. The only problem? Figuring out how to do a messy bun without all the effort. If a messy bun is supposed to be effortless how come it takes me 38 tries to get it right? — Well+Good (@iamwellandgood) March 23, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Even though it doesn’t look like it to those who have yet to attempt a messy bun, it takes a whole lot of time and practice to get right. I, for one, have spent many far too much time in front of the mirror with sore arms trying to get that perfectly messy—but not too messy—look. But it shouldn’t take up your whole morning when you’re trying to get out the door, and it doesn’t have to take 38 tries to get it right. Here’s how to do a messy bun perfectly every time. 1. Short hair [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf_3OYVmeyQ] Creating a messy bun with short hair that doesn’t want to stay in place can be tricky, but there’s a secret that can help: using second or third-day hair and dry shampoo. The added texture
One Doctor’s Genius Tip For Finding The Most Potent, Disease-Fighting Olive Oil
April 11, 2019 at 07:37AM Hint: The specific type of olive matters. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Justin Timberlake would def approve of spring’s most compliment-worthy nail color
April 11, 2019 at 06:54AM by CWC For some reason, I’ve always connected the color baby blue with Justin Timberlake. I swear that I read a questionnaire with him in a teen magazine from his N’Sync days in which he said the pastel is his favorite hue. Ever since, the shade has brought me nostalgic, early 2000s vibes, reminiscent of Timberlake’s baby blue eyes and matching oversized jerseys that he rocked in his music videos. After all, if we’re on the tale-end of all things ’90s, then it make sense that the styles of the early 2000s are now coming into favor. So, much to the pop star’s luck, his favorite color of all time is now on trend in the nail polish world (you’re welcome, Justin). Lead nail artist at New York’s Valley nail salon, Elaine Lee, was just raving about how the hue is uber popular right now. “Deborah Lippmann’s ‘Leave the Light On’ Spring collection is the must-have this season,” she tells me. “Each color is neutral enough to go with any wardrobe. Out of the whole collection though, I would say ‘Above the Clouds’ is a crowd favorite. It’s the ultimate pick-me-up flash of pastel.” Above the Clouds ($20) is the baby-est of baby blues that’s like the sky on a cloudless spring day. The good thing about the hue is that it can be rocked by all skin tones, and pastels look good with any outfit that you may be wearing. Seriously—baby blue is like