June 06, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC For girls with curls, summertime can be a frizzy affair. Just one step into the balmy, thick air and spirals can instantly grow in all directions. So when the great outdoors call with healthy barbecues, stargazing adventures, or—let’s be honest—just your morning stroll to the subway platform, it pays to set up your ringlets to stand up to steamy temps. “Summer can be a very deceiving season when it comes to our hair-care routine because we may feel inclined to push off a cut or trim and maybe even use fewer hot tools,” says Ursula Stephen, a superstar hairstylist who’s impressive clientele includes Rihanna, Kerry Washington, and Rita Ora. “These things are great, but activities like sweating, swimming, and spending extended periods of time in the sun that can take a toll on our strands.” Below, she and hairstylist Ashley Rubell share every summer tip you need to make it through the hottest months, bounce in tact. Photo: Stocksy/Karma Images Before taking a dip in the pool or ocean: Spray in leave-in conditioner and frizz-preventing spray While a crystal blue pool might look good enough to dive right in, Rubell says to take a beat to care for your hair first (and slather on some sunblock while you’re at it). She recommends taking a two-pronged approach to pre-habbing before executing the perfect cannonball. First, spritz in a leave-in conditioner spray: “It’s a lightweight moisturizer that really locks your curls together and prevents your
Month: June 2019
How to ditch frizz and keep curly hair happy all summer long
June 06, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC For girls with curls, summertime can be a frizzy affair. Just one step into the balmy, thick air and spirals can instantly grow in all directions. So when the great outdoors call with healthy barbecues, stargazing adventures, or—let’s be honest—just your morning stroll to the subway platform, it pays to set up your ringlets to stand up to steamy temps. “Summer can be a very deceiving season when it comes to our hair-care routine because we may feel inclined to push off a cut or trim and maybe even use fewer hot tools,” says Ursula Stephen, a superstar hairstylist who’s impressive clientele includes Rihanna, Kerry Washington, and Rita Ora. “These things are great, but activities like sweating, swimming, and spending extended periods of time in the sun that can take a toll on our strands.” Below, she and hairstylist Ashley Rubell share every summer tip you need to make it through the hottest months, bounce in tact. Photo: Stocksy/Karma Images Before taking a dip in the pool or ocean: Spray in leave-in conditioner and frizz-preventing spray While a crystal blue pool might look good enough to dive right in, Rubell says to take a beat to care for your hair first (and slather on some sunblock while you’re at it). She recommends taking a two-pronged approach to pre-habbing before executing the perfect cannonball. First, spritz in a leave-in conditioner spray: “It’s a lightweight moisturizer that really locks your curls together and prevents your
This tattoo pain chart uses a scale of ‘0 to Pass Out’—is it really gonna hurt to get inked?
June 06, 2019 at 06:50AM by CWC If you’re looking to express yourself, you can do it through your activewear collection, your Instagram feed, or by rocking temporary tattoos that smell like essential oils. But if you’ve got the urge to do something a little more permanent, you’ll want to consult a tattoo pain chart before booking that appointment. Unfortunately, tattoos involve needles, and needles don’t exactly tickle. Certain parts of your body are much more sensitive to pain than others. But where does it hurt the most to get inked? The aptly named website Tattoos-Hurt.com uses a color-coded tattoo pain chart, ranging from “irritation” to “pass out,” to advise the tattoo-curious. According to the diagram, getting a tattoo on the upper arm, forearm, calf, or thigh is generally considered tolerable, but it’s going to hurt like hell if you choose a sick design for the back of the knee, underarm, nipples, rib cage, or groin. Photo: Tattoos-Hurt.com If you’re thinking about ink, you’ll definitely want to reference this tattoo pain chart first, but remember that it’s not just where you decide to get a tattoo but when. If you schedule an appointment during your period, prepare yourself. Your body is more sensitive to pain throughout your cycle, and that could leave you wishing you’d waited a week. No matter when you go, tattoo newbies might just want to stick to something small in the yellow regions. Then later, if you dare, you can make the move up the pain
This tattoo pain chart uses a scale of ‘0 to Pass Out’—is it really gonna hurt to get inked?
June 06, 2019 at 06:50AM by CWC If you’re looking to express yourself, you can do it through your activewear collection, your Instagram feed, or by rocking temporary tattoos that smell like essential oils. But if you’ve got the urge to do something a little more permanent, you’ll want to consult a tattoo pain chart before booking that appointment. Unfortunately, tattoos involve needles, and needles don’t exactly tickle. Certain parts of your body are much more sensitive to pain than others. But where does it hurt the most to get inked? The aptly named website Tattoos-Hurt.com uses a color-coded tattoo pain chart, ranging from “irritation” to “pass out,” to advise the tattoo-curious. According to the diagram, getting a tattoo on the upper arm, forearm, calf, or thigh is generally considered tolerable, but it’s going to hurt like hell if you choose a sick design for the back of the knee, underarm, nipples, rib cage, or groin. Photo: Tattoos-Hurt.com If you’re thinking about ink, you’ll definitely want to reference this tattoo pain chart first, but remember that it’s not just where you decide to get a tattoo but when. If you schedule an appointment during your period, prepare yourself. Your body is more sensitive to pain throughout your cycle, and that could leave you wishing you’d waited a week. No matter when you go, tattoo newbies might just want to stick to something small in the yellow regions. Then later, if you dare, you can make the move up the pain
The wellness industry is a breeding ground for scams—here’s why they’re so easy to fall for
June 06, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Here’s some throwback wellness trivia for you: In 2014, essential oil brands Young Living and doTerra made headlines right as their popularity was soaring—for getting smacked down by the FDA. Independent sales reps from both multi-level marketing companies were claiming, via social media posts, that the products could be used to prevent or treat all manner of serious illnesses, from cancer and Alzheimer’s disease to the Ebola virus—which, as any medical professional worth their salt will attest, is just plain untrue. You might think this kind of sketchy messaging (and the ensuing government warning) would cause a serious dip in consumer trust, but that didn’t seem to be the case. In fact, for the first time, both brands reported over $1 billion in sales the following year. In my mind, essential oil gate was an eerie harbinger of our current wellness-world landscape, a time in which anyone with a social-media account can brand themselves as a wellness guru, regardless of their qualifications, and say whatever they want without being fact-checked. To wit: A recent study by University of Glasgow researchers found that eight out of nine leading UK-based bloggers hawking weight-loss advice presented false or misleading health intel in their posts. The sample size was obviously very small, but I can personally attest that my own iPhone is a minefield of questionable claims these days. A few weeks ago I heard a well-known wellness podcaster claim that the CBD she was advertising could
The wellness industry is a breeding ground for scams—here’s why they’re so easy to fall for
June 06, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Here’s some throwback wellness trivia for you: In 2014, essential oil brands Young Living and doTerra made headlines right as their popularity was soaring—for getting smacked down by the FDA. Independent sales reps from both multi-level marketing companies were claiming, via social media posts, that the products could be used to prevent or treat all manner of serious illnesses, from cancer and Alzheimer’s disease to the Ebola virus—which, as any medical professional worth their salt will attest, is just plain untrue. You might think this kind of sketchy messaging (and the ensuing government warning) would cause a serious dip in consumer trust, but that didn’t seem to be the case. In fact, for the first time, both brands reported over $1 billion in sales the following year. In my mind, essential oil gate was an eerie harbinger of our current wellness-world landscape, a time in which anyone with a social-media account can brand themselves as a wellness guru, regardless of their qualifications, and say whatever they want without being fact-checked. To wit: A recent study by University of Glasgow researchers found that eight out of nine leading UK-based bloggers hawking weight-loss advice presented false or misleading health intel in their posts. The sample size was obviously very small, but I can personally attest that my own iPhone is a minefield of questionable claims these days. A few weeks ago I heard a well-known wellness podcaster claim that the CBD she was advertising could
This morning yoga routine is more energizing than a cup of coffee
June 06, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Getting up in the morning is hard (coming from a dedicated snooze button hitter), but getting up in the morning to work out is exponentially more difficult. I’ve tried almost every exercise out there to get my bod going for the day, from boot camp to running and SLT (which is a killer), but finally I’ve discovered the one a.m. workout that I actually look forward to: my morning yoga routine. Yoga in particular is a wise workout of choice because not only are you getting its regular multitude of benefits—more space in your body, enhanced flexibility, and better balance—but practicing it in the morning can help with your sleep and mood. Seriously. “One of the major benefits of practicing yoga in the morning is better sleep,” says Kelly Clifton Turner, director of education for YogaSix. “Once you make your morning yoga flow a habit, your body will get used to waking up at that specific time. And this will help to regulate your circadian sleep cycles, which we often throw out of whack by varying when we go to sleep and wake up.” Working through some vinyasa first thing is also key for getting your body moving on the inside. “Incorporating a few twists into your morning yoga flow will also help stimulate your digestive system, which helps to get rid of any bloating from last night’s dinner and essentially setting you up to feel great,” she adds. Looking to cut back on
This morning yoga routine is more energizing than a cup of coffee
June 06, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Getting up in the morning is hard (coming from a dedicated snooze button hitter), but getting up in the morning to work out is exponentially more difficult. I’ve tried almost every exercise out there to get my bod going for the day, from boot camp to running and SLT (which is a killer), but finally I’ve discovered the one a.m. workout that I actually look forward to: my morning yoga routine. Yoga in particular is a wise workout of choice because not only are you getting its regular multitude of benefits—more space in your body, enhanced flexibility, and better balance—but practicing it in the morning can help with your sleep and mood. Seriously. “One of the major benefits of practicing yoga in the morning is better sleep,” says Kelly Clifton Turner, director of education for YogaSix. “Once you make your morning yoga flow a habit, your body will get used to waking up at that specific time. And this will help to regulate your circadian sleep cycles, which we often throw out of whack by varying when we go to sleep and wake up.” Working through some vinyasa first thing is also key for getting your body moving on the inside. “Incorporating a few twists into your morning yoga flow will also help stimulate your digestive system, which helps to get rid of any bloating from last night’s dinner and essentially setting you up to feel great,” she adds. Looking to cut back on
What Can Chinese Massage Therapy Do For You? We Investigated
June 06, 2019 at 03:03AM It’s a shockingly great therapy for many ailments. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
What Can Chinese Massage Therapy Do For You? We Investigated
June 06, 2019 at 03:03AM It’s a shockingly great therapy for many ailments. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC