Water is your hair’s best friend. Seriously, think about it.
You wash your hair with water. You wet it in order to cut or style it. And drinking enough water helps keep your hair healthy. In the heat of summer, there are plenty of reasons to make sure that you stay hydrated!
I’m one of those people who needs to be reminded to drink. I keep a stainless-steel water bottle on my desk at work (more…)
As much fun as it is for me to dress up my baby daughter, you’d think I would understand that pet owners get a similar kick out of cute accessories for their animals. But I have to admit, I cringe when I see a dog that’s better dressed than I am.
I mean, it really is understandable. If your puppy has really long hair, it might need a barrette or two to keep it out of her eyes. A short-haired animal living in a cold climate might need the additional warmth provided by a coat or sweater. You can get paw-printed collars and sparkly ID tags. I’m even down with the old bandana-around-the-neck thing: I would have tied a Yankees one around my dog’s neck during the World Series, he just wouldn’t let. But a Swarovski crystal choker that costs over $100? Doggie sunglasses to protect them from the UV glare on ski trips? Hand-knit cashmere Fair Isle sweaters? (more…)
Summer is upon us, school is nearly out, and everyone’s anxious to beat the heat in one way or another. Do you cool off at the pool, or are you more of a beach bunny? Personally, I think there’s a time and a place for both, preferably at a resort in Jamaica (although I will never understand salt-water swimming pools). But whether you’re getting wet in salt- or chlorine-infested water, you need to protect your hair to keep it healthy and manageable.
One overall piece of advice is that wet hair can’t really absorb more water. (more…)
Can you believe July is almost over already? That leaves only one month left of summer! Which, as we all know, is not nearly enough, even for a snow-loving chick like me. I hope everyone has been keeping cool and eating lots of fresh fruit while the eating’s good. With the crazy heat this summer, it’s easy to just stay inside and vegetate, but I’m telling you, that would be a spectacular waste of sunshine and freedom. Even if you can’t take off of work or can’t afford a full-out vacation, you can take a few minutes (ok, or a few hours) to enjoy some of summer’s simplest pleasures.
Does it drive anyone else crazy to see people dressed all in black? Especially in the summer or at a wedding? I know it’s chic and slimming and whatever, but it’s also boring and depressing and hot!
Color psychology is the study of the effect that color has on mood, emotion, and even behavior. It’s sort of an alternative field of study used mostly by marketing and advertising departments and interior designers. According to experts, black does evoke style, power, and mystery – but it is also associated with death, formality, fear, evil, sadness, anger, and remorse. Too much black is overwhelming!Since today is the first day of summer, I feel obliged to point out that black absorbs heat more than any other color – and to better spot bugs, it is recommended that you wear light-colored clothing. Just something to keep in mind!
I don’t know about you, but if I don’t get out every day, I’ll crack up. I don’t mind rain, I don’t mind snow, I don’t mind heat; what I need is fresh air! And if I can find something enjoyable – or necessary – to do outside rather than inside, I’ll do it. So grab a hat and join me this weekend at one of the following fun outdoor activities!
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