If you’ve tried to make amends with your hair over the years with little to no success, don’t worry. We’ve tapped experts to give you the breakdown on how exactly to care for heat-damaged hair and to answer the ultimate question: Can it be fixed after all? Let’s get into it. These products are generally claiming that the look of damaged hair can be improved, which is true. Further, using nourishing ingredients can help to strengthen the hair fiber and prevent future damage....

Of course, it’s totally normal to have elevated stress right now. But too much cortisol for a sustained period of time it can be a major contributor to declining health. Yet, cortisol is also required for us to be alive1. Our body likes to be in homeostasis both mentally and physically, so while a little bit of stress helps regulate our systems, diseases caused by stress occur when things go out of balance for too long....

And while factors like diet and exercise play a major role in balancing your blood sugar, ultimately it comes down to—like so many other things—your gut. All of this is regulated by a complex process involving your liver, small intestine, and pancreas (aka the gut). The pancreas releases a hormone called insulin, which allows your cells to absorb that sweet, delicious glucose in the first place. Those with type 2 diabetes however, produce less insulin—or their insulin isn’t working as it should—and, over time, they have trouble regulating their levels of blood sugar....

Not sure where to start? We called up Emily Thomason, a florist at Devynn’s Garden in California, to put together this guide to the basics of bouquet making. Buying from florists tends to be a better bet than from a grocery store, as their flowers are usually fresher and will last longer. To stay on track and on budget in the store, look for these categories for your bouquet: Clear off any leaves that will be sitting in water, and give all your stems a quick snip at an angle before laying them on a clean arranging surface....

One thing’s for sure, hating yourself or your body is counterproductive. There’s no need. Save this post for a time like this so that you can maximize recovery over the next 24 hours. By the next morning, you’ll be feeling great again. Drink water immediately and consistently throughout the day. Whether you drank too much or ate too much, water is your best friend today. Not only is water the best thing to flush toxins out of your system, one of the biggest factors of that hung-over feeling after overdoing is dehydration—the likely culprit behind nausea, headache, and bloat....

I’d woken up in a mood, but aside from a few too many glasses of Christmas Champagne the night prior, there was little I could point to as to why. The holidays had been surprisingly enjoyable. I was leaving the next day for a girls’ trip to a secluded beach in Jamaica. January was filled with work projects I was excited about. And just prior to the holiday, a friend had introduced me to someone who I really liked....

Sure, you can fake the fullness (cough, clip-in extensions) or you can get it the natural way. There’s nothing wrong with the former, but we’re fans of focusing on the latter. Here, our best tips. “Staying clear of sulfates in a shampoo is always a good call,” says Andi Scarborough, stylist and co-owner of Framed salon in Santa Monica, California. “These aggressive lathering agents can dry the hair out and strip color and natural oils....