This is a story about what happens when other people have the gall to not follow through on the plans we make for them—and how to see that no one takes our power from us unless we give it away. Like so many others, our relationship started on the internet. I answered an ad…for cheap software. I needed it. He had it—or so he said. All I had to do was give him $48....

Mastering this process takes some experimentation, practice, and patience (and maybe some arm muscles!). Here are the best tips to achieve a smooth blowout that’s salon quality. Read more: ** 1. Start with a blow-dry spray. The first steps to achieving this look begin while your hair is still wet. It’s important to keep your strands protected from the heat of the blow-dryer so that you don’t damage your hair....

Now, there are many ways to achieve hair with lots of texture. For one: It’s a product to soak up oil, but yes, we agree it makes the perfect canvas for beginning a textured hairstyle. Two, backcomb with a fine-toothed comb—most of us are still getting the hang of this without creating hair knots. And, three: Using your brush to achieve the look. The latter, although not new, seems to be a street style trend at the moment, and yes, you guessed it, we’re talking ALL about it today!...

Whatever feelings you have regarding your thick hair, it’s generally a good idea to find hairstyles you love to wear that are easy to create and keep in your arsenal. Read on for some of the cutest updo hairstyles you can try on your thick hair: ** 1. Space Buns No matter the density of your hair, you should definitely have fun with styling. To get in on the space bun trend, part your hair down the center, create two ponytails, then coil it neatly into two buns....

After only two weeks of online training, participants who practiced compassion meditation every day behaved more altruistically towards strangers compared to another group taught to simply regulate or control their negative emotions. What’s more, the study is the first to link these behavioral changes with measurable changes in brain activity, shedding light on why compassionate thoughts may actually lead to compassionate deeds. “Doing these kinds of exercises is a little like weight training—the compassion ‘muscle’ is strengthened by practicing with people of increasing difficulty, like increasing weights over time,” writes lead study author Helen Weng....