The sheer amount of looks that can be achieved simply by braids is enough to make your head spin. Which is why, like all enabling hair editors worth their salt, we’ve decided to give a rundown of the top techniques that form the basis of all other braided hairstyles. Call it your guide to how to do braids or an official start-of-summer gift as we catalog one of its hottest trends and reference it for years to come....
Since touching each other brings a multitude of emotional, physical, and social health benefits you’d think we’d be cuddling all the time. Yet our culture is touch-deprived. One study noted that dining companions in France touched each other an average of 110 times during the meal, but Americans only twice. The next time you are someplace romantic, notice how few people are holding hands. My friend says he wishes I’d never pointed this out to him....
This might just be my favorite date of all time! Is it a bad idea for a Diva to make that claim? It’s probably totally inappropriate and practically impossible, so I’ll just say this: It is absolutely one of the best dates of the year! You’re going to love treating yourself (and your spouse) to a day of guilt-free splurging! No excuses, no worries – just a day to turn your brain off and enjoy a few things you normally say “No!...
Twist Braids: 6 Styling Ideas for Your Braided Looks Twist Braids: 6 Styling Ideas for Your Braided Looks 1.Twisted Box Braid Half-Updo Turn your month-old box braid hairstyle into a chic hairstyle. To recreate the look, twist the braids of your top section of hair into a super high and spiraled bun. If your braids are on the chunky side, use jumbo hair pins to lock your look in place....
How the heck do you balance it all? And that’s just the stuff that HAS to get done. I’m not even talking about the stuff that we WANT to do. We women wear a lot of hats and balancing all of our roles is no joke. {Seriously though, can we just take a quick timeout for a virtual high five or pat on the back? I am seriously in awe of all of the amazing women around me and all that they are accomplishing—whether they realize it or not....
