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For the novice: Curling tongs are mechanical styling tools used to recreate curls on otherwise non-curly hair. That means all you straight and wavy-haired gals can enjoy the look of ringlets and spirals with the help of hair tongs. Hot Tool Spotlight of the Week: Curling Tongs Hot Tool Spotlight of the Week: Curling Tongs Typically plugged into an outlet (although we have come across some cordless and butane-powered variations), curling tongs use electrical power to heat up its barrel in order to style hair....

But if we’re constantly looking to what is next as we go through life, when, then, are we ever satisfied? If the answer is “never,” then we’re left to constantly search for happiness that never comes. Obviously, this “race to nowhere,” encouraged by our society and culture, is flawed. As I’ve discussed in a previous blog post, this needs to be replaced with the “race to right here, right now.” What you have right now can be enough....

Should we try it or not? If you’re fed up with unruly, unmanageable hair, you might just be about ready to take the plunge. Quicker blow-dry sessions, easy styling, no fuss detangling, shiny hair—all sound awesome, right? Before you do, however, read to learn more about what this treatment really is and how a Brazilian hair treatment works: ** If you’re not sure what exactly a Brazilian hair treatment is, or need post-treatment hair care tips, we’re here to help!...

It’s essential to remember, however, that the “miracle” of mindfulness comes from turning toward your experience, not away from it. And, because the experience of anger can be quite unpleasant, humor helps! If you’re a visual person, imagine donning your scuba gear and diving into the underwater world of the body, or opening the mouth of the fire-breathing dragon and putting your head inside. Or recite a silly mantra, like “c’mon anger, gimme all you got” or “I think I’ll just sit here for three minutes and self-combust....

Reanna Mathis is a public advocate for chronic health difficulties online. She is a wife, stay-at-home mom, and has found purpose in the pain of her chronic illness by staying active in her writing. What is a Chronic Illness? What is a Chronic Illness? What is a chronic illness and how does it really impact marriages? Because chronic conditions may sound like a rare circumstance, you may be surprised to learn that nearly HALF of all Americans cope with a chronic ailment....