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As we reported in the April 2013 issue of Mindful magazine, Ali, Atman, and Andy founded the Holistic Life Foundation in 2001. Starting with 20 fifth-grade boys, the foundation’s after-school program introduced yoga, mindfulness, urban gardening, and teamwork to children in the neighborhood in an effort to revive the community through its youngest, most vulnerable members. In a city where the dropout rate for high school students is routinely higher than 50%, 19 of those first 20 boys graduated and the other got his GED....

Versatility aside, there are certain brown ombré hair colors that flatter one skin tone over the other, just as it is with regular one-shade colors. It can even be a two-concept decision since both you and your stylist have to take your base color into account as well when choosing your highlights. A good rule of thumb: Don’t veer too far from your base color. Some experts suggest only going two shades lighter, but we’re all about stretching it to three or even four, as long as you cover your seams....

Style Spotlight: Faux Hawk Hairstyle via a Unicorn Braid Style Spotlight: Faux Hawk Hairstyle via a Unicorn Braid But first, some astrology: Every year, the Chinese (and tons of people around the world) celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year on a date that varies year to year. Unlike Western countries that celebrate on a fixed Gregorian calendar date of January 1st, the Lunar New Year occurs when the New Moon is closest to the beginning of spring—a time perfect for new beginnings and endeavors, and which usually falls between the middle of January and late February, depending on where it lands on the lunar calendar....

From bowl cuts to micro fringes to sexy waves, we’re definitely looking Eastbound for the latest in cutting-edge looks. (Fun fact: China is now booming with around 400 millennials, which is five times more than the U.S. and is actually more than what the U.S. and Canada have, combined. How’s that for setting the tone for global trends?) ** Read on to see our roundup of fab Chinese hairstyles to jumpstart your Lunar New Year, Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái!...

Read on to see why we love choppy bangs and which products will keep them looking on point: ** What’s great about choppy bangs in that you an rock with any length hair. Whether you’re going for a pixie cut and want bangs to help frame your face, or you want to keep your length long, these bangs will work. We especially love this style of bang paired with a choppy lob or layered look....