6 Haircare Mistakes That Are Ruining Your ‘Do

I’ll be honest – I’m pretty vain about my hair. Based on the amount of money people spend on products and at salons on a yearly basis, it’s pretty clear I’m not the only one, though. After all of that money and time spent, it will probably make you mad to realize there are simple mistakes you’re making at home that negate all of your efforts.

Knowledge is power, my friends, so read on!

#6. Forgoing a deep clean.

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Depending on your hair type, a deep cleaning shampoo could be a must. If you have an oily scalp or often use silicone shampoos or gels, then it’s a must – but you should always use a balm or mask afterward.

#5. Choosing the wrong product.

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You’ll need to be familiar with your skin type, hair type, and hair structure before picking a shampoo and conditioner. For example, if you have an oily scalp, don’t buy a heavy shampoo that will leave residue behind – just read the labels and reviews!

#4. You leave it out in the sun.

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Hair needs UV protection just like skin, especially in harsh summer heat. The UV rays make hair dry, fragile, and dull, so make sure to grab a spray or mask that contains SPF.

#3. Using products interchangeably.

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Make sure you understand what each product is capable of doing – and what it’s not. A mask and a balm can’t be swapped out, for example, because the balm covers the cuticle while a mask simply nurtures hair. Using the mask when you don’t need it can weigh down your hair and make it appear dirtier.

#2. Using your mask or balm on soaking wet hair.

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For maximum effect, you should use a towel to remove excess moisture from you hair – it can form a barrier between your hair and the product.

#1. You don’t use thermal protection.

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If you use heat to style your hair, you need to use a product to protect it from the heat. End of story. Creams are best for irons and curling while spray protections are good only for dryers.

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July 16, 2018

Waking up on the Wrong Side of the Bed Is a Real Thing, According to Science

Not only is waking up on the wrong side of the bed a real thing, but according to recent studies, the phenomenon also has the potential to significantly impact the rest of your day. The reason?

Stress.

According to a study published in the Journal of Gerontology, experiencing stress first thing in the morning can and does impair your working memory, which is the short-term memory that allows us to complete tasks and juggle relevant information in the coming day. Lead author Jinshil Hyuan explains further:

“Humans can think about and anticipate things before they happen, which can help us prepare for and even prevent certain events. But this study suggests that this ability can also be harmful to your daily memory function, independent of whether the stressful events actually happen or not.”

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This is far from the first study to suggest that anxiety over events that have not (and may not ever) happened can reduce our brains’ ability to make decisions, maintain attention, hold on to information, and make moral judgements – in short, waking up grumpy and dreading the day ahead can turn you into a hot mess until you can find a way to reset.

This study used cutting edge app technology to be able to take a closer look at how stress-upon-waking affects the rest of our day, however, and found that it had strong associations with more errors attributed to working memory.

“Importantly, the effect of stress anticipation was over and above the effect of stressful events reported to have occurred, indicating that anticipatory processes can produce effects on functioning independent of the presence of an external stressor.”

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The studies’ authors believe that once a person understands how waking up with dread can impact their day, implementing some deep breathing, mindfulness, or other centering exercises, people will be able to overcome the effects of waking up “wrong.”

Here’s hoping!

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July 16, 2018

These Sneakers Aim to Reduce Ocean Pollution While Looking Cool in the Process

You might not be someone who is super into sneakers, but after you see what Adidas and Parley for the Oceans have teamed up to create, you just might change your tune. The new, innovative line of shoes is made using upcycled waste from beaches and coastal communities – which prevents the plastic from entering the oceans.

The shoes, called Ultraboosts, not only look cool but each pair prevents 11 plastic bottles from littering the oceans. They’re made with Adidas’ custom “boost” cushioning, too, so no worries about losing performance in your quest to better the environment through your choice of kicks.

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If you’re convinced (and why wouldn’t you be?) you can grab a pair of these shoes on their website today – and while you’re there, make sure to sign up for the Adidas x Parley Run for the Oceans. Adidas will donate $1 to Parley School for the Oceans for every kilometer run!

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July 16, 2018

This Amazing Twitter Thread Details All of the Weird Ways Your Brain Is Lying to You

Pop psychology is awesome, and with people’s attention spans getting shorter and shorter these days (thanks, internet), it shouldn’t surprise us that we can glean a surprising amount of uber cool knowledge from places like Twitter.

Case and point – this thread that serves as a tidy reminder that we mostly don’t understand the advanced biological computers that run our bodies and our lives, day and night.

tl;dr: brains are weird and wonderfully adaptive and you don’t have to understand them to appreciate those facts.

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But wait…there’s more!

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And still more…

Here are some ways to check it yourself. (Hint: Do not shine a laser in your eyes, though).

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He’s not done yet… tl;dr (again): be wary of cephalopods.

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Now he is. Have fun out there!

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July 16, 2018

This Amazing Twitter Thread Details All of the Weird Ways Your Brain Is Lying to You

Case and point – this thread that serves as a tidy reminder that we mostly don’t understand the advanced biological computers that run our bodies and our lives, day and night.

tl;dr: brains are weird and wonderfully adaptive and you don’t have to understand them to appreciate those facts.

Photo Credit: Twitter

But wait…there’s more!

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And still more…

Here are some ways to check it yourself. (Hint: Do not shine a laser in your eyes, though).

Photo Credit: Twitter

He’s not done yet… tl;dr (again): be wary of cephalopods.

Photo Credit: Twitter

Now he is. Have fun out there!

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July 12, 2018

9+ Interesting Facts About the Moon

Do you ever just look up at that big cheese and sky and think? I know I do.

That’s why there’s so many songs, poems, books, etc. about that big ol’ moon in the sky. Feast your eyes on these 10 facts.

1. Compass

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2. Whoopee!

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3. Full moon

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4. Sex on the moon

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5. Vader vs. Pac-Man

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6. Fly me to the moon

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7. Interesting…

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8. Let’s get going!

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9. An amazing feat

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10. Quite a trip

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July 10, 2018

12 Facts About Sleep That’ll Make You Wanna Take a Snooze

Full disclosure: I consider myself a professional sleeper. There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep or an extended power nap, in my personal opinion.

Browse these interesting facts about sleeping and I guarantee you’ll be ready to hit the couch for an hour (or three).

1. Sleep with one eye open

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2. Your brain is protecting you

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3. International sleeping

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4. Gross…and cool

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5. I need one of these

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6. This is important

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7. Don’t fight before bedtime

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8. Cannibalism

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9. Get your beauty sleep, please

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10. Placebo sleep

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11. Let the kids sleep!

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12. That’s a myth

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July 10, 2018

Good News! Sleeping in on the Weekend Might Prevent an Early Death

A study by Swedish and American researchers shows that people under the age of 65 who get less than five hours of sleep during weekends have an increased risk of death.

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The study followed over 30,000 people over a 13-year period and the results were published in the Journal of Sleep Research. But if you get less than five hours of sleep per night during your busy week, don’t fret. Catching up on sleep during the weekends can help you offset these risks. Keep in mind that getting more than 9 hours of sleep each night can also be harmful. It’s best to shoot for 6-7 when you lay down for the evening.

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But these scientific findings don’t affect people over the age of 65. The researchers note that most people at or above retirement age get an equal amount of sleep during the week and the weekends.

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Bottom line: if you’ve had a long week, sleep a couple of extra hours on Saturday and Sunday. Your body will thank you for it.

h/t: Mashable

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July 10, 2018

Good News! Sleeping in on the Weekend Might Prevent an Early Death

A study by Swedish and American researchers shows that people under the age of 65 who get less than five hours of sleep during weekends have an increased risk of death.

Photo Credit: US Army

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But these scientific findings don’t affect people over the age of 65. The researchers note that most people at or above retirement age get an equal amount of sleep during the week and the weekends.

Photo Credit: Flickr,Marc Lewis

Bottom line: if you’ve had a long week, sleep a couple of extra hours on Saturday and Sunday. Your body will thank you for it.

h/t: Mashable

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July 3, 2018

12 Times the Routine “Sexual History” Question Went Weird

The sexual history question is supposed to be routine. It’s there to cover bases and help doctors and nurses check off boxes and eliminate variables, or lead them to the source of a potential problem.

But, as these 12 stories from doctors, nurses, and patients can attest, when the subject of sex is invoked, the routine can swiftly veer into the absurd:

#1. Be Cool

When I was in year seven, probably 11 or 12 years old, I had broken my foot in a way that needed a minor surgery, so my cute twentysomething nurse was asking me the pre questions with my dad.

When she got to the personal part, she asked if I wanted my dad to leave the room, I said no, because, whatever.

When she asked if I was sexually active, I turned to my dad and said in a loud whisper, “I want her to think I’m cool.”

#2. Socially Active

The best response I’ve heard to this question was from a quiet guy in my freshman college English class.

Somehow our discussion on vaccines led to this topic, and he told a story about his doctor asking if he was sexually active.

His perfect response was, “Bro, I’m not even socially active.”

#3. Sweet Ride

One of my classmates was asking a 75 year old woman with dementia about her occupation for a PT exam.

Her response: “I give blowjobs in my garage to afford my sweet ride.”

#4. “Not that that would change a thing, though.”

I’m a hospital corpsman (navy medic) and I had this older retired salty dog as a patient a while ago.

His wife had passed away, but I didn’t know that.

When I asked if was sexually active he said, “Well, no for two reasons: I’m married, and she’s dead. Not that that would change a thing, though.”

I felt terrible, and then he just started laughing and told me not to feel bad.

Seriously caught me off guard though.

Crusty old bastard!

#5. Huge Difference

My doctor was just telling me a story…

Back when they first started performing vasectomies, doctors had to call their patients back for standard follow up questioning a number of weeks after the procedure.

He told me he got the same answers from all of the couples he interviewed:

Any Sensation change? -No, Any performance Change? – No… etc.

This went on and on… until one day, he asked a couple if there was anything different after the procedure. Any changes at all….

The wife said YES… There is a huge difference since he had the surgery.

My doc was very surprised, and when he inquired further, the wife said, “It tastes different”…

He said it was all he could do to keep from laughing as he made the note of, “Seminal fluid tastes different after procedure”

#6. Lottery

I told my doctor back in high school that I wasn’t sexually active and she said:

“And you go to ______ High School?! I should play the lottery!”

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