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How to Make Your Own Hair Pomade
Whip up a batch of DIY pomade using beeswax pastilles, coconut oil, arrowroot powder, and essentials oils of your choice.
How to Make Your Own Sea-Salt Spray for Hair
To texturize your hair, make this DIY sea-salt spray with sea salt, avocado oil, warm water, and essential oils of your choice.
How to Use Dry Shampoo
Try these tips from LifeSpa’s Ali Yanez on how to apply dry shampoo.
Can Aromatherapy Help With Anxiety?
Essential oils and aromatherapy can support mental and emotional health in many ways, says our columnist Henry Emmons, MD.
Make Your Own Dry Shampoo
Try these recipes to create your own dry shampoo for your hair color — plus, get professional application tips for achieving cleaner-looking, volumized hair.
8 Tips for Toxin-Free Clothing
Here are eight ways to avoid toxic dyes, pesticides, and even formaldehyde in your clothing.
What Your Mouth Is Trying to Tell You
Oral health is intricately connected to the rest of the body. Here’s why it matters — and how to read those niggling mouth symptoms.
How to Gua Sha Your Face and Neck
This ancient massage practice can support your body’s circulation and natural ability to heal.
The Case for a Quality Haircut
Why a budget haircut may actually cost you more in the long run.
Are We Too Clean?
All of our soaping and scrubbing may be harming our skin microbiome — and our immunity.
Expert Tips for Finding the Ideal Hair Color for Your Skin Tone
Learn how identifying your skin tone can help you find your most complementary hair color. Plus, get tips from an expert colorist on the techniques and colors that might work best for you.
DIY Hair Treatments
Cleanse and deep condition your hair with this at-home clarifying rinse and moisturizing mask.
How to Dry Brush for Healthy, Glowing Skin
Discover the dos and don’ts of dry brushing for skin health, plus get tips for doing it at home.
7 Fall Beauty Practices
Prevent the onset of dry skin and hair, discover a new use for pumpkin purée, take color inspiration from nature, and more with these tips.
Beautiful Brows: How to Find Your Perfect Eyebrow Shape
Defining your natural eyebrow shape can help frame your face and bring out your eyes.
How Self-Care Fits Into Your New Fall Routine
No matter what your fall schedule looks like, taking the time to regroup and practice self-care can help you prepare for the changing season.
Break the Rules: 18 Unexpected Uses for Everyday Beauty Products
Learn how to get more out of your basic products with these multi-use ideas.
How to Do a Facial Lymphatic Massage (VIDEO)
Learn how to do this DIY technique that can help drain sinuses, relieve congestion, and reduce fluid retention.
Pedicure Power: 4 Healthy Reasons to Pamper Your Feet
Discover the benefits of some extra footcare and learn how to achieve the perfect pedicure at home.
8 Factors That Age Us Prematurely — and What We Can Do About Them
Some of our daily habits may be doing more harm than good when it comes to how we age. Discover some basic lifestyle shifts that can slow the effects of this natural process.
How to Make a Reed Diffuser (VIDEO)
Forget scented candles. Learn the steps to make this simple DIY reed diffuser — and fill your home with healthy fragrances all year long.