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The do’s and don’ts of hair masks ANATOLY Foto/Shutterstock Using hair masks back-to-back can also cause damage. That’s why it’s important to know the dos and don’ts of hair masking. The worst thing that can happen is damaging your already damaged hair with a product that is supposed to nourish it. One item in the Don’t Column: Never apply a mask to dry hair, Evalectric says. That’s because wet hair better absorbs the nutrients than dry hair does, so why add a nutritional-based product to your dry hair when its follicles aren’t as open?...

Oats will nourish you from the inside-out Katrinshine/Shutterstock While oats are an unbeatable component of any at-home D.I.Y. face mask (and we’ll get to that soon), a bowl of oatmeal a day can do wonders for the skin, too. As One Green Planet explains, oats can reduce inflammation, which can get rid of dreaded pimples and dryness. Sure, grinding up some oats and sloughing them on your face is actually ah-mazing, but if you don’t want to get messy, eating oats in muesli, granola, or as a yogurt topping can be just as beneficial to your complexion....

How Long Should People With Ear Gauges Go Between Stretches? Lopolo/Shutterstock By Jackie Manno/Sept. 16, 2021 12:33 pm EST Boosting in popularity in the 2000s and 2010s, ear gauges, typically referred to as stretched ears, are often associated with edgy, rebellious vibes. The extensive process normally starts with being pierced with a needle typical to regular ear piercings, then are replaced with bigger and bigger jewelry, known as tapers (via Healthline)....

How To Open Your Solar Plexus Chakra Dmytro Flisak/Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Aug. 23, 2021 10:46 am EST Chakras refer to seven different energy centers in your body, which each have their home at different points along your spine and are said to control different organs and different energies and spiritual aspects of who you are. The solar plexus chakra is aligned with your abdomen, right below your diaphragm (via Mind Valley)....

Inside Christian Siriano’s Former Marriage To Brad Walsh Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Images By Mike Nied/Oct. 11, 2021 9:02 pm EST Christian Siriano has dressed some of the biggest stars on the planet since making history by becoming the youngest “Project Runway” winner back in 2008 (via New York Post). His very star-studded Instagram account offers a hint at some of the acclaimed designer’s most recognizable muses. A running list includes the likes of Ariana Grande, Billy Porter, and Beyonce....

Mara Wilson May Not Be In Movies Anymore, But You’ve Heard Her Voice Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Olivia Jakiel/Sept. 9, 2021 3:29 pm EST Mara Wilson is best known for being an adorable child actor, having appeared in plethora of family-favorite films in the ’90s, including her breakout role in 1993’s “Mrs. Doubtfire” opposite the late Robin Williams, Pierce Brosnan, and Sally Field, as well as popular children’s movies like “Miracle on 34th Street” and, of course, “Matilda,” opposite Danny DeVito (via IMDb)....

Online Dating Tips From People Who Have Met Their Spouses On The Sites Shutterstock By Preston Smith/Aug. 5, 2021 5:53 pm EST Online dating is a unique experience. Nothing is quite like it, and it boasts both positive and negative attributes that make it a sticky topic for some. However, others find much luck on dating sites, even finding their lifelong partners and spouses. Still, there are certain do’s and don’ts to remember when online dating, and certain scams can be avoided if you know about them before you dive in....

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Oprah Interview Was Booed At An Award Show In England Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Sept. 10, 2021 11:23 am EST Six months after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sat down for their groundbreaking, boundary-pushing interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021, the world has yet to stop obsessing over it. As The New York Times reported at the time, there were several wild revelations from the wide-ranging chat....

Sophia Bush Reveals The Real Reason She Doesn’t Talk About Ex-Husband Chad Michael Murray Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Aug. 10, 2021 2:55 pm EST Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray delighted fans as gorgeous couple Brooke Davis and Lucas Scott on the hit teen drama “One Tree Hill.” However, Brooke and Lucas’ breakups had nothing on Bush and Murray’s real-life drama-filled relationship. The couple met on the set on the show and began dating in 2003, per People....

The $2 Product You Need To Help Tame Your Cowlick Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Let’s face it: no one likes a pesky cowlick. According to L’Oreal Paris, the definition of a cowlick is “a small section of hair that grows at a different angle than the rest of the hair on your head,” and, most likely, you’ve experienced some over your life....

Kissing laws extend beyond couples Shutterstock Kissing laws cover more than just couples (and humans for that matter). Did you know that in Illinois, pet store owners must warn buyers: “Don’t nuzzle or kiss your pet reptile” (via Illinois General Assembly)? Pet store owners must post notice warnings that include this exact language — so watch those lizard lips. Historically, there were all sorts of simply ridiculous laws regarding kissing. Take the 1902 Missouri case of Gus Rowland and “pretty Lizzie Lewellan” (via Kristin Holt)....

The Real Reason You’re Afraid Of Commitment Shutterstock By Lex Gabrielle/Aug. 9, 2021 4:52 pm EST Dating and putting yourself out there in the world to find a potential partner can be really stressful. Naturally, dating is a pretty stressful activity, as it requires you to be vulnerable and open to the possibility of disappointment and getting hurt. But, while dating in itself is stressful for everyone, the next step can also be pretty scary for some....

Japan Shutterstock In a traditional Japanese wedding, the bride will not only wear a white kimono but she will also sometimes be painted white from head to toe to represent her purity. She will also wear a white hood. Modern brides will often switch up their wedding look throughout the reception, changing from the white kimono into a red kimono and later a Western-style white wedding dress. To symbolize the couple’s union, they will drink sake together....

What You Never Knew About Aly Raisman Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Stephanie Kaloi/Sept. 17, 2021 11:44 am EST Aly Raisman is a retired U.S. gymnast who has reached the highest highs of the sport. As captain of the 2012 Olympic team, Raisman competed alongside Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross, and Jordyn Wieber (via Business Insider) and came home with two gold medals and one bronze — and one of those golds earned her the honor of becoming the first U....

Why Princess Diana’s Final Resting Place Just Got A Makeover David Levenson/Getty Images By Preston Smith/Sept. 13, 2021 5:58 pm EST The atrocities affecting Princess Diana have continued in her death. The late princess experienced many tragic circumstances in her life, and new documentaries continue to shed light on new aspects of her life that fans of the royal didn’t know. While her untold truth continues to be revealed, her resting place has experienced its own unraveling....

Bar Soap Vs. Body Wash: The Best Brands For Each Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock By Jackie Manno/Sept. 23, 2021 3:17 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We all want our skin to have a squeaky clean feeling after we step out of the shower, but how exactly does one achieve this? The answer is with a trusty cleanser that dislodges dirt from your pores. However, many might not know that there are two main types of body cleansers out there on the market today: bar soaps and body washes....

Common Causes Of Fainting Maridav/Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Aug. 23, 2021 5:43 pm EST There are few things more embarrassing than having a casual conversation with someone with a warm place like an outdoor picnic or baseball game, and then suddenly, out of the blue, you start to feel not quite right. If you are prone to fainting, it often goes like this: you start to feel nauseated, and then within seconds your eyesight goes, your hearing goes and then… you faint (via WebMD)....

Heather Rae Young Shares New Details About Tarek El Moussa And Christina Haack’s Relationship Today Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Samantha Coulter/Sept. 10, 2021 3:27 pm EST While filming their hit HGTV series “Flip or Flop,” co-stars Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack found themselves in the midst of a massive blowout. According to Page Six, El Moussa allegedly verbally attacked his ex-wife in mid-July. El Moussa was reportedly upset because he didn’t like the way Haack communicated with him about their filming schedule....

Here’s How Tall Adam Driver Really Is Denis Makarenko/Shutterstock By Sophie McEvoy/Oct. 5, 2021 4:36 pm EST Out of the tallest actors in Hollywood, there’s one that is constantly catching the eyes –- and hearts –- of many. Thanks to his breakout role on “Girls” as the introverted Adam (via IndieWire), Adam Driver has become a regular face in film and television. Soon after his time on the show came to an end, Driver had already landed his first major role in the newest “Star Wars” films as Han Solo and Princess Leia’s son Ben, otherwise known as Kylo Ren (via IMDb)....

Here’s How Tall Ariana Grande Really Is lev radin/Shutterstock By Kali Borovic/Sept. 30, 2021 5:23 pm EST Everyone has secrets in their lives, but their height is not normally one of them. Unless, of course, you’re Ariana Grande. If you’re wondering how tall she is, well, she is too. According to Showbiz Cheatsheet, Ariana Grande doesn’t even know how tall she is herself. When you’re wearing platform heels that often, it makes sense that you would get confused....