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That mentality has always made me wonder why cold hairstyling tools aren’t a thing. Sure, I know my blow dryer has a cool setting, but does that really do anything other than feel refreshing and dry your hair? That’s why I was hyped to hear about Babyliss’ first cryotherapy brush ($190; ulta.com), the brand’s coolest launch yet (literally) that uses freezing cold temperatures to style and treat your strands. BaByliss Pro is a branch under the Conair umbrella—and the brand has deemed cryotherapy the next big thing in hair tools....

My friend Susanna, a follower of the Curly Girl Method—a curly hair maintenance routine credited to Lorraine Massey’s Curly Girl: The Handbook—for three years, introduced me to the world of Curly Girl Facebook groups. Even though she’s not as devout a follower as some—meaning she sometimes uses shampoo and styles with hot tools—her testimonial had me convinced that I could give the Curly Girl Method a try. Susanna’s bouncy curls are the kind that look so perfectly effortless you just assume it’s a result of genetic blessings and not much else....

Match Cloche There are two harbingers of fall: the annual return of the pumpkin spice latte (and PSL-themed everything) and scented candles. No matter if cardamom, cedar, or “flannel and fedoras” (yes, that’s a real candle) is your scent of choice, a glass cloche stocked with matches will elevate your nightly candle-lighting ritual. To turn up the candlelight without overwhelming the senses, stick to just one scented candle, then supplement with unscented tea lights set in votive holders....

Using herbs, flowers, roots, and other plant compounds for health and healing is therapy as old as time. And whether people are making tinctures or their own herbal capsules or purchasing them online or from stores, the lure of the healing power of herbs and botanicals is predicted to continue for generations. “Herbs and botanicals are quite consistently the fastest-growing categories within supplements,” says Bill Giebler, Content & Insights Director at Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ), which shows herbs and botanicals growing at 17....

On This Episode Is it possible to take on major financial responsibilities such as buying a new home while you’re still paying down debt? Is now even a good time to buy a home? This week’s guest, a 39-year-old aspiring homeowner living in Iowa City, Iowa, is struggling with whether homeownership is right for her because of these questions and more. For advice, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez turns to author Mindy Jensen, who is also the host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast and a licensed real estate agent....

One way to help curb the cost of vet bills is pet insurance, which is similar to health insurance you’d purchase for yourself or your family. Pet insurance has grown in popularity in recent years. In fact, from 2020 to 2021, the number of insured pets grew by 28 percent—a total of 3.9 million by the close of 2021. Still, you might be wondering whether or not it’s really worth it to get a plan to help cover the cost of such things as routine checkups and unexpected emergencies....

The concept is simple and streamlined: It weighs less than 4 pounds and easily folds into a tiny bag. Each Shibumi Shade includes a set of aluminum poles that you plant into the ground and create an arch, letting the dramatic blue parachute canopy billow behind it in the breeze; providing shade for up to six adults. They’re creating a buzz on the beach, as well as some 30-SPF shade....

What is Pink Pampas Grass? Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. It got its name from the Pampas Plains. This tough grass thrives in heat and plenty of bright sunlight. It grows quickly into a big, bold plant. Once established, the grass can grow an inch a day. A clump of pampas can expand to about eight feet wide, and up to 12 feet tall (there are shorter varieties, too)....

But what is micellar water, how does it work, and what does it mean for your hair? From purifying the scalp to restoring moisture, read on to discover six benefits of micellar water for hair, along with some of our top product picks for incorporating micellar water into your routine. 6 Micellar Water Benefits It purifies the scalp. Perhaps most notably, micellar water is known for being made from purified water....

“These are so, so soft,” one reviewer, who called the bra liners the ″best summer purchase,″ says. “I tuck them under my breasts and then ease my bra on top and they stay in place all day. At the end of the day they might be very damp, but my skin is comfy. Also, I’m able to rotate through them, letting them dry in between, and get a good three uses out of each before I wash them....

That’s thanks to the Aura Carver Luxe Digital Frame, a sleek and modern-looking frame that complements our decor with a minimalist style and shuffles through as many pictures as we want. It has unlimited, free cloud storage (without a subscription or membership fee) for pictures and videos, and anyone with the app who I invite to share pictures with our frame can upload them instantly from anywhere in the world for us to enjoy at home....

The store known for its deals cut prices on hundreds of dresses, blouses, heels, and more accessories suitable for a glamorous night out—and who says you can’t get all dressed up even if you’re staying in? You’ll find great pieces from designers for way less than their usual prices. Think strappy heeled sandals from Steve Madden for half off, a faux leather jacket from Guess that’s under $60, and a halter-neck jumpsuit from Bebe for 67 percent off....

We love to stay up to date on the latest holiday decorating trends, and while the trends you actually try at home will vary based on your tastes and your space, there’s nothing wrong on studying up on what trends are appearing in various holiday collections. (Who knows—you might just be inspired to buy your new favorite piece of festive decor.) This year, we saw an emphasis on folklore and handicraft (among other things) from IKEA’s 2022 holiday collection, while some of Target’s holiday lines celebrate classic motifs and colorways....

As Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year selection, Viva Magenta (an electric magenta hue) certainly sets a bold tone for the year to come. Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta is a “nuanced crimson red tone,” according to Pantone, that is dynamic and positive—without being aggressive or overpowering. The strong color is certainly eye-grabbing, but it also has tones reminiscent of a tropical flower, an organic element that helps balance the electrifying aspect of the color....

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with a Graham Cracker Crust This is the first year we’re hosting Thanksgiving at our new home and as I was making food assignments, I realized that while I love dessert – I really don’t have that many Thanksgiving or even fall desserts. We always have this pumpkin crunch cake and striped delight of course. And I’ll likely make either these pumpkin cinnamon rolls or this cranberry orange bread for breakfast....

The trick to designing an open-concept layout isn’t necessarily putting up makeshift walls in the form of furnishings but creating individual moments for specific areas while maximizing flow. “The goal is a space that seamlessly transitions from living, dining, cooking, and playing, with distinct parameters,” Goerzen says. “Without dividing walls and hallways, you should consider how to best arrange furniture and decor to create division and walkways, such that there are clearly delineated spaces....

To buy: $65 (was $75); amazon.com. Depending on the time of year, I generally use the lower settings because they’re plenty powerful, but in the summer I rely on the higher settings for cooler air. And despite how powerful the higher settings are, the fan is as quiet as can be and never wakes me up. My only con is that the blue LED light on the front of the fan is too bright for my sensitive eyes, so I cover it while I sleep....

After perusing Ruggable’s selection of colors and sizes, I opted for the Heathered Solid rug in Dove Grey; it was within my budget, relatively well-rated, and went with just about everything in my living room. I input my credit card info with my fingers crossed. I’ll admit, I didn’t have particularly high hopes for this purchase—but I’ve owned my Ruggable for about a year now, and I couldn’t be more thrilled....

For a limited time, you can grab a three-month supply of the customer-favorite Babe Original Lash Essential Serum for $39. Backed by over 2,000 perfect five-star reviews and 8,400 perfect ratings, the potent formula is packed with ultra-nourishing biotin, amino acids, ginseng root extract, and grape seed extract that give the appearance of fuller-looking lashes while also improving them over time, according to the brand. The fine-tip brush lets you apply the product right on your lash line and is safe to use with false lashes and extensions....

One of the best price cuts we’ve seen in the outdoor category is on the Black+Decker Electric Leaf Blower. While leaves are just beginning to change color across the country, now is the time to invest in a product to keep your yard in tip-top shape—not only will you be ready to go when piles of foliage start forming in your yard, but you’ll also score 34 percent off the original price....