What are now referred to as gender neutral haircuts are what used to be called “boyish.” And boyish haircuts have been around for a long time! Gender neutral haircuts vary, but usually expose the ears and the back of the neck. Keep scrolling for a look at some stylish haircuts that work for you whether you’re male or female.
A new year is a great time to check out new hairstyles. If you’re excited about trying something new with your hairstyle but you aren’t looking for a color job or a drastic chop, hairstyles with bangs might be just the inspiration you need. A hairstyle with bangs can give you just the right amount of change without feeling too drastic. Here are some ideas and things to consider if you’re thinking about cutting bangs.
You may think that bangs are only for people with long, wavy locks. But actually, bangs look great on a variety of hairstyles. You just need to take the time to consider your hair type and face shape, then ask for the right kind of bangs for you. Here are some ideas, as well as things to talk to your stylist about when you’re considering a hairstyle with bangs.
A light bang like this is perfect for you if your hair is long, but you often pull it up in a ponytail or bun. The light fringe is easy, especially if you embrace a bit of a messy look. If you prefer never to look “overdone,” then a face-framing fringe fits the bill.
Bangs that fall straight forward, with more of a blunt edge, are classic bangs. This bang works best if your face is oval-shaped, and your hair is long with plenty of volume to support the look. The downside to classic bangs is that frequent trims keep them looking their best.
For a thicker bang that blends more evenly into the sides of your hair, go for a tapered cut. Tapered bangs are more common because they work on a wider variety of face shapes.
Some of us aren’t fully ready to make the jump from no bangs to full bangs, so this is where a longer bang comes in. Long bangs are easy to sweep to the side or part down the middle–a la Kate Middleton.
Not as long as the bangs you can sweep to the side or part down the middle, but longer and lighter so you have options for wearing them down or side swept.
If you thought bangs were one size fits all, now you know better! Which style bang is your favorite?
Not only are homemade beauty products fun to make, they’re also effective. In fact, for many reasons they can be even better than store bought! Learn about the ways you can make homemade beauty products that work instead of spending tons of money in the beauty aisles of your local stores. Here are some homemade beauty products to love.
Don’t effective beauty products have to contain chemicals you can’t pronounce and cost lots of money for a tiny jar or tube? No! In fact, ditching those chemicals in favor of natural ingredients you can put together at home can only be a healthy decision–and it certainly doesn’t hurt to try. What have you got to lose?
The calming effects of oatmeal on skin, especially irritated and itchy skin, are well-documented. But you don’t have to buy a commercial brand to get the benefits. There are multiple recipes available on the web, but plan on having these key ingredients available when you make your own.
Oatmeal soap is also great for acne-prone skin.
Avocados are wonderful for your skin! And it is so easy to do a soothing avocado face mask for dry skin. Just mash half an avocado and apply it to your skin. Let it sit on your skin for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Turn the other half of that avocado into a facial scrub. Mash it, add a teaspoon of whole flax seeds, and enjoy a soothing, exfoliating face wash.
Mash an avocado, then whisk in a couple teaspoons of raw honey or coconut oil. Apply this to freshly washed hair in the shower. Let it penetrate for 5-10 minutes and then rinse. This is an amazing conditioning mask that does wonders for dry or damaged hair. Try it once a week and see what results you get!
Combine half a cucumber {unpeeled} with 2-3 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Stir in a couple of tablespoons of uncooked oats. Store this mixture in the refrigerator and use it as a nightly cleanser for your face and neck. The good bacteria in the yogurt, along with their associated enzymes, help to kill acne-causing bacteria on your skin surface. Yogurt is also a great skin tightener!
Interested in more homemade beauty recipes? Try these homemade formulas for healthy hair.
Have you ever been to a spa and had a seaweed body scrub? If so, you know what a treat it is for your skin. The downside is definitely the cost of going to a spa. But if you make a DIY seaweed body scrub at home, you can get that softer skin without the spa visit price! Today we’ll help you get that softer skin at a fraction of the cost.
A seaweed body scrub has some great benefits for your skin, as well as your body:
This one is about as simple as you can get! All you need is:
Simply mix together the seaweed powder, olive oil, and sea salt in equal ratios. For example, to fill an 8 ounce container, mix 1/3 cup each seaweed powder, olive oil and sea salt. Add a drop or two of your favorite essential oil if desired, but it is not necessary. You can adjust the amount of powder vs olive oil to get a thicker or thinner consistency if you prefer.
This recipe is a little more involved, but a great one to try if you like more exfoliation of your skin. Customize the exfoliation level by grinding the almonds and oats more for a finer texture, or more for a courser texture.
You can grind the oats and almonds easily with a high-powered blender or coffee grinder. Mix the ingredients thoroughly in equal parts. If you like, add some essential oil for scent. Store this mixture in an airtight container. To use it, mix a small amount of the DIY seaweed scrub with an equal amount of water. Blend into a paste and apply to your skin.
When you shower to rinse off your DIY seaweed body scrub, try a DIY deep conditioner for your hair!
If you’re like me, the end of the day hits and you’re ready for bed. But you should never fall asleep before doing these 5 nightly beauty rituals. The reasoning is simple–if you want to look and feel your best {don’t we all?}, there are nightly beauty rituals that should take priority in your life. Here are the 5 things you should do before bed, every night.
Now you’re ready to hit the sheets and get a good night’s sleep. Because we all know that a good night’s sleep is also an important part of those nightly beauty rituals!
