The answer to both of these questions is yes. But it takes knowing what kinds of practices bring true happiness—and not just momentary pleasure—to your life. Once you’ve mastered that, it’s not too hard to introduce those practices to kids in a way that they can understand and appreciate. Research shows that mindfulness practice can help rewire our brains for happiness. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to decrease stress and increase happiness, and the practice of compassion and caring for others is key to better relationships, health, and emotional well-being....

Quality hair extensions are designed to undergo wash, wear (and maybe some tear) over and over again. While it is definitely a great idea to purchase a fresh set when the life of your previous batch is over, you can also use a few of our tips below to help you extend the life of your current set. Read on as we unfold some easy hair care tips to help you better take care of your hair extensions:...

Get the Look: Feminine Flower Crown Braid from Naeem Khan Spring/Summer 2018 Get the Look: Feminine Flower Crown Braid from Naeem Khan Spring/Summer 2018 It didn’t matter whether the models had long hair or a pageboy; Gilbert proved that the flower braid crown can work on any hair length. “I add the flowers into the hair as I braid, and use the hairspray to set it as I go,” she explains....

What to Ask Your Stylist for the Perfect Layered Haircut What to Ask Your Stylist for the Perfect Layered Haircut First things first, let’s get to the basics of why layers are a thing. Unlike other cutting techniques, layers have the ability to give your hair volume and dimension through the addition of varying lengths. Depending on the length of you hair, that means there’s a wide range of what you could ask for in terms of layer lengths, so it’s important to go into your appointment knowing the exact look you’re going for so that they can get their shears in gear....

We’ve come a long way from filming with cameras that could barely fit into one room to using handheld video cameras to using the phone you use on a daily basis. The speed with which we’ve moved in this area is frankly frightening, and it’s almost entirely due to the demands we have placed on the devices we spend all day attached to. Smartphones are improving every year, and the cameras that they come with are getting more and more advanced....