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The 7 Best Haircuts for Frizzy Hair, Stylists Say Shutterstock If you have frizzy hair, you know all too well that the haircut you choose can make or break your styling. That’s because frizz can obscure your hair’s texture, preventing your curls , waves, or coils from having their moment in the spotlight. “Frizzy hair, with its unique challenges, requires haircuts that not only manage the frizz but also embrace and enhance the hair’s natural texture,” says Krysta Biancone , co-owner of Amari Salon & Spa , and a hairstylist with Hair by Krysta ....

The 7 Best Pants to Wear in the Summer If You Don’t Like Shorts Look Studio / Shutterstock Shorts may be synonymous with summer, but that doesn’t mean we all like wearing them. Some of us don’t feel comfortable baring our legs, while others might suffer from thigh chafing . Or, maybe shorts just don’t fit with your summer wardrobe. Whatever the case may be, there’s no rule that you can’t wear pants once the warmer weather hits....

The Best & Worst Places to Live If You Want a Big Backyard, New Research Shows Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock There’s nothing like hosting an al fresco dinner party or watching your kids run around outside, but these activities are only possible if you have a big enough backyard. And though you might assume that’s only feasible in the country or suburbs , new research shows that plenty of U.S. cities also have sizable yards....

The Best Athleisure to Feel Comfortably Stylish max-kegfire / iStock Thanks to the rise of athleisure, combining style and comfort has never been easier. Leggings and sweatshirts are no longer confined to the gym or the yoga studio—they’re now a part of your everyday closet. But because athleisure is so popular, the market is saturated with more selections than we know what to do with. To help narrow it down a bit, we asked stylists for their recommendations on the best athleisure pieces....

The Best Flower for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer El Nariz / Shutterstock A big bouquet of colorful, fresh-cut flowers can do wonders to brighten up your home. They can also have a big impact on your mood, helping you feel happier and more relaxed . Whether or not you’re familiar with astrology, you might find it interesting to know that every zodiac sign is associated with a flower that’s said to align with one’s cosmic energy....

The Best Things to Wear to Protect Yourself During Rattlesnake Season frantic00 / Shutterstock From hiking and camping to planting flowers in your garden, there’s no shortage of fun springtime activities that get you outside and enjoying nature. Of course, you’ll have to stock up on the essentials like sunblock, a trusty water bottle, energy snacks…and snake chaps? Earlier this month, the San Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management in southeast Texas issued a “stark reminder” that snakes are becoming more active and cautioned folks to “be vigilant” of their surroundings when exploring the great outdoors....

The Egg Shortage Is Getting Worse—What You Need to Know Shutterstock If one thing seems to symbolize this current moment in time in the U.S., it’s eggs . They represent inflation, a worsening bird flu outbreak, and a fraught political landscape. And, unfortunately, it looks like things are only going to get worse in the egg-scape—both in terms of shortages and skyrocketing prices. RELATED: New Map Tracks Bird Flu Cases as U....

The Friendliest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers Jacob Lund/Shutterstock It’s a piece of cake for certain individuals to make friends. They can talk up a crowd with no hesitation and always bring the warm and welcoming vibes wherever they go. It’s more than being popular , these people exude friendly behavior in any situation. If you’ve wondered why some people are extra kind, it might be related to astrology. Keep reading to find out the friendliest zodiac sign from slightly sociable to amazingly amiable....

The Healthiest Fasting Habits During Ramadan Photo by Rauf Alvi on Unsplash The challenge is real: Ramadan fasting rules call for no eating or drinking between sunrise and sunset. That includes water. Without careful planning or developing a sound meal plan, this can lead to significant strain on your health and wellbeing. However, if you approach it thoughtfully and abide by tips from health experts, you’re more likely to have success managing the rigors of this tradition....

The Highest-Grossing Summer Movies of All Time YouTube/Marvel Entertainment Even if you’re one of the millions of people with a Netflix subscription, there’s nothing quite like seeing the special effects of an action-packed flick on the big screen every now and then. And in the summertime, when a cold theater and a gigantic Pepsi beckons, it’s even harder to say no to those increasing entrance fees . In honor of the beloved summer movie season —from May through August—we’ve rounded up a list of the biggest U....

The Key to Happiness in Your Relationship May Be a Joint Bank Account, New Study Claims kitzcorner / Shutterstock It may be true that money can’t buy happiness, but how you hold it might. A recently published study looked into one aspect of money matters, specifically the way that your bank account can impact satisfaction in your relationship . As it turns out, couples who decided to pool their funds were consistently happier than those who didn’t—and relationship experts say that makes a lot of sense....

The Least Popular Days to Fly This Holiday Season—How Much You Can Save Denys Yelmanov / iStock It’s no secret that airports see the most foot traffic—and are at their most hectic—during the winter holidays , especially leading up to Christmas. According to a study conducted by Deloitte, 48 percent of Americans plan to travel this holiday season, which is more than a 31 percent increase from 2022. If you’re a seasoned holiday flier, you know that the best time to purchase a flight is before mid-October , as airfare tends to drastically increase in price come November....

The Luckiest Colors to Paint Your Front Door, According to Feng Shui Experts Shutterstock We’ll take extra luck any way we can get it. For some of us, that means wearing a lucky color , while for others it involves carrying a good luck charm. You’ll also want to ensure your home is set up to attract as much luck as possible. In feng shui, that starts with painting your front door a luck-promoting hue....

The Most Egocentric Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers Nicoleta Ionescu / Shutterstock While it’s important to have confidence, some people have a tendency to cross the line into self-importance. Whether they’re constantly bragging about how successful they are, refuse to listen to anyone else who’s speaking unless it’s them, or can’t stop posting perfectly filtered selfies on their feed, these folks veer more toward narcissism than others. In short, it can be challenging to be around them....

The Most Expensive Neighborhood in Every State, New Data Shows dszc / iStock Have you ever been driving around and, all of a sudden, you stumble on a neighborhood made up of mansions , acres of perfectly manicured lawns, and maybe a six-figure car or two? As opposed to zip codes or cities, it’s often smaller enclaves that have some of the biggest displays of wealth. This is why researchers at CashNetUSA analyzed Zillow real estate listings across the U....

The Most Superficial Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers PeopleImages / iStock Superficial people are way too focused on appearances. They can be overly concerned with things like material wealth , power, perception, and fame—and none of it runs very deep. These individuals only care about what they can get out of a relationship, and are more interested in how things look than how they feel. Yes, we all have a shallow side, but there are some zodiac signs who tend to be a bit more surface-level than others....

The No. 1 Place Snakes Love to Hide in Your Garage iStock Much like attics and basements, garages tend to accumulate a lot of items over time. But besides unused patio furniture, your tool collection, and ski equipment you haven’t found time to use in years, it’s also a relatively easy place for pests and other animals to invade from the outside. And according to experts, there’s one particular place where snakes love to hide when they make their way into your garage....

The Sweetest Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer Shutterstock Does your significant other make a point to check in with you when you’re feeling stressed or is there someone at your office who is always smiling at everyone and asking how they are? Some people are just oozing with sweetness. These positive folks have the natural ability to make someone’s day—and they may have astrology thank for that—whether that means providing a shoulder to cry on or just some good energy up in the mix....

The Top 5 Beach Vacation Home Rentals in the U.S. for 2023 Vrbo / Beata Lorinc Right about now, most Americans are looking at their summer calendars to see when they can book a well-deserved vacation at the beach. In fact, new data by Expedia shows that searches for summer getaways have spiked 25 percent compared to last year. If you’ve yet to lock in your week away at a fabulous oceanside location this summer—so you can listen to nothing but the waves crash in front of you as you nestle into the hot sand with a good book and a cold can of something delicious without a care in the world—you better get on it!...

These 4 States Have the Lowest Quality Tap Water, New Data Uncovers Shutterstock Safe drinking water is a privilege—one that more than 30 million Americans don’t have access to, according to a report commissioned by the Pulitzer Center in Time magazine. A new study published in the journal Risk Analysis has identified the top four states with the most tap water violations. Furthermore, the authors explored different strategies that could reduce these metrics, making drinking water safer and more accessible for Americans of all economic backgrounds....