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The journey to natural hair is different for everyone. Any way you choose, you may not walk out of the transition unscathed. Trust that you’re not the only one who feels discouraged. That’s why SELF asked 10 natural hair vloggers their best tips for transitioning. Ebony Bradley,@EbsCurlyTV Create goals for yourself. The second and probably most important thing you should probably do to transition is have patience. It’s not worth it, especially if you want to see how your curls look coming in....

When it’s really hot out, the last thing I want to do is cook. Then just put it altogether and you’ve got a quite a filling sandwich. All you need is a spiralizer, a zucchini, and a little can-do spirit. Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell Add a sprinkle of cayenne or chipotle pepper to spice them up a little. Avocado gives it a luscious, creamy texture without any dairy. Kale Taco SaladfromSELFstarter Like the taco salad you know and love, but way better....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Whenever I pack, mistakes are made. And in one particularly horrifying slip-up, I went on a weekend trip without packing anyunderwearat all. While adapters and toothpaste are share-able items, underwear isn’t something you might borrow from a travel companion. Needless to say, both of my packing lists ended up longerand betterafter writing this story....

The interesting thing is that your hands actually shake way more than you might realize. In fact, youre experiencing a teeny hand tremor all the time. (Hi, shaky voice! Getty / Glow Images, Inc So nice of you to show up, usually when youre not at all welcome.) Even as you read this, youre experiencing whats called a physiologic tremor. That may sound a little worrisome, but its really not....

The best travel advicealways comes from people with firsthand experienceand that’s especially true when it comes tohiking trips. With summer rolling around, we’ve got active, nature-filled vacations on the brain. Now’s the perfect time to go do some outdoor exploring, after all. Courtesy of Farran Manuel (@farranweezy) Add these trips to yourtravel bucket listand prepare for some Instagram-worthy adventures. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. “Summit Lake is relatively close to Seattle and makes for a great half-day or overnight backpacking trip....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. It didnt take long after I became a fitness editor for me to accidentally also become aleggingscollector. Since brands are constantly putting new products on the market, there’s a lot to consider. (And yes, typing that out now just made the absurdity of it so much more clear....

Welcome toColonoscopyPrep 101: a Class No One Actually Takes But Well All Definitely Need. Its also one way doctors can screen forcolorectal cancer. Luckily, some gastroenterologists have come to the rescue. LightFieldStudios/Getty Images Here, doctors explain 12 ways to make getting a colonoscopy a heck of a lot easier. Colonoscopy recommendations generally depend on your risk of getting colorectal cancer. (Both conditions can increase your risk of colon cancer.) Cutting back on fiber can help....

Between 2011 and 2015 I had the privilege of competing in the CrossFit Games. I progressed quickly and found myself poised for competition. The CrossFit competitors job is to specialize in not specializing. Alison Gamble In the CrossFit Games, as in real life, anything is on the table. Here are the lessons I come back to all the time. Training for “the unknown and unknowable” is an awesome and broad challenge....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Toward the end of my college career, going natural had become a thing. Courtesy of author It was 2014 when I attempted totransition from having relaxed hair to naturalfor the first time. At lunch, she kept looking at my hair. That following weekend, I had my friend relax my hair....

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I have to find some creative workarounds to fill the ice cream-shaped hole in my heart. Bloggers have transformed all the classics into lactose intolerant-friendly treats that taste just as good as their cream-filled counterparts. Egg yolks and coconut milk give it a silky and rich texture without any dairy. https://brooklynsupper.com Frozen Chocolate-Banana BitesfromFoxes Love Lemons These bites are super simple and DIY-able. Lime and Mint PopsiclesfromA Beautiful Mess These popsicles tastes like margaritas without the tequila....

That was almost 18 years ago and the last day I drank alcohol. When I made thedecision to get sober, I sought the help of a recovery program. It helped me to find a sober community of people who were living the life I wanted. Arno Images/Getty Images A year into my sobriety, I startedrunning. I found a positive, healthy community where I began to feel accepted and confident. With every run, I left behind pieces of shame and believed in myself just a little bit more....

Travelanxietycan strike even the most unflappably chill among us. The list is endless. When you think about it, the travel experience is practically designed to boost stress. Sinan Saglam/EyeEm/Getty Images One is when we dont know whats going to happen. The other is situations where were not in control. There are also, in a sense, two major kinds of travel anxiety. One takes place when youre actually traveling and some part of the process is going belly up....