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When you think of getting your hairdyed at the salon, whats the first thing that comes to mind? A head full of foil, right? Well, there is another popular technique that colorists use to get a more diffused, lived-in highlight. Courtesy of The Bird House Salon Its called balayage (thats pronounced bah-ley-ahge). The final result of this meticulous painting process is part surfer girl, part laid-back model. “It has such a natural effect....

For someone who suffers from motion sickness,travelingis almost guaranteed to be uncomfortable. All those things move and toss your stomach around with them. Not everyone experiences motion sickness. Cultura RM Exclusive / Philipp Nemenz / Getty Images But motion sickness is a real (and really irritating) phenomenon thats also fairly common. That sensory conflict is believed to be the basis for motion sickness, Rauch explains. It makes sense that when our senses are giving us too many conflicting signals, we getdizzy....

In January 2014, it was a different storyshe weighed 246 pounds, and running was something she avoided. But that month she booked a summer vacation to Jamaica and decided she wanted toshape up. Along with ahealthy, balanced diet, one major change she made was she decided tostart runningregularlyeven though shehatedit. Courtesy of Rebecca Grafton Heres how she got thereandlost 100 poundsin the process. That doesnt mean it was easy though....

That idea resonates so much for wellness expertLindsey CallaofCalla in Motionthat shes joined this years campaign. I really want to encourage people to join the conversation, she says. Its all about strength in numbers. Courtesy of BCA Campaign And on a personal note, my aunt is a survivor. Her cancer diagnosis didnt affect me physically, but it affected my emotions and our familyit made us stronger. SELF: Whats your advice for providing that support?...

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. Skin caredoesn’t have to be a complicated,10-step routine. I know, I know. Serum can look a lot like water with a fancy price tag. So, I spoke with two dermatologists to find out howand ifthis product really works. Think of serum as a tool you might use to customize your daily routine....

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. J.Crew is collaborating with New Balance to launch a collection of women’sactivewear. Courtesy of New Balance And the result is just as patterned and preppy as you think. “We did not have the expertise to do this alone. We have style sense and quality sense....

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. Bestselling author Glennon Doyle Melton spent 20 years of her life battlingbulimia,alcoholism, and drug addiction. Courtesy of Together Live In 2002, she became pregnant, and she decided to get sober. The national tour is stopping in six cities, and features appearances from celebrities likeSophia BushandAlicia Keys....

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. I had no idea what discount shopping was growing up. Reza Estakhrian The phrase shop ‘til you drop was my mantra. As a little girl, I enjoyed going to the mall more than a trip to the park. But as I matured, I quickly learned another saying: Moneydoesn’t grow on trees....

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. My goal was always to spreadvegancuisine far and wide, says executive chefChloe Coscarelli. Nicole Franzen With the breakout success ofBy Chloe, shes well on her way. There are so many different styles, she says. I went with something familiar and nostalgic, a take on Americancomfort food....

If you watch anything onNetflixthis month, let it be the new documentaryAudrie & Daisy. The first story shared is Audrie Potts. In September 2012, Audrie, 15, wassexually assaulted by a group of boysat a house party. Daisy Coleman in “Audrie & Daisy." She took to Facebook messenger to try and piece things together. She messaged one friend, “My life is over.” Eight days after the incident, she committed suicide. The exact messages she sent are shared in the documentary, and it’s intentionally hard to stomach....

Im not sure where these culinary rumors start, but some of them refuse to go away. Here, five of the biggestnutritionfalsehoods you should stop believing ASAP. Clients often tell me they had a great quinoa salad with vegetables for dinner. Solrunarnarsdottir / Getty Images When I ask them what theirproteinsource was, they say, “The quinoa?” Then they look at me like Im nuts. Except Im notquinoa isnt high in protein....

Imagine looking perfectly healthy but being in constant pain. And then imagine that no one believes you and keeps telling you that its all in your head. Thats what life withfibromyalgiais like. Courtesy of Felissa Allard Now imagine feeling that way, and also being responsible for taking care of three little humans. This is my life, everyday, as a mom with fibromyalgia. I was 15 when I started having weirdjoint pain....

Having sex should be fun. It can also be awkward, passionate, weird, and even boring at times. Heres why: More than 1 million people worldwide contract one each day, according to theWorld Health Organization. Chlamydia is often a “silent” infection, so regular STI testing is important. Unfortunately, no matter how you identify, the signs of chlamydia can be easy to miss. First, how can untreated chlamydia affect your health? While rare, this causes inflammation in the lining of the stomach and tissues surrounding the liver....