8 DIY Hair Accessories You Need in Your Life

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. But rather than shop your drugstore aisles for accessories, you’re free to DIY ‘em instead. Your hair will thank you. Chain Combs Image Credit:lifebyedith.co.uk Use pliers to secure different size crafting chains to two hair combs. it’s possible for you to also use necklaces and/or bracelets to finish off the accessory....

August 25, 2014 · 2 min · 239 words · Patrick Torres

8 New Products To Help You Get Your Best Hair Ever

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. Chlorine, salt water, and sun were great for your spiritand sad for your hair color. Ever twist in the perfect plait, only to have it slip out seconds later? The Goal: Finally (Finally!) Say Good-Bye To Split Ends The Fix:Sebastian Split End Mend, $15,sebastianprofessional.comfor salons....

August 25, 2014 · 1 min · 108 words · Paul Lewis

The Best Spa Secrets to Steal for Your Home

Hang eucalyptus on your shower head. Maybejust maybeyou’ll be able to skip the caffeine drip. Apply products with a paintbrush. COPYRIGHT ©2004 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. But not just any paintbrush will do. Steam washcloths in a rice cooker. Got an old rice cooker lying around gathering dust? Put it to good use, by letting it steam wet washcloths for use during at-home facials. Sounds weird, I know!...

August 22, 2014 · 1 min · 171 words · Courtney Smith

11 Sporty Watches for All Your Workout Needs

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 can also help you keep track of timed sets with a stopwatch. Plug it into your box and upload your info onto Nikeplus.com, and voila! Featuring a stainless steel case mounted on a jelly resin strap, this Baby-G design promises shock resistance. It also has a stopwatch, multiple alarms, and auto calendar....

August 21, 2014 · 1 min · 140 words · Kathryn Clayton

7 Styles for Growing Out Your Bangs

Loosely twist the section in opposite direction of the part. Stop twisting at your temple and secure with a bobby pin. Fishtail-braid remaining, loose hair. Chunky Side Braid Start by parting hair on the side and sweeping hair over the opposite shoulder. Beginning at the part, French braid large sections of hair. Continue braiding to the end and wrap a hair tie around each end to prevent unraveling. First, detangle strands and section off the areas you want to roll....

August 21, 2014 · 2 min · 233 words · Melissa Dixon

10 Apps Top Trainers Swear By

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. Right now it’s mostly LA and NYC but I can see this puppy spreading like wildfire. (c) Berthold Trenkel “Sleep is a giant puzzle piece for achieving and maintaining your fitness goals,” says Newton. Track pace, distance, calorie burn, elevation and use pre-set 10K, Half- and Marathon-training plans....

August 20, 2014 · 2 min · 271 words · Jeffrey Lewis

Bye, Soap and Water: The NEW Way To Clean Your Face

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. So theres no need to wet skin or rinse afterward. COPYRIGHT ©2005 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Instead, saturate a cotton pad with your cleansing water and then swipe across skin to remove everything. Smooth the hydrating formula onto dry skin and allow it to melt from your body heat....

August 20, 2014 · 1 min · 146 words · April Klein

Feel-Good Cardio For Your 7-Day Detox

Lower hips until knees align with ankles. Switch sides; repeat for 1 set. Bend left knee so thigh is parallel to ground; extend arms out at shoulder height. Hold 20 seconds for 1 set. Return to Warrior II; repeat. Switch sides; repeat for 2 sets. 3A: Pigeon Works: Hips, Butt Sit on heels and place palms on ground. Hold 20 seconds for 1 set. Reverse move to Pigeon; repeat. Switch sides; repeat for 2 sets....

August 18, 2014 · 1 min · 111 words · David Phillips II

Lace-Up Heels You Need in Your Life

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. Modern Ankle Boot Silver accents take neutral gray suede from day to night. $909;BiondaCastana.com Eye-Catching Stiletto Unique fabrics and surprising details elevate this tribal-inspired shoe. Pour La Victorie, $265;Bloomingdales.com

August 18, 2014 · 1 min · 55 words · Nancy Miller

10 Household Items that REALLY Want to Be Beauty Products

PAM’s amazing for that. When you’re done, peel off the glue and any mess-ups will go with it. Slowly rotate and pull the spoon up to curl. COPYRIGHT ©2014 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Paper Towel as Curlers This is so old school, but it TOTALLY works! Twist pieces of paper towel and wrap sections of hair around it. For bigger curls use more paper towel per twist....

August 15, 2014 · 1 min · 80 words · Nathan Stevens

11 Thoughts You Have When Your Alarm Goes Off in the Morning

We’ve all been there. Oh yeah, you’d planned to get that morning workout in. Thought 1: Ugh, is that my alarm? COPYRIGHT ©2013 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It’s TOO EARLY. Thought 2: I shouldn’t have stayed up so late binge-watching TV. Thought 3: I was having such a great dream about [insert celeb crush/vacation getaway/whatever fantasy]. Thought 4: Morning workout?? What was I THINKING when I set this alarm?...

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 195 words · Patricia Hunt

2 Peach Recipes You'll Need This August (Psst! One's a Margarita)

If you haven’t eat a peach by now, you’re doing summer wrong. Just thinking about ‘em can put you in a good mood. Their tender, fuzzy exteriors make them wonderful and weird all at oncelike a fruit wearing a sweater. Yes, peaches are to the fruit world what a first love is to ours: irresistible and delicious. And also like many first loves, peaches can, at times, be a bit fickle....

August 14, 2014 · 2 min · 314 words · Alex Mcclure

Grown-Up Cafeteria Classics

Mediterranean Hummus Flat Bread recipe Burgers Fridays were burger day at my school. Yes, we scarfed them down, despite the sneaking suspicion about the mystery-meat quality of those patties. Meaning, they were part soy and part beef. (c) Brian Macdonald As adults, most of us have developed a more sophisticated seafood palate. But a little breading and a pan fry (as is the method for a crab cake!) won’t have us complainingespecially if there’s a good sauce to top it with....

August 14, 2014 · 1 min · 123 words · Kenneth Lucero