"I'll never get a pedicure again." That's what I exclaimed the first time I watched an evening news show's segment featuring women who had their feet amputated after a cuticle scrub with an unsterilized tool. Gross. But, in my twenty years or so of frequenting salons,...
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5 Things to Do on a Bad Body Image Day
Wondering what to do and what not to do on a bad body image day? Here are five tips to help you navigate those days when you wake up and feel "bleh" about your body. If somedays you feel more consumed with your body and the desire to change it feels overwhelming, know...
Dark Night of the Soul: Hair Care Advice for Balding Men
“Can I braid your hair?” The question came from one of the girls in my church youth group back when we were in high school. “Oh,” I said with a coy giggle as I pushed back the thick curly locks pouring over my shoulders like a hirsute waterfall, “I guess so.” My hair...
Podcast: Bad Hair Cuts & Hair Days. Do You Stress Over Your Hair?
Has a bad haircut ever taken the wind out of your sails? Does a bad hair day make you want to fake the flu? Do you keep the same hairstyle because you're afraid of the hairdresser's power over your appearance? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this...