Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mardi 10 novembre 2020
Here's What You Should Know About Box Dye Before You Apply It to Your Hair
Hair-color changes are extremely common around this time of year, since there's something about fall and winter that encourages people to shift over to dark, matte tones when the weather gets chilly. But while there are tons of people out there who only consult the pros for their basic hair needs, others like to take the DIY route and color their hair using box dye.
If you're thinking about doing the latter, there are a few things you should probably know first. "Box dye is one of those taboo subjects when it comes to color sessions and salon topics," celebrity hairstylist Christin Brown told POPSUGAR. "As colorists, working with someone's hair that has been previously colored with box dye, you tend to steer clear for many reasons."
According to Brown, professional color and box color don't mix well, and people who dye their hair at home run the risk of overprocessing it. "I wouldn't recommend that folks do their own color and especially not with box dye," she said.
At-home hair-dyeing sessions have skyrocketed in the last few months due to safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and with talk of another potential shutdown happening before the year is up, it's easy to see why most folks will end up taking the at-home route. If you truly must dye your hair at home, there are a few things to know. First, Brown recommends you read all of the instructions in the coloring kit carefully, make sure you closely follow said instructions, and don't leave the dye on for any longer than you're supposed to.
Colorist Karissa Schaudt of Chicago's Maxine Salon added that you should also be wary of certain hair-dye ingredients. "In my professional opinion, I would avoid any color that contains ammonia in the developer," she said. Although this is an extremely common ingredient in the hair-dye industry, using it is ultimately a tradeoff; the powerful chemical damages your hair in the process.
After you've dyed your hair, you should follow that with a bonding treatment like Olaplex No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment ($28) to strengthen the hair and protect it from damage.
Alternatively, you could also try a more temporary solution. "Whether you're contemplating highlights or just to cover your roots, a hair wax can be a fun way to try something new or a quick fix for unwanted grays," Brown said. One of her personal recommendations is the Hair Paint Wax Temporary Color ($7), which is made of natural ingredients and easy to wash out.
The takeaway here? While box dye isn't the worst thing in the world, many professional hairstylists would suggest you steer clear of it if you can.
Here's What You Should Know About Box Dye Before You Apply It to Your Hair
Hair-color changes are extremely common around this time of year, since there's something about fall and winter that encourages people to shift over to dark, matte tones when the weather gets chilly. But while there are tons of people out there who only consult the pros for their basic hair needs, others like to take the DIY route and color their hair using box dye.
If you're thinking about doing the latter, there are a few things you should probably know first. "Box dye is one of those taboo subjects when it comes to color sessions and salon topics," celebrity hairstylist Christin Brown told POPSUGAR. "As colorists, working with someone's hair that has been previously colored with box dye, you tend to steer clear for many reasons."
According to Brown, professional color and box color don't mix well, and people who dye their hair at home run the risk of overprocessing it. "I wouldn't recommend that folks do their own color and especially not with box dye," she said.
At-home hair-dyeing sessions have skyrocketed in the last few months due to safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and with talk of another potential shutdown happening before the year is up, it's easy to see why most folks will end up taking the at-home route. If you truly must dye your hair at home, there are a few things to know. First, Brown recommends you read all of the instructions in the coloring kit carefully, make sure you closely follow said instructions, and don't leave the dye on for any longer than you're supposed to.
Colorist Karissa Schaudt of Chicago's Maxine Salon added that you should also be wary of certain hair-dye ingredients. "In my professional opinion, I would avoid any color that contains ammonia in the developer," she said. Although this is an extremely common ingredient in the hair-dye industry, using it is ultimately a tradeoff; the powerful chemical damages your hair in the process.
After you've dyed your hair, you should follow that with a bonding treatment like Olaplex No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment ($28) to strengthen the hair and protect it from damage.
Alternatively, you could also try a more temporary solution. "Whether you're contemplating highlights or just to cover your roots, a hair wax can be a fun way to try something new or a quick fix for unwanted grays," Brown said. One of her personal recommendations is the Hair Paint Wax Temporary Color ($7), which is made of natural ingredients and easy to wash out.
The takeaway here? While box dye isn't the worst thing in the world, many professional hairstylists would suggest you steer clear of it if you can.
dimanche 8 novembre 2020
Celebrities Who Never Endorsed Biden-Harris Seem Too Comfortable Claiming Their Victory
Over the past few months, several celebrities have tirelessly gone to bat for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the hopes of seeing them become the next president and vice president. On Nov. 7, their efforts came to fruition when the duo were declared the projected winners of the 2020 election. These stars certainly have reason to take pride in their contributions. However, consider me a little skeptical about the celebrities suddenly coming out of the woodwork as silent Biden-Harris supporters all along.
If you're following an influencer on social media, I can almost guarantee you've come across a vague request to "Vote" or "Let your voice be heard!" There were pushes to register, to perform your civic duty, to make sure every vote is counted. In elections past that might've been enough. But in 2020, those efforts don't cut it. We're battling for Black lives, for the LGBTQ+ community, for affordable healthcare, for a path through a deadly pandemic. We demand more.
We're battling for Black lives, for the LGBTQ+ community, for affordable healthcare, for a path through a deadly pandemic. We demand more.
You could see my eyebrows nearly touch my hairline when Kendall Jenner shared her reaction to the progressive win. "We did it!" she wrote on her Instagram Story. My first thought was, who did it? I certainly don't remember an endorsement post on her 'gram. To give credit where it's due, Kendall has been vocal about getting people engaged in the election. She opened up her platform of 141 million followers when she hosted Vote Save America on her Instagram Live and added a voting message to her Halloween costume. These were certainly efforts toward turnout, but a Biden-Harris endorsement they were not.
Her sister, Kim Kardashian, also shared a number of photos of the president-elect and vice president-elect on her social media following the election results, raising skepticism from her followers. Kim was famously cagey about where her allegiances lay, presumably because her husband, Kanye West, also launched a presidential campaign. West was never a viable candidate for this race, however, and Kim never formally endorsed him either. If she was vying for Joe Biden all along, it would've been nice to let her 191 million followers know.
- Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) November 7, 2020
The issue doesn't start or stop with a reality TV family, although they're among the few top-followed Instagram accounts that never endorsed a candidate. (Celebrities like Ariana Grande, Lizzo, and Taylor Swift used their massive platforms to firmly throw their support behind the Democratic candidates.) This reluctance to publicly pick a candidate reached the corners of TikTok where influencers like Addison Rae - who shares content with almost 70 million fans - have kept quiet about their votes. Comedian Kevin Hart also took a similar stance and reposted celebratory election content without ever endorsing Biden-Harris.
There's an argument to be made that celebrities shouldn't have to share their political opinions with fans. They're personal. They're private. But if you're passionate enough about a candidate to publicly celebrate their wins as your own, you should be comfortable cluing your followers in before they cast their ballots. Especially since these stars have influence. That's truly why "celebrity" and "influencer" are interchangeable. Not to harp on the Kardashian-Jenners, but they're proven to have significant sway when they do the bare minimum. Remember when Kylie Jenner posted a thirst trap that doubled as voter registration awareness? Her 'gram increased traffic to Vote.org by 1,500 percent. Imagine what an actual endorsement could've sparked.
Where were you months, weeks, even days ago?
What we needed before (and after) the election was clarity. When celebrities hide behind ambiguity, they distance themselves from communities who may need their help, may need their vote. It's incredibly frustrating for them to resurface after the votes have been cast and the fight has been fought, ready to take part in the celebrations. Where were you months, weeks, even days ago? It's easy to join the party once we've all started celebrating, but don't bother to show up if you never RSVP'd in the first place.
Celebrities Who Never Endorsed Biden-Harris Seem Too Comfortable Claiming Their Victory
Over the past few months, several celebrities have tirelessly gone to bat for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the hopes of seeing them become the next president and vice president. On Nov. 7, their efforts came to fruition when the duo were declared the projected winners of the 2020 election. These stars certainly have reason to take pride in their contributions. However, consider me a little skeptical about the celebrities suddenly coming out of the woodwork as silent Biden-Harris supporters all along.
If you're following an influencer on social media, I can almost guarantee you've come across a vague request to "Vote" or "Let your voice be heard!" There were pushes to register, to perform your civic duty, to make sure every vote is counted. In elections past that might've been enough. But in 2020, those efforts don't cut it. We're battling for Black lives, for the LGBTQ+ community, for affordable healthcare, for a path through a deadly pandemic. We demand more.
We're battling for Black lives, for the LGBTQ+ community, for affordable healthcare, for a path through a deadly pandemic. We demand more.
You could see my eyebrows nearly touch my hairline when Kendall Jenner shared her reaction to the progressive win. "We did it!" she wrote on her Instagram Story. My first thought was, who did it? I certainly don't remember an endorsement post on her 'gram. To give credit where it's due, Kendall has been vocal about getting people engaged in the election. She opened up her platform of 141 million followers when she hosted Vote Save America on her Instagram Live and added a voting message to her Halloween costume. These were certainly efforts toward turnout, but a Biden-Harris endorsement they were not.
Her sister, Kim Kardashian, also shared a number of photos of the president-elect and vice president-elect on her social media following the election results, raising skepticism from her followers. Kim was famously cagey about where her allegiances lay, presumably because her husband, Kanye West, also launched a presidential campaign. West was never a viable candidate for this race, however, and Kim never formally endorsed him either. If she was vying for Joe Biden all along, it would've been nice to let her 191 million followers know.
- Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) November 7, 2020
The issue doesn't start or stop with a reality TV family, although they're among the few top-followed Instagram accounts that never endorsed a candidate. (Celebrities like Ariana Grande, Lizzo, and Taylor Swift used their massive platforms to firmly throw their support behind the Democratic candidates.) This reluctance to publicly pick a candidate reached the corners of TikTok where influencers like Addison Rae - who shares content with almost 70 million fans - have kept quiet about their votes. Comedian Kevin Hart also took a similar stance and reposted celebratory election content without ever endorsing Biden-Harris.
There's an argument to be made that celebrities shouldn't have to share their political opinions with fans. They're personal. They're private. But if you're passionate enough about a candidate to publicly celebrate their wins as your own, you should be comfortable cluing your followers in before they cast their ballots. Especially since these stars have influence. That's truly why "celebrity" and "influencer" are interchangeable. Not to harp on the Kardashian-Jenners, but they're proven to have significant sway when they do the bare minimum. Remember when Kylie Jenner posted a thirst trap that doubled as voter registration awareness? Her 'gram increased traffic to Vote.org by 1,500 percent. Imagine what an actual endorsement could've sparked.
Where were you months, weeks, even days ago?
What we needed before (and after) the election was clarity. When celebrities hide behind ambiguity, they distance themselves from communities who may need their help, may need their vote. It's incredibly frustrating for them to resurface after the votes have been cast and the fight has been fought, ready to take part in the celebrations. Where were you months, weeks, even days ago? It's easy to join the party once we've all started celebrating, but don't bother to show up if you never RSVP'd in the first place.
mercredi 4 novembre 2020
Beyoncé Voted For Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in a Glamorous Logo-Covered Balmain Hat
If you were wondering who Beyoncé cast her ballot for during the 2020 presidential election, allow her face mask to do the talking. The singer, who released her latest drop for her Ivy Park collection a few days back, posted a Boomerang of her voting attire on Instagram. While most of us kept it causal in a sweatsuit or jeans, Bey went all out in a custom Balmain look. She posed in the outfit, which she accessorized with a Biden/Harris face mask. She captioned the video, "Come thru, Texas! #VOTE 😘"
Bey encouraged her fans to vote in a custom designer look by Balmain's Olivier Rousteing. She showed off the brand's new 1945 collection wearing a glamorous hat and turtleneck top. Both the hat and the long-sleeved top came in a black-and-white logo print that was hard to miss. When she pulled the hat's brim down in the Boomerang, it revealed her "I voted" sticker stuck on top. Beyoncé actually isn't the only celebrity who wore the brand's new collection. In fact, Rosalía wore a similar long-sleeved look, while J Lo wore a strapless top and skirt set in the same print. Keep reading to get a closer look at the songstress's outfit ahead.
Related: Beyoncé Promotes Her New Ivy Park Collection in a Striking British Vogue Cover, Naturally
Beyoncé Voted For Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in a Glamorous Logo-Covered Balmain Hat
If you were wondering who Beyoncé cast her ballot for during the 2020 presidential election, allow her face mask to do the talking. The singer, who released her latest drop for her Ivy Park collection a few days back, posted a Boomerang of her voting attire on Instagram. While most of us kept it causal in a sweatsuit or jeans, Bey went all out in a custom Balmain look. She posed in the outfit, which she accessorized with a Biden/Harris face mask. She captioned the video, "Come thru, Texas! #VOTE 😘"
Bey encouraged her fans to vote in a custom designer look by Balmain's Olivier Rousteing. She showed off the brand's new 1945 collection wearing a glamorous hat and turtleneck top. Both the hat and the long-sleeved top came in a black-and-white logo print that was hard to miss. When she pulled the hat's brim down in the Boomerang, it revealed her "I voted" sticker stuck on top. Beyoncé actually isn't the only celebrity who wore the brand's new collection. In fact, Rosalía wore a similar long-sleeved look, while J Lo wore a strapless top and skirt set in the same print. Keep reading to get a closer look at the songstress's outfit ahead.
Related: Beyoncé Promotes Her New Ivy Park Collection in a Striking British Vogue Cover, Naturally
dimanche 1 novembre 2020
If You're a Scorpio, Then You Likely Have a Lot in Common With These 47 Celebs
Your astrological sign can say a lot about who you are as a person, and you tend to share certain qualities with other people born under your sign - yes, even if they're a celebrity. Those with birthdays between Oct. 23 and Nov. 22 are Scorpios, known for passion, secrecy, and love of all things macabre. Some famous Scorpios - like witchy queen Kiernan Shipka from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and dark-humored Pete Davidson - may not surprise you, but there are a few other Scorpio celebs you'd never guess. Check out the gallery for some of our fave A-listers born under Scorpio.
Related: 21 Hilarious Memes About Scorpio Season You'll Want Framed in Your House
If You're a Scorpio, Then You Likely Have a Lot in Common With These 47 Celebs
Your astrological sign can say a lot about who you are as a person, and you tend to share certain qualities with other people born under your sign - yes, even if they're a celebrity. Those with birthdays between Oct. 23 and Nov. 22 are Scorpios, known for passion, secrecy, and love of all things macabre. Some famous Scorpios - like witchy queen Kiernan Shipka from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and dark-humored Pete Davidson - may not surprise you, but there are a few other Scorpio celebs you'd never guess. Check out the gallery for some of our fave A-listers born under Scorpio.
Related: 21 Hilarious Memes About Scorpio Season You'll Want Framed in Your House
vendredi 30 octobre 2020
Get Ready to Sweat - Jeanette Jenkins’s New Workout Is a 10-Move Bench HIIT Circuit
Jeanette Jenkins has trained celebrities like P!nk, Mindy Kaling, and Alicia Keys - and thanks to her Instagram workout videos, you can count yourself among her star-studded clientele. Along with motivational quotes and mouth-watering healthy food inspo, the trainer shares fun fitness tutorials showcasing different kinds of workouts regularly. Basically, if you're getting bored of your at-home routine or can't possibly do another crunch, you'll want to give Jenkins a follow.
Her latest post features a 10-exercise bench HIIT workout with pro football player Demarcus Ware. You can follow along solo, or grab a friend and make it a partner workout. Outside of the use of a bench, this high-energy circuit doesn't require any other equipment, but you'll want to give yourself plenty of space to complete it.
Per Jenkins' instructions, you should do 10 to 20 reps of each move, and 2 to 3 sets of the full circuit. Check out the moves below, and remember to take rest breaks whenever you need them.
- Bench hop overs
- Bench side taps
- Triceps dips
- Triceps dips with toe touch
- Bulgarian split squat (modify with stationary lunge)
- Plank jack with shoulder tap
- Reverse crunch with double leg lower
- Wide and narrow plyo push-up with clap (modify with regular push-up)
- Deceleration jumps and step up (modify with squat)
- Deceleration jumps and jump up (modify with chair pose)
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Get Ready to Sweat - Jeanette Jenkins’s New Workout Is a 10-Move Bench HIIT Circuit
Jeanette Jenkins has trained celebrities like P!nk, Mindy Kaling, and Alicia Keys - and thanks to her Instagram workout videos, you can count yourself among her star-studded clientele. Along with motivational quotes and mouth-watering healthy food inspo, the trainer shares fun fitness tutorials showcasing different kinds of workouts regularly. Basically, if you're getting bored of your at-home routine or can't possibly do another crunch, you'll want to give Jenkins a follow.
Her latest post features a 10-exercise bench HIIT workout with pro football player Demarcus Ware. You can follow along solo, or grab a friend and make it a partner workout. Outside of the use of a bench, this high-energy circuit doesn't require any other equipment, but you'll want to give yourself plenty of space to complete it.
Per Jenkins' instructions, you should do 10 to 20 reps of each move, and 2 to 3 sets of the full circuit. Check out the moves below, and remember to take rest breaks whenever you need them.
- Bench hop overs
- Bench side taps
- Triceps dips
- Triceps dips with toe touch
- Bulgarian split squat (modify with stationary lunge)
- Plank jack with shoulder tap
- Reverse crunch with double leg lower
- Wide and narrow plyo push-up with clap (modify with regular push-up)
- Deceleration jumps and step up (modify with squat)
- Deceleration jumps and jump up (modify with chair pose)
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
dimanche 25 octobre 2020
If You're a Scorpio, Then You Likely Have a Lot in Common With These 47 Celebs
Your astrological sign can say a lot about who you are as a person, and you tend to share certain qualities with other people born under your sign - yes, even if they're a celebrity. Those with birthdays between Oct. 23 and Nov. 22 are Scorpios, known for passion, secrecy, and love of all things macabre. Some famous Scorpios - like witchy queen Kiernan Shipka from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and dark-humored Pete Davidson - may not surprise you, but there are a few other Scorpio celebs you'd never guess. Check out the gallery for some of our fave A-listers born under Scorpio.
Related: 21 Hilarious Memes About Scorpio Season You'll Want Framed in Your House
If You're a Scorpio, Then You Likely Have a Lot in Common With These 47 Celebs
Your astrological sign can say a lot about who you are as a person, and you tend to share certain qualities with other people born under your sign - yes, even if they're a celebrity. Those with birthdays between Oct. 23 and Nov. 22 are Scorpios, known for passion, secrecy, and love of all things macabre. Some famous Scorpios - like witchy queen Kiernan Shipka from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and dark-humored Pete Davidson - may not surprise you, but there are a few other Scorpio celebs you'd never guess. Check out the gallery for some of our fave A-listers born under Scorpio.
Related: 21 Hilarious Memes About Scorpio Season You'll Want Framed in Your House
dimanche 18 octobre 2020
Try This Celeb Trainer's 30-Minute Bodyweight Workout - It's Just 5 Moves, but It's Intense!
Need an effective core and upper-body workout you can do anywhere? Celebrity fitness trainer and owner of The Studio Montreal Val Desjardins, EXOS-certified fitness specialist, who's worked with clients such as Jennifer Aniston, shared this bodyweight-only workout to target your abs, arms, and back. Using her background in mat Pilates and calisthenics, Desjardins said she created this five-exercise sequence to strengthen your midsection while sculpting your shoulders and back.
This is the perfect workout for a low-impact strength-training day or as an add-on finisher after a cardio session, Desjardins said. It includes five compound exercises, exercises that work more than one muscle group at a time, making your workout more efficient and more effective. If you want, this workout can be performed with light dumbbells (one to five pounds) for added intensity.
The workout should take you about 20 to 30 minutes depending on how many rounds you complete. You'll notice that beginners are completing four rounds instead of three, and Desjardins explained that's because their intervals are shorter, so they have time to complete an extra round. "This a great way for them to build their endurance as a beginner," Desjardins said, and this ensures all levels will be working for a similar amount of time.
"If you want to make it a full-body toning and conditioning workout you can do 30, 45, or 60 seconds of jumping jacks in between each exercise," Desjardins said.
Core and Upper-Body Workout by Val Desjardins
Equipment needed: none
Directions: Desjardins suggested warming up with 10 big arm circles in each direction. Then perform a 30-second elbow plank followed by a 30-second side plank on each side. Repeat three rounds of the planks. Then complete the workout based on your level.
- Beginner: 30 seconds of each exercise followed by a 15-second rest: 4 rounds with a 15-second rest between rounds (rest longer if you need to)
- Intermediate: 60 seconds of each exercise followed by a 10-second rest: 3 rounds with a 10-second rest between rounds
- Advanced: 90 seconds of each exercise with no rest between exercises: 3 rounds with no rest between rounds
| Core and Upper-Body Burn Workout |
|---|
| Push-Up to Alternating Side-Plank Rotation |
| Bear to Hip Tap |
| Boat Pose to Front Shoulder Raise |
| Chest Fly to Leg Raise and Deep Core Flexion |
| Plank With Alternating Overhead Reach |
samedi 10 octobre 2020
How to Style Crocs, Whether You're a Newbie or a Life-Long Fan
Is it just us, or are Crocs having a major moment right now? It seems like the brand has gotten a lot of street cred recently, thanks to its latest celebrity collaborations. First, Crocs announced that it is teaming up with Bad Bunny for a pair of glow-in-the-dark Crocs - which sold out in minutes, mind you. (We're not over how cool the glow-in-the-dark stars are!) Then, the brand announced a second celeb collaboration, this time with Justin Bieber.
Designers like Christopher Kane and Balenciaga brought Crocs to the runway a few years back, but now, there's been a bit of a resurgence while everyone has been sheltering in place. Though they're a little controversial, people are gravitating to Crocs (myself included!) for comfort and functionality, and we figured it's time to show you how exactly to style a pair if you're a little bit lost.
We've come across some very stylish and refreshing ways people are wearing their Crocs. Whether you want to style a pair with a tie-dye workout set or test-drive them with a chic plaid nap dress, there are plenty of fun new ways to wear your Crocs. Keep reading for all the outfit ideas. Then, shop a few of our favorite selections ahead.
vendredi 25 septembre 2020
The "Swoop" Hairstyle is the 2000s Trend Making a Major Comeback This Season
Rihanna. Selena Gomez. Zac Efron. All incomparable individuals who have, at one point, shared a singular thing in common: "swoop" bangs. (OK so they can each also sing, act, and probably have impeccable skin-care routines, but this story isn't about them.) Anyway, you couldn't walk to the nearest Starbucks in a Juicy Couture tracksuit without seeing the hairstyle everywhere in the early 2000s - and, if you believe the pros, it will be making a comeback this fall.
"After months without a bang trim, I can see short bangs becoming a 'swoop bang,' bringing the side part back to center stage and replacing the center part," said Cesar DeLeon Ramirez, celebrity hairstylist and Unite brand ambassador. Like an exaggerated side bang, the swoop also works on any hair length and "looks great with short to long layers."
To style, Ramirez recommends applying a blow-dry cream - one that smooths frizz and flyaways - to damp hair, then use a round brush to blow out the long bangs into the soft style. (Or skip the blow-drier completely and sweep to the side of your ponytail.) It's versatile, easy, early aughts-approved, and it's not going anywhere soon. Proof below that this is a hairstyle trend with staying power.
The "Swoop" Hairstyle is the 2000s Trend Making a Major Comeback This Season
Rihanna. Selena Gomez. Zac Efron. All incomparable individuals who have, at one point, shared a singular thing in common: "swoop" bangs. (OK so they can each also sing, act, and probably have impeccable skin-care routines, but this story isn't about them.) Anyway, you couldn't walk to the nearest Starbucks in a Juicy Couture tracksuit without seeing the hairstyle everywhere in the early 2000s - and, if you believe the pros, it will be making a comeback this fall.
"After months without a bang trim, I can see short bangs becoming a 'swoop bang,' bringing the side part back to center stage and replacing the center part," said Cesar DeLeon Ramirez, celebrity hairstylist and Unite brand ambassador. Like an exaggerated side bang, the swoop also works on any hair length and "looks great with short to long layers."
To style, Ramirez recommends applying a blow-dry cream - one that smooths frizz and flyaways - to damp hair, then use a round brush to blow out the long bangs into the soft style. (Or skip the blow-drier completely and sweep to the side of your ponytail.) It's versatile, easy, early aughts-approved, and it's not going anywhere soon. Proof below that this is a hairstyle trend with staying power.
lundi 21 septembre 2020
Kerry Washington, Tracee Ellis Ross, and More Are Donating Their Emmys Looks For a Good Cause
If you love any of the outfits you see on the virtual red carpet at the 2020 Emmys, get psyched, because some of them are going up for auction. This year, RAD (Red Carpet Advocacy) partnered with Michelle Obama's organization When We All Vote to put together a campaign that raises money to fund promotion for voting in the upcoming 2020 election. That's right, you'll be able to bid on designer looks - including those from Kerry Washington, Issa Rae, Mahershala Ali, Tracee Ellis Ross, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Brosnahan, Uzo Aduba, Nicholas Braun, and Samira Wiley - from Sept. 23 through Oct. 2 at Chic-Relief.com.
One-hundred percent of proceeds from these outfits go to When We All Vote, and we can thank the designers themselves, plus celebrity stylists Elizabeth Stewart, Karla Welch, Law Roach, Jill & Jordan, and Cristina Ehrlich, for bringing them to life. BTW, you may also spot navy blue "VOTE" masks across the board tonight. These organic face masks were made sustainably and will also be sold in the RAD auction. Ahead, get a sneak peek at the Emmys outfits that you'll actually be able to make your own for a good cause. Of course, before you do send in a bid, you better make sure you're registered to vote!
samedi 19 septembre 2020
Social Media Consent: Chris Evans vs. Emily Ratajkowski
When you recall the last celebrity photo scandal B.C. (Before Chris), who comes to mind? Is it a woman? Was the leak intentional or from an anonymous party? Did the person become a trending topic online? How did you find the photos? Did someone share them with you, or did you share them with someone else?
Over the weekend, Chris Evans unintentionally shared a private photo of himself on his Instagram account. While he was able to delete the evidence shortly after, we all know that as soon as something hits the Internet (especially with a following of 6.3 million), it's sure to spread. As Chris inevitably became a trending topic and hashtag, something truly amazing happened. Online mentions of the actor were quickly overwhelmed with positive photos and news of his philanthropic work to rightfully humanize the person behind the image.
This progressive effort from a community of strangers showed the power of respect and range of understanding we can have for one another. It also exposed the double standard women have faced in similar situations, as actress Kat Dennings tweeted. Coincidentally, model Emily Ratajkowski published an essay for The Cut a few days later about a social media situation similar to Evans', but with a much more traumatizing ending.
"Social media has both supplied and demanded constant access to people's lives, careers, relationships and bodies - with women granted the least amount of respect and privacy."
In "Buying Myself Back: When does a model own her image?" Ratajkowski shares how nude photos of her from a professional modeling gig were shared by a man without her consent - a man who, she also claims, sexually assaulted her. In fact, photographer Jonathan Leder was rewarded with sold out art galleries, multiple book releases, and a follower increase for publishing Ratajkowski's naked body for anyone to access. What makes Ratajkowski's story even more infuriating was her desperate plea for ownership of her own body - which was continuously denied by Leder and consumers in favor of social media traffic. Her body was shared to such an extent that it intentionally demoted her emotional, mental, and physical well-being to a secondary status beneath a man and audience who controlled discussion and distribution of Ratajkowski's body before her. Why bother seeking the approval from an actual person, when degrading her to an object is so much sexier, and doesn't require any accountability?
In her essay, Ratajkowski courageously recounts other exploitative experiences driven by social media, one of the most notable being the 4chan leak. In 2014, an anonymous user published hundreds of nude photos of Hollywood women including Ratajkowski, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Vanessa Hudgens, and more.
A revolutionary way to connect, social media has both supplied and demanded constant access to people's lives, careers, relationships and bodies - with women granted the least amount of respect and privacy. The 4chan photos (and other similar leaks before and since then) are then dubbed "scandals" - as if they are sensationalized headlines, rather than intimate moments violently ripped from women and plastered online for strangers to scrutinize. Not only are these photos shared without their consent, but women are insulted further, to quietly accept this reality, and in some cases issue a very public apology, for a very private matter.
Unfortunately, Ratajkowski's story of social media clicks at the expense of her body is something women are disproportionately affected by. Of course women aren't the only ones subject to invasive sharing of private moments. Justin Bieber and Noah Centineo are some men who have been targets of both hacking and paparazzi exploitation. However, women take the lead as victims, where a UK study found that almost 75% of so-called "revenge porn" cases target female. This study categorizes this in two forms: public punishment from a past relationship or extortion.
While there are definite differences between Evans and Ratajkowski in terms of circumstance and time, what is undeniable is the amount of respect for their consent. Both Evans and Ratajkowski did not want their intimate photos shared, but where Evans received unspoken support to not share his photos from the online community, Ratajkowski was met with silence and likes.
As an internationally recognized, billion dollar funded superhero and a cis straight white male, Evans is the literal and figurative symbol of America, in the traditional and un-defeatable sense. He deserved respect for his mistake. He still deserves that respect. Women do too. Whether public protection for Evans was due to a strong cultural shift and a generational understanding for privacy, or simply because we love our Captain, will we remember to protect women at this same length? Even if she isn't our Miss America?
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