Avoid Sudden Changes Both Hohler and Smith agree that the most important first step is to take a breath and resist the urge to make significant changes. Assessing where you are once on more solid ground emotionally is likely to be far more helpful. Unless there are deadlines involved, Smith advises, wait until you have a clearer perspective. “Renaming beneficiaries, changing your will, or updating insurance policies may require more immediate attention,” Smith adds, suggesting that hiring a financial professional to assist with these and more complicated matters will provide peace of mind....

“Rubbing the eyes can create tiny tears in the [surrounding skin] tissue,” she says. “This can age the eyes and break the capillaries in the eyelids, which can then intensify dark circles.” And as tempting as it is to drain a pimple by squeezing it, “it’s best to leave touching your face for when you’re moisturizing, cleansing, or applying makeup or sunscreen.” Most importantly, if and when you do touch your face—because it’s somewhat inevitable—Dr....

We asked hairstylist Tatum Wetzel to share a game-changing waterfall braid tutorial to elevate your next romantic occasion (complete with a secret stylist tip). This cascading waterfall braid with curls is easy to recreate and helps show off those long locks in a whimsical, flirty way. What You Need Elastic bandsHair pinsTexture powderHairsprayBrush and comb Remember: Grab a new piece of hair from above the braid that’s forming, place it in the middle, and drop it down....

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Best Water for Houseplants Perhaps you’re wondering if tap water is OK for your plants. The short answer is, it depends. Most tap water should be fine for your houseplants,unless it is softened, because softened water contains salts that can build up in the soil over time and cause problems. Chlorinated water is also safe for most houseplants, but if you have a filtration system, that’s much better for your plants....

How to Wear Ankle Boots With Jeans Wearing ankle boots with jeans is a great way to ease into the bootie trend if you’re just not sure what to pair them with. Whether you are dressing your jeans up or down, there are different types of ankle boots you can wear to stylishly assist in the process. Cropped jeans and ankle boots are a match made in heaven. Cuff the hems—instead of tucking them into the boots—for some major ankle action....

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