Earlier this year, the A-lister started her own hair care brand, LolaVie, with the goal of combining clean, naturally derived ingredients and high-performing formulas. The brand launched with the Glossing Detangler ($25; lolavie.com). It touts what will be a common thread in all future products: LolaVie Bond Technology, a chia seed-based complex that helps to repair existing and prevent future damage. Also unique: Rather than using water, it relies on bamboo essence, a strengthening ingredient that also helps make the product much more sustainable....

So when I heard about a piece of jewelry that regulates your internal temperature, I was immediately on board. Dubbed the Embr Wave ($249; embrlabs.com), it looks a lot like a smartwatch or fitness tracker, but this device won’t tell time or track your calories. Instead, it cools or warms the fleshy underside of your wrist, triggering your nerves to send a signal to your brain. To be clear, the Wave doesn’t actually change your body temperature....

Top School Quotes “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead."—Nora Ephron"Fortune does favor the bold, and I promise that you will never know what you’re capable of unless you try."—Sheryl Sandberg"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."—Malcolm X"There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do....

Simply put, good olive oil improves your food and, though more expensive, can save you money. Quality Dictates Taste How so, you ask? When you cook with better extra virgin olive oil (extra virgin being this article’s focus), it’s far easier to make dishes like a simple pasta taste great. Olive oil also has great potential as a finisher. A pre-meal dousing can brighten soups, savory yogurts, and even ceviche....

Announcing the Starbucks Holiday Drink Menu for 2022 Classic favorites from years past are back on this year’s Starbucks holiday drink menu, including Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Irish Cream Cold Brew, and the nondairy Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte, which debuted last year. Each drink—with the exception of the cold brew—will be available in hot or iced options. The fan-favorite peppermint mocha is also back at Starbucks for the 20th year in a row, along with the classic Christmas Blend coffee....

This small but telling study involved 16 middle-aged men and women living in Stockholm with typical desk jobs and a history of obesity. (Their particular sedentary lifestyles and metabolic states put them at risk for diabetes.) For one week, the study participants wore monitors to give the scientists baseline numbers. Then half of the group downloaded a smartphone app that instructed them to be active for three minutes every 30 minutes....

No matter how confident someone is, few are truly immune to the debilitating combination of impostor syndrome, social anxiety, and fear of the unknown that hits before starting a new role. To get to the “why” behind new job jitters, LinkedIn asked respondents to name what they were most worried about. The most nerve-wracking concern, according to 55 percent of professionals, is that they won’t be good at their job quickly enough....

Charlotte is 26 and lives with her boyfriend—who she’s been dating for almost four years—in Chicago. She makes more money than he does—a lot more. About $35,000 per year more, in fact. And while they both recognize that they work in different industries that progress at different rates, and that he’s a little younger (and at a different point in his career), they also feel that, financially, they don’t feel like they’re on equal footing....

Though, study after study reveals some slightly unfortunate truths on this front: girls are not exposed to financial literacy growing up nearly as much as boys are. And furthermore, as adults, women would rather talk about nearly anything, even their own death, before they talk about money. It’s time to change that. Because knowledge is power. And as a U.S. Bank survey points out, men are good at building wealth, in part because they talk about it with each other, sharing their financial ideas and insights....

Bed-in-a-box brand Nectar just launched its spring sale where it’s not only slashing prices on all its mattresses, but it’s also giving away $399 worth of bedding accessorieswith every mattress purchase. The bundle includes a mattress protector, a set of sheets, and two pillows. Nectar’s signature Memory Foam Mattress itself is so popular that it racked up over 19,000 positive customer reviews before this deal even started. Along with exceptional comfort and support, the mattress provides nonstop air flow to keep you from overheating while you sleep....

Another colossal understatement: 2020 was not the best year. Sure, it might have had some highlights, but overall, there are plenty of reasons we would all like to move forward into 2021, with or without the New Year quotes and New Year’s Day foods we’ve enjoyed in years past. And with New Year’s Eve just a short time away, the question of what you’re doing to celebrate the new year has new weight....

“Tract houses are only cookie-cutter until a homeowner decides to reconsider uses of a space,” she notes. Take her hall closet, for instance. It was a standard box off the front door with a utilitarian hanging rod and carpet that likely hadn’t been updated in decades. As Marés renovated the kitchen, entryway, and office around it—which included swapping out that carpet for hardwood—she considered how the closet would contribute to her family’s daily lives....

Parachute’s new (and first!) line of living room furniture includes sofas, chairs, coffee and side tables, and table and floor lamps. The 15-item collection features sustainably sourced and PFA-free materials, and each item is a thoughtfully crafted investment piece that’s meant to last. The entire line avoids wasteful production, too, in contrast to the rising popularity of high-waste, low-quality furniture and in support of Parachute’s commitment to sustainability. Buy It: Loop Coffee Table, $1,499, Parachute We know and love Parachute for its plush robes and fluffy down pillows, among many other items, but as the brand continues to expand into more areas of the home, there’s more to appreciate about its sustainability efforts and streamlined, approachable design style....

“It can be challenging to be creative sometimes, when you’re so inundated with craziness,” says celebrity party planner Sasha Souza of Sasha Souza Events in Sonoma, Calif. “That can quash your creative juices. But there are options to make it special and celebrate what they’ve accomplished.” Here are some quarantine graduation ideas for celebrating (safely) even during COVID-19 lockdown, beyond just sending high school graduation gifts or college graduation gifts....

Especially for people with acne-prone skin or naturally large pores, a cleanser is essential to achieve that clear, smooth look. As someone whose skin breaks out easily, is prone to blackheads, and is often irritated by skincare ingredients, I’ve always been on the search for a gentle cleanser to get rid of all the gunk in my pores. That’s why I was eager to try the new Gentle Milky Cleanser by Hero Cosmetics—the brand beloved for its Mighty Patch acne dots that sell every three seconds—when I was offered a sample....

That is, until Baloo Living sent me its Stonewashed Linen Sheet Sets to test. Known for its weighted blankets—which I can vouch are worth every penny—Baloo Living recently launched a collection of French linen sheets made for hot and cool sleepers alike. Admittedly, I was skeptical of the Baloo Living sheets (I’ve had my heart broken one too many times by promises of cool nights), but the first time I slept on them I knew these were different....

I’ve invested in comfortable and cooling sheets, I keep my bedroom at an ideal temperature, and I begrudgingly avoid caffeine after 5pm. Nothing made that big of a difference in my sleep quality—until I invested in the Marlow pillow earlier this year. Made by Brooklinen, the pillow looks like any other but is decidedly unique. It’s stuffed with a polyester-memory foam blend that’s both supportive and plush, making my head feel like it’s propped up while also letting me sink into the pillow at the same time....

It’s no wonder our Real Simple beauty editor declared it the “Most Versatile LED Mask.” The waterproof tool is housed in bacteria-resistant silicone that integrates LED light therapy to promote anti-aging effects, cryo-therapy to tone and lift while fighting inflammation, thermo-therapy to help open up pores for maximum absorption of skincare products, and T-sonic technology to stimulate circulation (or to massage sore muscles). To buy: $159 (was $219); amazon.com. The Foreo UFO delivers results that skincare creams, serums, and masks can’t achieve alone through an ultra-tailored experience....

For a limited time, you can grab a three-month supply of the customer-favorite Babe Original Lash Essential Serum for $39. Backed by over 2,000 perfect five-star reviews and 8,400 perfect ratings, the potent formula is packed with ultra-nourishing biotin, amino acids, ginseng root extract, and grape seed extract that give the appearance of fuller-looking lashes while also improving them over time, according to the brand. The fine-tip brush lets you apply the product right on your lash line and is safe to use with false lashes and extensions....

To buy: $80; amazon.com. As someone who owns two black dogs and two cats, it’s easy for pet hair to get a little out of control at my house. Dragging out my bulky vacuum every other day gets tiresome, too. This compact handheld vacuum allows me to suck up any loose hair balls (I find a lot of these) and is also a savior when it comes to cleaning carpeted steps....