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Around a year ago, I made the conscious decision to primarily use hair masks instead of regular, run-of-the-mill conditioner. Heftier formulas offer more in the way of reviving split ends, shine and softness on my bleached hair—and let me tell you, the difference this switch has made is astonishing. I’m always trying out new formulas to keep my locks in check, which is why I was wholly surprised to find I had yet to use one of the most revered out there: Coco & Eve’s Like a Virgin Hair Mask. And right now StyleCaster readers can save 15 percent on their order with the exclusive code SC15. 

First off, this product has so many glowing reviews, it took me who knows how long to sift through a majority of them. But as a beauty editor, I’m here to serve you the facts, which are as follows: This 5-in-1 treatment is capable of so much more than your average conditioner, and can transform the most brittle strands with each 10 minute application. It can be utilized a few different ways: Left on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing in the shower, or applying to dry hair and leaving on for up to 20 minutes (or even overnight) for added hydration. Whichever avenue you opt for, make sure to use the included tangle tamer brush to evenly distribute the product. 

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Coco & Eve’s Like a Virgin Hair Mask

“Immediately after the first use I noticed a difference in my hair,” raved one shopper. “And as someone who is very insecure in my hair, I love that I could see instant results. My hair was very soft, had little to no frizz, and it even helped with oiliness. I went four days oil-free, and my hair never looked ‘flat.’ Absolutely LOVE this product and will be buying again.” 

The “multi-award winning” formula only delivers game-changing results. Ingredients like coconut oil, fig extract, shea butter, linseed, argan oil and probiotic extract restore dry, damaged hair to a shiny, glossy state, define natural texture and curls, revive split ends, tame frizz and flyaways, and last but not least, deeply condition tangles. It’s the perfect addition to a year-round routine, since it protects against the effects of environmental aggressors, such as humidity.

The mask has already made waves across the Internet, racking up thousands of eyeballs on dedicated TikTok videos. Plenty of the before-and-after’s showcase just how easily the mask can take dull strands to visibly new heights, especially when it comes to softness and shine. See here and here.

RELATED: Shoppers Call This Lotion a ‘Miracle Worker’ For Erasing Back-of-the-Arm Bumps & Dark Spots

“Hair was silky soft and full of life after one use. Couldn’t believe it,” raved another fan, while a third wrote, “I have very thick, frizz prone wavy/curly hair that I’ve always struggled with. This masque smells divine and also made my hair so soft and defined my waves and curls by diminishing frizz.”

For an even more noticeable hair transformation, use the hair mask alongside the Coco & Eve Miracle Hair Elixir, a multi-tasking hair oil that aids in quenching dry strands and keeping frizz at bay. 

Ready to take your hair care regimen to the next level? Start by making the dedicated switch to hair masks with Coco & Eve’s bestseller. Don’t forget to use code SC15 at checkout to save 15 percent. 

As a dating coach for the past 25 years, I counsel my clients at 33000Dates.com on a weekly basis – from choosing the right dates online, how to write a dating profile, selecting the right site, to how to message men, and how to set up that first in-real-life date.

So, here’s my past week and what my single clients learned:

Lesson 1: You May Kiss a Lot of Frogs Until You Meet the “One”

Carrie, 58, a dentist from NYC, has been my client for the past 2.5 months and gone on 4-5 first dates each month on average. Two weeks ago, she was discouraged – ready to give up. Then, last week, she met Jack, 61, a semi-retired attorney from Brooklyn.

It was instant chemistry – they both love chess, volunteer at an animal shelter and laughed the entire 90 minutes of their first date. She called me excited as he’d invited her sailing on Saturday. A 6-hour date. Date #3 with Jack coming up. It only takes one!

Lesson 2: Text/Message Four Times… Then Stop!

Daniel, 64, widowed, from Boston is a bit reserved, though with a quick laugh. His first 3 weeks with me produced no dates. Were there women he was messaging online? Oh yes! As the two of us (in our weekly session) hopped on the dating site together, and I looked at his conversations, I said, “What, oh no!”

Yes, he was having lovely chats with 4 women – and 5,6,7 messages back and forth. It was time for Daniel to stop chatting and start dating. We immediately sent a text to each, saying, “I’d like to meet you. How is lunch either Thursday or Friday this week?” Problem solved. Daniel is now going on real life dates and happily reporting back to me.

Lesson 3: Practice Makes Perfect

Olivia, 68, from Laguna Beach, Ca was recently divorced after a 35-year marriage. Ready to date? Yes. Nervous? Yes. The most important issue for Olivia? It’s to get 5 first dates under her belt.

Why? The first time you play pickleball or try Pilates, you may be a bit apprehensive. By the 4^th time you hit the court, voila, you know what to expect.

That’s no different than dating. As I told her on the phone when she initially called me to see if we’d be a good fit working together, after 4-5 dates she’d be smiling and having easy conversation. She admitted her dating skills which she thought long forgotten were back by date #3.

Lesson 4: Pick the Right Dating Site

When Tim, 55, from Boston called me mid-June, he was frustrated. Hinge was not working for him. I asked him how he’d chosen this dating app, and he told me his 27-year-old daughter suggested it.

I explained how I chose dating sites for my clients: 50% my gut from working with singles for over 20 years (and over 60% in serious relationships) and second from paid research I received monthly on the top 100 dating sites (can you believe there are 1400 sites/apps out there in the US?!) where I look hard at the demographics, ratios of men vs. women, age groups, and more.

Yes, Hinge would be terrific for his 27-year-old daughter. Once we got Tim on the right site, he began going on well-matched dates with women he liked. He recently went on his 5th date with Joanna, a 56-year-old realtor, and my fingers are crossed!

Lesson 5: Engaging, Fresh Photos Produce Results

Jill, a 62-year-old single woman from Chicago contacted me in February after dating became a full-time, dreaded job for her. She was not meeting the quality nor going on first dates through the two dating sites she was using.

After my Zoom call with her, I was surprised. Super cute. Quick smile. Then… she sent me the photos she had posted. While current, they were poor quality, low resolution and most looked like posed LinkedIn headshots. We fixed that fast!

We hired a local photographer specializing in online dating shots, and after a 3-hour shoot, we had photos of her horseback riding (her favorite hobby), on the tennis court, casually walking around DT Chicago and Lincoln Park – fun, natural photos.

Her response rate shot up, her dates increased, she met Brian, 64, and they’ve been dating since April. The photos were fun, and many men commented on that!

My goal is to always make dating fun for my clients and take the work aspect out of the dating equation. Many singles just don’t know where to begin navigating online dating and this is what I love doing!

What dating lesson has proven the most useful in your experience? Why? What dating mistakes are you making and what are you willing to do to fix them?

Lisa Rinna’s Pink Confessional Shirt Dress

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As you hardcore fans of the site probably already know, this is not the first time we’ve reported on a celeb wearing this shirt dress (Erika Jayne wore it in yellow, Kristin Cavallari in white and Gina Kirschenheiter in lavender). However we must confess, we still really love it (maybe even more so in Rinna’s choice of pink ).

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Around a year ago, I made the conscious decision to primarily use hair masks instead of regular, run-of-the-mill conditioner. Heftier formulas offer more in the way of reviving split ends, shine and softness on my bleached hair—and let me tell you, the difference this switch has made is astonishing. I’m always trying out new formulas to keep my locks in check, which is why I was wholly surprised to find I had yet to use one of the most revered out there: Coco & Eve’s Like a Virgin Hair Mask. And right now StyleCaster readers can save 15 percent on their order with the exclusive code SC15. 

First off, this product has so many glowing reviews, it took me who knows how long to sift through a majority of them. But as a beauty editor, I’m here to serve you the facts, which are as follows: This 5-in-1 treatment is capable of so much more than your average conditioner, and can transform the most brittle strands with each 10 minute application. It can be utilized a few different ways: Left on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing in the shower, or applying to dry hair and leaving on for up to 20 minutes (or even overnight) for added hydration. Whichever avenue you opt for, make sure to use the included tangle tamer brush to evenly distribute the product. 

Coco & Eve

Coco & Eve’s Like a Virgin Hair Mask

“Immediately after the first use I noticed a difference in my hair,” raved one shopper. “And as someone who is very insecure in my hair, I love that I could see instant results. My hair was very soft, had little to no frizz, and it even helped with oiliness. I went four days oil-free, and my hair never looked ‘flat.’ Absolutely LOVE this product and will be buying again.” 

The “multi-award winning” formula only delivers game-changing results. Ingredients like coconut oil, fig extract, shea butter, linseed, argan oil and probiotic extract restore dry, damaged hair to a shiny, glossy state, define natural texture and curls, revive split ends, tame frizz and flyaways, and last but not least, deeply condition tangles. It’s the perfect addition to a year-round routine, since it protects against the effects of environmental aggressors, such as humidity.

The mask has already made waves across the Internet, racking up thousands of eyeballs on dedicated TikTok videos. Plenty of the before-and-after’s showcase just how easily the mask can take dull strands to visibly new heights, especially when it comes to softness and shine. See here and here.

RELATED: Shoppers Call This Lotion a ‘Miracle Worker’ For Erasing Back-of-the-Arm Bumps & Dark Spots

“Hair was silky soft and full of life after one use. Couldn’t believe it,” raved another fan, while a third wrote, “I have very thick, frizz prone wavy/curly hair that I’ve always struggled with. This masque smells divine and also made my hair so soft and defined my waves and curls by diminishing frizz.”

For an even more noticeable hair transformation, use the hair mask alongside the Coco & Eve Miracle Hair Elixir, a multi-tasking hair oil that aids in quenching dry strands and keeping frizz at bay. 

Ready to take your hair care regimen to the next level? Start by making the dedicated switch to hair masks with Coco & Eve’s bestseller. Don’t forget to use code SC15 at checkout to save 15 percent. 

For as long as I can remember, I have been writing poetry. As a little girl, I adored books with poems in them and particularly loved rhyming poetry. As a teenager, I wrote love letters to my boyfriends and often ended them with “Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you,” and then I’d sign my name.

Also, I loved reading the poet Rod McKuen, who had a way of describing the ordinary in the most extraordinary ways.

In fact, that’s the type I write now – poems that look at the ordinary in an extraordinary way that also shares a universal truth that readers can relate to.

Keeping Memories with the Help of Poetry

Poetry is the voice of the soul. Poets pay attention and have a special way of capturing moments, and in doing so, they have a tendency to slow down time. They help us see a slice of the world in a way we might not have observed it before. Poetry gives us a chance to zoom in on life.

I’m particularly interested in reading and writing confessional poetry that tells a story. For this reason, I believe that all of my poems are sacred. I view them poems as memory keepers. When starting to write a poem, I begin with an image, feeling, or memory, and see where the poem will take me. I usually don’t have a plan for my poem. It organically decides where it wants to take me.

Read a Lot if You Want to Write Well

To be a good poet, it’s important to read a lot of poetry. Writing and reading poetry can be a springboard to growth, healing, and transformation. I have a number of favorite poets.

Some of the poets who have inspired me over the years include Mary Oliver, Khalil Gibran, Sharon Olds, Sylvia Plath, and Pablo Neruda. Some of their collections have themes running through each book and other collections do not.

Each of my five poetry books has a theme. My latest book, An Imaginary Affair: Poems Whispered to Neruda, was just released on July 8^th. Each poem in the collection is in response to one of Neruda’s poems, most of which are about love.

Here’s a poem I’d love to share with you, which illustrates how poetry keeps our memories

Ode to Memory

From the moment I rise in the morning
how I remember everything
where my slippers sleep,
how to get downstairs,
where to find my dog
and how to brew my coffee.
I love to remember
my first coffee in a Parisian café
at age sixteen with grandpa—
strong espresso and sugar cube,
and how the server was so kind.
I will always remember
not what people do for me,
nor what they say,
but how they make me feel.
I will always remember my first love,
how and where it happened,
the sound of his name,
and how he held me,
and how scared
we were when blood gushed from me
onto his parents’ bed,
them at movie theater,
and how embarrassed I was,
yet how close it made us.
I’ll always remember
the feeling of being loved
in that way – for the very first time.

Poetry prompt: Consider writing a poem tapping into your own memories or one particular blissful memory that stands out for you.

Have you attempted to write poetry? Was it about a feeling, a story, a memory? What was the result? Did you share it with someone?