If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission.

I’ve been highlighting my hair for so long now, I don’t even want to know how much I’ve spent maintaining it. While I wouldn’t have it any other way, visiting the salon to rejuvenate my blonde several times a year truly can be costly, which is why I’m always trying new products at home to prolong the vibrancy of my color—and mostly to no avail. After 10-plus years of slathering on endless purple hair care options, I’ve sadly noticed minimal results, if anything, from their claims to cut the orange hues that eventually surface.

When I first heard Function of Beauty—a brand that tailors its products to fit your specific hair needs—was launching a line of purple products, I honestly wasn’t moved. At this point, purple shampoo and conditioners were hardly ground-breaking formulations, and brands rolling out their own options has become as frequent as random celebrities launching skincare lines. But after testing Function of Beauty’s purple conditioner over the past several months, I can confidently say I’ve finally found one that’s proved my outlook wrong.

Function of Beauty

Per Function of Beauty’s custom offerings, you can customize the purple conditioner to properly tend to your natural hair type—curly, coily, wavy, straight, etc—as well as hair structure, whether that be fine, medium or thick. The quick quiz you must take to create your perfect formulation also takes into account your scalp state, allowing you to select dry, oily or balanced. Other selections include fragrance kind as well as fragrance level, so you can step out of the shower with your locks smelling exactly as you please.

Beyond that, the purple conditioner was made to specifically target brassy hues on blonde, silver, grey and highlighted hair after just one wash, per the brand. With every use, it tones your color overtime while preventing sun and chlorine damage from messing with your color further. It’s all thanks to the inclusion of neutralizing violet pigments, aloe juice and allantoin, which beyond protecting your strand’s shade, also improve the strength and vitality of your locks.

Ever since I began incorporating the conditioner into my regimen, friends have been commenting on my hair color non-stop, and even consistently asking if I’ve gone back to the salon for a refresh lately. My answer is always surprising to them—”no, I haven’t been in over six months”—which tells me all I need to know about the legitimacy of this formula. I’ve yet to add the matching purple shampoo and purple mask into my shower, but I can already tell using the three in conjunction will yield even more powerful results.

If nothing else has worked for you, I highly recommend giving this one a try.

Like me, you probably know all the dos and don’ts of being of a certain age – whether you believe them or apply them is another matter. All these items are key to my own learning to fly. Perhaps they can be of help to you, too?!

Nobody likes a quitter… but
there are times when it’s not just OK, it’s necessary. These are the times when
your gut is screaming NO, don’t do it but
you feel it necessary to please somebody else. Which is the first item on this
list of things you should quit doing:

Being a People Pleaser

There is a time in everybody’s
life when living within the expectations of others and ignoring all those
things you want, in favour of fulfilling someone else’s needs and wants, just
has to stop. This is your life – not theirs.

If you don’t want pizza for
dinner, don’t have pizza for dinner! You’re not being selfish or inconsiderate,
you’re just being you, which may come as a shock to those around you.

Living in the Past

Dwelling on things past is simply
futile. There is nothing you can do to change past events so, if necessary,
find someone who can help you defuse the emotion around the event, and move on!

Putting Yourself Down

When we hit 60, it seems that our
teenage insecurities come flooding in again. No surprises there, but we do need
to take stock of our reality.

I hear women complaining of this
or that about themselves; some to the very grave. I can’t wear that, I’m too fat… I’m too old… I’m not smart
enough…

Stop putting yourself down. If you
can do something about it, just do it. If you can’t, learn to appreciate how perfectly
imperfect you are.

Fearing Change

A change for the positive is good… very good. It’s part of you becoming you, and as a woman who will never see 50 again (or 60, or 70), you are an Agent of Change.

Any change that helps push you on
to your next aha moment or leap off a
cliff (not literally of course) shapes who you are.

Sometimes though there are
changes we plan for or even start which just don’t gel. Don’t force it, if it’s
right and is meant to be it should flow.

We have all been in situations in
which it’s just too hard. If we quit, it isn’t because we are a failure or
don’t have the stamina, it’s because the change isn’t supposed to happen.

Over-Thinking

I am guilty of over-thinking everything – well, I used to be guilty! How did I quit? Cold turkey. Every time my brain started racing (and it was constant!) with unimportant, inconsequential, and even stupid thoughts, I would say If ………… happens the world won’t stop turning, or If I forget ………… the world won’t stop turning.

I started applying this strategy
to everything and, after a little time, it worked! I also included a little It is what it is. Some may think this a very
simple approach, but I found it a great way to start the stopping.

Understanding that all this
applies not just to ourselves and our personal lifestyle, but also to our
business or work, is key to our continued success. I believe this so strongly I
actually wrote an article
on the topic.

So, if you’re ready, it’s time to
start undoing these habits that can have a really negative effect on you.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What other things would you add
to this list? Do you over-think everything or have you learned to say It is what it is? Do you want your brain
to control your life (it’s certainly easier!) or would you rather control your
brain? Please share your thoughts with the community!

BravoCon 2022 Fashion: Real Housewives of New Jersey

We are now finally knocking out New Jersey’s BravoCon fashion! And let me tell you they served up looks like a perfectly curated cocktail that you want to throw on your cast mate’s husband. Thankfully for us most of them are still fully stocked and we are obviously going to spill all the deets below.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

Stay Tuned.. Additional Looks Will Be Added

Melissa Gorga’s Green Sequin Outfit

Click Here to Shop Her Camila Coelho Top

Click Here to Shop Her Camila Coelho Pants

Shop Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Teresa Giudice’s Navy Blue Lace Suit

Click Here to Shop Her Milly Blazer

Click Here to Shop Her Milly Pants

Shop Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Margaret Josephs’ White Lace Dress

Click Here to See Her Self Portrait Dress

Shop Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Jackie Goldschneider’s Green Chain Dress

Click Here to Shop Her The Sei Dress

Click Here for Additional Stock

Click Here for More Stock

Shop Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Jackie Goldschneider’s Black Mesh Sequin Dress

Click Here to Shop Her Alice + Olivia Dress

Click Here for Additional Stock

Click Here for More Stock

Click Here for Even More Stock

Click Here for Even MORE Stock

Shop Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Originally posted at: BravoCon 2022 Fashion: Real Housewives of New Jersey

Have you ever thought about having a hearing test? Do you wonder if your hearing health has a connection to cognitive decline?

Many studies have been conducted leading us to very definitive answers to this question. For example, check out this 2018 study at the National Library of Medicine. The conclusion held that:

Hearing aids may have a mitigating effect on trajectories of cognitive decline in later life. Providing hearing aids or other rehabilitative services for hearing impairment much earlier in the course of hearing impairment may stem the worldwide rise of dementia.

Hearing Loss Is Common, But Not Normal

The fact of the matter is that hearing loss is the 3^rd most common chronic disease impacting older women (and men!). And even worse, hearing loss is closely linked to overall quality of life, i.e., isolation, depression, loneliness, and a generally poorer physical health. Yet, despite this alarming news, hearing loss remains substantially undertreated to this day.

The Lancet lists hearing loss as “a modifiable risk factor for the disease of dementia” and The Hearing Journal states:

While most studies on cognitive decline focus on older adults, recent data indicate that hearing loss onset in mid-life is associated with a dementia diagnosis before 60 years of age (i.e., early-onset dementia). Thus, in both mid-and later life, hearing loss increases the risk for cognitive decline and dementia.

Now, given the number of studies done and the fact that we know that there is a correlation between hearing loss and cognitive decline, it is safe to ask whether or not hearing aids could influence cognitive function.

Hearing Aids Improve Cognitive Function

A study conducted by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center determined that, yes, older women who use hearing aids perform considerably better during cognition tests than others who do not use hearing aids.

In fact, it is well known today that having hearing loss contributes to a higher incidence of falls and accident-related deaths in older adults. Hearing aid use can assist with improving your social life and combating the emotional ins and outs of the struggles related to hearing loss.

Hearing aids are a simple yet effective way to slow or prevent dementia by keeping you engaged in conversation and communicating with your loved ones.

While we know that there is no cure for dementia, we also know that researchers consider hearing loss to be a significant risk factor for dementia. Therefore, it follows that wearing hearing aids can slow the progress of cognitive decline or reduce the risk of developing dementia.

According to a study done by top researchers, when testing for ‘executive function’ (cognitive tools that help us navigate our day-to-day lives) in 99 participants who wear hearing aids, “the increase in executive function was more pronounced in females than in males.” The same researchers monitored how often the participants wore their hearing aids and determined that those who wore them all the time experienced greater improvements in cognitive performance.

Although some risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia, such as genetics and age, cannot be changed, some can be reduced, and one of those modifiable risk factors is hearing loss.

Treatment Outcomes

The bottom line: wearing hearing aids and treating your hearing loss is one of, if not the, most important things you can do to reduce your risk of cognitive decline and dementia. This simple step goes a long way to functionally increase cognition, reduce the number of ‘senior moments’ and increase the likelihood of keeping dementia at bay!

Until next time, your partner in healthy hearing!

Let’s Have a Conversation:

When was the last time you had your hearing tested? Did you know hearing evaluations are recommended starting at the age of 50 years young (‘ears and rears!’)? Have you researched the 12 modifiable lifestyle factors that can help you prevent dementia?

Winter House Season 2 Episode 2 Fashion

On this week’s episode of Winter House there was some pretty big arguments regarding household chores (c’mon Bravo, splurge on a maid!). However it was definitely no chore for us to find the ladies’ cute looks from the ep, which we’ve linked down below for you to shop in one clean sweep.

Fashionably,

Faryn

Amanda Batula’s White Sneakers

Click Here to Shop Her Adidas Sneakers

Click Here For Additional Stock

Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Paige DeSorbo’s Black and White Cold Shoulder Sweater

Sweater By Source Unknown

Click Here For Info on Her Boots

Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Ciara Miller’s Olive Green Puffer Jacket

Click Here to See Her H&M Jacket

Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Ciara Miller’s Red and Pink Checked Jacket

Click Here to Shop Her Beach Riot Jacket

Click Here For Additional Stock

And Here For More Stock

Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Paige DeSorbo’s Gold Puffer Jacket

Click Here to See Her Goldbergh Jacket

Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Amanda Batula’s Grey Cropped Sweater

Click Here to See Her Pretty Little Thing Sweater

Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Rachel Clark’s Snake Print Puffer Jacket

Click Here to Shop Her Unreal Fur Jacket on Sale

Click Here For Additional Stock

Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Jessica Stocker’s Black Ruched Bomber Jacket

Click Here to See Her Pretty Little Thing Jacket

Style Stealers:

!function(d,s,id)
var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;
if(!d.getElementById(id))
e = d.createElement(s);
e.id = id;
e.src = p + ‘://widgets.rewardstyle.com/js/shopthepost.js’;
d.body.appendChild(e);

if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’)
window.__stp.init();

(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

Turn on your JavaScript to view content

Originally posted at: Winter House Season 2 Episode 2 Fashion