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Some people prefer the term locs over dreads CarlosDavid/Shutterstock Therefore, if you want to refer to this style, it’s best to stick with the word “locs.” Per Going Natural, however, Rastafarians use the word “dreads” to set themselves apart for a cause greater than them. Further, Refinery29 reported that there’s a spiritual connection with locs as certain cultures, like Rastafarians, believe energy is connected to your hair. “People from different faiths look at their hair to be holy and as a form of strength and power,” said celebrity stylist Lavette Slater....

If You’re A Libra, This Is The House Plant You Should Get TippyTortue/Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/March 11, 2022 9:20 am EST People born under the air sign of Libra tend to place a great deal of importance on harmony and aesthetic beauty (via Allure). As such, the home of a Libra is their ultimate sanctuary of harmony and peace, tranquility and beauty. They tend to have a very particular style all their own, and they always have an eye out for anything that can bring more balance and beauty to their space....

If Your New Year’s Resolution Is To Start Investing, Read This Freebird7977/Shutterstock By Ashley Moor/Jan. 27, 2022 10:14 am EST Now that you’ve worked hard to budget your bills and finances, perhaps you’re ready to take the next big step — investing your hard-earned cash. For many, the concept of the stock market and investing can seem confusing and overwhelming. However, according to the BECU credit union, investing is a fairly simple concept....

Is Paula’s Choice Really Worth The Money? Kitthanes/Shutterstock By Anjana Rajbhandary/Feb. 7, 2022 4:13 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Paula’s Choice has gained momentum with its tagline Beauty Begins with Truth. The company feels that customers deserve smart skincare choices without any mystery of what is actually in the skincare products they’re using. According to its website, everything the company produces is backed by science, highly effective, and environmentally conscious....

Kanye West’s Social Media Drama Keeps Getting Messier And Messier Edward Berthelot/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Feb. 14, 2022 12:23 pm EST It’s safe to say that Kanye West is not a big fan of Pete Davidson. The rapper has made his opinion about the “Saturday Night Live” star very clear on social media in the past few months since Davidson began dating West’s estranged wife, Kim Kardashian. Kardashian and Davidson were first linked in October 2021 when they were spotted holding hands at Knotts Scary Farm just a few days after Kardashian hosted “SNL” and shared an on-screen kiss with the comedian in a skit (via Us Weekly)....

Royal Biographer Reveals The One Cliché Queen Elizabeth Personifies Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Shana Aborn/March 17, 2022 8:52 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has developed a reputation as a monarch with a serious air of authority. But those close to the queen tell a very different story. Royal biographer Robert Hardman conducted extensive interviews with palace insiders for his new book, “A Queen for Our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II” — and in a March 2022 interview with People, he debunked some of the common misperceptions surrounding the British monarch....

Royal Expert Reveals The Catty Nickname Camilla Reportedly Gave Meghan Markle Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Feb. 14, 2022 11:38 am EST Ever since she was introduced as Prince Harry’s latest paramour, Meghan Markle has faced accusations of social climbing. Royal expert Angela Levin described her as “ruthless” in a chat with The Conservative Woman, via The Express, claiming the former actor is “willing to leave behind those she feels are no longer useful....

When will Sparking Joy With Marie Kondo Season 2 be released? Kostikova Natalia/Shutterstock The Cinemaholic shares that Netflix has not yet released a premiere date for Season 2 of “Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo.” Moreover, Netflix hasn’t announced whether or not a new season has even been ordered. According to The Ringer, the best-selling author’s first unscripted Netflix show, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” went viral immediately, yet Netflix hasn’t suggested another season is on the way....

Best luxury gel nail polish: Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer Nordstrom If you’re looking to treat your nails to a top-of-the-line gel mani, Dior’s Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer is the polish for you. Not only are the seven shades this polish comes in divine, but they also match up nicely with the Dior Couture Color Lipsticks. Fans of this gel nail polish say that it’s actually improved their nails instead of damaging them the way other gel nail polishes might....

The Euphoria Scene That Left Zendaya Physically Scarred DFree/Shutterstock By Row Light/Feb. 27, 2022 7:31 am EST Zendaya has always thrown herself into her acting roles, no matter the physical or emotional demands. During Zendaya’s 2017 appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the star described botched stunts for her film “The Greatest Showman,” where she and co-star Zac Efron slammed into each other mid-air. Fallon even showed a video clip of the pair experiencing the stunt malfunction, though both stars appeared to recover quickly from their collision....

Prince Charles’ charity is now being investigated by the British police Frederic Legrand - COMEO/Shutterstock Only one day after Prince Andrew settled in his sexual abuse case involving Virginia Giuffre, Prince Charles is making headlines for a scandal of his very own. On February 16, CNBC reported the British police had officially opened an investigation following allegations that Prince Charles’ charity organization, The Prince’s Foundation, had been exchanging personal favors for charity donations....

This is how Urban Decay’s founder got her start in makeup Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images One of the cool things you might not know about Urban Decay is that it was founded by women! Most notably, Chief Creative Officer Wende Zomnir came up with the idea of Urban Decay in the ’90s, though she got her start in the makeup business behind the counter of a Monning’s department store. “My co-workers were career counter ladies in their 50s and 60s,” she recalled in an interview with The Cut....

You’ll get more shut eye if you stop drinking soda Shutterstock Soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages like energy drinks and fruit juices have an effect on every part of your body, especially the brain. Under normal circumstances, our bodies are well-oiled machines. Our body naturally releases chemicals to remind us we need to eat, sleep, defecate, and procreate. But soda inhibits one of those important reminders — the one we need to sleep....

What You Never Knew About Celine Dion’s Late Husband Rene Angelil Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Marica Laing/March 2, 2022 1:38 pm EST René Angélil will always be remembered as Céline Dion’s adoring husband and manager. Their relationship withstood the test of time, and despite all the naysayers, they made it work. Still, there were probably very few people who didn’t raise an eyebrow when they started dating, including Dion’s mother. Their 26-year age difference was somewhat unusual, and Angélil had been married twice before....

Why We Can’t Wait To Ditch Mini Skirts In 2022 Maria Markevich/Shutterstock By Brie Schmidt/March 8, 2022 12:43 pm EST 2021 made a lot of promises that it couldn’t keep — including in our wardrobes. Summer 2021 was supposed to be “Hot Vax Summer,” a play on Megan Thee Stallion’s 2019 hit song, “Hot Girl Summer.” Post COVID-19 outbreak, many of us were ready to break out of our sweatpants sets as we looked forward to filling our social calendars and baring a little more skin on those anticipated nights out, per The New York Times....

Jake Gyllenhaal lived with his famous godmother during the pandemic Todd Williamson/Getty Images If you follow the roots of Jake Gyllenhaal’s family tree, you’ll eventually run into his famous godmother, Jaime Lee Curtis. Curtis has had an incredibly successful acting career, but achieved both cult and mainstream fame for her role in the 1978 horror thriller “Halloween” (via IMDb). So, how did she end up playing such a prominent role in Gyllenhaal’s life?...

What is Grace and Frankie Season 6’s release date? YouTube The first season of Grace and Frankie debuted on Netflix in May of 2015, according to IMDb. That’s when viewers were first introduced to characters Frankie and Grace, who had been left reeling after learning that their husbands were not only gay, but in love with one another. Additionally, the men had been carrying on an affair in secret for two decades, only coming out because they wanted to get married now that same-sex marriage was finally legalized....

How John Legend Comes Alongside Chrissy Teigen On Her Journey With Sobriety Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Brianna Thomas/Feb. 16, 2022 1:52 pm EST Recently, John Legend shared how he is supporting his wife, Chrissy Teigen, in her sobriety. According to Us Weekly, her journey started in 2017, and she restarted in 2020. Last fall, she wrote on social media that there had been “a few (wine) hiccups in the road.” In October 2021, she marked her 100th day of being sober on “The Today Show,” her first TV appearance since allegations came out that she cyberbullied Courtney Stodden....

If You’re A Capricorn, This Is The House Plant You Should Get dropStock/Shutterstock By Zoe Nolz/March 10, 2022 12:10 pm EST Anyone who’s ever met a Capricorn knows that this Zodiac sign is incredibly hardworking. According to Co—Star Astrology, people of this earth sign were born between December 21 and January 20. They’re known for being mature, accountable, and driven, and can come across as a bit unemotional at times. A couple of iconic Capricorns include Michelle Obama and Dolly Parton, and their determined personalities beautifully reflect that famous Capricorn work ethic....

If You’re An Aries, This Is The Perfect Pet For You Bachkova Natalia/Shutterstock By Anjana Rajbhandary/March 17, 2022 12:03 pm EST Having a pet can add so much happiness to your life because they are a constant companion who is always there for you and love you back. (Of course, a dog will probably love you more openly than, say, a pet snake.) It’s not shocking to learn that owning a pet can also have health benefits such as “less loneliness, better blood pressure, better psychological well-being, lower rates of depression and stress levels,” and more, per CNN....