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The half up top knot is one of the most versative hair updos since the messy bun. It's the perfect hairstyle for so many different occasions, and can be dressed up or down depending on your mood. Check out 3 of my favorite top knot looks, which are the perfect running late hairstyles for busy gals like me!

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Hair growth is something many of us struggle with, but if you want to learn how to grow your hair faster, we've got you covered. From foods and vitamins to DIY tips, products, and hair masks, we're spilling all of our at-home remedies to get thicker, healthier, sexier hair ASAP. Make sure to take before and after photos to track your results!

How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster: 10 Hair Hacks That Work!

This is a FABULOUS collection of hair tutorials to teach you how to get perfect, sexy beach waves for short hair or shoulder-length hair. I am particularly in love with the first tutorial as I think it is one of the most glamorous short hairstyles I've ever seen, and I'm tempted to cut my locks off every time I watch it! Full tutorials included!

5 tutorials to teach you how to get perfect beach waves for short hair

Whether you have long, medium, or short hair, prefer cute braids, a classic French twist, a messy bun, or a simple half up, half down look, this collection of easy DIY wedding hairstyle tutorials is for you! Perfect for brides and bridesmaids alike, these step-by-step videos will teach you how to get a chic look from the comfort of your home!

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Along with the more typical spring hair and makeup trends, like light, dewy skin and tousled tresses, there are always a few new ones that wedge their way in. Cobalt blue liner was huge on the runways, along with new twists on the classic French manicure. And don’t forget the hair! Accessories are big again, from simple black headbands to ornate barrettes, and bangs have definitely made their comeback. Here are 5 of our favorite spring 2016 trends we can't wait to try!

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If you're looking for a moisturizing DIY hair mask for damaged hair, or want some homemade options for hair growth, for split ends, or for dandruff, this collection of 12 hair masks for all hair types is a great place to start. These recipes are simple and easy to make, and by using items you already have in your kitchen (coconut oil, eggs, banana, avocado, etc.), they offer a cheap alternative to expensive store-bought products. Beautiful, shiny hair has never been easier!

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If you're on the hunt for dry hair treatments, want to know how to make your hair grow faster, struggle with thinning hair, trying to figure out the best foods for hair growth, or all of the above, you may be surprised at what a difference a few additions to your daily diet can make. Check out 5 of our favorite foods for healthy hair - your locks will thank you!

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15 holiday hairstyles for all hair lengths

There are a bundle of hair remedies for cold weather that defy the elements and keep your tresses healthy and soft all season long. From a mask treatment that intensely moisturizes your locks to a serum that enhances your hair’s elasticity with pro-vitamin B, check out 5 amazing hair remedies for cold weather we're crushing on right now!

5 Hair Remedies for Cold Weather

If your hair has fallen victim to the damaging effects of highlights and permanent hair color, this is a fabulous collection of tips to teach you how to repair damaged hair so you can restore that natural, healthy shine we all know and love. All of these hair tips have been helpful to me, but the hair product recommendations as well as the guide for controlling the heat settings on my hot tools have made the biggest difference. Good luck!

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If you're looking for drugstore beauty hauls to keep your skin glowing, hair healthy, nails stylish, and bank account content, this collection of drugstore beauty products for fall is for you!

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8 Fishtail Braid Hairstyles for Long Hair | Whether you’re looking for a basic fishtail braid ‘how to’ tutorial for everyday, or want something more complicated like a side, dutch, messy, crown, or double fishtail braid updo for a big night out or a wedding, we’ve rounded up 8 styles you will fall in love with. Have short hair? We’ve included a couple of product recos to help keep flyaways in place.

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How to grow out bangs: 13 hairstyles we love

Whether you’re a hair dye fanatic, or are thinking of plunging into the world of fun hair colors for the first time, we’ve broken it all down for you and are sharing the pros and cons of highlights, semi-permanent, and permanent hair dyes. Because looking good shouldn’t be complicated.

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If you're looking for quick and easy hairstyles for work that look sleek and professional, this collection of hair tutorials for women is a great place to start. It's filled with updos for medium-length and long hair, and while we love a simple and chic pony tail, we've included lots of other ideas that are perfect for the office. Step-by-step videos included!

10 simple and easy hairstyles for work

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‘STOP TRYING TO CALM THE STORM. CALM YOURSELF, T ‘STOP TRYING TO CALM THE STORM. CALM YOURSELF, THE STORM WILL PASS.’ —Unknown . My daughter went back to school virtually today, and while the Type A in me is excited we’re back in some kind of routine, I had forgotten just how chaotic and impractical distance learning is. A province-wide internet outage took down her teacher within 2 hours, shattering any hopes I had of grabbing a little time to myself to get caught up on all of the work stuff I’ve been putting off for the last 3 weeks. I’ve dried tears, prepared snacks, provided new Zoom logins, helped with grade 4 math, and I even made paper plates out of construction paper for a last minute craft. . Wash, rinse, repeat. . All is good in our world again, and soon we’ll dive back into those math problems and whatever else is on tap for homework before I retreat to my office to print off tomorrow’s agenda and worksheets. We’ll all play Roblox before dinner to help us unwind after a crazy day, and I’ll stay up later than I want to tonight trying to get caught up because I know tomorrow will bring more unforeseen challenges, and I hate starting my day feeling behind schedule. . Parenting in a pandemic is extra messy, and if this sh*t storm has taught me anything, it’s that we need to give ourselves a hell of a lot of grace right now. There will be days where we’re super productive and get through everything on our never-ending ‘to do’ lists, but there will be many more days where we feel like we’ve accomplished absolute nothing. . It’s on these difficult days that we need to remind ourselves that our most important job right now is making sure our kids are healthy and happy, and that they feel safe and loved. When they look back on this time, they won’t remember if the house was clean and the laundry was folded, how often we ordered takeout, or if we gained weight. All they will remember is how we showed up for them - even on the days we were struggling to show up for ourselves. . If the return to reality has you feeling overwhelmed today, stop trying to calm the storm. Take a deep breath, get present in this moment, remind yourself what’s important, and focus on that instead. . We’ve got this. 💙
BACK TO REALITY… . Are you ready to get back at BACK TO REALITY… . Are you ready to get back at it? . While we’ve certainly been busy organizing, packing, and getting our new home ready and didn’t really relax as much as we’d hoped to over the holidays, I’ve enjoyed operating at a slower pace the last couple of weeks. We’ve stayed up late, slept in a little bit each morning, had too much to eat and drink, and enjoyed a break from routines and schedules. . Toronto is currently under lockdown, so my daughter is going back to school virtually tomorrow while my husband and I continue to work from home. It’s not ideal, but we’ll make it work and I’m excited to get back into a routine. The time away from my computer helped me reset and recharge, and I feel like I’m starting 2021 with more realistic expectations of myself. And that feels good. . 2020 was definitely not my favorite year, but when I look back at the last 12 months, a lot of really great things came from it. It gave me more time with my husband and daughter and brought us much closer than our busy, pre-2020 lives would’ve ever allowed. It helped me reconnect with friends I had lost contact with due to the craziness that is being a working mom. And it helped me form amazing new friendships that I will cherish forever. . I know 2021 is likely going to be just as challenging - if not more so - as 2020 was, but for the first time since becoming a mom, I finally feel like I have a tribe of people around me. I feel less lonely than I’ve ever felt in my life, which is hilarious since we have been holed up in our house for ~10 months, but it feels pretty amazing. . I’m not sure where I was going with this post, but suffice it to say I’m ready to caffeine and conquer! ☕️
‘ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR LIFE. KNOW THAT ‘ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR LIFE. KNOW THAT IT IS YOU WHO WILL GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO, NO ONE ELSE.’ —Les Brown . I think we can all agree that 2020 was the absolute shits, and I know we’re all looking forward to a chance to start fresh in hopes that the universe will be a little kinder to us in 2021. . Of course, our lives aren’t going to magically go back to the way they were at 12:01 am. It’s not easy to be positive right now, but instead of getting stuck in the suck, remember that the only thing you have control over is your attitude. You can continue to feel sorry for yourself and mourn all the ways your life has changed, or you can straighten your crown and focus on all of the good things happening in your life. . If you dig deep enough, you’ll see that there is so much to be grateful right now. . And if you can’t think of anything that you feel proud of or that brings you joy, then it’s up to you to create it. Accept responsibility for your life. Stop making excuses and be the change you want to see. . Instead of thinking of 2021 as another year of lockdowns and restrictions while we wait for vaccinations to take place and herd immunity to take hold, look at it as an open book. . 12 new chapters. 365 new chances. 🥂
‘BE PRESENT WHERE YOUR FEET ARE.’ —Unknown . ‘BE PRESENT WHERE YOUR FEET ARE.’ —Unknown . What do you do when you have downtime? . I haven’t had time off since last Christmas. We hit the ground running in January as we were planning a 2-week family vacay in March and wanted to do ALL THE THINGS beforehand so we could unplug and enjoy the trip. Our vacation obviously got cancelled, and we’ve been on autopilot ever since. I feel like the pandemic has either made people really busy, or extremely bored. There’s no in-between! . My team and I have been busy working ahead over the past couple of months as I really wanted to unplug and unwind for a few weeks over the holidays and now that the craziness of Christmas is over, I don’t know what to do with myself! . I’m caught up on This Is Us, we finally watched The Undoing, I’m almost done Open Book, I’ve done a lot of drawing on my iPad, I’ve had a lot of wine, I’ve eaten a ton of chocolate, we’ve played games, I’ve done my nails…and I’m bored, lol. But unless I find something else to do, I have to face packing up this house (we’re moving, ya’ll!) and I can’t face that just yet. . 👇🏻how do you unwind?
‘WHAT IS CHRISTMAS? IT IS TENDERNESS FOR THE PAS ‘WHAT IS CHRISTMAS? IT IS TENDERNESS FOR THE PAST, COURAGE FOR THE PRESENT, HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.’ —Agnes M. Pahro . The holidays are going to be extra hard for many this year. Whether you’re living under a lockdown with travel restrictions, voluntarily cancelling plans to keep yourself and the ones you loved safe, or dealing with heart-breaking loss, please know that you are not alone. . While we are all navigating the same storm right now, remember that we’re not all in the same boat. If you are lucky enough to be surrounded by excitement and chaos, enjoy the insanity of it all. Embrace the mess and be grateful for all your blessings, and don’t forget to check in with those who are less fortunate than you are. . And if there’s an empty chair at your table due to distance, sickness, or loss, remember that it’s okay to not be okay right now. The holidays can be hard at the best of times, and this year is unlike any we’ve ever experienced. Feel the feels, reach out to others, and be kind to yourself. . Merry Christmas my beautiful friends! 🥂
‘WORRYING IS LIKE PRAYING FOR THE OUTCOME YOU DO ‘WORRYING IS LIKE PRAYING FOR THE OUTCOME YOU DON’T WANT.’ —Denis Morton . This is your Monday morning reminder that no amount of anxiety can change the future, and no amount of regret can change the past. Worrying about something you have no control over does nothing but interfere with your ability to be fully present in this moment. So, inhale the good shit, exhale the bullshit (also a Denis Morton quote), and have faith in your ability to handle whatever life throws at you. ☺️
Is this thing on? . It’s been a MINUTE since I p Is this thing on? . It’s been a MINUTE since I posted here, and I’m not even sure I’m the same person anymore, lol, so I figured I’d re-introduce myself. . My name is Gwen and I’m the founder and managing editor of Meraki Lane - a website dedicated to sharing all of the latest tips and trends to help you be the best version of yourself in the least amount of time. . I’m 43, married to the man of my dreams, and the proud mama of a feisty 9-year-old who has an infectious personality and love for life. I grew up in Singapore, live in Toronto, and have an unhealthy obsession for clothes, shoes, peanut butter, makeup, and my Peloton bike. . I’m also anxious AF. I’ve struggled with high functioning anxiety since I was 9, but you probably wouldn’t even know if you met in IRL. I grew up at a time when mental health challenges were something to be deeply ashamed of and it took a global pandemic for me to finally realize that it’s okay not to be okay. . I’ve been thinking a lot about this little account of mine and how I want it to evolve. I’m never going to be a beauty influencer, I suck at taking photos of my food, and no one on the internet wants to see videos of me working out. While I love seeing other people do these things, they fall way outside of my skill set and comfort zone. . What I can offer is a candid look at my life with anxiety - the things that help me cope, the quotes that make me think, the mantras that keep me grounded, the products I love, and the memes that make me laugh and remind me not to take life too seriously. . My experience with anxiety probably won’t look like yours, but even though I may not be able to relate to your struggles, my hope is that I make you feel a little less alone. 💙
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