Reader question: How can I get rid of split ends from hair damage? —Paula Turentine First, some bad news. One of the biggest misconceptions in hair care is that you can “reverse” split ends—unfortunately, the only way to fix a split end is to cut it off (sorry). Some better news: You can keep split ends from getting worse, lessen the appearance of them, and prevent future breakage from happening....

But how do make the jump from being your own boss as a freelance side hustler to being your own boss as the entrepreneurial CEO of your own company? Those who plan to continue hustling for the long haul need to transition from bootstrappers to business owners, stat. Here are the top tips and tools to professionalize and systematize your side hustle efforts from three female business owners who’ve been there and found success....

Requirements Avocado trees (Persea americana) can grow indoors in any hardiness zone, which makes them great low-maintenance houseplants. However, it can take up to 10 years for the tree to bear fruit in its natural growing conditions, and it can reach over 40 feet tall when grown outside. So don’t expect your plant to reach that size or bear fruit. (The container it’s planted in will restrict its size.) Instead, think of your indoor avocado tree as a houseplant that doubles as decor....

Over-exfoliating happens to the best of us. From increased sensitivity and irritations, it can be uncomfortable dealing with this skincare woe. Fortunately, it’s possible to get your complexion back on track with a few changes to your routine. We spoke with skincare experts for advice on treating over-exfoliated skin and preventing it from happening altogether. What are the signs of over-exfoliated skin? Irritated, sensitive skin commonly signals over-exfoliated skin. “One of the first signs of any skin irritation, including over-exfoliation, is that your skin will burn or sting when applying lotions to it,” says Robert Finney, M....

Remember: 2 : 3/4 : 3/4, which means 2 parts of your base spirit to 3/4 part sweet and 3/4 part sour. Typically, you can think of a “part” as an ounce, so 2 ounces spirits + 3/4 ounce sweet + 3/4 ounce sour. If you like your drinks slightly less boozy, you can simplify the ratio to 2 : 1 : 1. Always keep the correct tool for measuring ingredients in the right ratios—known as a jigger ($10, amazon....

This video demonstrates the simplest four-step method for melting chocolate the right way. We recommend watching it before you embark on your next baking project, because perfectly melted chocolate can take a simple dessert (barks! brownies! strawberries! an empty spoon!) from delicious to divine. What You Need Bar of chocolateCutting boardSerrated knifeLarge saucepanHeat-proof bowl (large enough to cradle in top of saucepan) Rubber spatula Follow These Steps

Saturate the corner and stroke outward. Press the tip of the brush to the wall, shimmying it into the corner for full coverage. (It’s fine if paint gets on the adjacent wall—you’re going to paint that spot next.) Then brush outward a few inches. Create a stack of about five overlapping strokes. Redip the brush as you go, if needed. Smooth and eliminate brushstrokes. Dip the brush, then run it over the short strokes in a long, perpendicular stroke to even out the coverage....

“Overeating during a single meal is not uncommon, especially around the holidays,” says Matthew Bechtold, MD, a gastroenterologist at the University of Missouri. While eating a giant meal until you’re stuffed can make you feel pretty unpleasant, the good news is that it’s not irreversibly harmful or dangerous. While it’s better to eat in moderation, the body can handle both small and large meals. What’s more, you can trust that the side effects of eating a giant meal will go away in just a few hours....

What You Need pre-wash stain-removal spray (or a solution of white vinegar and water), toothbrush (or a rag or nailbrush), laundry detergent Follow These Steps

Why Do Bug Bites Itch? Bug bites can range from unpleasant to painful. But most of the time when you’re dealing with an itchy bug bite, you’re dealing with a mosquito bite. When a mosquito bites you, it doesn’t just suck out some of your blood—it actually releases some of its saliva into your skin. (Fleas and ticks do the same. Spiders inject a combination of saliva and venom into your skin when they bite you....

There’s a plethora of hair hacks, making it hard to decide which are worth trying. To shed some light on the good ones, we reached out to Lisa Price, founder of leading haircare brand Carol’s Daughter, and celebrity hairstylist Charlene Spiller to recommend natural and curly hair hacks to try at home. Hair massagers, like Vitagoods Scalp Massaging Shampoo Brush ($16; target.com), offer a gentle alternative to scrubbing and exfoliating your scalp with your fingers....

How to Use a Portable Carpet Cleaner How to Clean an Upholstered Sofa: Get ready to clean stains you didn’t even know your sofa had. Use this method on upholstered sofas, but don’t try this on velvet, silk, vinyl, or leather. How to Clean Cloth Car Seats: If you spilled coffee all over your car seat, a portable carpet cleaner can help with that, too. How to Clean Area Rugs or Carpets: If you spilled milk on your favorite carpet, save those tears!...

Until recently, my results were inconsistent. My best attempts came from pan-frying, but I was determined to find a method that required less oil. After a fair amount of research and a lot of chickpea taste tests, I’m confident I’ve discovered the best, most reliable method there is. Here’s how to make crispy oven-baked chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 450°F and place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven while it preheats....

Skin icing is a cryotherapy treatment (also known as cold therapy) in which skin is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for several minutes. Gadgets like facial globes and ice rollers stored in a skincare fridge are popular, with experts like facialist Melanie Grant (who counts Victoria Beckham amongst her A-list clientele) sharing icy skincare tools and routines. But the most basic form of cryotherapy is smearing ice cubes on the face, an easy and practically free treatment that can be done right at home....