Fashoin Style
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Hailey Bieber’s Hairstylist Just Told Me How to Curl My Hair at Home

Kristen S. Sykes

Refinery 29 UK

Co-Washing Is Huge, But Is It Holding You Back From Your Best Hair Ever?

If we were to sum up the world of natural haircare ranges and recommended routines, one phrase would spring to mind: it’s complicated. From the shelf-loads of products we try to the raved about methods and curl vernacular (plopping, anyone?), there is a lot to get to grips with in the curly community. But if you strip back the techniques and the various products, there’s one practice which is universally loved for curly and coily hair. Enter: co-washing. Currently, the co-washing hype on TikTok is huge as users document their shock at discovering their hair is curly for the first time. This method of cleansing for curls is by no means new; it has long been recommended for textured hair, which can often lack moisture. Old school shampoos can be laden with sulphates,

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Mindful Shopping
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Costco Is the Best Retail Apocalypse Stock of 2021

Kristen S. Sykes

While a number of retailers have struggled or closed stores over the last year, there is one consumer discretionary company that will survive and even thrive amid rising competition and economic volatility. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is a smart bet for investors seeking a stable company with a business model that appeals to consumers in both economic boom or bust environments.

Here’s how Costco stock can hold steady even in the face of a retail apocalypse.

Costco Store

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Costco has a very loyal customer base

One factor setting Costco apart from competitors is its loyal member base. U.S. and Canada membership renewal rates held strong at over 90% in the last two quarters. The company also steadily added new paid cardholders and executive memberships over the last year.

The retailer’s business model is very customer-focused, offering a broad range of popular branded and private-label products at competitive

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Online Shopping
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These 15 Companies Struck Gold During Lockdown

Kristen S. Sykes
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Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com

The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have had devastating financial effects on numerous businesses and sectors. According to data collected by Yelp, roughly 180,000 businesses were closed by April and a record 12,200 will never reopen. Restaurants, bars and nightlife venues have been hit the hardest, and retail and beauty businesses have also suffered major economic losses, with many permanently closing their doors.

Find Out: Major Companies Giving Back During COVID-19

And it’s not just small businesses that are suffering. A number of major companies have filed for bankruptcy since the beginning of the pandemic, including J. Crew, Gold’s Gym, Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, Pier 1 Imports, Hertz, GNC and California Pizza Kitchen. Although vaccines are being rolled out and officials such as Dr. Anthony Fauci predict a return to a more normal life in the latter half of 2021, the negative financial effects of the

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Face and Body Spa
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The Spa at The Hotel at the University of Maryland Slated to Open in March

Kristen S. Sykes

New full-service spa and salon to offer a variety of luxurious massage, skin, hair and nail treatments

The Hotel at the University of Maryland is pleased to announce that its new spa, The Spa at The Hotel at the University of Maryland, is opening its doors on March 2, 2021. Led by General Manager Shanna Wisniewski, a team of experienced hairstylists and wellness professionals at The Spa will offer luxurious services for the face, skin, body, hair and nails. The Hotel’s stringent health and safety protocols will extend to all spa guests and team members, as The Spa is located on the fourth floor of the building.

“I couldn’t be more excited to lead the incredible team of specialists at The Spa,” said Wisniewski. “With everything that has occurred over these past several months, we are thrilled to provide a variety of services for those in need of some

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