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The Clear and Concise Guide to Men's Haircuts

Almost all of us have probably learned this lesson the hard way: the haircut your favorite athlete wore last week won't look identical on you — or your friend or your father — and especially so a week or two after it's cut. Tailoring a style to your face shape, aesthetic, activities and schedule requires assistance from a trained barber. First, figure out your face shape. Then, seek out a style you're interested in, find a local barber, book an appointment and get the look you've been yearning for. There's a little more to it than that, but we're here to get you pointed in the right direction.

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The Best Shorts and Liners for Yoga

Yoga doesn't call for much. It's one of the rare activities that tends to ask you to use less gear (you don't even have to wear socks). But the few basics you do equip yourself with are vital because of yoga's emphasis on form, breath and mindfulness. Ill-fitting or uncomfortable clothing can inhibit all three — especially when it comes to shorts. You won't find such issues in the buying guide that follows; instead, you'll encounter yoga shorts that can elevate your practice from obligation to Shangri-La.

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The 10 Best Pillows to Sleep Better at Night

No feeling is more satisfying than laying your head on your pillow for a good night's rest. The problem with rounding up a bunch of the "best pillows" is that not everyone will love the same kind of pillow. Your pillow preference will depend on more factors than we can count. Some would prefer their heads sink in like quicksand, while others would prefer to sleep on something more brick-like. From crowd-pleasing adjustable pillows to ones that are just really comfortable to sleep on no matter your sleep habits, these are our picks for the best pillows of 2021.

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The 12 Best New Fitness Gear Releases of July

Summer's height has no shortage of sporting events. This month kicked off with the tail end of the Euro Cup, continued with the Tour de France and will culminate with the start of the Tokyo Olympics (finally). Sure, there won't be any spectators this time around, but most of us are watching from afar anyhow. And if you did have to cancel plans to attend, well, now you can spend some of that extra cash on all the new fitness gear that came out this month.

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The Best Dandruff Shampoos for Fixing a Flaky Scalp

Researchers believe roughly 50-percent of the population suffers from dandruff, a scalp condition that causes dryness and flaking. The same study concluded Americans spend over $300 million dollars annually on dandruff treatments — shampoos, serums, conditioners, and the ilk. This number's incredibly high because the issue — neither a disease nor a disorder, technically — is rarely something that requires medical attention. But no matter the severity of your situation, the smartest starting place is an anti-dandruff shampoo. Let our list guide you on your way.

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The Reading List

Interesting links from around the web. 📚
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• 10 Storylines That Make These Olympics Unique
• The Great White Shark Next Door
• 5 Things You Love That Will Be Screwed Over by Extreme Wildfires

• A People’s History of Black Twitter

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