v>�W�H�8R�s�����M�_�7@�����p†( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Illustration of common sewer line problems, including tree roots, grease deposits, and broken pipes, showcasing the importance of regular inspections to prevent costly repairs. NJ homeowners can now avoid costly surprises with professional in-house sewer scope inspections that reveal hidden sewer line problems. CEDAR GROVE, NJ, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Smart Choice Inspections LLC, a trusted name in New Jersey home inspections, proudly introduces in-house sewer scope inspection services. Led by certified inspector Anthony Glavan , this offering helps homeowners identify potential sewer line issues before they escalate. During a recent inspection, the Smart Choice team identified Orangeburg piping, a problematic mid-20th-century sewer pipe material prone to deforming, cracking, and collapsing. The discovery prompted a full sewer line replacement up to the city tap-a repair that cost nearly $15,000. Without a sewer scope inspection, the homeowners would have faced this financial burden unexpectedly. “Underground issues like Orangeburg pipes can go unnoticed until it's too late,” explains Anthony Glavan, Certified Sewer Scope Inspector.“Our inspections give homeowners the knowledge they need to address problems early, saving thousands in unexpected repairs.” “Our in-house services ensure consistent quality and accountability,” adds Leo Betancor , Co-owner of Smart Choice Inspections LLC.“Discovering issues during a home purchase can spare buyers from significant repair costs and stress down the line.” Using advanced camera technology, Smart Choice Inspections evaluates sewer systems for blockages, cracks, root intrusion, and materials like Orangeburg piping. Unlike other companies that outsource sewer scope services, Smart Choice handles everything in-house, guaranteeing reliability and expertise. With aging sewer systems across New Jersey, this service is essential for homebuyers, real estate professionals, and property owners. Sewer scope inspections are now available statewide. For more information or to schedule an inspection, visit , or call us at 973.500.3233. About Smart Choice Inspections LLC Based in Cedar Grove, NJ, Smart Choice Inspections LLC provides a comprehensive range of property inspection services-from general home inspections to specialized evaluations of sewer lines, mold, lead, oil tank sweeps, and more. All services are performed in-house, ensuring consistent quality, accountability, and peace of mind for New Jersey homeowners. Leonardo Betancor Smart Choice Inspections LLC +1 973-500-3233 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook Instagram Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. MENAFN26122024003118003196ID1109033779 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Real Life Stories : Reuniting families through DSWD’s Haven for Women, Pag-Abot program

PIAF for robust strategies as country struggling for high growthUS sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he’d been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer. Jason Krasley left his job with the Allentown Police Department in Pennsylvania in 2021 and was hired by the Denver-based SafeSport center to look into sensitive cases involving sex abuse and harassment. The center said it conducts multiple interviews and a “comprehensive background check” of potential employees. The center said it was looking into cases Krasley handled to make sure they were dealt with appropriately. Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga has stepped down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately. Larrañaga will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of Larrañaga’s best friends for the past three decades or so — for the remainder of the season. The now-former coach says he loves the university but believes it's the right time to step away. Larrañaga says "I’ve tried every which way to keep this going.” Larrañaga joins a long line of prominent college basketball coaches who have left their jobs in recent years citing the changes in the game and the challenge of coaching in the name, image and likeness era. Cowboys shutting down CeeDee Lamb with 2 games to go over receiver's shoulder issue FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The team says additional exams revealed enough damage to keep Lamb off the field Sunday at Philadelphia and in the final game at home against Washington. The team says surgery isn't expected to be required. Dallas was eliminated from playoff contention a few hours before last weekend’s 26-24 victory over Tampa Bay. At least 65 million tune in for Netflix NFL Christmas Day games. NBA holiday ratings also skyrocket LeBron James is going to have to make room for the NFL. Wednesday’s doubleheader on Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history, with numbers nearly five times more than the NBA. The Baltimore Ravens’ 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans averaged 24.3 million while Kansas City’s 29-10 win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen on Thursday. Nielsen also said there were 65 million U.S. viewers who tuned in for at least one minute of one of the two games. The NBA’s five-game slate averaged about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, according to the league and Nielsen. Pat Riley says the Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler. It’s a clear sign that, if necessary, the team will be willing to let Butler leave as a free agent and get nothing in return. Riley says in a release distributed by the team "we usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches.” Penn State offensive coordinator Kotelnicki's creativity has the Nittany Lions humming in the CFP Penn State's offense is thriving under first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. The Nittany Lions are one of a handful of Power Four schools averaging 200 yards per game rushing and receiving heading into their College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State. Penn State has one of the most unique offensive weapons in the country in tight end Tyler Warren. Warren has 92 receptions this season and has become a threat out of the backfield, rushing for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on entrants Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning. Haaland penalty failure and Fernandes red card pile on woes for City and United in Premier League Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes’ latest red card have compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants. City dropped more points in its improbably poor run of form by drawing 1-1 at home to Everton. Haaland had a spot kick saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The defending champions have only won one of its last 13 games in all competitions. City is languishing in seventh place while United is 14th after a 2-0 loss at Wolverhampton. Fernandes was sent off in the 47th. First-place Liverpool beat Leicester 3-1 in foggy conditions at Anfield and leads by seven points. Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, because of pain in her knee and shoulder. Thursday's news represents the latest interruption of her comeback from a drug suspension. Halep posted on social media that she was feeling poorly after participating in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. The 33-year-old Romanian said she is planning to next enter the Transylvania Open in her home country, where play begins Feb. 3. Halep was granted a wild-card entry for qualifying in the Australian Open last week. Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions raced to an early 13-point lead and were never really threatened by the Steelers (10-6). Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to see its chances of capturing the AFC North take another hit. Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Kelce also became the third tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions, joining Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten.

BUFFALO — The year started with a bang. In January, Gov. Kathy Hochul named UB the home of Empire AI, a new $400 million supercomputing center that will provide UB and partners with breathtakingly powerful resources to harness artificial intelligence for the betterment of society. An avalanche of advancements – all pointing towards UB’s leadership in AI, in New York State and nationwide – followed the governor’s announcement. With interest in AI surging globally, these advancements showcase and build upon UB’s impressive half-century of expertise in AI research and education. They also hint at a brighter future, where AI’s uncanny abilities merge with human ingenuity to tackle society’s greatest challenges. “Traditionally, colleges and universities are at the epicenter of life-changing research and ideas,” said Venu Govindaraju, vice president for research and economic development. “The University at Buffalo is pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and data science in fields that are critical to the state’s and nation’s future.” As 2024 comes to a close, here’s a look back at what has been a year of AI at UB. January UB researchers have been laying the groundwork for today’s boom in artificial intelligence for decades. This includes pioneering work creating the world’s first autonomous handwriting recognition system, which the U.S. Postal Service and Royal Mail adopted to save billions of dollars. Those innovations explain, in part, why Gov. Kathy Hochul chose UB to be the home of Empire AI, a consortium of public and private universities, and foundations, that will harness AI for the public good while driving economic development. “We want to make sure New York State is the capital of AI development ... but I need a home for this supercomputer that’ll power the innovation all over our state. And I’m proud to announce that the home will be right here at [UB],” Hochul said Jan. 26 at the Center for the Arts. Earlier in the month, during her State of the State address in Albany, the governor spotlighted UB student Holliday Sims for her work using AI to improve the child welfare system. February UB was chosen to join the federal government’s first-ever consortium dedicated to ensuring that AI systems are safe and trustworthy. Announced Feb. 8, the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) includes government agencies and top research universities, as well as Microsoft, Apple, Google, OpenAI and other tech companies. AISIC will create standards for AI usage that protect Americans’ privacy; advance equity and civil rights; and promote innovation and competition. Weeks later, UB was among 28 new members to join AI Alliance, an international coalition led by IBM and Meta that is dedicated to promoting open, safe and responsible AI. March On a beautiful spring day, engineering professor Chase Murray and students took to the skies at UB’s Structure for Outdoor Autonomy Research, one of the largest outdoor drone-testing labs among the nation’s colleges and universities. Murray uses AI and other technologies to optimize how autonomous vehicles work together – research that has implications in logistics, search-and-rescue, surveillance and more. Elsewhere, researchers in UB’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science kept tabs on their AI system that aims to improve indoor farming and address food insecurity. And another research group began using AI to make algae fuel production more cost-effective. The projects illustrate UB’s commitment to sustainability and social justice. April April brought Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Sethuraman Panchanathan, director of the National Science Foundation, to campus. The occasion? “Today, we’re here to celebrate something truly amazing: the opening of the new, $20 million, federally funded National AI Institute for Exceptional Education, and it’s going to be housed right here at UB,” said Schumer. Funded by the NSF and Department of Education, the institute will create AI systems that ensure children with speech and language disorders receive timely, effective assistance. The work, which addresses the nationwide shortage of speech-language pathologists, will help ensure that millions of children do not fall behind in their academic and socio-emotional development. May On May 31, UB hosted thought leaders from IBM, M&T Bank, Moog and other institutions for its ongoing chat series on AI and society. “Don’t be an AI user, be an AI value creator,” Dario Gil, IBM senior vice president and director of research, told attendees at the Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. The event included presentations from UB researchers using AI to make advancements in medicine, medical devices, climate change, materials science, pharmaceutical science and other fields. June An electricity grid that uses AI to identify and fix problems before they cause widespread power outages? It could become reality sooner than you think due to research published June 4 and co-led by Souma Chowdhury, who studies how to apply AI to complex systems. He is among more than 200 researchers at UB using AI to address societal challenges. Also in June, more than 300 scholars from the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, one of the world’s most recognized scientific organizations dedicated to advancing AI research, gathered at UB for a multiday conference. The scholars represented more than a dozen fields – including machine learning, psychology, political science, the humanities and more. July On July 17, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. and state lawmakers visited UB for a roundtable discussion on AI. The attendees learned about UB researchers using AI to identify “forever chemicals,” as well as spinoff companies working on technology to improve treatment for strokes and aneurysms. “We are pioneering AI discoveries that will drive progress in research and economic development, demonstrating UB’s commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit,” Govindaraju said. August The start of the new semester brought record enrollment to UB’s Master of Science program focusing on AI. Launched in 2020 with five students, the number swelled to 73 students this fall, with an additional 50 expected next semester. The program’s growth “shows that we’re providing students with in-demand skills that they can use for the betterment of society,” said Kemper E. Lewis, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Graduates have taken jobs at Amazon Web Services, NVIDIA, Visa and other companies. September UB was awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Education to establish the Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI. The center will create AI tools to ensure culturally and linguistically diverse learners in grades K-2, including those in Western New York, receive transformative early literacy instruction. “We believe that, with the right support, all students — regardless of their backgrounds — can succeed in literacy,” says project leader X. Christine Wang, a professor of learning and instruction in the Graduate School of Education. Later in the month, Rep. Tim Kennedy announced UB would receive $475,000 to equip its wind tunnel with equipment that allows it to leverage the power of AI, among other technologies. UB uses the facility to study and improve the nation’s response to hurricanes, wildfires and other extreme weather. October On Oct. 11, roughly nine months after it was announced, Empire AI went live. Gov. Kathy Hochul flipped the switch on a stack of powerful new computer servers at Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. The servers represent a fraction of the eventual power of Empire AI, which will be located at a new building on North Campus. On the same day, UB President Satish K. Tripathi delivered his annual State of the University address. “While today, only the private sector has the computing power needed to seriously advance AI research, Empire AI will put New York State at the epicenter of artificial intelligence innovation. This game-changing initiative will enable us to tap the full power of AI to solve complex issues facing our state, nation and world.” November From fake celebrity endorsements to manipulated videos of politicians, the 2024 election was rife with misleading information. Debunking much of this content was the DeepFake-o-Meter, a publicly available tool used by journalists, law enforcement and others. The tool was created by UB computer scientist Siwei Lyu and students. With AI being added to medical devices, the Food and Drug Administration wants to ensure these products meet public health standards. The agency called upon experts, including UB’s Peter Elkin, for insight at a public meeting. Elkin, professor and chair of the Department of Bioinformatics, said the FDA should allow these devices to learn and therefore improve. “AI-enabled devices are no longer just tools; now they are partners in care,” he said. Back on campus, UB hosted the latest in a series of “AI at UB” forums on Nov. 21. Organizers updated faculty and staff on how UB is implementing AI in its classrooms and labs. Presenters also discussed how AI can be a tool to foster collaboration and enhance learning outcomes. December In early December, UB officials detailed plans to create a new academic department focused on AI and its impact on society. The department aligns with the mission of UB and SUNY, both of which are committed to responsibly harnessing the power of AI for social good. Around the same time, UB computer scientist Nalini Ratha published a series of research papers focused on machine learning and encrypted data. One of the papers suggests a new technique for safeguarding personal medical data as it travels from third-party cloud service providers back to patients and their doctors. The work points to a future where medical diagnostics are quicker and more accurate, and patient medical records remain confidential.Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat sent to restaurants nationwide. Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli, which can cause life-threatening infections. No illnesses have been reported outside of Minnesota. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.”

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Kinky Tresses is a Black woman–owned company that makes products for natural hair — and all of their products are nontoxic and cruelty-free. The founder is a former lab scientist, so you know you'll get ~results~. 8. A Living Proof de-frizzing spray to soften hair between shampoos, reducing up to **92%** of frizz AND providing UV protection, without a lot of product buildup. It's made with a five oil blend that mimics your hair's natural oil, meaning your locks will feel soft and healthy rather then greasy. And it works on curly hair too! 🙌 Promising review: "First, you should know that my hair is naturally wavy and very frizzy. Secondly, I live in the tropics; here in south Florida we INVENTED frizz! I normally have a salon keratin treatment every couple of months to keep my hair smooth and shiny, but I’m badly overdue right now. Well...dang! This product is nothing short of amazing! Yes, after being outside in the humidity for a period of time, those frizzies do start popping up again (let’s be realistic!)... HOWEVER, all I need do is run the brush through my hair again to re-activate the product and it’s smooth sailing once again; re-applying is not necessary ! I am LIVING PROOF that this is a revolutionary product. Ha Ha. I’ve since put off my salon keratin treatment again while I try more products from this game-changing line ." — JillinWPB Get it from Amazon or from Sephora for $33 (also available in a smaller size at Sephora). 9. A pack of virtually unbreakable hair ties specifically designed for long, thick, and/or curly hair. No slipping, no stretching out, and no damage to your strands. Promising review: "Okay, I never write reviews for things, but I can't not write a review for these. I know, I know, it's just a hair tie. But it's not just a hair tie! I don't have super thick hair and it's by no means curly, but these hair ties are perfect! I'm a runner and always put my hair in a high-ish ponytail for my runs. With every other hair tie I've gotten in the past, my ponytail ends up a lot lower than where I started with it. Not so with these! I put my hair up nice and high and it stayed nice and high! It's the little things in life." — KL Promising review: "These are a godsend. I have thick natural hair between 4b/c that comes right underneath my chin when stretched. Finding a band that doesn’t break when I divide my hair into fours or twos is difficult; this one does just the trick and it doesn’t pull too much out either. I’ll probably buy another pack because I lose hair bands like socks!" — Cadie Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $6.99 . 10. A volume-boosting Neutrogena exfoliating clarifying shampoo you can use every few washes to remove all the product residue and buildup you've accumulated with styling. Reviewers with oily and/or fine hair love it! Although it's clarifying, it's free of sulfates! Promising review: "I have very fine hair, and it’s usually greasy by the evening after a morning shower, but this shampoo keeps my hair clean and fresh for 48 hours! I’ve never found a clarifying shampoo that does this!" — Laura Broeckelman Get it from Amazon for $9.97 . 11. Or if you have curlier or dryer hair types, a tea tree oil clarifying shampoo designed to remove buildup from water, dirt, oil, and other hair products without drying out or stripping hair. Use every few washes, and your products will work better . It's also available in a fragrance-free version ! Promising review: "I work outside and color my hair weekly with a color depositing conditioner, so once a week I need a clarifier to get all the salt and product out of my hair. This is SO much better than the salon stuff I had been using. It's gentle, but effective and doesn't leave my hair feeling totally stripped. It also has a nice aroma. Stop buying the overpriced stuff from the salon and try this instead. Your hair will thank you. " — Teddy Promising review: "Great for 4C hair! I always use a clarifying shampoo before I install any type of box braids. I used this today and it was incredible. I used it scalp to tip and my hair was still very moisturized. The scent is also great. It’s not too overwhelming to point where you can get nose bleeds. And a little goes a very long way. I still have enough shampoo to last probably the whole year because I used so little. " — Ejiro Promising review: "I originally bought this product for a client of mine with locs to help with build up, but I've found it works well for my natural 3C hair as well. I use a lot of gels and oils and after a few days, it starts to really pile up. This shampoo is sulfate-free, which is awesome for all hair! I follow up with conditioners, but it doesn't leave my hair or scalp feeling stripped — just clean. I also recommend this to anyone who has dandruff as well." — Bridget Get it from Amazon for $13.08 . 12. An Elizavecca collagen-infused ~protein treatment~ for an intense at-home mask that'll help your strands look and feel less damaged in just five minutes. It's basically a time machine for your hair is what I'm saying. This is the same brand that makes the Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask so many people swear by. Promising review: "I've been very careful when lightening my hair, but the straw feeling is sometimes inevitable when bleached. THIS PRODUCT IS MAGIC. I've always gone to my hairdresser when coloring so I've been fortunate to have my hair stay pretty nice but this made a world of a difference. My hair is like silk, or soft butter. So incredibly soft and shiny, I feel like a walking hair commercial. My hair feels so moisturized and healthy, just as soft if not softer than my hair was prior to coloring (been highlighting for 5 years now). Will be buying more before I run out, I will never stop using this product. FYI my natural color is the dark brown at the roots and my hair looks healthier than a natural blonde IMO :) ADD TO YOUR CART YOU WONT REGRET. After you shampoo, load your hair up and do the rest of your shower, heck have it be a long shower bc you deserve it, and rinse out with lukewarm water." — Meghan Davey Promising review: "I have 4C hair and was looking for a protein treatment for my thin and fragile. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it; that wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was very skeptical about this product because I have never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy was I wrong to doubt this product, it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful . I highly recommend it to anyone natural or with curly hair." — Therese-Claire Get it from Amazon for $8.40 . And check out the former BuzzFeed Shopping writer pictured above's Elizavecca hair mask review for her first-hand experience (it's #1 in the post)! 13. A bottle of Ecoslay's Orange Marmalade , a curl definer *handmade* in one of the founders' kitchens, so it may take a while to arrive, but the results will be worth it. Promising review: "Legitimate holy grail product, this stuff is incredible. I have mixed high-low porosity 3a-b curls. After torturing them with heat for the last 15 years I’ve been experimenting with the CGM and this is the best styling product EVER. Solid cast, amazing definition and shine, my curls are so soft and bouncy. Minimal stickiness and this stuff doesn’t weigh my curls down. Seriously — this stuff everything." —Anya Linda Get it from Ecoslay for $14+ (available in three sizes, including refill pouches to reduce packaging). Refill pouches are also available from Amazon for $24.40+ . Ecoslay is a Black-owned business. The products are handmade in the founder Aria's kitchen, using sustainable ingredients that are good for you and your hair. 14. SoCozy curl conditioning spray , which was designed with kiddos' curls in mind, but works for reviewers of all ages! This leave-in conditioner moisturizes and helps improve curl definition and elasticity with just a few quick spritzes, which is great for impatient kids *and* grownups with limited time. Check out a TikTok of the SoCozy Curl Spray in action. Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy. And it's free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic colors or dyes, propylene glycol, gluten, wheat, and nuts! And btw, SoCozy also makes a reviewer-loved detangling spray . Promising review: "I feel like I have tried every product in the market for detangling curly hair on my 2-year old daughter. This is the BEST purchase and product ever!! I spray to detangle after bath at night and then re-spray the next morning before school after getting dressed. It reworks its magic the second time around and she arrives home with her hair so bouncy and the curls are so tame!!" — BK Promising review: "This is the BEST product EVER! I will never use another hair detangler ever again. We use this product daily in my house, my daughter, my son, and me. Both of us girls have long and thick curly hair, and it allows us to brush through our hair with no problems! And my son mostly uses it to style his hair before gel, and because it smells so good! We tried a few products from Walmart, Ulta, and Target, and nothing was good enough. This is now on my Subscribe & Save every month! " — Tamira McLelland Get it from Amazon for $8.50 (also available in multipacks). 15. A Shea Moisture manuka honey mask packed with powerful ingredients like mafura oil, shea butter, baobab oil, African rock fig, and honey (duh!) to lock in moisture and definition. Promising review: "Better than the expensive K18 and Olaplex. I recently spent $70 on a hair mask; because my hair has been in need of some love. I won’t name it because I don’t think I can but I thought it’s 70 bucks so it must be good. It was NOT. I didn’t hate it but it didn’t do much for me. So I thought screw it let me try something more natural and drugstore. I saw the good reviews on this so I thought, “why not?” And now I have my new favorite hair mask. So moisturizing. Makes my hair so soft. It’s VERY thick. But that’s what I wanted. If you’re looking for deep Hydration, look no further." — Kirstin Promising review: " I don't usually leave reviews, but I had to because I love this conditioner so much. I have EXTREMELY dry 4c hair. It's very picky with products. After getting to know my hair, I noticed that my hair only like products that get absorbed into the hair right away. If it leaves a coating over it, then my hair is not going to like it. It might even feel super soft for a day, but then it get extremely dry after. Even though this product is super thick (so thick that the cream stays in the jar when you flip it upside down), my hair absorbs everything and it stays super moisturized for 2-3 days after. I used this on my hair about 2 days ago. Today, I touched my hair expecting it to feel dry like always, but it felt like I just moisturized it. MIND BLOWN. It also smells AMAZING. It smells more like a fruity, sweet, and creamy perfume fragrance rather than a hair conditioner. It almost reminds me of Mon Guerlain. Literally the nicest smelling hair product I've ever used. 10/10" — Khady Ndiaye Get it from Amazon for $12.22 . 16. A whipped leave-in conditioner formulated with coconut water to smooth the outer cuticle of your hair for shine, shine, and more shine — and no frizz. Promising review: "I use this in conjunction with Devacurl styling cream and together they make a magical pair! This alone makes my hair very soft and bouncy and the styling cream provides hold and definition. I have and will always recommended this to my fellow naturally curly girls for sure!" — Lin Get it from Amazon for $22 . 17. A gentle Pattern edge brush with a comb on one side and a vegan bristle brush on the other to shape and smooth your edges for a gorgeous finish. But of course no one should feel pressure to lay their edges, unless they way want to! Check out, " Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna ." Promising review: "This is my second one. I still have the first but I like to have an extra one to keep in a different place. This is the first edge styler that has worked easily for me." — Kristen Bowen Promising review: "Provides great control on your edges! Best brush for edges that I have ever used." — MsE Get it from Amazon for $12 . Btw, Pattern is Tracee Ellis Ross's haircare line! 18. And an edge control gel to lay your baby hairs down — no flaking or residue in sight. This one's formulated with argan and castor oils! Get it from Amazon for $15.49 (available in two sizes). Promising review: "Hands down! The best edge control I have ever used and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day! No flakes and non greasy! And this one is not even the strongest in the line. Love this product!" — Seabea2013 19. A curl butter to soften, hydrate, and strengthen hair, while saying "bye-bye" to dry frizz. Just apply and style as you desire, and the blend of mango & shea butters will put in the effort. Promising review: "Excellent product love it! Lifetime customer...if the formula doesn't change and don't sell out to a market that doesn't know our hair. I will continue to support small Black-owned businesses. Suggestion... provide options for larger container sizes. I don't mind spending more for a great product! Much success to you." —Kristal B. Get it from Curls Dynasty for $14.99 . Curls Dynasty is a Black woman–owned business that creates products for people who are transitioning to natural hair or already wear it natural. No harsh ingredients, preservatives or fragrances here! 20. A set of hair elastics with rubber treading to make sure they stay in place on even the slipperiest hair and during even the most intense workouts. Promising review: "Perfect for people with long, thick hair. My daughter is a competitive dancer with long, thick hair. She often puts four hair ties in to try to keep her ponytail in place, however, they ALWAYS slide while she's dancing. These hair ties did the trick! Ponytail stayed in place for her entire dance!" — JKash Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $4.79 . 21. A Revlon one-step hair-drying paddle brush that'll detangle, dry, smooth, and blow out curly hair (including type 4 curls and coils) in way less time than you might think. It has two heat settings, plus a cool setting so you can customize it to your hair type. Promising review: "I'm a stylist of nine years, and I've straightened many heads in my lifetime. I NEEDED THIS NINE YEARS AGO! OMG, I use it prior to performing full blowouts on clients and it helps tremendously, especially for finicky children and teens. It's great for all hair textures." — Vett Garcia Promising review: "Worth the coins! Don't think, just buy lol. I typically blow out my natural 4b hair maybe three times a year. I usually use the tension method which is okay but it just doesn't get my hair straight enough. I used the Revlon paddle dryer on the low setting and was shook at how stretched my hair was! I didn't blow dry it on soaking wet hair but washed my hair the night before, let it air dry in four sections then blow dried it the next morning. I'm so happy I bought this! P.S my curls reverted back just fine , I didn't have any heat damage." — Estella Get it from Amazon for $35.38 . 22. Or the Revlon One-Step Hot Air Brush (now with an upgraded motor) with a unique oval-shaped barrel so you can get super close to your scalp for smooth hair and majorly boosted volume at the roots, without having to juggle a brush and blow-dryer. One reviewer says it takes less time to dry than their Dry Bar Brush ! Promising review: "Works on 4C hair. I have thick, coarse, kinky, and long hair. Which essentially means my hair was built to destroy most hair tools available. I had given up on blow drying my hair independently years ago because it was too much of a hassle to go to a salon, and it was too difficult for me to do alone trying to juggle the blow dryer and whatever wand/brush I would try to use at the time to grip my hair when all I’d end up doing is break them. This tool has been a godsend, for the first time ever I’ve been able to blow dry my hair on my own! I really only blow dry my hair so that I can braid it and put it in other protective styles, and this tool is perfect for just that!" — Anla Promising review: "Where have you been all my life? Omg this dryer was AMAZING!!!!! I don’t understand why I didn’t know about it sooner!!!! My hair is thick and curly and hard to control. Usually I need to air dry for at least an hour, then it’s 45 min to blow it out. Usually resulting in my arms being exhausted and my hair burned. BEST DRYER EVER! And I have spent $$ on a dry bar dryer. Never again. I need to buy a back up just in case. LOVE" — Brian Halpin Get it from Amazon for $33.58+ at Amazon (available in five colors). 23. A canister of fan-favorite Batiste dry shampoo (and this version's ~barely~ fragranced) to add the perfect amount of texture and body to your day(s)-old hair and make oily, flat roots disappear. Batiste dry shampoo comes in several varieties, but this one is barely fragranced , with hints of citrus, leafy greens, and vanilla that won't compete with your perfume (or give you a headache). Promising review: "Actually love this dry shampoo, some other brands make my hair feel sticky like I just put a lot of hairspray in but this one truly makes you feel clean and refreshed and lightweight again!" — Megan Promising review: "I had a bottle of the original Batiste before this and didn't like how strong the fragrance was, so I'm glad I found this instead. There is still some fragrance but it's extremely light and pleasant , and doesn't linger after you spray it. This bottle is also a pretty large size so it will last me a long time." — Helen Get it from Amazon for $12.33 . 24. Or I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder , which comes packaged in an easy-to-apply, perfect-for-travel powder puff applicator you just tap-tap-tap onto your hair. Just massage the ultra-fine powder into your roots (it's formulated with black ginseng and biotin btw!) and it'll quickly absorb excess oil, leaving you with volumized and refreshed-looking hair. Promising review: "I’ve tried a few dry shampoos, from the spray in a bottle to powder. And I’d have to say this one has been my favorite. My very first time using it, I didn’t know how much to put and ended up coating my hair by A LOT. It left my hair feeling very dry and straw-like. I almost returned and got a refund but decided to give it another chance. A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY. Trust me. You only need a few dabs on your head and that’s it. You can see the extra volume almost instantly. This stuff works sooo well that I wake up on my third unwashed hair day and it looks better than the second day when I used the dry shampoo. And let’s not forget to mention how convenient and compact the whole thing is. It’s so nice to just pat it on your head with no mess." — Thuy Get it from Amazon for $18 . 25. A scalp brush for anyone looking to replicate that amazing hair salon scalp massage at home. Not only does it feel *great*, but it also helps maintain the health of your scalp, boosting circulation and removing buildup. Promising review: "I love this massager. My scalp has never been so clean or felt so good. I used this for the first time a few days ago and my scalp still feels good and is flake-free. I'd definitely recommend this. Feels just as good as going to the salon." — T. LEE-QUIGLEY Get it from Amazon for $7.45 (available in five colors). 26. The super viral Wavytalk curling iron/brush set , which comes with five attachments, including the much buzzed-about heated curling brush with bristles that'll leave you with a salon-worthy look in just minutes. While this is often compared to the Revlon one-step , note that that is a hair dryer (and blows air) — this is a curling iron, so it just heats up for styling hair rather than drying it! It also comes with two styling clips and a protective glove, btw! Promising review: "I love this hair tool, especially for its affordability! I bought it mostly for the round brush, but love that it comes with four other attachments as well. The thermal round brush works very well and makes achieving a blow out look so simple/quick! I have a blowdryer round brush as well but hate how loud it is, how long it takes, and how I am sweating by the end of it. This is a nice alternative and also easy to pack when traveling abroad!" — Kelsie M Get it from Amazon for $47.99 (available in three colors and five types of sets). 27. A bottle of Fanola purple shampoo formulated to neutralize yellow tones and brassiness for platinum locks — all in one to three minutes . If you leave it in long enough, it'll even give a lavender tint, if you're into that! Promising review : "I'm not one to leave reviews, but this product deserves it! Holy cow! I was going to go into the salon to brighten my hair up, but after discovering this product I cancelled my appointment. I'm totally in love! This shampoo is not drying at all and just after two washes I achieved my desired results! I can't recommend it enough!" — Rachael B. Get it from Amazon for $12.25 . 28. Living Proof's Full Volume & Texture Spray , which is tbh the best volumizing product on the market; it'll bump up the volume *and* make it last all day. It smells great, lasts and lasts, and leaves hair feeling touchably soft, NOT stiff or crunchy. Promising review: "I can go from flat to perfectly sexy in under 5 minutes. This stuff goes in and stays until you’re ready for it to come out. Whether I’m doing straight volume or curly volume, this is my go to product! I’m on my 3rd bottle for this year. That’s how much I use it over everything else! It also has some component that dries the oil so I don’t need dry shampoo on non-wash days. Can I say more?" — W Get it from Amazon for $36 . 29. A microfiber towel wrap that'll dry your hair faster than ever (without causing damage or frizz). And it buttons easily in the back so the whole thing won't go sliding off your head when you're applying your skincare or makeup at the same time. Promising review: "Love these because they actually dry my hair pretty fast and are very soft on my hair. They stay in place and I can go about my business without having to worry about my towel falling. Very comfy too." — M. Antillon Get it from Amazon for $6.16+ (available in five colors). 30. A pack of Kitsch satin scrunchies that'll work just like a satin pillowcase — but on the go — to fight frizz, breakage, and other hair damage. Reader, I love these scrunchies for my curly-frizzy-coarse and dry dry dry hair. I travel in them, sleep in them EVERY NIGHT, and I even wear them out when my hair is dirty and it's ~low bun time~ to dress it up a bit. I have absolutely noticed a reduction in breakage and the strands that cascade to the floor when I take my hair down in the morning for styling. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option to just add a little TLC to your hair care, I absolutely recommend these bbs. Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for! I was having problems with other hair ties pulling my hair out, but these do not do that at all!! They are still loose enough not to pull but tight enough to hold my hair. I have super, super thick hair, and it has no problem holding it up without slipping out or anything. This brand is honestly amazing. The silk is really nice and stays clean, and when I put them through the washer and dryer, they come out perfect, just like new. I've had them for nine months, and they have been through the washer and dryer, lived in the bottom of my purse, on the car floor, been in the lake, everywhere, and they are still just like new. They truly are amazing." — Nathan and Alexis Bealor Get a pack of five from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five color varieties, plus other styles). Kitsch is a woman-founded company that makes adorable hair accessories, useful tools (they make towel scrunchies too!) and more to help make every day a good hair day. 31. A 48-hour, high-control hairspray that looks at the weather forecast...and laughs. Humidity is no match for this spray. And reviewers *love* the smell, too! Promising review: "Y’all, I live in Georgia. If you've ever been in the south during the summer the humidity is 342%. I love this hairspray because it keeps your hair from exploding in the humidity. Just a light dusting and you’re ready to go!" — K. Hocker Promising review: "I have very fine hair and my style falls out easily. This is one of the best hairsprays that I have used to keep my style, especially when it is humid out. (The other ones I've used cost 2 to 3 times as much as this one, so I got a subscription so I can always have it in stock!)" — EAC Get it from Amazon for $8.52 . 32. A deep-conditioning Tonymoly hair pack chock-full of vitamins, nutritious oils, and shea butter to make your hair softer than ever. Big Ed from 90 Day Fiancé , please use this instead of *actual* mayo. If you're not a mayo fan, don't worry — this one actually smells like vanilla and macadamia nuts. Promising review: "I purchased this after reading the reviews on here. I recently had my already double-processed and highlighted hair highlighted again, and the colorist way over-processed (the colorist did a terrible job) and bleached it blonde, and it was so damaged and dry. I was practically crying . I was looking online to find a mask to help my poor hair recover. I have to say I've used so many different products, and none have given instant results the way this has. I used a clarifying shampoo to try to get rid of some of the leftover color and then used this hair pack. I thought it smelled lovely, like vanilla! Left it on for five minutes and my hair was so much better. I tried it again a week later and my hair keeps getting softer and more manageable. I would highly recommend this if you have damaged, dry hair." — GP Get it from Amazon $21.85 . 33. A Color Wow powder and brush combo to cover your grown-in roots instantly and/or make your hair look fuller at your part or hairline — and it'll last until you shampoo it out! Promising review: "I didn't think something that looked like eyeshadow would do much. But it works beautifully! I can wear my hair back and feel confident that my hair looks naturally dark through and through. The best part (besides that it really works)? It stays on! I have been to the pool and come home with my hair still covered. I can only wash my hair about every other day. The roots are covered from the time I initially out on the product until I wash it out with ease with regular shampoo in the shower. Love this stuff!" — dkl1992 Get it from Amazon for $34.50 (available in eight colors). 34. Wonder Curl's Get Set Jelly with aloe leaf juice and pro-vitamin B5 to define curls and coils and protect them from humidity, so they stay fresh and defined all day (and for days after). Promising review: "I was recently introduced to this gel during my very first appointment at a salon that specializes in curly hair. In all honesty, I had given up on using hair gel to define my curls during the early stages of my natural hair journey because the gel available in most stores would either flake horribly or make your hair sticky or hard. They were terrible. Not this gel. It's truly wonderful. It will do what you ask it to do without the flaking, stickiness, or hardness. I have basically a 4A curl pattern and it does a great job of defining my curls. I typically wear a wash and go and it lasts until I wash my hair again. My curls are defined even after my hair gets smushed overnight due to the bonnet. I typically use homemade shea butter to stretch my hair out again. No more struggle with my hair before I have to go to work." — Angela Taylor Get it from Wonder Curl for $22 (also available in a mini size). Wonder Curl is a Black woman–owned brand — it's also vegan and comes in eco-friendly packaging! The Get Set Jelly was owner Scarlett Rocourt's first product, and it's still one of the brand's best-selling items. 35. A bottle of Nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo formulated with 1% ketoconazole that doesn't just banish annoying flakes, but actually works to kill the fungus that causes dandruff. You can use it just twice a week, too! Learn more about ketoconazole shampoos and other dandruff shampoos at the Mayo Clinic . Promising review: "Stop looking around. This is magic! Got rid of my dandruff long time problem in a week. You see amazing results the first time you use this." — Carlos Montalva Promising review: "This fixed my dandruff almost immediately. I have tried different dandruff shampoos and hair care routines for YEARS without any success. I've used cleansing shampoos and hair oils, minimized any heat used on my hair, changed my diet, switched up shampoos frequently, used a scalp scrubbing tool, and tried going multiple days without washing my hair...and yet, I still struggled with dandruff and itchy scalp. The itching was unbearable. I decided to give Nizoral a try as a last-ditch effort, and my god, it has completely CHANGED my life. I am no longer itchy and I have virtually zero flakes still left on my hair. I wash my hair every 2-3 days and do not struggle with the same issues I used to. The scent is fine for me — it's a "clean" scent, so I don't mind it. I did not notice any drying of my hair. I used it every wash for a few weeks (the bottle says eight weeks), and now I just use it as needed. Probably every 5-6 washes. I hope you have as much success as I did with this product!" — Jenn Get it from Amazon for $14.28 . 36. Or Briogeo's Scalp Revival Micro-Exfoliating shampoo for a physical exfoliant option for an ~extra-satisfying~ wash. It's made with tea tree, coconut, and peppermint oils for soothing too. Promising review: "Totally amazing and beyond expectations. Chronic dry scalp for over a year, and with **one use**, super awesome results. My head feels fantastic and no more flaking. I'm going to buy a vat of this stuff and swim around in it! Really worth it." — Jana Get it from Amazon for $42 . Btw, Briogeo is a Black woman-founded brand! 37. A tourmaline deep waver hot tool to create everything from 1920s-style finger waves to perfectly undone mermaid hair in no time flat. Promising review: "Yes! Finally...a no-skill-required remedy for my curl/wave envy. I've tried it all...the hot roller curls don't last and take forever, the overnight rollers keep me from resting comfortably, the wet braids looked terrible, the wet bun caused a lot of breakage and still looked dumb, the curling iron was always awkward for me and the 'curls' wouldn't last. All of my trials and errors eventually led me to this product. I did half my hair on my first run in about 1.5 mins. They are set...not coming undone even with brushing. I'm so excited to finally be able to pull off this hairstyle. No regrets! These waves stood strong through an eight-hour work shift, plus the snowy highway winds from getting a flat tire on the way to work. BOOM! Miracle. " — Vanessa Promising review: "For all hair textures. I was wondering if I ordered this would it work on bundle extensions and I was correct. It provides a soft or deep wave as desired." — Tiffany Douglas Get it from Amazon for $23.03 . 38. Big Sexy Hair's weightless volumizing and texturizing powder that'll go on translucent for the bigger-than-ever hair of your dreams. It's also great for beefing up braids! Promising review: "A magical hair volumizer for those who have lost hope. I have always been frustrated with my hair weighing down around the crown, even if I could get some body into it in the morning, guaranteed it was flat by mid-day. This stuff is amazing! I just sprinkle a tiny bit around my roots/crown and it lasts all day and into the next. It's like a dry magic gel! Love this stuff and my 'new' hairstyle capabilities. The container is super tiny (think height of a cell phone) but a little goes a LONG way. It makes skipping washing hair that much easier for those of us with non-volumized hair/roots." — Jennifer Cibor Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (also available in a two-pack). 39. A diffuser attachment with three adjustable air volumes and a deep bowl design to gently gather your curls and waves, drying them in their natural pattern, reducing frizz, and increasing definition AND shine. It's compatible with diffusers with a diameter of 1.73-1.77 inches — and reviewers note that this even works with a Dyson Airwrap! Promising review: "I so love this diffuser! I've searched everywhere for a diffuser that's big and will work right on my hair. I washed my hair, used my products, then the blow dryer. My curls were so defined and popping! I will recommend this to anyone!" – M.D Get it from Amazon for $17.54+ (available in six colors). 40. Olaplex 3, a strengthening, re-bonding for your color-treated or heat damaged locks, making them healthier than ever before. This is a game-changer, folks. 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Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. cut its holdings in shares of Merchants Bancorp ( NASDAQ:MBIN – Free Report ) by 50.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,985 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,178 shares during the quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.’s holdings in Merchants Bancorp were worth $449,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Merchants Bancorp by 2.5% during the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 994,962 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,962,000 after purchasing an additional 24,122 shares during the period. Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Merchants Bancorp by 446.3% during the first quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 6,665 shares of the company’s stock valued at $287,000 after buying an additional 5,445 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD purchased a new position in shares of Merchants Bancorp in the first quarter worth $202,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in shares of Merchants Bancorp during the first quarter worth $587,000. Finally, Comerica Bank boosted its position in shares of Merchants Bancorp by 14,856.3% during the first quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 4,786 shares of the company’s stock worth $207,000 after acquiring an additional 4,754 shares during the last quarter. 24.57% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Merchants Bancorp Trading Down 0.1 % Shares of MBIN opened at $41.28 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.89 billion, a PE ratio of 6.83 and a beta of 1.12. The company’s fifty day moving average is $42.03 and its 200 day moving average is $42.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 1.15. Merchants Bancorp has a fifty-two week low of $33.05 and a fifty-two week high of $53.27. Merchants Bancorp Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 13th will be given a dividend of $0.09 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 13th. This represents a $0.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.87%. Merchants Bancorp’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 5.96%. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages have commented on MBIN. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Merchants Bancorp in a research note on Monday, September 9th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $54.00 price target on the stock. Piper Sandler lifted their target price on Merchants Bancorp from $48.00 to $52.50 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Raymond James dropped their price target on Merchants Bancorp from $58.00 to $55.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 29th. View Our Latest Analysis on Merchants Bancorp Insider Activity In other news, Director Patrick D. O’brien purchased 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 18th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $25.00 per share, with a total value of $1,000,000.00. Following the purchase, the director now owns 40,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,000,000. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Corporate insiders own 39.70% of the company’s stock. Merchants Bancorp Company Profile ( Free Report ) Merchants Bancorp operates as the diversified bank holding company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Multi-family Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Warehousing, and Banking. The Multi-family Mortgage Banking segment engages in the mortgage banking, which originates and services government sponsored mortgages, including bridge financing products to refinance, acquire, or reposition multi-family housing projects, and construction lending for multi-family and healthcare facilities. Read More Five stocks we like better than Merchants Bancorp EV Stocks and How to Profit from Them The Latest 13F Filings Are In: See Where Big Money Is Flowing Investing In Preferred Stock vs. Common Stock 3 Penny Stocks Ready to Break Out in 2025 What Are Dividend Achievers? 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Stocks rise as markets digest Nvidia results, bitcoin nears $100,000 thresholdHANNAH BETTS: Cosmetics expert reveals her beauty resolutions for 2025 UK beauty expert Hannah Betts reveals what she is focusing on for 2025 READ MORE: The 15 best beauty buys this year as chosen by YOU (and they start from just £1.22!) By HANNAH BETTS FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 20:45 GMT, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 20:45 GMT, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments We got there! Christmas has been skipped or staggered through, and New Year is honing into view. I hope you've had time to rest and zone out a bit, recharge and refuel. Now for a little light retooling. When I say I'm writing about New Year's resolutions, I'm not suggesting that there's an inadequate 2024 you to be reformed for 2025. We're adults and we're fine. However, January 1 does provide a useful focusing device for reappraising the things we do and tweaking them around the edges. And our beauty rituals are no exception. Here are the five things I'll be doing over the next few days, and you might want to, too. Relax The greatest gift I gave myself this Christmas was those earplugs one sees youngsters sporting to block an ever-demanding world. My Loop Switch 2s (£54.95, loopearplugs.com ) can be switched between 'quiet' (peace), 'experience' (decreasing concert volume) and 'engage' (lowering people's voices) modes. I now crave a Loop Dream set (£44.95) to keep beside my bed. I'll still hear my alarm, just not those morning planes that have been waking me with a stressed jolt. I'll slather myself in Nikura Sleep Essential Oil Blend (£5.99, nikura.com ) and use them with my Drowsy Silk Sleep Mask (from £52, drowsysleepco.com ) for the ultimate beauty sleep. Hannah Betts reveals what her beauty resolutions are ahead of 2025 Think Use this interlude to ponder, read and watch. Magazines will yield a wealth of ideas - even merely the advertising looks. While I highly recommend Lisa Eldridge's YouTube videos, you may be galvanised by a novel in which the heroine has a signature beauty gesture or a friend's party look for tomorrow night. Maybe you'd like to go into 2025 with a fresh hair colour, or foundation technique? Now is the time to fantasise. Look I was talking to a great British beauty the other day, and she told me that what she wants in a make-up artist is not fiddling about with different gimmicks, but someone who takes a long look at her face, then acts on those findings. Do the same. Is your mirror midlife eyesight-ready? I use the excellent Mirrorvana Double-sided with 10X/1X Magnification (£25, amazon.co.uk ). Restock Go through your cosmetics kit, axing anything that isn't working such as old make-up and balding brushes. Then clean the remaining blighters. Wash, sanitise and/or replace your cosmetics bag, too. Restock your cleanser, use up pots of old cream and streamline your kit to see you into spring. It's going to be cold – make sure your face is ready for this. And lay down some hand and hair nourishment, too. January 1 provides a useful focusing device for reappraising the things we do and tweaking them around the edges. And our beauty rituals are no exception (Stock Image) Plot January and February are a great time for winning little projects such as bolstering your eyebrows or growing your nails. You might wish to invest in silk pillowcases to be gentle on skin and hair. (I rely on stray eyeliner-proof black Bedsure Satin Pillowcases for Hair & Skin, £5.04 for two, amazon.co.uk ). You may commit to a beauty supplement, or yearn to whiten your smile (me, too – watch this space). I'll be 54 in March, meaning pigmentation is setting in, so I'll be looking into remedies. I also intend lifting my features with my hands using Deciniee Gua Sha Massagers (£12.89 for two, amazon.co.uk ) and the brilliant Mini Eye Cool Rollers (£4.99 each, amazon.co.uk ), which are exquisitely soothing. 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How To Upload Your Android App On APKGoshOne of the hardest questions to answer is a deceptively simple one: who are you? But this is precisely the question that “reminiscence” or “life review” therapies, which draw on autobiographical memory, looks to answer. It’s normal to think about our past or to relive memories in conversations with friends, but it is rare to do so in a considered, intentional way. In 2022, Jane Fonda spoke about conducting a life review after turning 60, telling Glamour , “it totally changed the way I thought about myself and about how I wanted to live the last third of my life”. But whether you’re 60 or 16, looking backwards can be a useful exercise in building purpose and meaning into your present and future. Credit: iStock What is reminiscence therapy? Reminiscence therapy is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of therapeutic approaches. Loading David Hallford, a senior lecturer at Deakin University’s School of Psychology, says most therapy, “either implicitly or explicitly draws on memory”. “But reminiscence therapy is particularly focused on retrieving, reflecting on and reframing experiences into our understanding of ourselves.” Broadly speaking, he says reminiscence focuses on specific themes, like relationships, loss or challenges faced. Life review, on the other hand, is about a more systematic approach to reflecting on experiences across a whole lifetime. And reminiscence is about more than just mapping the big beats in our lives. Sunil Bhar, a professor of psychology at Swinburne University of Technology, says: “It’s not simply about documenting things, like where someone lived or who they married, where they end up with what is essentially a resume of their life. “We’ve discovered that what’s therapeutic about going back over someone’s life is not what they did, but who they are .” Reminiscence, he says, can help people answer the tricky question of “who are you?” “The most common answer to [this question] is, ‘I am a student’, ‘I am a daughter’, ‘I’m a son’; you talk about yourself in terms of the roles that you played in your life,” he says. “So reminiscence is a way of getting to the values that have been driving those roles and those life decisions.” What are its benefits? Research on reminiscence therapy has focused mostly on its benefits for older people, where it’s been shown to improve things like depression and life satisfaction . For people with dementia, reminiscence therapy can help create a sense of agency and improve mental health and cognition. Research has also found it can lessen the effects of anxiety and depression and that it can improve quality of life for cancer patients . However, an emerging body of research shows that reflecting on our lives can be beneficial at any age. Hallford’s research focuses on the benefits of life review , particularly for young adults. He thinks a lack of research is partly for cultural reasons, where there is the “preconception of sitting around and thinking about the good old days as a task of older adulthood, when we are not necessarily completing as many big life tasks like getting our careers started or having kids”. But the benefits of reminiscence therapy in older adults are much the same for younger ones. Research has shown reminiscence therapy to improve levels of self-esteem , confidence, optimism and life satisfaction . One small study led by Hallford this year found guided recall and interpretation of autobiographical memories helped improve young adults’ self-perception and views of others. Used in clinical settings, it has also been shown to reduce depression and anxiety, where it’s often part of a program involving cognitive behaviour therapy. Three great questions to ask A question professor Sunil Bhar likes to ask in his practice is, tell me the story of your name . This simple question can be a gentle launching pad into the story of someone’s life – from their cultural heritage to their family history. Another good exercise, professor David Hallford says, is to talk about a time you overcame a challenge . “You’re not only disclosing and building a bond with someone else, but you’re also reinforcing and activating in your own mind this idea of what that means about yourself,” he says. Other prompts, Bhar suggests, can revolve around things that have been special to them, such as, tell me about a person in your life who has had an enduring effect on you? How it works Typically, reminiscence therapy is conducted by a psychologist, either in a group setting or one on one. To explore this kind of therapy, you can chat to your GP, counsellor or psychologist. Loading But you can still reap the benefits by reflecting on the past in a less structured way with friends or family. “There is a sense in the literature that maybe what is therapeutic about reminiscence therapy isn’t the outpouring of memories, but really it’s having someone listen,” says Bhar. “It brings the idea that what we’re really after is a human connection, and reminiscence is simply a way of eliciting that.” Hallford says journaling or voice recordings can help with this. It’s also common to use physical objects or music to prompt memories. Bhar says photographs can be a good starting point for talking about the past. So whether you’re spending the break alone or with friends or family, consider going through an old album, or talking about what matters to you most. It might help crystallise who you are. Make the most of your health, relationships, fitness and nutrition with our Live Well newsletter . Get it in your inbox every Monday . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article Wellbeing Psychology Ageing Dementia Mental health For subscribers Lauren Ironmonger – Lauren is a lifestyle writer at the Sydney Morning Herald. Connect via email . Most Viewed in Lifestyle Loading

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Investment Cast China Leads the Way in Reliable and Durable Aluminum Casting Services 11-23-2024 12:08 AM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire Image: https://www.abnewswire.com/uploads/889adf3cbcbbf258e6cd686f1488d9a2.jpg In the context of modern demands of the growing manufacturing sector, success relies heavily on precision, reliability and innovation. Such qualities are fully demonstrated by CFS Foundry, a company from China specialising in metal casting and CNC machining. From stainless steel to aluminum casting [ https://www.investmentcastchina.com/aluminum-casting/ ], our company offers excellent solutions for various industries worldwide. Now let's see what makes CFS Foundry unique, what are the casting techniques we use and what types of products we manufacture. CFS Foundry Background: A History of Craftsmanship and Creativity CFS Foundry has a strong reputation for providing metal casting and CNC machining services that are unique to the specific requirements of the clients. From its inception, the aim of our company was to break the standards of traditional manufacturing and for this reason, has been incorporating sophisticated technologies to satisfy the needs of contemporary industries. We focus on two different casting methods, which are investment casting and die casting. Each of the processes has different specifications, which allows us to cater to various sectors including automotive, aerospace medical construction and marine. CFS Foundry practices a green approach and is therefore committed to ensuring that all sourced materials and manufactured products are both high quality and environmentally friendly. Casting Techniques Core at CFS Foundry Our operational activity at CFS Foundry pivots on two main methods of casting: investment casting and die-casting. These processes allow us to offer a variety of different metal parts which are equally durable and accurate to any engineering specification. Although each of the processes has its distinctive purposes, the range of materials we work with includes: stainless steel, carbon steel, nickel-based alloys, aluminium and zinc; which makes it possible for us to serve different industrial sectors. An explanation of our principal casting processes follows below. 1. Investment Casting Investment casting [ https://www.investmentcastchina.com/investment-casting/ ] (the lost-wax method) is the most common technique that we implement in our work. This procedure is all about having a high level of precision. It is performed by making a wax model, covering it in a ceramic shell, and pouring molten metal into the shell's inner cavity in order to produce a part. Investment Casting's Key Features: Wide Range of Casting Materials: Investment casting allows using stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel and nickel-based alloys. Out of those materials, stainless steel casting [ https://www.investmentcastchina.com/stainless-steel-casting/ ] is mostly used due to its toughness, and no need for enhancements due to its resiliency to corrosion, but other materials can also be used, depending on the usage. Complex Geometries: This process is unique such that it allows for the casting of very intricate shapes, internal cavities, and particular features which would be very difficult to achieve by other techniques. Satisfactory Surface Finish: Parts produced by investment casting have minimum surface finish requirements. High Firmness: All components are made to strict tolerances, within design limits and functional requirements. Investment Casting Applications: Aerospace Industry: This includes turbine blades, precision engine components, and structural brackets. Industrial Machinery: This includes valve bodies, pump housings, and other machine parts. Medical Technology: This includes surgical tools and orthopaedic inserts. Automobile: This includes turbocharger housings, suspension components, and other safety-critical components. All parts manufactured by CFS Foundry because of our thorough process in superb investment casting meet industry standards at the minimum or at the very least, exceed those standards. 2. Die Casting Die casting [ https://www.investmentcastchina.com/die-casting/]is another prominent process offered at CFS Foundry, primarily used to produce parts in high volumes and geometric complexity while having consistent properties. In this technique, molten metal (most commonly aluminium or zinc) is injected into a steel die under high pressure. Key Features of Die Casting: Wider Range of Materials: Aluminium and zinc are the dominant materials used in die casting. Aluminium parts have a low weight and high corrosion resistance, however, zinc has very good strength characteristics with excellent dimensional stability. Quick delivery of output: Die castings have a quicker cycle time while retaining lasting quality, thus it is convenient for mass production. Consistent and Fine Surface Finishes: Components are all identical and proficiently made, decreasing secondary processes altogether. Precision of Size: Dimensional tolerance on die-casting parts is precise. Applications of Die Casting: Automotive: Parts that are designed to interact with the engine, covers, and parts of the construction. Consumer Electronics: Housings, radiators and other parts of electronics. Aerospace: Low-weight structural or mechanical parts. Industrial Applications: Gear cases, connectors and miscellaneous gadgets. CFS Foundry has advanced die-casting machines which guarantee that speed, cost-effectiveness and quality are precision interrelated to every stage of production of the component. CFS Foundry uses both die and investment castings for aluminium and modifies the casting for the requirements of the projects. Value-Added Activities in CFS Foundry 1. Complex CNC Machining In addition to casting, we also provide complex CNC machining specifically intended for the final stages in the need to reduce add-on metal parts. Thus, the product in question will be of precise tolerances and can be used after its manufacture without additional procedures. The available machining of the CNC machine centre incorporating milling, turning, drilling and grinding, enables the production and delivery of intricacy in shapes and high-quality surface finishing. 2. Customisation and Prototyping CFS Foundry is particularly good at making one-off solutions for customers with difficult requirements. We go through the entire process from making a prototype to mass production in partnership with the clients. 3. Enhanced Quality Control Procedures Quality control measures in the organisation can never be compromised. Every product passes through a series of inspection procedures which include: dimensional measurement, material examination and non-destructive inspection. We are in compliance with ISO 9001 international standards and constantly by this standard we guarantee quality. Industry Uses of CFS Foundry's Products The product line undertaken by CFS Foundry satisfies and is compatible with the requirements of various industries. CFS Foundry product usage can be explained as follows - Automobile industry Using precision and longevity is a must for the automobile industry and this is what CFS Foundry provides in components like - Brackets and mounts for engine attachments Casings for transmission systems Manifolds for the exhaust system Aerospace Industry For aerospace applications, lightweight and high-strength materials can be made. Our castings of aluminium and stainless steel are applied in the following ways: Aircraft structural parts. Turbine components. Navigation and Control Systems. Medical Industry CFS Foundry manufactures biocompatible and corrosion-resistant components for the medical field as follows: Surgical instruments. Prosthetic implants. Housings of diagnostic equipment. Marine Industry Corrosion-resistant materials are demanded by marine environments. Our castings of aluminium and stainless steel are applied in the following ways: Boat propellers. Engine covers. Other navigational aids. Construction Industry For construction applications, our durable and lightweight castings are ideal, including: Structural brackets. Decorative panels. HVAC components. Why Choose CFS Foundry? 1. Expertise to perform with Experience Because of its industry experience spanning decades, CFS Foundry has the technical know-how and practical capability to be able to provide trustworthy quality solutions for any casting requirement. 2. Cutting-Edge Technology and Tooling There is always the latest technology available and changes made so we ensure that our manufacturing processes are cost-effective and progressive. 3. Global Reach Due to serving clients worldwide, CFS Foundry has been able to position itself as a reliable partner in the world manufacturing market. 4. Sustainability - An obligation We aim to reduce our environmental impact in every way possible within our manufacturing including energy usage and waste generation. The making of the casting begins with an understanding of the steps that will be involved in making the casting. ZICO manufacturers have visualised the necessary stages of the process: Consultation, Design and Engineering, Cast Components Production, Machining of Cast Components, and Inspection of Cast Components Machining. Justifying each step in the casting process is the very nature of the complexity of making the product and all the technological features attached to it. A Brief Overview of Casting Processes at CFS Foundry With the growing intensity of competition in the global market, advanced developments in the field of technology have become necessary. Understanding the market strategies of CFS Foundry, it is very clear that the company places a strong emphasis on innovation, which is very relevant in modern times. CFS Foundry adopts highly new technologies to fabricate products with precision. As a company established through a merger with several other companies, CFS Foundry prides itself on the values each of its employees has. The company's policy is to build brands that understand its clients. What we promise our clients is that everything is crafted with careful consideration and precision. Contact Us Ready to start your next project with CFS Foundry? Contact us today! Media Contact Company Name: Investment Cast China Contact Person: Sara Wang Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=investment-cast-china-leads-the-way-in-reliable-and-durable-aluminum-casting-services ] City: Beijing Country: China Website: https://www.investmentcastchina.com This release was published on openPR.

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