Beauty & Health

Spring breaks are meant to give us a mini power boost to pull us through the rest of the semester. Oddly enough, we come back feeling as though we’ve been hit by a train.

Everyone knows that you shouldn’t wash your hair everyday. But what if the problem isn’t how many times you wash it, but what you wash it with?

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, we’ve compiled a list of some of the healthiest and tastiest green fruits and vegetables. Yes, you read that right – green, yet tasty.

Valley understands how important it is to maintain that spring break radiance, so we found tips on how to extend your healthy glow from the inside and out.

Are you tired of the same, boring hair color? Sure, you could add highlights or try the ombré technique, but just like YOLO― we’re over it.

This week’s Weighing In is a spring break special, and we’ve got you covered on the healthiest foods to choose from, no matter where your destination might be.

For this week’s weighing in, we decided to get personal. Columnist Caitlyn Kronket shares one of her favorite post-workout meals complete with all the vitamins, minerals and protein your body needs to repair those (hopefully somewhat sore) muscles.

It’s hard to look like you just stepped out of a Maybelline commercial every day. There are so many products and trends out there, but who knows what actually looks good?

A hangover can ruin your morning. And if symptoms persist, it can last all day. One time or another we have all said “I’ll never drink that much again.” By following Valley’s hangover cure rules, having a night of fun won’t come at a cost.

Finding the energy to workout is a huge achievement for any college student, so making the most of your time at the gym is crucial. Don’t feel discouraged if you’re not a fitness guru; it can be hard to find new ways to power up your workout. Luckily, Valley’s put together a list of quick and easy ways to take your routine to the next level!

Remember the feather fad? You can still go for the boho vibe and get a feather in your hair at Looks Hair Design downtown on East Calder Way. But, now the trend seems to be going straight for hair with bright, eye-catching colors. There are a few ways they’re being done.

It’s safe to say that we’re all aware of the unhealthy consequences of tanning. With spring break right around the corner, it’s important to be conscious of healthy tanning habits. Before you oil your skin up, consider these healthy tanning options.

The abdomen and its surrounding muscles are some of the hardest to sculpt. And while many of us would love to score the rock hard abs of fitness models and celebrities, forget about aesthetics. The real reason to go after that six-pack has less to do with appearances and more to do with your general health (excess abdominal weight can often lead to heart disease and diabetes).

It’s nice to be able to choose your own healthy snacks for those all-nighters and procrastination marathons, but it can be hard to keep them fresh in the dorms.

Wouldn’t it be perfect if somehow we all could look just as flawless in the pouring rain as Allie did in “The Notebook”? Sadly, we instead usually end up running through the rain (alone) looking like a giant ball of frizz the second the moisture hits us.

A quick look at the nutrition label shows less than 300 calories, a perfect dinner option right? Not so fast. Although the calories may be reasonable, the rest of the nutrition label will reveal the ugly truth about your microwavable meal.

If you feel as if your back is consistently tense and sore throughout the school week, we feel your pain. But as college women, do we ever stop to think about where the pain is coming from? Better yet, do we ever take the time to relieve it?

Let’s just admit it: State College isn’t exactly a hair haven if you happen to have hair that needs a relaxer, a weave or a hot comb. Even though it may be tempting and seem easy to let your hair go a little, remember these four words: Gabby Douglas hair debate.