Happy Sunday!

• 💇‍♀️ What summer really does to your hair

• 🐱 Cat of the day, Mae

• 😁 Our favorite teeth whitening solution

• 🐶 How dogs became our oldest companions

• 🌎 Sustainable swaps to try

…And more! ❤️

What Summer Actually Does to Your Hair

We're pretty good about protecting our skin before heading outside in summer, but hair tends to get skipped entirely. UV rays break down the proteins in your hair over time, leading to dryness, frizz, and brittleness, and lighter hair is especially vulnerable since it has less natural melanin to act as a buffer.

Chlorine is the other big one. It dissolves the fats that coat and protect the hair shaft, weakens protein bonds, and can cause real breakage over a summer of regular swimming. Applying a hair oil or leave-in conditioner before getting in the pool creates a barrier that significantly reduces the damage, and a few drops after washing helps restore moisture and shine that the sun and water strip away.

A few simple habits go a long way: wear a wide-brimmed hat during peak sun hours, rinse your hair immediately after swimming, and follow up with a swimmers' shampoo and a deep conditioner to restore moisture. If you color your hair, hold off on going lighter right before a beach trip since bleached hair is significantly more susceptible to both UV and chlorine damage.

Meet Cat of the Day, Rae

Are Your Teeth Yellow?

Teeth whitening is one of those things many people think about but put off. It can feel expensive, inconvenient, or not worth the sensitivity that often comes with it. Professional, in-office treatments can cost up to $1,000, and still require time, appointments, and follow-ups.

Laughland offers a more flexible, at-home alternative. Instead of a one-size-fits-all formula, you can select the right whitening solution for your teeth, helping reduce sensitivity while still delivering noticeable results.

From there, everything is designed to be simple. The routine takes just 10 minutes a day and can be done at home, whenever it fits into your schedule. Each kit includes a whitening light with phone adaptors and three customized whitening pens, so you have everything you need to get started.

The system is dentist-formulated and designed to work quickly, with many people seeing teeth up to seven shades brighter in as little as six days.

This month, you can get six at-home treatments for just $39.

See the transformations here.

Thank you to Laughland for sponsoring Daily Dig.

How Dogs Became Our Oldest Companions

Sustainable Swaps To Try

Sustainable swaps don’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, it often works better to start small with just one or two items you use every day. Think a water bottle you actually like carrying, a tote that stays in your bag, or a coffee cup that doesn’t leak all over your morning.

The key is choosing things that feel easy and enjoyable to use. When something fits into your routine without effort, it tends to stick. You’re not forcing a new habit. You’re just making a slightly better choice, over and over again.

Here are a few simple reusables that tend to work well in everyday life:

• A water bottle you enjoy carrying

• A reusable coffee cup that doesn’t leak

• A foldable tote bag that lives in your bag or car

• Reusable grocery bags you keep by the door

• A set of utensils for on-the-go meals

• A food container for leftovers or takeout

• A reusable straw (if you’ll actually use it)

• Cloth napkins for home or packed lunches

It’s also okay if your setup isn’t perfect. Maybe you forget your tote sometimes or grab a disposable cup on a busy day. That’s part of it. The goal isn’t to get everything right, it’s to make reusables feel like the default more often than not, and to build from there.

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