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Plus: Lauria Locsmondy's review of clean, affordable hair care that feels bougie as hell

Odele: Clean, affordable hair care that feels bougie as hell

By Lauria Locsmondy

Say hello to my new favorite masstige hair care, Odele Beauty. Women-owned and operated in Minneapolis, Odele developed from its founders’ desire to streamline product overload with a premium brand that’s affordable, but also safe, for everyone in the household. 

The line steers clear of “SLS or SLES sulfates, formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, synthetic fragrances or any of the 1,300+ cosmetic ingredients banned by the European Union.” In fact, Odele uses botanical ingredients to create very light fragrances, which make its goops smell delightfully luxurious — and way more expensive than its drugstore price point. 

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Meet Linda Wattier, founder of How She Thrives

Hi, I’m Linda. Even though I still identify as a Midster, now that I’m 64, I also enjoy being a Perennial, part of a group of people defined by how they work, learn, and live instead of when they were born. We are ever-blooming, curious people of all ages who know what’s happening in the world, stay current with technology, and have friends of all ages.

As a bold wellbeing coach and founder of How She Thrives, I help women over 40 embrace wholehearted living for a more authentic, creative, and fulfilling experience of midlife and beyond.

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Happy birthday to these Grown-Ass Ladies redefining modern midlifedom

Is your birthday coming up? Share how you’re celebrating on Instagram and tag with #HBDGAL so we can all celebrate with you.

Greta Gerwig celebrated 40 on August 4

• July 20: Judy Greer celebrated 48

• July 26: Sandra Bullock celebrated 59

• July 30: Lisa Kudrow celebrated 60

• August 2: Mary-Louise Parker celebrated 59

• August 6: Soleil Moon Frye celebrated 47

• August 9: Gillian Anderson celebrated 55

• August 20: Amy Adams celebrated 49

Debi Mazar celebrated 59 on August 13

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