Beauty

It’s early 2001. After surviving Y2K—hallelujah—pop culture is brimming with optimism: a young Lizzie McGuire demands a bra from mom. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake epitomize the new American dream while walking the red carpet in matching denim ensembles, and Jagged Edge has only one thing on their mind: “Where the party at?” We might

Do: Step away from the tweezers It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major change in our daily lives. While everyone who can is (hopefully) helping slow the spread of the virus by staying home, regularly scheduled beauty appointments for treatments like haircuts, eyebrow grooming and manicures—remember manicures?!—are on pause while salons remain

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images On March 20, as the threat of the novel coronavirus intensified, an official mandate passed that businesses providing beauty services would have to shut down temporarily to slow the spread of the virus, forcing many women—myself included—to look to the internet for assistance. The ’90s music videos in my YouTube queue were

Because there’s never been a better time to support local brands You may not be able to see Mom IRL this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make her day. Whether you’re planning a socially-distanced visit or a Zoom brunch, Mother’s Day can still be special during quarantine. Even better: Send her a little

Dia DipasupilGetty Images Quarantine is, in some ways, the great unifier. Case in point: I’ve found myself scrolling through Human Goddess Emily Ratajkowski’s social media and relating to her mid-pandemic mood. She’s listening to Fiona Apple, she’s cutting her own hair, and (most urgently) she’s trying strange skincare routines. On her Instagram Story over the

Kesha is bored. Just like the rest of us. But unlike the rest of us, her unexpected WFH situation comes amid a postponed tour and changes to her beauty brand schedule Kesha Rose Beauty that we imagine don’t include any hands on consultations. “Well, I think that because I’m quarantined, and I’m at home, I

If you’ve been living the no makeup life, Rihanna is here to remind you it’s time to beat your face. In celebration of the new Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out blushes and bronzers, Rihanna returned to the Fenty Beauty YouTube with a demo of her “Summer Fenty Face.” Like most Fenty Beauty products, the Cheeks Out

The siren call to grow out one’s hair can strike at any time. And in these particularly quiet days the sound can be deafening. Perhaps, you’ve fallen down an IG rabbit hole tethered to the Rapuzel-esque strands of celebs like Ciara and Madelaine Petsch? Or maybe, possibly, you’ve given yourself too-short bangs. (Note to self:

Going to the salon is an event for many black women. The salon is a place of community, therapy, and ritual for a hair strand that is often overlooked and mistreated. On a recent episode of Blackish, youngest daughter Diane has her first experience in the salon where she also receives her first relaxer and

If you’re one of the fifty to seventy million Americans who struggles to fall (and stay) asleep, chances are you’ve heard of melatonin, the hormone that regulates your sleep and wake cycle. But melatonin has become the latest trendy skincare ingredient that claims to help repair and restore your skin while combating signs of stress

From WFH sweatsuits to floaty spring dresses White sneakers, just like white t-shirts, are OG fashion chameleons. They’re equally at home in your mom’s closet as they are in yours—and probably your little cousin’s, too. That’s versatility at its finest. Sure they can get dirty, but is that so bad? They look just as cool scuffed

Because of New York’s mandatory quarantine, basically the only people I have seen in the past month and half are my boyfriend and my cat. We’re taking our time at home to complete projects we have long avoided: my boyfriend’s installing a new WiFi modem and tending to his illegal vegetable garden; my cat’s trying

Books, puppies and her beauty routine are helping her through isolation As much as the phrase “Celebs, they’re just like us!” gets thrown around, the truth is…they’re usually not. If social media has shown us anything, it’s that a lot of celebrities—with their wealth and privilege—can pretty much do anything. From throwing a two-year-old a

Now more than ever, it’s important to wash our hands frequently and correctly. As the daughter of a registered nurse, I know how often my mom has to soap, lather, rinse, and repeat—as well as the dryness and cracks she suffers because of it. Glossier’s Hand Cream is the brand’s latest response and launch during

You’ve likely encountered the gua sha online, sitting in colour-coordinated shots on Pinterest, gleaming in Instagram flatlays and guest-starring on YouTube skincare tutorials. Celebrities love it too, whether it’s Tracee Ellis Ross or Miranda Kerr. Even Beyoncé is a fan as her longtime makeup artist, Sir John, once revealed. The gua sha is also often

I recently found myself working 40 hours in only three days while writing and editing a draft—the high-intensity interval training of life as a writer. To help maintain the pace, I made sure to sleep for eight hours, worked out every day, and paused to eat the (at least semi-healthy) meals my husband made for

You’ve heard the claims: facial steamers open your pores, allow product to penetrate deeper, reveal smaller pores, and brighter skin. Plus, for some, it’s the most satisfying part of a facial visit because you immediately feel a sense of ease when your esthetician takes a steamer to your face. But what are facial steamers really

Because self-love is the best love Long gone are the days when lingerie had the primary function of attracting the male gaze. In 2020, sisters are doing it for themselves, creating underthings that support, enhance and delight the wearer. Here are 16 female-led lingerie brands that put women first. Female-Led Lingerie Brands 1 / 16

When I was a teenager and just beginning to explore the vast, intoxicating world of makeup, no product was more impressive or more of a mystery to me than long-lasting lipstick. At that time (the mid-2000s), the launch of Kylie Cosmetics and its penchant for ultra-matte, cling-to-your-lips-for-dear-life, bulletproof lipstick was still a decade away, and

It’s time again for Fenty Beauty’s latest launch, a collection of cream blushes and bronzers playfully dubbed Cheeks Out Freestyle. The future is here, and it was televised—or at least broadcasted on Instagram Live, where Priscilla Ono, global Fenty Beauty ambassador and Rihanna’s makeup artist, previewed the new range of products. Working off the above

Matt WinkelmeyerGetty Images Like the rest of the world, I’ve become accustomed to living a life without the small pleasures I used to enjoy—going to the movies, partaking in bottomless brunch, and changing my clothes regularly among them. I’ll happily give it all up until it’s safe to resume. One time-honored activity I didn’t expect

We went to the pros to learn how to do it without messing up Well, well, well. We appear to have arrived at that phase of self-isolation. You’ve had one three too many glasses of wine, you’re running out of shows to binge (Netflix, if you’re listening, we could really use that second season of

The time has come to take matters (and scissors) into your own hands. Typically, we would not advise anyone to cheat on his or her hairstylist—let alone cut your hair at home—but as they say, desperate times call for desperate measures. If you’re going to attempt to maintain your ‘do at home, gear up with

Of all the three hair porosity types—low, normal, and high—low porosity hair can be such a nuisance sometimes. Porosity, in general, is the hair’s ability to absorb or retain moisture. “Porous hair retains more water therefore it is more difficult to dry and style. It is also extremely challenging to apply hair color on porous