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TikTok, TikTok, TikTok. Sometimes, I'm not quite sure what to make of you. Yes, you're one of my favorite places to visit when I'm searching for fun new recipes, interesting skin-care products, and nifty hair hacks , but you're also a place where I find myself watching some of the weirdest things I've ever witnessed, especially when it comes to beauty. Over the last few weeks, a new "primer" hack…

Our relationship with our hair can feel very personal. An unwarranted haircut or color could bring up feelings of inadequacy. Braids or protective styles could lead to exterior unprofessionalism , leading to loss of jobs or missed opportunities. Short hair can allude to boldness for going against the age-old stereotype that women are to have long hair. Hair can be a beautiful tribute to your heri…

It's not every day that you get to go to a music festival and your friend's birthday party on the same night, but that's exactly the situation I found myself in last Friday. I knew I needed to do something special with my makeup to mark the occasion, but I wasn't sure exactly what - until I was introduced to About-Face's new collection of Fractal Glitter Eye Paint. I'm usually hesitant to use gli…

As a beauty editor, people expect me to know a lot about everything related to the cosmetic space. From knowing the latest makeup trends to being able to tell them what manicures are popular at the drop of a dime, it's a tall order that I can usually handle with ease. However, I can readily admit that I'm not an expert in every category - in fact, I'm downright pitiful when it comes to hair. I do…

Kelsea Ballerini's tattoo collection may not be as robust as boyfriend Chase Stokes's many designs , but they're still worth checking out. While her latest piece of ink - a delicate hummingbird located on her back - has caught many fans' eyes, you might be surprised to learn this is far from her first tattoo. The Grammy-nominated musician has been slowly building up a meaningful tattoo collection…

Despite what Janis Ian taught you about the high-school cafeteria in " Mean Girls ," goths are no longer relegated to the back corner of the lunchroom near the sexually active band geeks. Goth culture, particularly goth makeup, has found its way to the plastics table - or at least the cultural mainstream. Between all of us living in the Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker rocker-chic era, makeu…

There's something so serene about April, as the month marks the glorious arrival of spring. While there are many natural markers of the season, daisies and sweet peas are the ideal flowers to represent the simplistic beauty of springtime. Both flowers bloom primarily at the peak of springtime and are widely known as April birth flowers, owing to their symbolic meanings innately resonating with th…

A few months ago, I noticed what appeared to be melasma forming on the right side of my face. I'm fairly diligent when it comes to applying sunscreen, especially when it comes to my face because it's prone to becoming littered with freckles after only a short period of time in the sun. Although I also wear a hat when I'm outdoors whenever possible, it seemed as though I wasn't able to fully escap…

Growing up, I didn't think I had much in common with Taylor Swift . I mean, one of us sang in front of millions of people for a living, and the other did imaginary sold-out world tours in the shower. Still, there was always something I loved about the star, and that's her affinity for a bold red lip . Whether she is fresh-faced or wearing a full beat, Swift has been known to keep her signature li…

Image Source: Getty/Edward Berthelot / Contributor The influence of technology on the beauty space can't be denied, and a new type of hair extension is even more proof. UV hair extensions, also known as hair fusions or blight extensions, are the latest method gaining traction on TikTok, and the flawless results have many people clamoring to get the look. "It's the most seamless, natural-looking e…

If there's something we learned from this year's Oscars, it's that the middle-part isn't going anywhere anytime soon. While the look isn't new, a contentious TikTok debate over which hair part reigns supreme - the Gen Zs picked the middle part , while millennials typically preferred the side part - has resulted in an uptick of interest around the middle-part hairstyle. Over the last few years, co…

After getting her first tattoo in August 2023, Jojo Siwa has added a few more to her collection. On Aug. 1, 2023, the entertainer posted a video of herself showing off her tiny ink , which she got with friends Raven-Symoné and her wife, Miranda Maday. In a series of now-expired Snapchats, Siwa documented her experience with tattoo artist Liq , with Symoné by her side, taking pictures in the backg…

If you listen hard enough, you can hear millennial and Gen Z women around the globe collectively flinging their hair ties out the window. Why? One simple reason: the claw clip is back. The hair accessory has had a massive resurgence, and it's continued to gain popularity over the last couple of years. Now, you'd be hard-pressed to find a person without medium to long hair who doesn't own a claw-c…

There's nothing like putting the finishing touches on an outfit you know you look good in. Whether it's swiping on those chic new sunglasses you bought, picking out your earrings, or spritzing on a delectable scent before you head out the door, each step can give a huge kick-start to your day. Still, with the seemingly endless number of fragrance options on the market these days, figuring out tha…

2023 was undoubtedly the year of Taylor Swift and 2024 is tracking to be more of the same. Between her highest-grossing Eras Tour and her box-office-record-smashing concert film, her fans have been having the time of their lives. From making and trading beautiful friendship bracelets to wearing their favorite eras on their nails , Swifties have pulled out all the stops when it comes to celebratin…