Beauty
I never thought a tube of mascara mattered much – until I needed it to. I mean it’s silly in theory, but doing my makeup each morning gives me a reason to start the day. And no, it isn’t about wanting to look different – it is a time that...
Let’s be real, most celebrities have plastic surgery – it’s whether or not they admit it is the question. In today’s age, everyone seems to be obsessed with authenticity, yet so many famous faces won’t admit that those faces are well…fake. They influence almost every aspect of our beauty standards,...
A bare face seems to be the new bold look. Whether it be Pamela Anderson walking the red carpet or Alicia Keys on magazine covers, celebrities everywhere are ditching makeup. Even on social media you seen influencers embracing the #WokeUpLikeThis selfie. The messaging behind this is one of reclaiming natural...
The beauty industry has maintained itself as one of the most profitable industries in the world, and for good reason. That said, it’s dedicated consumers for decades have mostly been women. Recent years have seen a gradual effort to move beyond products designed for women only, but these efforts still...
Control over women begins with control over their bodies. We have seen that with the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade, a way for the government to strip women of their bodily autonomy. But, what if I told you that this control goes deeper than new policy? What if control...
Teenagers are too worried about keeping their youthful faces forever. Collagen products, botox, and fillers are way too normalized amongst young women today. Let’s talk about anti-aging products first. Anti-aging products contain potent ingredients like retinoids, high-dose vitamins and acids. These ingredients are designed for mature skin and can be...
Popping pimples without proper preparation introduces bacteria that was sitting on the surface of the skin under the open skin of the popped pimple. This can lead to more pimples sprouting and even introduce infections under the skin, hence why dermatologists say not to pop pimples. However, if you know...
These days, Instagram hair stylists are saturating the hair industry and leaving a bad taste in people’s mouths. Those with natural hair in particular turn to Instagram and TikTok to find stylists in their city for wig installations, braids and more, and the stylists that are answering the call are...
The beauty industry is no stranger to bad business practices. Despite an increased effort by companies within the industry to turn to more sustainable and environmentally friendly methods, certain beauty products still contain toxic materials. The Environmental Working Group found that 88 toxic chemicals have been found in more than...
There are a million valid reasons why someone might not want to work customer service, especially if they’re not a people person and the carefully tailored, monitored tone necessary to deal with customers is difficult for them. Those positions also require a level of professionalism through maintaining a certain appearance...
In a society that claims to pride itself in female empowerment, why does physical appearance still carry such an outsized weight for women? Take a look at Bella Ramsey from “The Last of Us,” who has faced massive amounts of harassment and bullying because fans think she doesn’t look as...
Styling natural hair can take hours at a time thanks to the kinky texture that gives the illusion of being thick and coarse while a lot of afro hair is fine and sensitive to manipulation and heat. This misconception can cause black people to be overly harsh with their hair,...
