My hair does not want to be helped. I’ve accepted that. I’ve seen the TikToks. I’ve read the articles. Everyone swears by the same hair tricks: dry shampoo, air-drying, the thing where you sleep with your hair in braids and the classic scrunch-and-go. Apparently, if your hair is “low maintenance,” life is a breeze. My […]
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My Hair Looks Best When I’m Not Trying to Impress Anyone
It’s always the day I don’t care. The kind of day where I overslept, barely made it out of bed and threw on the nearest sweatshirt. I’m not talking to anyone outside of my husband and family, fully prepared to hide from the world (as per usual). And somehow — on that day — my hair decides […]
Combination Skin? More Like Confused Skin
I don’t know what my skin is doing, and I don’t think it does either. Every skincare label insists on putting you in a nice and simple category: dry, oily, normal or combination. For years, I called myself “combination,” because that’s what someone told me once, and it sounded believable. But lately, I’m thinking my […]
My Skincare Routine Is One Product and Vibes
I have one skincare product. Just one. More specifically, it’s CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion, a product I chose after exactly zero dermatology consultations but dozens of TikToks convinced me it was a solid choice. It sits on my bathroom sink like an overworked employee doing the job of seven people. Some nights, I use it. […]
I Don’t Wear Makeup, But I Love Watching Other People Do It
I don’t wear makeup. Not for any particular reason, and not because I have a strong stance against it. I just never truly picked it up. I’ve never owned a foundation brush, never contoured my cheekbones and couldn’t tell you the difference between warm and cool tones if my life depended on it. Still, I’ve […]
The First Time I Realized I’m “Supposed” to Wear Makeup
Picture this: it’s the night of your 6th grade dance, and you’ve been counting down the days for weeks. You’ve never been to a school dance before, so you have no real idea what to expect. It doesn’t matter that it’s just “Neon Night.” It’s your first dance, and that means you have to look […]
The Problem with the Phrase “You Don’t Need Makeup”
“You don’t need makeup.” It sounds like a kind thing to say. Some people might even enjoy hearing this. Honestly, every time I heard this phrase, I knew the person saying it meant it as a compliment. It’s supposed to be a good thing. I would be inclined to agree if I didn’t notice the […]
The No Mascara Look Is the Way to Go
Mascara has always been my least favorite part of doing my makeup. There are always clumps, smudges and that constant worry of either too little or way too much. It’s genuinely exhausting. All that struggle, until I came to such an obvious conclusion – no one is forcing me to wear mascara. It sounds silly, […]
Rare Beauty’s New Perfume – Designed for Dexterity Challenges
Selena Gomez’s cosmetic brand, Rare Beauty, has just launched a new perfume, Rare Eau de Parfum, and the scent has been described as gourmand, thanks to its caramel, pistachio and vanilla profiles. Many are raving about debut perfume, but fail to realize it’s more than just a scent. This is a breakthrough in the beauty […]
Goodbye Dark Brows, Hello Bleach
Just a few short years ago, we were all grabbing our pencils and concealers to watch the latest tutorial on how to get the “Instagram” eyebrow. Now? Well, bleach is having its turn. From runways to Tiktoks, women everywhere are ditching the pomade and turning to peroxide. Bleach brows were first seen in the high […]
What AI Models Say About the Future of Beauty Standards
Guess recently released a two-page campaign in the latest edition of Vogue featuring a beautiful blonde model. She’s seen both leaning against a blue wall and sitting on a table showing off some of Guess’ newest clothes. Great, right? Yes, until you read the fine print. She’s AI. Completely not a real model. There’s already […]
GRWM Videos Change How We See Ourselves
Everyone online has seen the trend. A girl, recording on TikTok, starts doing her makeup while talking about her life. Whether it be her weekend plans, a breakup or a pimple on her chin, we are all obsessed with the gossip. It’s not about just getting ready, it’s the whole process of sharing yourself. When […]
