Most girls have had that moment of finishing up your makeup and wondering: I feel like I’m missing something? Maybe you add a bit more sparkle to your eyelids or refresh that gloss on your lips, but, for me, there’s always one answer to complete the look – more blush. I usually end up looking […]
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No Salon, No Problem: Embracing DIY Haircuts
I’ve been thinking about cutting bangs for a while, and the other day I decided to just go for it. I took out a pair of scissors and cut them right then, right there. It’s not unusual for me; I often give myself these DIY haircuts. When I casually mention this to my friends, however, […]
The Hidden Cost of the Lip Filler Trend
Lip filler. Plumping gloss. Lip flip. Injectables. Everyone is obsessed with securing a lush, new pout. Lip filler has officially reached a global market value of $1.45 billion, and is expected to continue rising over the next five years. This is fueled by social media and influencer trends, promising a quick fix for your self-esteem. […]
Dear Beauty Brands, Stop Using Inclusivity as a Sales Tactic
Dear Beauty Brands, We see you just launched a new set of darker foundation shades, congrats! The new campaign? Loved the diversity – and how it’s just in time for your quarterly sales goals! Sure, it looks like progress, but most of the effort seems reserved for the marketing department. Diversity and inclusivity have become […]
What’s So Terrifying About Looking Older?
One of my friends recently called me in a panic, completely distraught over the discovery of her first gray hair. My mom can remember the first time she noticed wrinkles around her eyes. My aunt always mentions how lucky I am to still have some “bounce” to my skin. We have all collectively become obsessed […]
More Than Makeup – It’s Therapy
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 is mine, and mine alone. […]
Do Celebrities Owe Us Honesty About Their Plastic Surgery?
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, so don’t they owe us […]
Going Makeup Free Is the New Status Symbol
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 beauty or fighting against standards, […]
Why Skinny Is Back as Women Gain Power
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 is embedded into our culture, […]
Popping Your Pimples is Only Bad if You Don’t Know How to Prep and Clean Your Skin
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 how to properly clean your […]
If You Want to Put More Effort Into How You Look, a Customer-Facing Job Might be For You.
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 that might not be everyone’s […]
Natural Hair Doesn’t Have to be Styled to Look Presentable
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, causing breakage and other problems […]
