Image Source: Ricardo Muñiz The journey of African head wraps can be traced back for generations. This cultural, spiritual, and religious symbol made its way from the continent of Africa to the Caribbean and Latin America, influencing spiritual and cultural traditions by way of the Transatlantic slave trade, and across the African diaspora. Through celebration, […]
"Stained-Glass Skin" Makeup Is In For Spring
Image Source: Getty/Rosdiana Ciaravolo Picture a stained-glass window: the window panes are often semitranslucent and colorful and have rays of light shining through. The latest makeup trend, “stained-glass skin,” is inspired by that and achieves it through base makeup with light finishes, sheer coverage, and beaming skin. You may think that the complexion category doesn’t […]
How 3 Fashion Lovers Are Owning Their Style This Spring
A beloved designer once said that style is something we all have, we just need to find it. For some people, finding it can include moving to a new city or getting a new job. Family heritage, the shows you’re binging, even a stranger on the street can serve as style inspiration. Bottom line is […]
Expert reveals why you shouldn't fall for this roll-on deodorant skincare hack
Another day, another beauty hack taking social media by the storm. From slugging to ice massage, it seems like there’s nothing in the world of skincare we yet haven’t yet tried. But apparently not, as this new TikTok trend proves the quest for the perfect complexion is still very much on. In a video boasting […]
Why Pregnancy Inspired This Latina to Launch a Nontoxic Nail-Polish Brand
Image Source: John Michael Arcella For many women, motherhood can become an eye-opening experience on so many levels. When the life of a little one depends on you and your partner (if you have one), you may begin to see life through a different lens than before having children. For Maia Alejandro, founder of the […]
Is the Viral Penis-Shaped Lipstick Worth The Hype?
The last time I was this excited about two penises is when I found out I was pregnant with twin boys. The Isamaya Lips collection, created by British makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench, consists of just two products: Vanity ($95), a sheer, dark-tinted lip balm, and Cardinal ($95), a true red, full-coverage lipstick. But it’s the […]
Julianne Hough Is Unrecognizable With Brown Hair
Image Source: Getty/Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor Julianne Hough, is that you? The dancer posted a picture to Instagram looking unrecognizable with her signature blond hair dyed a noticeably darker hue. Showing off the new look, which was done by celebrity stylist Dimitris Giannetos, Hough captioned the photo, “Calm Down,” but you will be anything but calm […]
This Is the Easiest Way to Apply Lash Extensions, Period
Kiss recently launched the Impress Press-On Falsies system. The kit comes with preglued lash clusters to give the look of lash extensions with the ease of a strip lash. One editor tested the kit and was impressed with how easy it was to apply and how long the results lasted. Even though I’m a beauty […]
Why Is Period-Piece Hair and Makeup So Unrealistic?
Image Source: Everett Collection and Photo Illustration: Aly Lim You don’t have to be an expert to point out some of the glaring hair and makeup inaccuracies in period films and TV shows. While plenty of historically correct period pieces exist, those with unrealistic beauty choices are hard to ignore. In fact, there seem to […]
Taylor Swift's Chrome Nails Deserve Their Own Award
Image Source: Getty/Ethan Miller/TAS23 / Contributor Taylor Swift is in her chrome era. On March 27, the singer attended the iHeart Radio Music Awards where she was honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator accolade. Aside from the iconic behavior she displayed in her speech, there was another thing that caught our attention: her chrome nails. It’s […]