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A Beginner’s Guide to Wigs and Weaves
Weaves require a bit more commitment, depending on how you style them, but that doesn’t make them any less wearable than wigs. We’re breaking down the different types of weaves ahead. Sew-In Weaves Getting a sew-in weave is a bit of a lengthier process than installing a wig. For this, a stylist can install several cornrows throughout your natural hair before sewing your desired amount of bundles or “tracks” into your hair. This can usually take anywhere from two to six hours, depending on how many bundles you’re installing (two or three is a good amount) and how speedy your stylist is. Since they can typically last anywhere from six…
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Cris Cap Unveils New EP ‘Unrequited’ – Backseat Mafia
Emerging from a year of artistic growth and exploration, German singer-songwriter and producer Cris Cap releases the new EP, Unrequited. Following the success of his debut EP Like A Rose, Cap continues to captivate audiences with his unique blend of jazz, soul, pop, and R&B. This latest collection is a testament to his evolving sound and musical maturity, featuring recent singles and the vibrant title track, Unrequited. Cris Cap’s Unrequited is an intricate and soulful journey from start to finish, weaving together lush arrangements and heartfelt lyricism. Produced with an array of talented musicians from Germany, the UK, and the USA, the EP spans six tracks featuring five distinctive singers.…
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6 Best Haircuts For Thin Hair, According to Stylists
As fun as it can be to try all of the latest and greatest haircut trends, sometimes the best move is to pick a hairstyle option that’s right for your hair type. If you have fine hair, which many people naturally do, there are certain haircuts for thin hair to add volume and fake the look of fullness. But first, it’s important to get one thing clear: having naturally fine hair is not the same as having “thinning” hair. If your hair type is categorized as fine, it doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of it; it just means the width of a single strand is on the smaller side.…
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The Youth Play Return With Gritty New Single ‘If We Just Ever Were’ – Backseat Mafia
After making a striking debut last year, The Youth Play is back with their highly anticipated new single, If We Just Ever Were. This release marks a bold evolution in their sound, blending gritty guitar tones with a driving bass line, high-octane and dynamic riffs that create a beautiful kaleidoscope of 90s infused post-punk. Opening with it’s tight, high energy beat, the track quickly introduces a Joy Devision-esque guitar line before bursting in with a reverb heavy, haunting lead guitar riff and bassline to compliment the energy of the drums. The vocals break through the soundscape with a spoken-word delivery over the now stripped bass and drums before eventually crescendoing into…
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Does Purple Toothpaste Work? 2 Dentists Explain
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Dental care is an underrated part of any beauty routine. If you’ve ever had braces, veneers, or any other cosmetic dental work, then you’re likely aware of how much the appearance of your teeth can change your face. It makes sense then, why so many people opt to whiten their teeth. Still, if you’ve ever had the procedure done professionally, then you know that it can come with some tooth sensitivity, so some turn to whitening…
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Barbara Falzoni Unveils Debut EP ‘RAW’ – Backseat Mafia
Spanish-Italian singer-songwriter Barbara Falzoni has released her highly anticipated debut EP, RAW. This collection introduces audiences to her intense and evocative songwriting, covering themes of love, loss, mental health, and society through tracks like ‘Free Fallin’’, ‘Hundred Years’, and ‘Dust ‘n’ Bones’. Barbara’s RAW is a multifaceted exploration of emotions, characterized by its atmospheric tones and dynamic range. In some moments, she embraces darker, smoky undertones, supported by raw guitar riffs and distant synth pads. In others, vibrant and energetic R&B anthems with catchy hooks are layered over sliding 808s and clean production. Her most emotive performances on the EP see her using her voice to reflect on deep feelings,…
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Sew-in Hairstyles: A Hairstylist Shares What to Know
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Afros, braids, locs, twists, cornrows: the versatility of Black hair is undeniable. You can wear curls one day and show up the next with a pin-straight ‘do just because you wanted to channel a different energy. That said, we may have a favorite in sew-in hairstyles. Let us explain. Sew-ins hairstyles have come a long way from being the bulky, unblended styles we used to wear in the early aughts. In fact, the protective style can…
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Evil Blizzard / Angerland – The Georgian Theatre, Stockton 06.07.2024 – Backseat Mafia
A night of unusual and slightly frightening post-punk tonight with the visually striking Evil Blizzard headlining Stockton’s Old Theatre. They brought along London’s Angerland along to tenderise the audience beforehand. Tenderise they did with brutal bursts of political-tinged punk. The four-piece delivered driving heavy rock riffs mined from the depths of post-punk and powered along by some impressive drumming. Tonight, both bands had a touch of electronics about them, and Angland combined this with an excellent guitar tone, which worked perfectly with their heavier set. The latest single, ‘Neon Dead,’ and the classic sounding ‘National Anthem’ went down a storm, with the backdrop video visually interpreting the songs. The final…
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Dream Phases switch off on ‘Turn Away’; new album Phantom Idol out today – Backseat Mafia
Los Angeles quartet Dream Phases spent the guts of the past two years at work on the follow-up to late 2021’s second album New Distractions, and that time bears fruit today with the release of its successor. To coincide with the record’s release, they’ve shared a video for ‘Turn Away’, a song about being overwhelmed by the state of the world and just sacking everything off for a while. Speaking about the album, the band say that it ‘deals with a good amount of self discovery and self reflection as well as personal relationships. It also continues our influence of living in Los Angeles, and our love of California in general…
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TikTok’s Popular Perfumes and Trending Scents
In 2021, perfume sales began skyrocketing by as much as 45 percent, according to reports from the market research firm NPD Group, thanks to a boom in demand largely driven by the pandemic. Many people looked to pick up a slice of affordable luxury during extended periods at home, and fragrance was an easy way to do it. (That’s even despite the spike in perfume prices by 15 percent due to the supply chain crisis.) At the same time, this was when TikTok started trending, and pretty soon, #PerfumeTok was born. Flash forward to today, and the category is growing by the day on the social media app. Users are…
