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Best Oral Care and Dental Products
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Given the growing fascination with oral-care procedures such as jaw Botox, composite bonding, and other dental-care treatments, it’s hardly surprising that a wave of innovative products has surged in popularity alongside them. (Think: high-tech toothbrushes, unique-flavored toothpaste, tongue scrapers, and the list goes on.) While practicing good dental hygiene, like brushing twice daily and using mouthwash regularly, will always be important, you’re not alone if you’re also interested in what other tools exist to level up your oral-care game. These days, the sky is the limit when it comes to…
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Skin Care Acids 101: What Do Different Acids Do For Skin?
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. There’s no denying that the term “skin-care acids” sounds scary, but we promise there’s no reason to be fearful of them. When used correctly, acids — we’re talking alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, and poly hydroxy acids, to name a few — can be one of the most powerful ingredients in your routine (it’s why they’re often referred to as “actives”). However, choosing the wrong one for your skin type or accidentally overusing them can have adverse effects. There are no two ways about it: navigating the world of…
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Hair Transplants: Types, How They Work, Cost, After Care
Our relationship with our hair can feel very personal. An unwarranted haircut or color could bring up feelings of inadequacy. Braids or protective styles could lead to exterior unprofessionalism, leading to loss of jobs or missed opportunities. Short hair can allude to boldness for going against the age-old stereotype that women are to have long hair. Hair can be a beautiful tribute to your heritage or a crown of pride, regardless of what texture or style you wear. And seeing your hair shed regularly or continuously thin in one area can be alarming. If you are dealing with hair loss or thinning, you are not alone. In fact, according to…
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Sofia Richie Grainge Talks Body Care and Baby Bump
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. When It-girl Sofia Richie Grainge talks (or rather, posts), the world tends to listen. The soon-to-be mom and unofficial queen of the “clean aesthetic” has swiftly become one of the most sought after talents for her enviable style, complete with a slick “quiet luxury” bun and natural makeup look. But with regular details on her skin-care and makeup routine, we naturally wanted to know more about her body care regimen — particularly as warm weather, summer activities, and her due date approach. “I love a good body care regimen,” Richie…
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Gabby Douglas Talks Self Care and Returning to Gymnastics
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. It’s been eight years since Gabby Douglas, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, has competed in gymnastics. She quietly stepped back from the sport after the 2016 Olympics — her second time at the games — and in 2022, stepped away from social media to care for her mental health. In one of her last posts, she wrote that on the road to Rio, “I went through hell x2 and i lost my joy, i lost my passion, my fire, my love, and then myself.” 11 months later, in the summer…
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Hair Extensions: Types, Cost, Care, and More
Whether you have thin hair that you’re looking to bulk up, short hair that you want to lengthen, or are just in the mood to switch up your hairstyle without the commitment of a more permanent change, hair extensions are a great choice. The topic of hair extensions is vast and complex. There are a variety of different types — like hand-tied extensions, microlinks hair extensions, tape-in extensions, clip-in hair extensions, and halo hair extensions, to name just a few — and each kind has its own list of perks and drawbacks. Aside from the cost, you’ll also want to know how to properly care for your hair extensions and…
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How to Take Care of Your Afro, According to Hairstylists
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Afros have had a long history in the Black community, particularly in the United States. While centuries-old hair practices like cornrows were often used to signify someone’s position in society and what community they belonged to, dating as far back as 3000 BC, Afro hairstyles have also been used to send a social message, especially as they rose in popularity in the US in the 1960s. “The Afro is of African origin but wasn’t known as the Afro until the ’60s and ’70s,” celebrity hairstylist and Brush With the Best…
