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19 Best Beauty Launches in February 2025, From Editors
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. Ah, February, the month of love. Depending on who you are, that might mean the next few weeks look like romantic plans with a partner, dedicated nights out with friends, or embracing self-love in the form of self-care. (It could also include all or none of the above because this isn’t a Hallmark movie.) If you’re a fan of all things beauty, there’s also an opportunity to fall head over heels for the latest product launches.…
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Fluffy Nails Are a Controversial New Trend to Try
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. TikTok’s domineering power in the trend cycle is undeniable, especially on the beauty front. The platform has become a trusted source that informs everything from our product purchases to what hair color we try next. But of all the fads that have taken over our FYP, the latest is unlike anything we’ve seen before. Allow us to introduce you to “fluffy nails.” Since “fluffy nail” routines surfaced on the app, searches for the trend are up…
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Amanda Batula’s Must-Have Products | PS Beauty
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. If you’re a reality television buff, then we probably don’t need to tell you that the ninth season of Bravo TV’s “Summer House” is set to premiere on February 12. We also probably don’t need to introduce you to fan-favorite cast member Amanda Batula, because, chances are, you’re most likely just as familiar (and obsessed) with her as we are. The 33-year-old has appeared on the show since season one, and our love for her has…
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Couple’s Tattoos: the Psychology Behind the Rise
So you met the love of your life, and now you want to commemorate the relationship with a symbol as everlasting as your love for one another. No, we’re not talking about an engagement ring. We’re talking about a couple’s tattoo. Similar to what is often referred to as a “tramp stamp,” up until recently, the couple’s tattoo has been stigmatized as cringe at best, and risky at worst. A lot of the hesitation stems from its permanence and public examples of tattoo regret (think: Johnny Depp’s infamous Winona cover-up). Ironically, the idea of getting married can feel more reversible. Still, with over 750 million views around the term on…
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Is Air-Drying Bad For Your Hair? Hairstylists Weigh In
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. Raise your hand if your hairstylist has ever told you that heat styling is a one-way ticket to unnecessary damage. This means, along with avoiding straighteners and curling irons, you should air-dry your hair to keep it as healthy as possible, right? Well, that might not be the case. In a now-viral TikTok, cosmetic chemist Javon Ford purports that new studies illustrate that using diffused heat to dry hair is actually less damaging than air-drying. If…
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How to Protect Your Skin and Hair From Wildfire Smoke
In the wake of such immeasurable loss, remembering to wear moisturizer while a wildfire rages might seem . . . trivial. Yet the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have shown California communities just how meaningful (and complex) self-care can be in the wake of climate disaster. Health concerns around wildfire smoke, air quality, contaminated water, and even stress have created an unnerving number of potential effects that are just beginning to unfold. It comes as no surprise that our skin, as the largest organ in our body, can be particularly vulnerable to wildfire toxins. “Mounting evidence suggests that wildfires, which are increasing in intensity and frequency, contribute to skin…
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Jennifer Lopez’s Cherry-Mocha Nails | PS Beauty
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. Since the year started, celebrities haven’t been holding back with the beauty inspiration, from pixie cuts at the 2024 Golden Globes to Zendaya’s swoon-worthy “strawberry milk” nails that accompanied her engagement. The latest celeb to join the party? None other than Jennifer Lopez. The singer recently traded her awards-show-ready nude manicure for a fresh set of “cherry-mocha”” nails that have us simply drooling. Lopez’s latest manicure comes just as the color combo has found its way…
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Nails With White Spots: Causes and How to Treat
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. Although you might not be aware of it, the condition of your nails can be an indicator of your general health. Any nail abnormalities, such as sudden color changes or intense breakage, can sometimes suggest a more serious underlying health issue. If you have white spots on your fingernails or toenails, you might be wondering why, and whether or not it’s a cause for concern. Healthy fingernails are typically a light, flesh-toned color that’s consistent throughout…
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What the Aaliyah Barbie Doll Means to Black Girls
Growing up, I, like many girls, had a Barbie doll. From her spunky outfits and fun hairstyles to her various professions, the iconic toy was as much of a source of empowerment as it was enjoyment. The doll’s manufacturer, Mattel, has created many different versions of Barbie over the years, but the latest is one I wish I could’ve personally experienced growing up. On Jan. 16, Mattel released a new Barbie honoring the late R&B princess, Aaliyah. Seeing this creation immediately filled me with a sense of happiness — but I also felt a great longing for a doll like this during my formative years. The now-sold-out Aaliyah Barbie —…
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I Regret the Tattoos I Got at 18: Personal Essay
PS Photography | Renee RodriguezPS Photography | Renee Rodriguez I have eight tattoos, and in all honesty, if I were to wake up tomorrow morning with all of them magically gone from my skin, I wouldn’t mind one bit. Yes, I have pieces that I do genuinely like; they mean something to me, I like the way they look, and I consider them tasteful and stylish. However, there are a handful that I f*cking hate. The one I regret the most? My first ever — the tattoo I got on my 18th birthday. This should come as no surprise since I turned 18 in 2008, and what was popular back…
