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    Ella Emhoff’s Tattoos and Their Meanings

    After Vice President Kamala Harris’s stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, caught everyone’s attention at the 2021 presidential inauguration, she was practically thrown into the spotlight overnight. By the next day, almost everyone knew who she was, along with an assortment of random facts about her. We know, for example, that Emhoff studies design at Parsons and makes a lot of her own clothes, she signed a modeling contract back in 2021, and she has a deep love for tattoos. A quick glance at Emhoff’s Instagram profile proves this last point, but she’s also talked about her growing collection in the press. In a “New York Times” interview, she confessed she has so…

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    Duck Nails Inspiration and Photos

    The nail community has a real flair for dazzling creations, but their talent extends past just trendy nail-art designs. It’s more popular than ever to play with the shape of your nails — not just the color of the polish and design on top of them. From classics like square and oval tips to more uncommon shapes like edge, ballerina, and coffin, there are so many different nail styles awaiting your consideration for your next salon appointment, including one that’s gaining a lot of attention on TikTok (and therefore, a lot of search on Google) recently: duck nails. Also known as flared nails, this manicure style consists of an acrylic…

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    9 Best Dandruff Shampoos Suggested by Dermatologists

    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. Dandruff can be annoying, no matter how severe or mild, but luckily there are a host of effective dandruff shampoos on the market to make itchy flakes a problem of the past. Anyone who’s ever experienced a dry, itchy scalp knows this persistent hair-care concern can be hard to treat but not impossible with the right hair products or treatments. The best anti-dandruff shampoos are suitable for anyone and help alleviate dry scalp after just a…

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    How to Use Castor Oil For Hair

    Oils are essential in many people’s beauty regimens for years, but one that is often overlooked is castor oil. Castor oil is a vegetable oil from the plant ricinus communis and has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a wonder treatment for any beauty routine. The main benefit of castor oil is the stimulation and promotion of hair growth —— and this includes on your head, eyebrows, and lashes. The fact, there are plenty of positive effects it can have in your beauty routine when applied topically. Castor oil’s benefits for skin target a range of concerns and goals, despite hair growth being the most widely known. “It is…

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    The Best Shampoos For Hair Loss to Strengthen and Regrow

    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. Experiencing hair loss can feel frustrating, but thankfully, you are not alone. In fact, it’s even normal. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, hair loss affects an estimated 80 million Americans, and the average person loses 50 to 100 strands a day. Whether you’ve experienced changes in your diet, stress levels, or a poor reaction to a chemical treatment, there could be several reasons your hair is thinning or shedding. But here’s the good…

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    Broom Haircut Trend For Winter 2024

    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. There are benefits to taking your hair shorter no matter what season it is. In the summertime, short hair allows for easy styling; in the winter, it keeps knots at bay and makes wearing a scarf easier. But if you’re someone who likes to wear your hair short year-round, the styling options can start to feel a bit limited — or so you thought. There are plenty of spin-off styles that are similar to the classic…

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    Are Expensive Hair Tools Worth It? A Hairstylist Weighs In

    Welcome back to From the DMs. I’m David Lopez, and if you’re new here, I’ve spent 19 years in the hair world as a celebrity stylist, content creator, and creative director. Every month, I’m tackling the big questions you all slide into my DMs with, and today’s hot topic: Are expensive hair tools really worth it? With over 15 years of experience as a consultant and brand ambassador for the buzziest hair tool brands, I’ve seen it all — from glossy marketing campaigns to the behind-the-scenes innovations that have changed the industry. But many moons ago, I was just a curly boy on a mission for pin-straight hair who discovered…

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    A Bath & Body Works x “Emily in Paris” Collection Is Coming

    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 still not quite over the most recent season of “Emily in Paris” (and trust us, we get it), the latest collection from Bath & Body Works is sure to spark your interest. The brand’s newest collaboration, Bath & Body Works x “Emily in Paris,” is a dream partnership that will have you hitting the “add to cart” button over and over. The collaboration features more than 50 products, including body care, lipsticks, candles, hand…

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    27 Winter Nail Ideas to Try

    This year’s biggest winter nail designs span more than just dark, moody colors and holiday-themed drawings (although we guarantee you’ll be seeing a lot of those, too). Of course, there’s always room for snowflake nails and Christmas-tree manicures, but if you want to take your winter nails up a notch, we’ve got you covered. Prepare to see some abstract shapes, highly reflective polish colors, optical illusions, and, of course, new twists on the classic french manicure — plus a whole lot more. Maybe it’s all of the social media scrolling we’ve been doing as of late, or maybe it’s because we want to start off next year with a bang,…

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    I Got a Butterfly Haircut For Thin Hair: See Photos

    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. I’m not going to lie, I was very affected by the “Rachel” haircut when it first made an appearance in the late ’90s. Of course, I begged my mom to bring me to the salon so I could get it cut into the iconic layered ‘do. However, once I sat down in the stylist’s chair, they would always tell me my hair was too thin and would fall flat. So when the butterfly haircut — a…