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TikTok’s Aylen Park and Mom Sonia on Beauty Lessons
Where I’m From: Now and Gen features in-conversation pieces between generations — like a younger woman and her grandmother — discussing a topic like beauty rituals, finances, or marriage. For our latest installment, we caught up with content creator Aylen Park and her mom Sonia Lee, who, together, are known for their heartwarming mother-daughter content. Read their honest chat about beauty below. When Aylen Park first introduced her mom, Sonia Lee, on her TikTok, viewers were quickly captivated by their multicultural household. As Korean women who’ve spent much of their lives in Argentina and now reside in the US, they seamlessly switch between talking in Korean, Spanish, and English, and…
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Experts Explain the Importance of Sensory-Friendly Haircuts
In a viral video posted on TikTok in March, Billy Dinerstein, barber and founder of Your Kind of Cuts, is seen cutting the hair of a squirming child as people cheer in the background. “Go Ky Ky Go!” “I’m so happy for you dude,” and “Awesome!” are a few of the chants you’ll hear from the team working to keep the child distracted. Dinerstein is one of the few barbers in the country that offers sensory-friendly haircuts, which is a service that is particularly popular for people who are disabled or on the autism spectrum. “When I first started barbering, I ran into this child — his name is Matthew,”…
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I Tried the Hannibal Lecter Facial: See Photos
Everett Collection/Photo Illustration: Aly LimEverett Collection/Photo Illustration: Aly Lim How far are you willing to go in the name of good skin? For me, the answer is pretty f*cking far. In all honesty, some might say too far. The fact is, I love testing weird treatments and beauty tools that some might consider scary, so long as it delivers results. That’s why when I first got wind of the “Hannibal Lecter” facial on social media, offered by holistic aesthetician Marianne Kehoe, I immediately wanted to try it out. Although the service itself looked like something out of a horror movie, it promised results that were exactly the opposite. (Bonus that…
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SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum Review and Details
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum combines pure vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid. The serum is used to brighten the skin’s complexion and reduce signs of aging. Dermatologists love the serum for its potent formula and visible results. The first thing that sticks out about the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum ($155, originally $182) might not be its legendary antioxidant properties or its dermatologist-touted ability to brighten skin — it’s the smell. People have described its scent in various ways, but the best, in my opinion, is hot-dog water.…
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Letter From the Editor: Why We’re Relaunching PS Beauty
I couldn’t tell you what I ate for breakfast last Tuesday, but I will never forget my first swipe of lipstick. I was 5 years old, and it was a gold-ridged tube of Estée Lauder I found nestled in a drawer of my abuela’s vanity dresser. I traced that nutty brown color along the grooves of my lips with about as much care as I might’ve given a drawing book at the time, but it didn’t matter. When I looked in the mirror, the feeling of giddiness was pure and palpable. Beauty can be visceral like that; it only takes one swipe of lipstick, the careful twirl of a curl,…
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Rosie on Why She Never Wears Makeup as a Pop Star
Rosie, a 24-year-old singer-songwriter, has built her career on her stripped-down sound — and her stripped-down approach to beauty. Her lyrics put her mental health journey on display, and she chooses not to wear makeup ever — for photo shoots, red carpets, or anything else. As part of PS’s Radical Honesty Issue, Rosie spoke to us about what going no makeup is really like. Read it all, in her own words, below. When I was 16 or 17 and I was really beginning to think about my career long-term, I knew that I wanted to make a difference in music, and I was still figuring out how to do that.…
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AI Doesn’t Understand Black Hair
As artificial intelligence continues to become more embedded into our daily lives, we’re seeing its effects across all industries, especially in the beauty space. From creating avatars in the metaverse to enlisting robots to do your lash extensions, it feels all but certain that more people will begin using the technology to inform their routines. So, what happens when it becomes extremely clear that there are still gaping holes in the way that AI interacts with Black audiences? Case in point: when I asked OpenAI’s ChatGPT to create a hairstyling routine for my type 4 hair, it gave some generic answers like making sure to shampoo and condition and getting…
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Rhode Pocket Blush Review: With Photos
POPSUGAR Photography | Renee RodriguezPOPSUGAR Photography | Renee Rodriguez Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. If you know me in any capacity, then you’re familiar with the fact that I’m a Hailey Bieber stan. And if you don’t, well, now you know too. She’s the queen of the glazed donut manicure, the tiny tattoo master, and probably one of the most pinned celebrities — especially when it comes to her outfits and her makeup. She’s one of the biggest supporters of blush-heavy makeup trends, like “tomato” and “strawberry girl” makeup, so it makes complete sense that…
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Olivia Rodrigo Hairstyle Step By Step Tutorial
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Nothing stokes a wave of Y2K nostalgia quite like a trip down Olivia Rodrigo’s discography, but it’s her accompanying hairstyles that are the retro exclamation point. Baby bangs! Space buns! Colorful barrettes, butterfly clips, and other whimsical accoutrements! All evoke the early millennia, and all come courtesy of Clayton Hawkins, the star’s longtime hairstylist. My own aesthetic in the early aughts (and much to my parents’ disdain) leaned more Avril Lavigne from “Sk8er Boi” — as in, heavy eyeliner, yes; so much as brushing my hair? No — so last…
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NAADAM The Tee Review 2024 With Photos
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. A classic white T-shirt is a basic staple. Like a little black dress, it’s one of those wardrobe essentials that countless fashion editors and stylists recommend as a key piece to have in your closet. Still, I’ve never been able to find a white T-shirt I truly loved. Most of the inexpensive ones I’ve picked up from fast-fashion retailers end up looking too sheer and shapeless after a wash or two. I wanted something high quality enough to pair with a blazer and trousers for work or throw on with…
