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Testing TikTok’s Thong Heatless Curl Hack: Editor Experiment
PS Photography | Renee RodriguezPS Photography | Renee Rodriguez At this point in my life, I’ve tested a lot of hair hacks, and if I’ve learned one thing, it’s that sometimes the weirdest ones give the best results. I’ve tried sock curls, upside down curls, and even different twisted heatless hair hacks to try and get the best possible look. I’ve found a lot of winners, but I’ve also found a lot of duds, and I wasn’t sure which category TikTok’s latest obsession was going to fall into, because everyone was curling their hair with underwear. Yes, you read that right — underwear. And not just any underwear, but a…
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Testing TikTok’s Headband Hat Hack: See 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 anyone reading this cares about my personal well-being, you should know that I’m going through yet another break-up (does it count if it’s always with the same guy?). This past week, I was unwell — I’m talking full body sobs, red, puffy eyes, face swollen beyond recognition, friends are taking care of me in shifts, kind of unwell. Since my schedule was fully packed with crying, wallowing, and mourning, I hardly had time to wash my hair. I’ll admit, I’m…
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Testing TikTok’s Viral Face Oil and Blush Primer Hack
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. TikTok, TikTok, TikTok. Sometimes, I’m not quite sure what to make of you. Yes, you’re one of my favorite places to visit when I’m searching for fun new recipes, interesting skin-care products, and nifty hair hacks, but you’re also a place where I find myself watching some of the weirdest things I’ve ever witnessed, especially when it comes to beauty. Over the last few weeks, a new “primer” hack has been going viral on the app. I put primer in quotes…
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Yes, Animal Testing Still Happens in Beauty
During an interview with a cosmetic chemist, I was shocked when they told me that “cruelty-free is just a marketing tactic; animal testing does not exist in the industry anymore.” They did cite multiple states and countries that ban the practice and sale of animal testing for cosmetics; however, they appeared to be unaware of the exceptions and loopholes that explain when, how, and where the practice still occurs. It is understandable that they would be mistaken — after all, federal-level legislation like the Humane Cosmetics Act of 2023 has been introduced to Congress, while 12 states (Washington has since joined their ranks) have banned the sale of cosmetics developed…
