Beauty

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat causes frizz?Frizz is caused by a lack of moisture. When your hair is particularly dry, your strands will try to draw in water from the air (hence why your hair might poof on humid days), which messes with your hair's natural smoothness. “Humidity is a big culprit, but things like chemical treatments and naturally dry...

Oh, you hadn't heard? We're right smack dab in the middle of pickle girl summer. Popsicle by the pool? No, thanks—I'll take an ice-cold half-sour. And I may even reach into the jar with a manicure inspired by Vanessa Hudgens's latest pickle-inspired nail look.Nail artist Zola Ganzorigt posted a reel to Instagram that her followers can instantly recognize...

It’s peak summer, which means sunny skies, lemonade stands, half-day Fridays, and for many people who have yet to grasp the very real dangers of unsafe sun exposure, tanning. It’s a topic we’ve written extensively about for years, most recently the concerning uptick in tanning amongst young people and ever-changing regulations for tanning beds. Despite the fact that...

I received the products ahead of my interviews with Song and Mitchell and can confirm they are, indeed, excellent. My eight-year-old daughter who delights in bath or shower time (hair washing is another story) gravitated immediately to the body wash deeming it softer and nicer than the unscented bar soap she is usually handed. The lotion soothed her...

Frequently asked questionsWhat's the difference between waterproof and water-resistant?Well, waterproof sunscreens simply don’t exist. “‘Waterproof’ implies that a sunscreen remains fully effective indefinitely in water, which isn't realistic,” Dr. Shah says, adding that many countries (including the U.S.) don’t allow brands to label sunscreens as “waterproof” because it’s so misleading.Water-resistant sunscreens, on the other hand, go through a...

Eye shadow was everywhere in the mid-2010s, especially on YouTube, where makeup artists and beauty influencers taught eager viewers how to craft a cut crease and layer warm-toned shadows into a full-on smoky eye for 8 a.m. algebra class. But as the 2010s faded into the 2020s, eye shadow faded too, replaced by the reigning “clean girl” aesthetic....

A quick Google search for “Is Sun-In back in style?” pulls up headlines from last month, last year, and the last decade. Fashion magazines recommended it through the 2010s. Your mom probably used it in the ’80s. For me and fellow elder millennials, it was a middle school gateway to 40-volume bleach. And right now, a new generation...

Of course Jennifer Lopez packed an entire beauty mood board into just a few days at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. In less than 72 hours, she’s checked off the boxes for a voluminous, high ponytail, pin-straight hair with a razor-sharp center part, a Bumpit-esque bouffant, and now what may very well be the prettiest look of her...

Frequently Asked QuestionsAre PHAs good for sensitive skin?PHAs are widely considered one of the best exfoliating acids for sensitive skin. "Because they have a larger molecular size than AHAs like glycolic acid, they penetrate more slowly and tend to cause less stinging, redness, and irritation while still helping to smooth texture and brighten the skin," says Dr. Turegano....

Fashion Month is fun, but there's something so special about Paris's Haute Couture Week. It's where houses and designers get to show their most awe-inspiring, whimsical, over-the-top creations and where celebrities have fun getting all glammed up to match the vibes of their favorite designers. One such celebrity is Cardi B, who frequently attends Couture Week and always...