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At first, I thought it was stress. Or maybe hairstyles like tight ponytails. I was seeing more hair in the shower drain, more scalp peeking through my part, but I figured it was temporary. I was wrong. Hair loss doesn’t come in loud—it creeps in. By the time it’s visible, it’s already...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are cushion foundations?A cushion foundation is essentially a liquid foundation housed inside a compact with a sponge saturated in product—but according to Malova, the formula is what really sets it apart. Cushion foundations tend to be lighter than traditional foundations, making them easy to apply and build up "little...

Tattoo artist Sarah Gaugler, who has almost 20 years of experience creating delicate designs, believes the sudden request for this new artist to step in may have also contributed to the fall-out.“When an artist feels rushed or anxious, the needle may stay too shallow, placing the ink solely in the epidermis (the...

A slicked-back bun looks simple. In theory, you create one by just pulling your hair back and twisting it into a knot. Voilà: instant model-off-duty elegance, right?In reality, you’re standing in front of a mirror a half hour after you were supposed to be out the door with a mysterious bump and...

Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I trust buying Korean skin-care products online?Yes, but where you shop matters—and thankfully, getting your hands on authentic K-beauty in the US is easier than ever. The new Olive Young x Sephora collaboration gives shoppers another mainstream way to discover Korean brands without having to navigate third-party sellers or...

Fancy a little wander through the garden? The harvest is here, and you can fill your basket—well, your perfume vanity, anyway—with its bounty: juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, maybe even an earthy beet or potato straight out of the soil, because the best vegetal perfumes are like an aromatic, evocative trip to the...

At what point does an eye shadow palette stop being considered a luxury makeup purchase and start qualifying as a future family heirloom?Those willing to spend $340 on the new Louis Vuitton LV Ombres Monogram Eyeshadow Palettes will be faced with this very question, forced to decide if the best application of...

This failure to recognize the signs of eczema on darker skin is common partly because of medical training. Historically, the representation of melanin-rich skin in dermatology textbooks and clinical image databases has been lacking. Jeanine Downie, MD, a dermatologic surgeon in Montclair, New Jersey, adds that patients of color have also been...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhich features are important to look for when shopping for a travel blow-dryer?When shopping for the best travel blow-dryer, it’s essential to look beyond compact size and space-saving design and focus on key features like dual voltage, foldable handles, and adjustable heat and speed settings. They’re responsible for effortless, safe...