Velvet nails were more popular than ever in 2025, so it’s no surprise that people are finding ways to remix the effect. Says Jeong, the look “feels modern, slightly edgy, without being overwhelming.”In South Korea, barcode nails are being paired with maximalist nail adornments like rhinestones and decals, but “the clean, one-line...

Harry Styles is back in the news due to a highly anticipated tour announcement and the release of a new single, “Aperture.” But it was only May of last year that he was making unexpected headlines for showing up in an unexpected place: Saint Peter's Square, shortly after the new Pope was...

We’re no longer in an era of ignorant bliss or naive nonchalance around the dangers of cigarettes (which were once widely advertised as being good for our health). Despite a collective understanding of the consequences—smoking kills, after all—it’s not as though anyone ever truly stopped. Even as traditional cigarettes fell out of...

When we saw that Demi Lovato attended the premiere of Paris Hilton's new documentary, Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir, we knew she must have been wearing an incredible manicure. She always does! But it wasn't until a couple of days later that her go-to nail artist, Natalie Minerva, shared a close-up of...

When you’re looking for the best face oils for mature skin, you’re probably not trying to recreate a disco-ball sheen so much as seeking moisture that actually sinks in and sticks around. Mature complexions are famously thirsty, and there are real biological reasons behind this: “As we age, our skin becomes drier...

I have an ungodly amount of shiny lip products in my possession. I have oils, glosses, and treatments in every corner of my home and work desk. And while glossy lips have been my go-to, I’ve been feeling a little inundated and bored with them.We’ve been a glossy society for the past...

When choosing the best Korean skin care for dry skin, you’ll discover formulas that not only provide instant moisture but also work to keep your skin gloriously hydrated all day long. Rather than relying solely on heavy occlusives or thick creams, K-beauty skin care often takes a layered, barrier-first approach that prioritizes...

If seeing seemingly perfect celebrities on your Instagram and TikTok feeds make you contemplate cosmetic procedures, you're definitely not alone. In fact, the algorithm has an impact on celebrities, too—but not in the way you may think. Imagine if you were doomscrolling and you saw someone using the greenscreen feature to pick...

"She was working in a family boutique in Calabasas" doesn't have the same ring to it as “working in a bridal shop in Flushing, Queens," but Kim Kardashian's teased-up hairstyle would be right at home on a remake of the '90s classic sitcom The Nanny regardless.Fran Fine is an irreplaceable beauty icon,...

Addressing and mending brittle strands requires lathering up with the best shampoos and conditioners for dry hair. After all, there are so many daily wear-and-tear factors that can leave your hair feeling drier than straw (cold weather, color treatments, and your heated hair tools are just a few of them), so give...