I’ve been seeing the same nail tech since 2024, and she and I have a few mutual understandings: We keep the chatting to a minimum, know an almond-oval hybrid shape looks best on my hands, and cash tip over Venmo. But the most important and sacred bond we share is...

To decrease inflammation, you might receive topical anti-inflammatories, like cortisones. Dr. Henry says intralesional steroid injections can also help. “They can provide deeper anti-inflammatory penetration and are a standard treatment for active traction alopecia.”Both doctors suggest a low dose of minoxidil, depending on the severity of the case. Minoxidil "helps...

Bold, striped hair has become as closely associated with Alysa Liu as the gravity-defying jumps that made her a world and Olympic champion. And for the 2026 ESPYs, her hairstylist, Anh Co Tran, made sure her hair remained inspo-pic-worthy, sweeping it into an intentionally imperfect updo that managed to balance...

At the American Infusion Center’s location on lower Broadway in Manhattan, La-Z-Boy recliners with laptop tables are positioned in front of windows overlooking the Hudson River. The majority of people sitting in those seats—click-clacking away on their computers with an IV dangling from one arm—are women, including me. And many,...

I look at red carpet photos for a living, so I'm pretty used to gorgeous gowns and glam. But once in awhile, a premiere look absolutely stops me in my tracks—or, more accurately, my scroll—and literally takes my breath away. Enter Zendaya at the New York City premiere of The...

As someone who’s constantly testing new foundations, concealers, and cream blushes and bronzers, I can never have too many makeup sponges.This black, teardrop-shaped tool from Gloat is sleek, functional, and thoughtfully designed—and the fact that the brand made it just for our July Beauty Box makes it feel that much...

Anyone who’s spent a summer in New York City knows humidity and fine hair don’t mix. By the time you’ve made it to work, any styling you may have done at home has somehow dropped and/or completely disappeared.This year, though, I’m on a mission to maintain my blowouts longer after...

My mornings usually look the same: coffee, Wordle, makeup, sprint to the subway, and a full day of meetings. So when someone says it looks like I’ve gotten some sun, I take it as the highest compliment.The truth? Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum deserves most of the...

Frequently asked questionsWhat should you look for in a drugstore sunscreen?I look for broad-spectrum protection, meaning there’s coverage against both UVB rays, which cause sunburn, and UVA rays, which contribute to pigmentation, melasma, and premature aging,” says Dr. Kobets. The label on the sunscreen will clearly state if it’s broad-spectrum....

In our time-strapped world, the idea of a quick fix has never seemed so appealing. But there’s also the fact that, as researchers suggest, humans are “cognitive misers,” meaning we often rely on mental shortcuts to make fast and efficient judgments in new or time-pressured situations. “People are relatively poor at detecting...