How To Use Hot Tools Without Frying Your Hair (It Can Be Done!)

It may seem obvious, but you’ll regret foregoing a trusty heat protectant in the long run. But how exactly does a heat protectant work? “Heat protectants create a barrier or film around the surface of the hair, known as the cuticle — they’re essentially a shield between your heat styling tool and the hair,” cosmetic […]

How To Watch Porn With Your Partner Without Making It Weird

Whether or not you use porn regularly, bringing something new into your sexual experience can be just as exciting as it is daunting. We’re used to pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zones in order to grow, and this doesn’t have to be any different in our relationships and sex lives. Attitude matters. Asking for […]

The Strawberry Girl Aesthetic Is The Latest Food-Inspired Look To Try

As pretty as the Strawberry Girl makeup already is, you might feel like taking the look a notch further by adopting the whole aesthetic into your wardrobe. No worries if you didn’t get to buy the Strawberry Dress during its peak in popularity in 2020. Go for a pink gingham print and look ready to […]

Flower Essences: What Are They And How Can You Use The Botanical Tinctures For Healing?

Before you use flower essences, know that we’re talking about a subtle, nuanced approach to emotional balancing that needs your observational skills. We’re used to instant everything, from a jolt of espresso to Google results, but working with gentle, non-psychoactive plant medicine requires more patience. There are 38 tinctures to choose from, including remedies for […]

Sole Tattoos Are Gaining Popularity — But They Come With A Caveat

We think there’s more than one caveat to sole tattoos. But the first thing you need to know is that your sole tattoos may fade more quickly than any other tattoo location. Unless you live year-round in an 80-degree climate and your job is to remain barefoot and off your feet, you most likely wear […]

Hair Products Can Expire, FYI. The Facts You Need To Know

Generally speaking, most hair products have a shelf life of three years when left unopened. Lisa Silliker, director of management at haircare brand Pai-Shau, told PopSugar that once you open and start using shampoos and conditioners, “they are exposed to contaminants that will start the bacteria growth process.” Now that we know the shelf life of […]

The Quiet Luxury And Old Money Aesthetics Have Us Chasing An Unattainable Ideal

The foundational element of stealth wealth lies in the aesthetic’s inherent exclusivity. The premise of the look, and the people who embody it, centers around wealth signaling to other wealthy people — essentially fashion flexes with diabolically large price tags. There are no labels or outward logos, just the arrogant assumption that only those who […]

Is An Epilator The Key To Avoiding Razor Bumps? Here's What To Know

Unfortunately, no beauty product comes without a few cons. For example, epilators have a tendency to irritate the skin, especially for those of us who are sensitive to new products. The first few sessions can also be slightly painful, according to beauty blog DenisaPicks. Frequency will ease the pain of using an epilator, but it […]

All The Trendiest Chrome Nail Variations – For A Magical Metallic Manicure

Like your nails to be a little bolder and out there? Then do we have the idea for you… 3D chrome! Yep, with this look, your manicure will seriously stand out (pretty much literally). This version of the chrome trend involves raising the chrome section of the manicure on the nail to create a, you […]