Case in point:Popping pimples. So, that’s when we decide to take matters into our own hands. If our dermatologists use extraction tools on our skin, so can we, right? Getty Keep scrolling to read their thoughts on using acne extraction tools at home. Meet the Experts What Are Acne Extraction Tools? “The use of an extraction tool by a trained, licensed professional is generally safe. However, the ability for anyone to purchase an extraction tool has increased in recent years....

Because the unsettling reality is, not every tattoo artist does. City of Ink instilled in me that Black people can get pretty much any color. They’re completely left out and it’s not even like those cultures are dead. @kandacelayne They’re still here, explains Layne. This needs to become the norm. It makes clients feel more welcome, she says. @kandacelayne She says the most immediate action they can take is to make their staff more diverse....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Getty Images Cutting bangs is always a big decision, but cutting bangs right before walking a red carpet? Meanwhile, the rest of her brunette locks cascaded down her back in gentle waves. Getty Images The new ‘do was the work of hairstylistMark Townsend, who styled Plaza with Olaplex products. They’re similarly dramatic. Getty Images

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If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. We have all the details. Except maybe when I wake up in the morning and immediately apply mySPFbefore heading to the tennis court? Augustinus Bader (I have never done this, but I’m sure it would feel nice.) As of Wednesday, March 19th, Augustinus Bader’s very first SPF has entered the world. Ahead, discover everything there is to know about the new suncare-meets-skincare launchincluding all the science behind it....

As a collective, members of Gen Z are dynamic trendsetters and culture shifters. It’s not often that your life changes forever at 14 years old. The film debuted in 2016 and achieved global success, earning $687.2 million worldwide. You’ll currently see Cravalho on Broadway, taking to the stage as Sally Bowles inCabaret. Simultaneously, she’s executive producing the live-action version ofMoana, slated to release in 2026. In other words, Cravalho is living her dream and having fun while doing it....

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The actor and face of YSL Beauty’s MYSLF shares his minimal routine and favorite fragrances. Byrdie Boy Byrdie Boy is our series here to break outdated perceptions of men and beauty. Next, Austin Butler on his favorite scent and what keeps him grounded. Austin Butler does it too. Courtesy of YSL Beauty / Byrdie Youve been the face of MYSLF since it launched. Id love to know how the new Le Parfum differs....

Plus, the best beauty advice she’s gotten from Reese Witherspoon. Ava Phillippe may have been born in September, but she absolutely thrives in the spring. From the get-go, when I first smelled Wonderbloom, it was very feminine and floral. Vince Camuto / Byrdie It feels like a very light, everyday burst of joy." I’d probably also go for some sort of fun texture detail, like a ruffle or something flowy....

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In other words, it’s complicated. Meet the Experts What Is Avobenzone? Avobenzone works by absorbingUV raysparticularly the UVA varietyto protect against the harmful effects of the sun. Iryna Shepetko / Stocksy How Is Avobenzone Used in Sunscreen? Unlike mineral ingredients, which tend to leave a white cast on the skin, avobenzone goes on clear. This, plus its UVA-defending qualities, makes it highly appealing in sunscreen formulations. “The fear comes from avobenzone entering the bloodstream and interfering with hormonal functions,” says Guavera....

There are currently 40,000 hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses in the UK. However, registering under the Register of Qualified Hairdressers is entirely voluntary in thehairdressing profession. The registration also helps to ensure that clients aren’t given poor service. Alita Ong No matter my desires, I seemed to come out each time with a few blonde highlights. Then I foundChristopher Fox, who truly makes going to the hairdressers a delightful experience....

According to an esthetician. Meet the Experts Kerry Benjamin is an L.A.-based esthetician. She is the founder of StackedSkincare and the StackedSkincare spa in Santa Monica, CA. Maingaila Muvundika / Stocksy you oughta treat dark skin with caution, or you might cause serious permanent damage, Benjamin says. Forhyperpigmentationand acne scarring, the Collagen Rejuvenating Kit is ideal, Benjamin says. There is one caution: People with active pustular or cystic acne should not use a microneedle....