The 5 Best Styling Products for a Pixie Cut

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Show off your personal take on this timeless look. Byrdie / Amelia Manley If you plan on using heat tools in your styling routine, pick upTRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray. For those who need reliable texture and lift, we recommendBumble and Bumble Surf Spray. From Mia Farrow to Zoe Kravitz, thepixie cutis a classic....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Melissa Williams

The 5 Best Top Coats for Salon-Grade Manicures & Pedicures

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Glossy, chip-free nails await. Byrdie It perfectly seals your nails with an LED lamp for a long-lasting mani. Top coats help your nails last longer and look freshly done, she adds. Theres no shortage of top coats, which can make finding the right one overwhelming. PHOTO: JcPenny Luckily, Byrdie editors are no strangers to DIY manicures....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Timothy Thompson

The 5 Hair Color Types and How to Choose Between Them

Whether going into the salon orDIYing at home, it’s important to understand the basics of hair dyes. It’s great for those who want a more lasting and noticeable change in hair color. What It Does Permanent hair dye works via a combination of ammonia andperoxide, Gibson explains. @beyonce/ Instagram / Getty Images / Byrdie The peroxide then helps oxidize and activate the color molecules, allowing them to penetrate the hair shaft....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Kenneth Davis

The 5 Most Comfortable Types of Heels (Yes, Even Podiatrists Recommend Them)

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Meet the Experts Why Are Heels So Uncomfortable? “In footwear production, millimeters count,” Parke shares. @dolcevita/ Instagram Parke says platformslike any one of thesesandal stylescan be a comfortable middle ground. “A platform can have an effective pitch that is lower than its overall height,” she explains. Instead, you’d be wearing a 60mm (2.4") heel." @marionparke/ Instagram We love the sound of that....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Richard Mcgee

The 5 Most Popular Acrylic Nail Shapes, According to Manicurists

They have long been one of the most popular types of nail enhancements. “Acrylic nails are a combination of liquid monomer and acrylic powder (polymer),” she explains. Likepolygel nails, acrylic nails are sculpted onto the nail with a form, Denney says. @nailtherapy.co/ Instagram As for how acrylic nails come to life,Bellacuresnail artist Hayley Dang let us in on the process. Square nails can be any length, ranging fromshortto super long tips....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Dennis Santiago

The 5 Stages of Locs: What to Expect During the Process

From starter locs to rooted. There are five different stages of locs and each stage requires different maintenance and care. This helps prepare your hair for the change in routine it’s about go through. @OFFICIALLISABONET / Design by Dion Mills This is the stage where you’ll begin to create a parting pattern if you wish. Your locs will look pretty uniform and neat. The best course of action during this stage?...

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Ian Williams

The 50 Best Amazon Deals Under $35 to Shop This Weekend—From Skincare to Accessories

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Save up to 73% on Levi’s, Tula, Sam Edelman, Kitsch, and more. All you have to do is press Add to Cart and checkout. Byrdie / David Hattan Weve got the best of the best from Nine West, Adidas, and Lucky Brand. And did we mention both have more than 60,000 reviews? Check those out alongside some otherfan favorites for healthy, glowy skin....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Vanessa Williams

The 50 Best Hairstyles and Haircuts for Wavy Hair, According to Stylists

Getty Images / Byrdie Finding “the one” when it comes to wavy haircuts can be tricky. Plus, expert hairstylists share their wavy haircare advice with tips on how to recreate some of these looks. Keep scrolling for wavy haircuts and hairstyles that range from high glam to effortless. Getty Images / Byrdie To start, let hair air dry, then spritz texture spray throughout the ends before scrunching with fingers. Finish by sectioning hair off and using adiffuserto slowly dry the hair in place....

April 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1149 words · Jared Young

The 53 Best Clean Beauty Products of 2020

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Byrdie’s Eco Beauty Award winners are here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Another thought: What better time than now to lift smaller brands in the current economic climate? We hope as you scroll, you discover new favorites. ),sustainability(does its creation take into account environmental impact or are their charitable elements? Stocksy ), andefficacy(does it work?...

April 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Frederick Harris MD

The 54 Best TikTok-Viral Gifts of 2024 That Are Actually Worth Giving

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Gift inspiration for everyone in your life. (For the love of all thats holy, hey never consider tantouring.) Byrdie Some are 1000% worth the hype, while others, well, not so much. It includes an Instagram-worthy reusable silicone mask and the brand’s Tiger Grass + Purslane Eye Serum. Telfar Wallet Telfar Telfar remains one of the trendiest apparel and accessory brands....

April 17, 2025 · 4 min · 745 words · Sophia Huber

The 57 Most Flattering Short Haircuts for Thick Hair

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its deep side part and volume up top pair perfectly with herround face shape. The cut and style highlights her thick hair perfectly. @aysha.sow / Design by Zackary Angeline To create the look, use a large-barrel curling iron to curl your ends inwards. Finish with a high-shine hairspray, like CHI’s Shine Infusion Hair Shine Spray. We love the short, tapered sides and voluminous top....

April 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1645 words · Natalie Diaz

The 58 Best Deals to Shop from Dermstore’s Last Chance Sale Before It’s Too Late

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stock up now, these deals are selling out fast. Youll find even more discounts on hair masks, scalp massagers, and more. Byrdie / Kristin Kempa it’s possible for you to choose from vibrant lip colors to splurge-worthy eye palettes. These are our top picks for classic candles, as well as various diffusers, all on sale now. Courtesy

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Brad Grant

The 6 Best Backless Bras for Every Cutout and Cup Size

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stick it and forget it. Byrdie Is the traditionalstrapless bradead? Well, its all in the name. After wearing this bra several times, we can attest it works, even on our DDs. PHOTO: J. Crew Even after washing and wearing the bra repeatedly, it didnt lose stickiness or stretch out. Rachel, tester:“This bra gave me wonderful support....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Ryan Higgins