The Art of the Stubble: How to Maintain the Perfect 5 O'Clock Shadow

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Read on for our masterclass in growing, styling, and conditioning your faces very best friend. Meet the Experts What Is a Light Stubble and Why Is It So Popular? Stocksy Its great, for men who suffer irritation from shaving, too. Tool Up Stubble might below-maintenance, but it aintnomaintenance. Try different lengths until you see what suits you best, says Duran....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Shannon Jackson

The Artistry of Emma Chamberlain

The content creator on life after YouTube. I know its trite to say that I felt an instant connection during an interview. But in the case of Emma Chamberlain, theres no way around it. Its kinda her whole thing. So yes, our call did, in fact, feel like catching up with a friend. Of course, theres also the fact that Ive been interacting with Chamberlains content for years now. Max Montgomery....

April 17, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Margaret Ibarra

The Ashley Piercing: Pain, Healing Time, and More

Haven’t heard of it or curious to learn more? Meet the Experts What Is an Ashley Piercing? Why Is It Called An Ashley Piercing? @ourfazinali/ Design by Cristina Cianci Ashley piercings, or a single piercing on the bottom lip, have a strange name origin: nowhere. The actual name for this piercing is an inverted vertical labret. Average heal timefor an Ashley piercing can be anywhere from 12-16 weeks, says Gamble....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Robert Flores

The Baby Beehive Is the Coolest Way to Do the Retro Hair Trend

Channel your inner Priscilla. @ellefanning/Instagram From the big screen to the red carpet, thebeehiveis undergoing a beauty renaissance. Clearly, what goes around comes around! @ellefanning/Instagram saysHarry Josh, celebrity hairstylist and Kerasilk brand ambassador. I love it because it brings you back to a fun and exciting time in history, says Ellis. Elvis and Priscilla are icons. Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty Images Josh also loves the way it breathes new life into a throwback beauty moment....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Jose Robertson

The Balance Issue

CONFIDENCE, COMMUNITY, AND JOY

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 4 words · Christina Baird

The Ballet Flat Trend Is Getting a Sporty Upgrade This Spring

Meet the ballerina sneaker. Mango The greatballet flat comebackstarted slowly. Shortly after that, the shoe took overFashion Monthat shows like Sandy Liang, Chanel, and Simone Rocha. Mango Then, it made its way to the feet of It girls like Bella Hadid and Devon Lee Carlson. The shoe is so pervasive that we’re now starting to see micro-trends within the category. Still, it’s the perfect so-ugly-it’s cute shoe for our current moment....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Daniel Norris

The Balletcore Nail Trend Will Make You Feel Like a Prima Ballerina

Just in time for spring. @overglowedit/Instagram TikTok is in it’s dainty era. The trend shows no sign of slowing down and is now making its way into beauty. @overglowedit/Instagram First came theballerina bun, then thehair bows, and now balletcore is coming for our nails. Ahead is everything it’s crucial that you know about spring’s girliest nail trend. After that, use your discretion to choose whether you’ll go with a minimalist or maximalist approach....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Jill Montgomery

The Beautiful, Black History of Cornrows

Our new series Crowned explores the history of Black hairstyles. In our debut episode, we deep-dive into cornrows, a traditional Black hairstyle with rich cultural significance. Join us in learning more. This series is researched byChristine ForbesandOluwatobi Odugunwa. It’s easy to feel like the beauty world is a constant revolving door. Fads and formulas comestay for a whileand quickly disappear as the next one takes the stage. Still, few styles transcend what’s trending and have rich cultural meaning....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Crystal Garcia

The Beginner's Guide to Eyelash Extensions: Benefits, Cost, and Results

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. But no trend is quite as polarizing as eyelash extensions. But as with any new beauty service, lash extensions quickly revealed their drawbacks. Stocksy But is it worth it to wake up with a flawless set of semi-permanent lashes every day? We asked the experts. What Are Lash Extensions? @gouldhallie They create dramatically fuller, longer, darker lashes in one 45-minute appointment....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Levi Williams

The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Skin, According to Dermatologists

Tawni Bannister for BYRDIE In This Article Apple cider vinegar has become one of the darlings ofnatural skincare. Even skincare experts agree that this fermented liquid can do great things for your skin. “It also has lots of skincare benefits.” Tawni Bannister for BYRDIE Who should use it: In general, people with oily and acne-prone skin. How often can you use it:It depends on what product and concentration you’re using it in....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Roger Turner

The Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil for Skin and How to Use It

First up: Eucalyptus oil. Keep reading to learn more about eucalyptus oil for the skin. Meet the Experts What Is Eucalyptus Oil? Liz deSousa for BYRDIE Who should use it:Neither Chang nor Robinson recommends eucalyptus oil for dermatologic applications. Eucalyptus oil can be inhaled or applied topically for different effects on the body. “It has also been studied to help with pain and reduce inflammation preoperatively.” “Unfortunately, there are limited human studies showing its benefits for the skin,” Chang says....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Mr. Christopher Rivera Jr.

The Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid Serums and How to Use Them

Liz deSousa for BYRDIE Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard ofhyaluronic acid. In most cases, context is needed. For example, the key in of formula matters. Liz deSousa for BYRDIE Are you getting hyaluronic acid through a serum or a moisturizer? Does it do anything if it’s in awash-offcleanser? To weed through all the information and confusion, we tapped four skincare experts. Keep reading to find out whether or not hyaluronic acid actually deserves a permanent spot in your skincare rotation....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Robert Gilbert

The Benefits of Icing Your Skin—And How to Try It Correctly

For instance, should you ice your face before or after applying skincare products? Meet the Experts What Is Skin Icing? It’s also best to avoid sun exposure before treating your skin to avoidsunburnsand irritation throughout the treatment. Stocksy Finally, Marino says to always ensure that your skin and the roller are clean before use. Another jot down ofice facialis when vaporized nitrogen is used to cool the face, scalp, and neck....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Ashley Ramirez