A Nude Eyeshadow Palette Is a Makeup Bag Staple—Here Are 12 of the Best

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Pigmented, blendable, and something for every skin tone. Byrdie Makeup trends may come and go, but certain looks are classic and timeless. Think ared lip, a graphicblack cat eye, asheer pink nailyou get the picture. And when it comes to eyes, a natural, nude shadow falls on that list. PHOTO: Sephora We only wish there were more deeper shade options....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Michael Williams

A Personal Trainer Explains How Burpees Are a Full-Body Exercise

Can you practically hear the collectivegroancoming from everyone else in the room? Theres a reason most of us loathe burpees: They are tough! Burpees are truly one of the most beneficial full-body exercises, Jones says. Stocksy They are an effective use of your time based on how many muscle groups they work. What Are the Benefits of Doing Burpees (Even When You Don’t Want To)? Thats because its a cardio move as well as a strength training one....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Ashley Clark

A Proud Leo, Viola Davis’ Beauty Essentials Include Laughter and This Perfect Red Lipstick

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Plus, her best beauty (and life) advice. There’s no stress to it, she shared. Getty Images No one’s telling you what to do, how to walk, how to be. They are literally on the sidelines like cheerleaders, just encouraging you to be you. Thats the heart of the LOreal Paris mission: empowering people to celebrate themselves through the power of beauty....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · David Neal

A Review of Byredo's Vanille Antique from a Noted Vanilla Apologist

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. It’s time we put some respect on vanilla’s name. Byrdie In This Article It’s time we all admitted that vanilla is good. Byrdie I love the spice, and I’m not afraid to declare it. See, the thing with vanilla is that it’sincrediblyversatile. Like rose, vanilla can be pulled in many directions to consistently show up in new and exciting ways....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · George Moreno

A Review of Uguisu No Fun—aka the "Bird Poop Facial"

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Getting past the idea of it was step one. But we’d never encountered one that involves applying, well, excrement to our faces. LILIYA RODNIKOVA/ Stocksy So what did we do with this information? Naturally, we placed our strangest Amazon order to date, purchasing pure bird poop straight from Japan. Keep reading to learn if and how the bird poo facial can benefit your skin....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Teresa Watts

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Bantu Knots

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Bantu knots are beautiful. Entertainers like Mel B., Rihanna, and Beyonce have made them look effortlessly regal. @ loganlaurice | Design by Zackary Angeline. My trepidation settled when I scrolled by a video of Ev’Yan Whitney Bantu-knotting her hair. Her caption explained that her Bantu knots were “an expression of [her] radical Blackness.” land on the heads of white models sashaying down the runwayembracing our hair is a form of resistance....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Brittany Anderson

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Finger Waves

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Getty Images / Byrdie Finger waves are a classic, glamorous style dating back to the1920s. Now that you have some historical context, let’s get into how to create this look at home. Getty Images / Byrdie Meet the Experts What Are Finger Waves? But what are they exactly? “This technique imparts a refined and vibrant aesthetic that evokes 1920s old Hollywood....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Holly Santana

A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Your Hair With Flexi Rods

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Transitioning to natural hair? Give this a try. @TIERECHRISTYAN | Design by Julie Bang. When I went natural for the first time nearly seven years ago (it took two tries! ), flexi rod sets were my go-to. If you want a tight curl, red (long, thin) flexi rods are your best bet. @bianca__lambert How Many Rods? Be sure not to pull too tight because it can damage the hair (and cause a headache)....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Denise Young

A Step-by-Step Guide to The Curly Girl Method

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. This is the only way I’ll wash my hair. I had just moved to Los Angeles, and my hair and skin were confused. @bianca__lambert / Design by Julie Bang For some of us, this means throwing our entire wash day routine away. Meet the Experts Taylor Tugman is a senior stylist at Devachan Salon in New York City. I asked why she thinks this method works on a range of hair types....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Alexa Brooks

A Thorough Lesson on How to Look Chic While Staying Warm

The happy medium of an equally stylish and functional cold-weather outfit. “), its highly plausible that this was the last time I looked chic in cold weather. Thats part of what frustrates me. The precise combination Im seeking to cultivate. Those two colors need to be extremely special and dialed in if I want to express something specific. Um, hello, is she a doctor? Harling Ross / Design by Tiana Crispino...

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Kristy Miller

A TikTok Esthetician Convinced Me to Buy This Mask—And It's a Hydrafacial in a Bottle

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. It combines physical and chemical exfoliation in one treatment. Most recently, a video from esthetician@cristinaxflawlessstopped me in my tracks. Byrdie / iS Clinical Its made from eco-friendly microbeads that gently scrub and papaya enzymes to help with cell turnover. Plus, celebs likeRosie Huntington-Whiteley,Jessica Alba, andLea Micheleare fans of the brand, too. (Im still scarred by the physical exfoliants of my youth....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Valerie Tanner

A TikTok-Famous Mascara for $10 and 6 More Viral Beauty Finds On Sale at Amazon

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. The deals end in a few hours. Amazon is a go-to destination foraffordable makeup, skincare, and hair products, including tons ofTikTok-famous finds. Byrdie / Madison Woiten Many of them are on sale forPrime Big Deal Days. But youll need to act fastdiscountsend tonight. Shopperscalled ita game changer, with onereviewergushing that it left her hair smooth and soft, frizz-free and styled....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Ronald Taylor

A Top MUA on the Best Eye Makeup Tips for Monolids and Double Eyelids

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Here’s how to know which stunning shape you’ve been blessed with. Both are beautiful, and neither is better than the other (duh). PansLaos / Getty Images Ahead, learn the difference between monolids vs. double eyelids and the best makeup tips for each. Meet the Experts Sir Johnis a celebrity makeup artist and brand ambassador of LOreal Paris. What Are Monolids? jacoblund / Getty Images...

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · William Weeks