How Ditching the "New Year, New Me" Mindset Changed My Life

I’m choosing intentions over resolutions. And best of all, the infinite resolutions of a new year. After my first breakup in college, my mental health was in a very bad place. I was extremely alone, directionless, and bankrupted of any self-assurance I had. I dont want to be a new person. And now that I actually like and accept myself, I dont think Ineedto transform. Stocksy Or maybe youd like to work on loving yourself....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Alexander Ryan

How Do You Make Hair Look Thicker in a Ponytail? Experts Weigh In

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. If your ponytail tends to be more wispy than wondrous, rest assured, you’re not alone. We tapped celebrity hairstylists, Angelo Rivera and Priscilla Valles, for their expert-approved tips. Scroll through to see the ponytail hacks everyone with thin hair should know. Meet the Experts Angelo Riverais an editorial, celebrity, and commercial hairstylist. Priscilla Vallesis a celebrity hair extensionist and creator of the the Priscilla Valles Luxury Hair Extensions....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Denise Collier

How Does Kosas’ New Color Corrector Work for 5 Different Skin Tones?

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. We put it to the test. Byrdie Viral beauty products are a funny thing. Byrdie But some of them stick around as bonafide icons.Kosas Revealer Concealeris the latter. Ahead, all the details on the brightening product, plus team Byrdie’s honest reviews. More particularly, she wanted something with a little more coverage. Kosas In fact, it has double the amount ofcaffeineto de-puffdouble thehyaluronic acidto plump and hydrateand 10 (!...

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Jesse Santiago

How Does Olaplex Work? We Asked Experts

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stocksy In This Article Olaplex: The mask, the myth, the legend. But if you haven’t, we’re here to spread the news. Stocksy Olaplex belongs to the rare elite of buzzy beauty products that actually live up to their miraculous claims. It’s the product that Kylie Jenner has credited with her ability to go from raven to platinum overnight. It’s what allowed Julianne Hough to literally transform hernatural hair texturefrom straight to wavy....

April 17, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Isaac Stewart

How Does Reiki Healing Work? Here's the Science Behind It

“I would tell them I get it!” When I first started to receive Reiki, I was also quite skeptical." But as she continued her sessions, she says, her opinion began to change. Above all else, self-scrutiny is key. But we’ll get to all that in a second. Find all the answers to your burning questions about Reiki healing below. What Is Reiki? That said, you might feel a number of things....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Michael Montgomery

How Fashion TikTok Changed My Disability Narrative

This year, I decided to take up space. At the start of each year, like most people, I take time to reflect and set goals. Ive beensharing my lifewith the Internet for the better part of a decade. As a creator, I battle with myself over who I want to beto the Internet. Im one of those believers that everything trulydoeshappen for a reason though. My little one-handed resilient soul never let it stop me....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Stephen Adams

How Getting The Big Chop Helped Me Learn to Love My 4B Curls

@the.meekend As Coco Chanel once said, Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself." What I’d soon learn is that thankfully, it was the latter. Before I get into the specifics of this game-changing cut, let me rewind a bit. @the.meekend The Perm At first, I loved it. I even decided to gethighlightsto amp up my new look and keep the good times rolling. My beautician never prepared me for the maintenance that was necessary to maintain my perm....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Jamie Berry

How Hunter Schafer Got Her Cherry Blossom Flush for the 'Hunger Games' Premiere

Her makeup artist gave us the exclusive details. She adds that she wanted to feel ethereal and vibrant, as she stepped onto the red carpet. Her makeup, done byCarolina Dali, only added to the otherwordly feel of the look. Dali gave us all the details on the glam process, from inspiration to the final product. With the vision for the look in place, she got to work using allShiseidoproducts. Dali says that “when applying coverage, my approach is always less is more....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Kathryn King

How I Cleared My Painful Dairy-Related Breakouts

Stocksy In This Article Have you ever heard of the term “dairy face?” On a trip to Italy, I sampled scrumptious delicacies without a care. “The process, along with increasing inflammation, worsens or flares acne pimples,” adds Dr. Nazarian. Stocksy However, not all lactose-riddled goods are created equal, especially when it comes to your skin. Either way, that’s definitely where mine decided to show up. And two weeks later, they were almost completely gone....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Rachel Harvey

How I Finally Nailed Mindfulness, Thanks to the Moon

I mean, I just bought a pendulum instead of the Maria Tash earrings I wanted. And now its the moon Im getting myself acquainted with. For some people, its even a useful tool for syncing and better understanding their menstrual cycle. Stocksy Learn how to work with the moon in your mindfulness or self-care routine with advice from experts, ahead. What Are Moon Rituals? Moon rituals are an ancient practice that is still done today....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Bridget Stewart

How I Forced Myself Out of Being a Picky Eater

I went from eating all sorts of colorful and flavorful dishes to eating strictly a typical picky-eater diet. Vegetables, fish, and dozens of spices remained the enemy for longer than I care to admit. “Try the food mixed in or paired with some other foods you do like. Louis Hansel/Unsplash This technique worked great for me. Make both and scoop half a cup of each onto your plate. Ive surprised myself by loving foods Ive tried at weddings and dinner events with fixed courses....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Danny Olson

How I Get Away With Only Washing My Fine, Straight Hair Once a Week

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. (I’d say I wasmoderatelysuccessful at this). “You lost me when you said you only wash your hair once per week,” another commented. PHOTO PALEY FAIRMAN / Design by Michela Buttignol “Nope, not my cup of tea.” But other readers were more curious than appalled (and I thank you dearly for that). Literally, anyone can go a week between washes and have their hair look socially acceptable....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Leah Robinson

How I Got in Shape in Only 2 Weeks

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. “Two weeks and I can get you in shape.” Challenge accepted, I thought, in spite of myself. @victoriadawsonhoff (Though, trust meI’ve always had major envy for those who are drawn toward butt-kicking exercise). Jacob’s ladder:Also known as the bane of my existence. That slightly stupid #fitspo adage that “sweat is fat crying” had never felt so real. Even just learning proper form and coordination was a huge workout (mentallyandphysically)....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Alexandria Rowland