How to Make and Use Flaxseed Gel In Your Haircare Routine

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. But did you know flaxseed is a powerful ingredient that does wonders for your hair? There are many ways to use flaxseed from adding it your diet to making your own flaxseed hair gel. @aysha.sow / Design by Zackary Angeline These nutrients can contribute to stronger, shinier, and more resilient hair," Dr. Michelle Henry explains. Meet the Experts Keep reading to discover the benefits of flaxseedseed, gel, and oilfor hair....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Richard Gilmore

How to Make Bath Bombs at Home Using This Easy DIY Recipe

Ready to take your soak to the next level? Keep reading for a simple, customizable, affordable DIY bath bomb recipe. The key to great bath bombs iscitric acid, which isn’t hard to find online. MIKROMAN6/MOMENT/GETTY IMAGES There are, of course, alternatives for those with sensitive skin. Additionally, although alpha hydroxy acids are great chemical exfoliators, they can also be irritating for sensitive skin. Key Ingredients Citric acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid extracted from citrus fruits....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Melinda Jenkins

How to Make DIY Sugar Wax for Easy, At-Home Hair Removal

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. If it’s longer than this, trim the hair down. You should also check that the skin is clean and dry before applying the paste. Getty Images / Design by Dion Mills If you’re sporting sunburned skin or irritated, open sores, avoid sugaring those areas. Here’s how to use the paste, according to Dr. King. Where Can You Use Sugar Wax? This includes:...

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Mark Carrillo

How to Make Homemade Hair Gel: A Step-by-Step Guide

But, as anyone who has perused the haircare aisle knows, not all formulas are created the same. Bonus: This beauty hack won’t break your budget. Keep scrolling for a guide on how to make your own hair gel. Stocksy Meet the Experts How to Make Your Own Hair Gel The main ingredient in this hair gel? Gelatinthe cooked form ofcollagen. To minimize your efforts, make enough to last a couple of weeks....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Alexandra Chase

How to Make Nail Polish Last Longer, According to Manicurists

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. We don’t know them. The same goes for your nails. @lolo.nailedit Another pick we trust:Salon Perfect Crystal Clear Top Coat. By using a grippy, strong basecoat, you’ll significantly extend the life and look of your manicure. Gernstein loves theOrly Bonder. “This rubberized base anchors any nail lacquer to extend your manicure,” she says. The drier the nail plate, the better the lacquer will adhere....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Daniel Boyd

How to Make Plus-Size Thrifting Work for You

For the plus-size community,shoppingcan be a somewhat demoralizing experience. If youre a size six, you could snag a look just about anywhere. That doesnt mean the plus-size community cant participate in resale culture, though. It never rains in L.A., but it’s been raining a lot lately, she says. The perfect leather jacket. Plus, it was only $60. Stocksy Stay Positive Stocksy When youre shopping, its easy to get down on yourself and your body....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Carl Young

How to Make Sea Salt Spray at Home for Beachy Waves

Another bonus of creating your own spray? You get to pick the signature scent with your favoriteessential oilsif you so choose. So an essential oil or oil, in general, helps to add moisture to the hair." @hollyrhue/ Instagram Then, pick your salt. Next, spray the mixture onto damp hair from mid-length to ends. Should I Use Sea Salt Spray on Wet or Dry Hair? Keep in mind that less is more with salt sprays....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Christopher Rogers

How to Make the Whites of Your Eyes Even Whiter

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Like you’ve been staying up all night watching TikTok clips of Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour? But, there are a few beauty and wellness tricks that can revive your tired eyes. Getty Images / Design by Michela Buttignol Stay Hydrated Being properly hydrated may not only help your skin, but your eyes too. “Being properly hydrated will help your eyes produce more tears....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Desiree Richard

How to Make Your Hair Look 10x Better Than It Already Is

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. “Texture spray works great on fine texture because it gives that same strand-expanding effect with little effort. Spraying directly into mid-lengths to ends can create a ‘teasing effect’ to give more fullness.” Imaxtree Rauchut recommends using a small or medium-sized round brush when styling. She prefers heated hairbrushes as they “hold heat well to create lift and shape.” “If you don’t have moisture in your hair, your hair just breaks....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Daniel Sosa

How to Make Your Hair Smell Good All Day, Every Day

But what about your hair? Essential oils are great to add to hair for many reasons," she says. “Scented hair oils are amazing, and I choose them based on my mood or needs.” @freshlengths As for what scents to choose, that’s up to you. “I especially love peppermint, rosemary, lavender, and orange scents,” Denis tells us. “The best and easiest way is to shampoo and condition hair. That means any scent in those products will linger on your hair until you wash it....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Nicholas Martin

How to Make Your Hands Look Long and Slender

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. We’re talking hand model status. The same is true when it comes to hand and nail care. Stocksy No one wants stubby-looking hands, and unfortunately, the contouring trend has not yet spread to fingers. Thankfully theres a better way, andcelebrity manicurist Jill Thomasknows all the tricks. Scroll through to find out how to fake the appearance of hand-model hands....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Carrie Spears

How to Make Your Lips Look Bigger With Makeup

The effects are immediate, you could quickly change them, and are low commitment. Of course, we’re talking about makeup. Below, celebrity makeup artistMatin Maulawizadashares the steps they take to create fuller lips on their clients and themselves. Byrdie “Use a shade that’sjustdeeper than the shade of your lips,” Maulawizada says. “The lighter the color lipstick you use, the plumper the lip look,” says Maulawizada. “Darker lipsticks make your lips look smaller, while lighter lipsticks make them poutier....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Katrina Martinez

How to Make Your Own Signature Perfume With Essential Oils

Below, Smith shares more details on the different fragrance categories and which scents you might want to choose. And in case you want to recreate your scent later, don’t forget to record your custom recipe. Once mixed, pour into your container of choice and allow to set. Ohlamour Studio/Stocksy Apply it behind your ear, on your collarbone, and across your chest to help diffuse the scent. The nape of the neck is another spot for perfume oils to make a lasting impact....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Jeremy Brown