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I was standing in the shoebox-sized bedroom of my study-abroad homestay in Barcelona, Spain. I’m still not sure why it began in that bedroom in Barcelonaperhaps I was homesick andanxious. Make it hard or completely unsatisfying to pick." Stocksy Watching TV at home was similar. Although not pitch black, it was a time when one mindless, trance-like activity begot another. Picking at work was a bit different. But I would find myself picking while staring at the computer screen any time I wasn’t directly typing....

Meet the Experts Why Do We Pick Our Skin? Another reason you may occasionallyskin pickor scratch is a healing wound oracnelesion. As they may feel itchy or painful, and it’s often a normal response to the irritation. OHLAMOUR STUDIO/ Stocksy Psychologist Sanam Hafeez says it can even be satisfaction-driven. Another common reason for picking is due to concentration. “Skin or hair picking/pulling is problematic when it becomes asource of stressor anxiety relief,” she says....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Julie Meme / Stocksy There’s arguably no makeup product that has more of a transformative impact than lipstick. One swipe can singlehandedly change your entire lookheck, sometimes even your entire mood. Julie Meme / Stocksy We asked makeup artists Todd Harris, Jenny Patinkin, and Bryan Cantor to share their best lipstick tips. Read on for what they had to say....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. @ellabalinska Havingtextured hairis basically a superpower. It allows you to transform (your hair, that is). @ellabalinska The key to unlocking textured strands' supernatural ability is simply a matter of TLC. Condition, Detangle, and Section The manual for having curly hair calls for alotof conditioning. “Textured hair actually has a different structure to it and is usually dry,” says Aronson. BRENDNETTA ASHLEY...

The removal process poses additional challenges. It’s worth the salon visit." Celebrity manicurist Yoko Sakakura adds, “Avoid harsh filing. @lolo.nailedit/ instagram Kandalec recommends using a fine-grit file to protect your nails. “When choosing file grits, go for a 400-grit file. Never use coarse grits below 180they’re too harsh and can cause damage. Also, avoid old-fashioned emery boards since their grits aren’t regulated like modern files.” How you apply the formula also matters, according to our experts....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Luckily, thereareseveral expert-approved ways to lift unwanted color at home when you’re in a pinch. Meet the Experts Does At-Home Color Stripping Work? Stocksy “Then, you will need to go back and recolor the hair your desired tone.” “To strip color requires you to use a bleaching agent,” Papanikolas tells us. “These can be harsh on the hair and give uneven results....

@yarashahidi Its not just big hair thats full of secrets. Now, thats what we callrange. Remember this look is not to be perfectimperfections make it amazing, he adds. @yarashahidi The straight lines that frame the face give ultimate power move vibes and can be dressed up or down. Finish by spreading and fanning the bangs out to give them a wispy look. It takes your medium-length hair and adds style and edgy texture....

Petite Studio If the spring 2023 runways are any indication, the oversized trend isnotover. Its sort of like saying mind your own business about my body, he tells me. Meet the Experts Petite History Petite fashion might not exist today if it werent for the military. Petite Studio So she adjusted fashions standardized proportions and created a new category that she referred to as petite. Howell launched Petite Studio in 2016 because she felt brands were missing the point with petite proportions....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. @halliegould/ Instagram As stunning as full brows are, they can also be difficult to style at times. Some people with bushy eyebrows may seek to reduce their brow thickness. @halliegould/ Instagram It’s all up keeping up with the proper grooming and makeup routines. Keep reading for expert advice on how to best style bushy eyebrows. “I can’t express this enoughyour natural shape is your best shape,” says Christine....

“Too much brushwork can make the hair appear limper,” she explains. Be Gentle As contradictory as it sounds, your rough-dry should be gentle, too. In other words: don’t be too aggressive. @matildadjerf / Instagram Expand Your Arsenal Smith’s picks for best volumizing products? Start at the ends of your hair and work your way up. Applying the right amount of conditioner to the right part of the hair. Steve Granitz/Getty Images...

Keep scrolling to get fresh ideas on how to styleshort hair, taking inspiration from a few famous manes. Plus, we consulted celebrity hairstylists Nate Rosenkranz and Ryan Richman to share their expert-approved tips and product recs. Ahead, check out 37 of the most gorgeous ways to style short hair. Getty Images To get that damp look, spritz on a gloss spray like Kenra Professional’s Shine Spray. Byrdie Tip To keep curls bouncy and healthy, use a detangling conditioner while in the shower....

The reality of these soft, wispy strands is that they pretty much do what they want. Keep reading to figure out exactly how to style and embrace the shorter strands along your hairline. Meet the Experts Water Them Down First step: grab a spray bottle. @lauraharrier/ Instagram In fact,washing your hair too oftenmay cause dryness, which can lead todamage and breakagenot ideal. If you don’t have a bottle, a good splash works, too....

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