I Got a Microcurrent Facial and It Snatched My Face—Here's the 411

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Meet the Experts What Is a Microcurrent Facial? “Eat a normal meal and take your normal medications before the procedure,” explains Greenfield. Maya Allen / Design by Dion Mills At worst, you may notice a twitch here or there. “The fun part about microcurrent is that you do see a result within minutes,” says Vargas. And as for the long-term results like collagen-boosting, you’ll need to have patience....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Mark Thomas

I Got an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment—Here's What You Need to Know

The noninvasive treatment uses light therapy to help address unwanted skin pigmentation,veins, andcapillariesthat develop over time. Plus, I share an in-depth review of my experience with the treatment. Meet the Experts What Is IPL? Ashley Rebecca / Byrdie While IPL is largely regarded as alaser, this is not entirely accurate. “IPL stands for intense pulsed light therapy,” Zeichner says. IPL is technically not a laser because it emits more than just a single wavelength of light....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Kimberly Moody

I Got Botox in My Neck to Get Rid of Wrinkles and This Is How It Went

Tanya Akim In This Article When it comes to self-image, everyone has their thing. For some people, its their eyes, nose, or lips. My things my neck. Tanya Akim My childhood stuffed animal was a giraffe because I could always relate. Necklace-wielding jewelry store staff always race toward me with their eyes on an obvious sale. The rule about no-face nudes doesnt exactly apply to me; my neck is the tell....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · David Brown

I Got My Nipple Pierced to Feel More Ownership Over My Body

Or, like they call it in Texas,a law. Call it a sense of autonomy coupled with creative expression. But back to the nipple piercing. Gabriela Ulloa While I wasnt thrilled about this, a perk immediately popped into my head. I thoughtIm finally going to get my nipple pierced.Let me be clear, though. I think nipple piercings look phenomenal on any boobs, regardless of shape or size. Ive always considered myself a pretty confident person....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Elizabeth Price

I Got My Period Twice This Month—What Gives?

As a young person, you’re often taught the basics of yourmenstrual cycleand what to expect. Meet the Experts Why Did I Get My Period Twice This Month? “The uterus may bleed when the fertilized egg attaches,” Ordeberg explains. Iuliia Versta / Stocksy However, bleeding during pregnancy does not always mean miscarriage. Bleeding can be common in early pregnancy and typically impacts about one-fifth of pregnant people in their first trimester....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Mandy Lee

I Got Porcelain Veneers—This Is What I Wish I'd Known

How to prep your teeth for the procedure. In This Article Are you wondering why I’m smiling so wide? Well, there’s a bit of a backstory there. Lindsey Metrus | Design by Julie Bang. Meet the Experts What Are Veneers? “Porcelain veneers are traditionally the restoration of choice because they are very conservative to the natural tooth structure. A porcelain veneer, however, is a bang out of dental restoration like a filling or a crown....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Claire Barnes

I Got the French-Girl Bangs Everyone Is Obsessed With and Regret It—Here's Why

Its incredibly thick and can take a lot when it comes to color. Before your eye rolls commence, Im not here to bragMy hair is far from effortless. Enter: French girl bangs. LAURA LAJINESS / Design by Zackary Angeline You know the kinda thick, full fringe that lays across ones forehead just so. It was exhilaratinguntil it wasnt (and to no fault of Chaies, I might add). Meet the Experts...

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Peter Atkinson

I Got the Scoop on Alix Earle’s No. 1 Holiday Gift—and It’s on Super Rare Sale

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Snag the coveted hair tool for up to $120 off. So, when she recommends a product, you could feel confident that it will be worthwhile. Byrdie / @alix_earle I always recommend, especially when its on sale, the Dyson Airwrap, she said. I’ve been using mine for years and I think that’s a really great gift. I think everyone would love one or benefit from it....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Chad Bradshaw

I Had a Combination of Gum Contouring, Teeth Whitening, and Veneers to Achieve My Dream Smile

But there’s still one category of treatment that’s discussed less openly: smile enhancements. In middle school, a slippery diving board left me with a fairly traumatic facial injury. I tore my lip, fractured my nose, andmost noticeablycracked my front five teeth. @hollyrhue As I continued to grow and mature into my 20s, my teeth didn’t follow suit. The further I grew into adulthood, the smaller and more juvenile my smile felt....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Patrick Barajas

I Had My Chakras Balanced—Here's Exactly What Happened

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Still, my mind is always open. I like trying and learning about new things. @oliviamuenter When it comes to getting my chakras balanced, I figure: Why not? Dont know what a chakra is? Lets get into it. What Is a Chakra? Chakras are energy systems throughout your body. According to the belief system, They control physical, psychological, and spiritual functions....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Aaron Richardson

I Have a Fragrance Hoarding Problem, But I Finally Found The One

They say that love will arrive when you least expect it, often when it feels most inconvenient. Long-distance relationships have never been my thing, but in this case, I’m a goner. I have always been a perfume polygamist. Isabella Behravan In reality, all this did was seal our fatewe were meant for each other. It’s incredibly alluring in an understated, intimate waylike burying your face in someone’s neck. After some quick googling, I had my answer: Tokyo....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Ruth Mitchell

I Have Thick 3C Hair and This RevAir Hair Dryer Gave Me a Blowout in 30 Minutes

Do you know you have 30 minutes?! I can opt for abunorhigh ponytailor use flexi rods to createheatless curls. I actually feel like I cant live without it. Byrdie Traditional Blow-Dyer My review:Yes, this is 100% true. Ive also noticed my hair always looks and feels great after using the RevAir to blow dry it. you could see the shine in my TikTok video! PHOTO: RevAir Claim #3: Reduces damage and breakage....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Haley Mathis

I Interviewed John Legend on "Toxic Masculinity" and Race—Here's What He Said

That’s what I remember thinking as I climbed the stairs to his trailer ahead of our interview. “Every artist doesn’t choose to do that, and I don’t think they need to. “I loved sports, but I was never a good athlete. Ellis Kaplan / Getty Images “I was really into math and reading, as well as performing on stage. Though that’s not necessarily valued in high school culture as much.”...

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Lisa Bennett