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Do You Really Need to Wash Your Hair Before a Haircut? It Depends

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Do You Really Need to Wash Your Hair Before a Haircut? It Depends

Visiting a professional for a new haircut should be a relaxing, enjoyable experience, but sometimes not knowing proper salon etiquette can get in the way of that.

What Causes Those Vertical Black Lines on Nails?

10/13/2023

What Causes Those Vertical Black Lines on Nails?

Have you ever taken off your nail polish, only to notice a dark line on the nail running vertically down your finger?

All Your Questions About Cheek Filler, Answered

10/12/2023

All Your Questions About Cheek Filler, Answered

As far as cosmetic treatments go, dermal fillers can work wonders at reviving lost volume and enhancing different areas of the face.

What Are Nanofat Procedures, and Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?

10/12/2023

What Are Nanofat Procedures, and Why Is Everyone Talking About Them?

"Nanofat, nanofat, nanofat" — this was silently running through my head as I watched an Instagram Reel by double-board-certified plastic surgeon Ben Talei, MD. He was explaining a patient's facial rejuvenation, and it was the first time I had heard of the regenerative aesthetic treatment.

5 Things to Know Before You Drop That Hard-Earned Cash on a Dip Powder Manicure

10/11/2023

5 Things to Know Before You Drop That Hard-Earned Cash on a Dip Powder Manicure

While some of us enjoy a nice leisurely trip to visit our favorite manicurist, others like to spend as little time as possible at the nail salon.

Here's What Noncomedogenic Really Means

10/05/2023

Here's What Noncomedogenic Really Means

Dealing with breakouts?

Foilyage Is the Key to Low-Maintenance Hair Color

10/03/2023

Foilyage Is the Key to Low-Maintenance Hair Color

Keeping up with the latest hair-color trends and buzzwords is a full-time job.

I Got Lip Fillers For the First Time, and My Life Will Never Be the Same

09/29/2023

I Got Lip Fillers For the First Time, and My Life Will Never Be the Same

My friends and I have a bad habit of sending photos of celebrities back and forth to one another talking about the rumored cosmetic procedures they've had done.

How to Pick a Low-Maintenance Hair Color, According to the Pros

09/28/2023

How to Pick a Low-Maintenance Hair Color, According to the Pros

Going to the hair salon is a treat, but that doesn't necessarily mean you want to drag yourself back every month or so for a color touch-up.

The Dangers of "Hair Cracking," TikTok's Latest Fascination

09/27/2023

The Dangers of "Hair Cracking," TikTok's Latest Fascination

By now, you should know that TikTok, while amazing at times, is loaded with beauty hacks, trends, and tips that you definitely should not try.

Wait, Can Eating Carrots Change Your Skin Tone?

09/26/2023

Wait, Can Eating Carrots Change Your Skin Tone?

Today in wacky beauty claims going viral on TikTok: eating carrots can give you the same results as self-tanner.

What to Know About Helix Piercings, According to a Pro

09/22/2023

What to Know About Helix Piercings, According to a Pro

Whether you've had your ears pierced since you were a child or (like some of us) you took a trip to Claire's in your adolescent years, there's something about getting your first ear piercing that just feels like a rite of passage.