One of my favorite truths to tell during the icebreaker game Two Truths and a Lie is that I’m legally blind in my right eye. Really, both of them have such bad astigmatism to the point that, no, I do not qualify for corrective laser surgery, and without my glasses or contact lenses, I could…
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I’m not sure what caught my attention first: the scalp treatment or the word bubble. It makes sense that Kristin Ess, the stylist who spawned a line of high-quality, surprisingly affordable hair products and has masterminded many a celebrity cut (see Lauren Conrad and Jenna Dewan), would look beyond the roots. After all, healthy hair…
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Asking a beauty professional—whether it’s a celebrity hairstylist, makeup artist, or Instagram influencer (hi, 2018)—for advice is always a safe bet. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find there are plenty of other women out there who are legitimate authorities in their own right. In our column Unlikely Experts, they give real reviews and…
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In the summer, my face is an oil slick—or as kinder souls have put it, “so glowy!” Then, one day, fall turns to winter and severe dry patches begin appearing beneath my eyes and around my nose. It happens every year, like clockwork. In the past, this signaled a mad scramble to find any solution…
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There’s something about back-to-school time that calls for a refresh. That’s why this week, we’re throwing it back to the basics: putting “easy” makeup hacks to the test and a spotlight on the simple products that’ll make a big difference. Class is now in session. Whenever someone asks about my skin type, my response is…
Read more“You know, you should really use a foot cream.” I knew the pedicurist tending to my feet wasn’t trying to be rude, but like breaking in a new pair of leather boots, it rubbed me the wrong way. “Ew, yeah, what the hell do you do to your feet?” my best friend chided me from…
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