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TikTok’s Latest Morning Routine Trend Is Actually Good, For Once

Is Social Media Ruining Our Holidays?

TikTokers Are Nostalgically Dressing Like ’00s British Stars — Here’s Why...

Are Sped-Up Songs On TikTok Music’s Answer To Dopamine Dressing?

The trend of sped-up music is not just limited to TikTok; it’s solidified its place in recreational listening. We no longer just want the best songs, we

by Elizabeth Whitehead

I’m A Black Therapist & My TikToks Got Me Fired

On 9th August, 2022 an article from Psychology Today titled “The Rise of Lonely Single Men” went viral on social media platforms. The article detailed

by Shabree Rawls

The Real Problem With The Stay-At-Home Girlfriend Trend

Tickling our voyeuristic sides has never been easier in the digital age. With a few taps on a phone screen, you can find out what someone had for breakfast

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Meet The Women Who Live In Real-Life Disney Houses

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Angie Bellemare (@angiebellemare) There are roughly 50 Mickey Mouses dotted around 34-year-old Cristie Anne’

Lululemon’s First Dog Product Is Actually A Clever TikTok Hack

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by Karina Hoshikawa

Denim Leg Warmers Are The TikTok-Approved Way To Upcycle Your Jeans

Fashion has had a string of odd trends this year, from unnecessary belts to glass handbags and cargo jeans. But if there’s a trend that takes the “Most

by Frances Solá-Sant...

This Viral Pleated Skirt Is A Fashion Must-Have

Since 2019, fashion forecaster Mandy Lee has been on a hunt for a pleated skirt from o, the London-based brand founded by Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena in

by Frances Solá-Sant...

Will TikTok’s Viral Whisper Method Help You Woo Your Crush?

Pining over a crush can be painful business. Whether the object of your romantic feelings is one you found on holidays, in the workplace or one that’

The New Way To Use Mascara, According To TikTok

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Carb Party: The 5 Viral TikTok Pasta Recipes We’re Eating Up

This TikTok Creator Recreates Fashion Looks With Bin Bags & Tape

TikTok fashion creator Angelica Hicks has a long list of unusual materials in her arsenal: tape, bin bags, metallic wrappers, foil, and sweets. On the app,

by Frances Solá-Sant...

10 TikTok-Approved Fashion Brands To Have On Your Radar

Is TikTok’s ‘5-To-9’ Trend Just ‘That Girl’ Rebranded?

A key unlocks the front door. A large sparkling drink is poured into an aesthetic wine glass. A homemade, healthy meal for two — with an emphasis on heal

So How Do We Really Feel About The “Clean Girl”...

What’s in your makeup bag? Your beauty regimen has probably changed a lot over the last few years in response to the “new normal” that

by R29 Unbothered

The Side Character Movement Is Upon Us

Something transformative is happening across the Internet. The protagonists that lockdowns built are retiring from the game, trading in the responsibility

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This Simple TikTok Hack Will Change The Way You Apply Blush

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The TikTok Home DIYs That Live Rent-Free In My Mind

TikTok’s ‘Knee Thing’ Is The Ultimate Foreplay Move

TikTok has become synonymous with good hacks and nifty tricks. After homemade toner or organisation tips? Makeup fit for glasses wearers or niche book advi

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From Slugging To Wet Skincare, This Is What A Dermatologist Rates...

Whatever videos the TikTok algorithm sends your way, chances are, you’re watching a lot of them. Australian users spend 23.4 hours a month on the app

by Eloise Goodman

The Australian TikTokers You Need For The Ultimate FYP

TikTok’s New Feature Will Stop Your Endless Scrolling

Today brings good news for anyone who can find themselves caught in an endless scrolling loop. TikTok has introduced a new feature designed to help you red

TikTok’s Internal Shower Trend Is… A Bit Shit

Thanks in part to TikTok’s normalisation of the subject, we no longer wallow in our stomach problems in secret. We are now proud IBS girlies and we t

TikTok’s Faux Bleached Brow Trick Is Perfect For Non-Committal Types

Nothing causes a stir in the world of beauty like a trend that involves our brows. Arguably the feature we’ve been most invested in over the last fe

TikTok’a Obsession With ‘High Value Friendships’...

Here’s one way to alienate yourself from your current friendship group: announce to God and the entire internet that you desire a whole new set of friend

by L'Oréal Blackett

Body Checking Is Dangerous – & It’s All Over TikTok

For every fun dance challenge on TikTok, a far more sinister trend goes viral. In this case, it’s body checking. Body checking is the act of taking m

by Shannon McGuigan

What’s Really Behind TikTok’s “Weird Girl Aesthetic”

Last month, creator @kaiageber chronicled in a Twitter thread a new aesthetic emerging in street style: the “weird” girl. Using photos of influencers a

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Who Is Mia Khalifa, Really? Beyond Porn, TikTok & Those Deleted T...

Now, this is a story about how it started and how it’s going. Mia Khalifa entered the porn game at 21 years old, a decision she made on her own. After do

by Simone Oliver

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