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5 Expert Ways To Encourage Faster Lash Growth (It’s Not Aquaphor)

The Cultural Significance Of TikTok’s Trendiest Hair Gels & How To Use Them

Cuticle Oil Is Invaluable & 6 Other Tips I Learned From A Nail Dermatologist

A Scalp Expert Schooled Me On ‘Hair Training’

If you want to incite some drama at a dinner party, ask people how often they wash their hair. Okay, maybe don’t do that if it feels intrusive. But a

by Megan Decker

The Best Brown Manicures For Autumn, According To A Nail Artist

The other day I asked a nail artist a pretty broad question: What’s the most popular nail colour right now? I was expecting a sidestep, something lik

by Megan Decker

Mandy Moore On Her Eczema Diagnosis: “I Wanted To Tear My F...

Mandy Moore is the picture of autumn. When I meet her inside a hotel suite on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, she’s dressed in a high-neck burnt orange

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These Are The Biggest Beauty Savings On Amazon Right Now

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Kim Kardashian On Her Adult Acne: “If People Saw It They...

Contrary to prior interviews she’s given, Kim Kardashian is no longer taking extreme measures to chase a “youthful” complexion. Yes, at 42, she looks

by Megan Decker

Septum Rings & Zodiac Ear Stacks: 5 Top Piercing Trends For Autumn

Have you noticed more piercings recently? Like a dainty silver septum ring on your pilates instructor or someone you follow on TikTok? You’re not imagini

by Megan Decker

I Tried A “Muted French” Manicure & It’s Effort...

My recent nail fixation has been the no-manicure manicure. Not bare, but natural. See, without any polish at all, my naked nails don’t look great. Th

by Megan Decker

The ‘Sofia Richie Bun’ Is Raising Red Flags Among Hai...

There’s no denying the style and beauty influence of Sofia Richie Grainge. Following her wedding, her exact bridal glam breakdown went viral on TikTo

by Megan Decker

Meet Cowgirl Copper: The Most Playful Hair Trend For Autumn

For weeks now, Doja Cat‘s “Paint The Town Red” has been trending along with a niche hair trend, a dramatic colour transformation that has

by Megan Decker

I Hated Hair-Repair Products Until I Tried This Honey Serum

In my attempt to keep my hair healthy, I’ve tried all the gimmicks; I’ve chewed hundreds of gummy hair vitamins and done all the serums, but have zero

by Megan Decker

9 Top-Rated Conditioners That Are Like A Drink Of Water For Your ...

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“It’s Way Better Than Missing Person”: Introducing Phlur’s ...

Ask anyone in the beauty industry about the most popular perfumes and they’ll likely mention one brand that has really blown up over the past couple

by Megan Decker

This Is The Best Time To Get A Haircut, According To An Astrologer

Booking a haircut can be stressful when you’re trying to schedule it around convenience. You’re probably doing the mental gymnastics to make su

by Megan Decker

benefit’s New Mascara Is Impressive — Just Ask These 3 R29 ...

Here’s a conversation starter for you: at your next party, ask people to name their favourite benefit mascara. Most people are loyal to a specific formul

by Megan Decker

5 Top Manicure Trends, According To TikTok’s “Nailbet...

Jess Brush was never interested in becoming a beauty influencer. She enjoyed doing her own nails instead of going to a nail salon, so following the advice

by Megan Decker

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This Dermatologist Trick Makes My Sunscreen Work Twice As Hard

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead

by Megan Decker

I Started Asking For A “Dry” Haircut & It Made My Life So Much Ea...

I recently went to a new salon for a haircut and felt a little anxious. I didn’t know my stylist, but the bigger problem was that I didn’t know

by Megan Decker

TikTokers Are Against Gel Nail Polish, But Here’s What To Know

If you’re a gel nail polish person, you probably like that your manicures last for a good two to three weeks without chipping. That’s why I typ

by Megan Decker

Self Tanning Drops Are The Key To Faking A Summer Golden Glow

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“I Found My Forever Haircut”: 6 Women Try Pre-Autumn ...

There are a lot of emotions tied up in our hair. Personally, I’ve been considering chopping off a lot of hair — like six inches — and I just keep

by Megan Decker

Sadie Sink On Chopping Off Her Signature Red Hair: “It Feel...

When Sadie Sink pops up on my Zoom screen, she looks so different. It’s her hair, which, up to this point, has always been three things: long, red, a

by Megan Decker

Olaplex Just Launched The Product Everyone Has Been Asking For

For a haircare brand, Olaplex has a lot to offer. It’s a label best known for its hero mask (the reparative No 3 Hair Perfector), but there are condi

by Megan Decker

Why Everyone Is Getting A “Structured” Gel Manicure R...

It seems like every time I go into a nail salon there’s yet another option on the menu. Recently, I came across dip powder nails, silk wrap nail exte

by Megan Decker

Hair Lightening Sprays Are Proving Controversial Among Derms & He...

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call-to-action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead

by Megan Decker

The Rise & Fall Of Tanning Oil — & Its Perceived Sex Appeal

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead

by Megan Decker

A Doctor Schooled Me On Cheek Filler Before I Book In

As I’ve gotten older, the idea of eventually getting some type of facial filler has become less intimidating. It’s not just age that has shifted my

by Megan Decker

People Tell Me To “Let My Nails Breathe.” Are They Ri...

Whether you get a gel manicure every three weeks like clockwork or seem to always find yourself painting your nails in your bathroom 15 minutes before you&

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