"When in doubt, add glitter" is YouTube queen and makeup mogul Nikkie de Jager's philosophy when it comes to makeup application. Known as NikkieTurorials online, since 2008, the Netherlands-based makeup artist has been teaching fans how to use makeup to look and feel beautiful.
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Maybe the first time it happened to us, we were getting ready for a middle school dance, crammed into a friend's tiny bathroom with four other girls as we examined our faces and applied too much blue or silver eye shadow: a huge chin pimple. During adolescence it's virtually guaranteed.
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The temptations of a keratin hair treatment are obvious to those with any amount of frizz to their natural locks: it keeps your tresses smooth and shiny for months, saving precious blowout time and heat-styling damage, not to mention stress in the rainy or humid weather. However, is it really safe?
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Of course, we all want glowing, radiant, and dewy skin -- and there are a variety of ways advertised that can help us achieve this youthful look, including facials and serums. However, there is another effective way to transform your skin that's getting a lot of buzz: laser resurfacing.
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James Charles has had no shortage of controversies throughout his career. Over the years, the YouTube beauty guru has clashed with other influencers, been accused of harassing men online, and stirred up speculation about cosmetic procedures he's had done.
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When it comes to wigs, it's worth springing for the good ones. But once you've spent hundreds of dollars (or even more) on a good wig, how can you make sure you're getting your money's worth? To start, it helps to take proper care of it. Here's how to make sure your wig lasts.
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While we all know getting regular trims is the key to keeping split ends at bay, there are plenty of things we can do in between salon visits to keep our hair healthy. And while we may have the best intentions at following proper hair care routines, we can make mistakes that increase brittleness.
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If you've ever tried to follow an eye makeup tutorial and failed miserably, listen up. It's probably not your skill, it's more likely you are following a tutorial for an eye shape that simply doesn't match your own! This is how to determine your eye shape once and for all.
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Is 2020 giving you grays? Not to worry — gray hair is gorgeous and can involve a relatively low amount of maintenance. From picking the right products to avoiding sun exposure, here's the right way to take care of your gray hair.
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Sure, getting older has its perks — wisdom, confidence, rewarding relationships, and often, more financial stability. All of that is great — but that doesn't mean we want to look our age! Why else do so many of us have an arsenal of anti-aging creams and serums in our bathrooms?
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If you want a matte finish to your makeup as compared to a dewy look, the secret weapon you need in your makeup collection is banana powder. With the help of yellow pigments in the powder, here is why banana powder should be in your makeup routine.
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If you're thinking about investing in laser hair removal, it's a good idea to know about the ins and outs of the treatment, including the risks. You may be wondering just how painful laser hair removal is. Dermatologists have weighed in on what pain to expect with laser hair removal.
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If you wear waterproof mascara that lasts all day, then you are familiar with how difficult removing your makeup can be at the end of the day. There's one trick to removing your waterproof mascara that is surprisingly easy. Get out the cotton pads.
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Cleaning hair is harder work than cleansing a face, and shampoos are designed to remove all of the oils, sweat residue, and even pollutants that build up in between washings. Here's how shampoo could be causing damage to your skin and how to prevent it. No, don't use shampoo to wash your skin.
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We've all heard of Botox, the brand name for the "neuromodulator" or toxin that doctors have been using for years to help reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. It's FDA approved for people eighteen and over, though most people using Botox are significantly older.
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Sometimes called "face yoga," stretching your facial muscles can improve tone and even make your face look slimmer. You should even be stretching your facial skin before you put on moisturizer and continue with your skincare routine. Here's why you need to stretch your face.
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"I want to use beauty products that make me look older," said no one ever — no really, like ever. If you want to wear makeup that helps you feel fresh and vibrant, not ahem, more mature, there is definitely a type of foundation you should steer clear of. And the reason is pretty simple.
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Applying the perfect coat of eyeliner, especially for a cat eye look takes not only artistic ability and a steady hand. You should be using the tape method for applying eyeliner because it can create a neatness and symmetry you just can't get freehand.
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There's one surprising way to make tweezing your hair as painless as possible. While tweezing your eyebrows or other fine hairs, there's a few preparations you can make to reduce redness and pain while plucking.
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Chances are, if you've done any research into homemade skincare solutions, you've probably come across at least one face mask recipe that included, or consisted entirely of, egg whites. But you should know a few things before putting egg whites on your face, from the benefits to the risks.
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We went through the reviews to determine which scents are beloved or reviled. Here are the most iconic Bath & Body Works scents ranked from worst to best.
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In a since-edited interview, Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn claimed she did her own wedding makeup. That didn't sit well with the make-up artist who actually created her look that day. The drama! Let's dig into the details of this juicy reality TV scandal.
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Charli D'Amelio is living the American dream, translating her decade plus of dance experience into a massive following on social media platform TikTok. It's hard to believe, but the Connecticut native only came to the fore in 2019, yet she's so ubiquitous now.
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If you're like us, you know that immensely satisfying feeling of the first swipe of a brand new lipstick you've been pining after. Applying the perfect shade for whatever look you're trying to achieve is the essential finishing touch, so we know how frustrating it is to find the color rubbed off.
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If you've looked for a clean beauty product in the last decade, you've likely seen "paraben-free" plastered on labels in big letters. Beyond their role in marketing jargon, parabens come in various forms that many consumers have put on their no-fly list. Here's what you should know about parabens.
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Black light (or glow in the dark) tattoos are the latest body art trend taking Instagram by storm. Like stick and poke and Barbie tattoos, their prevalence on social media doesn't necessarily mean they're the best idea. Here's why.
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There's a new skincare ingredient in town, and you need to know about it — arbutin. Not only does it have skin brightening superpowers, but it can also help with acne scars and prevent hyperpigmentation! But what exactly is arbutin, and how can you integrate it into your skincare routine?
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