Healthline calls whiteheads a type of acne that forms when things like dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria become trapped within one of your pores. While it's ever-so-tempting to just extract a whitehead with your fingers as soon as you notice one in the mirror, that's probably not the best idea.
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Can't be bothered to get eyelash extensions refilled every two weeks? It can take a great deal of time and effort -- not to mention money. And if there's anything a global pandemic has taught us, it's that we can't always rely on going to the salon to look our very best.
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Rosemary -- you grow it in your garden, you use it in aromatherapy, you sprinkle it over your steak to channel those Gordon Ramsay vibes. But did you know that you can also add it to your skincare routine? Rosemary has been shown to be effective as an essential step in your everyday skincare plan.
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Heading to the salon to get your gels filled isn't quite an option right now, but that doesn't mean you can't achieve a salon-quality manicure. At-home nail products have come so far that you can get a pro finish without even touching lacquer, thanks to press-on nails.
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Makeup guru Jeffree Star has been known to make some wild style choices. His heavily inked body of tattooed art starts on his face and works its way down, covering almost every inch of his skin. Star has shared the meaning of his most significant tattoos with his millions of YouTube followers.
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Faux tans allow you to get a golden glow safely, and if used correctly, they will make you look as if you're freshly back from vacation year-round. But self-tanners are also ragged on for how finicky they are. They smell, stain, streak, and make it difficult to even apply and get the color right.
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Lifestyle and beauty blogger Arnell Armon has taken the influencer world by storm. With her candid style and refreshingly honest interactions with fans, it's no wonder the YouTuber, who happens to be twin sisters with fellow influencer, Alissa Ashley, has over 750,000 subscribers.
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If putting oil on your skin and pulling it in different directions seems counterintuitive, it may be time to think again. Gua sha comes from an ancient Chinese technique that helped people suffering from heatstroke and other illnesses. Skincare experts have adopted the technique for their faces.
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Having hair that smells good is so important to many of us that one cosmetic company even named a shampoo after a compliment, Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific? And while smelling good is still important to many of us when we're deciding on a shampoo, fragrance may be the one thing we can do without.
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When it comes to fall fashion, it's easy to sort things out. You needn't look further than a sweater, jacket, and boots to achieve the standard autumnal uniform. But when it comes to hair and makeup, things get a bit trickier. It's chilly, and hair can get frizzier or dryer.
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We know what you're thinking: isn't melatonin what one uses to help you fall asleep? That's true, but it turns out there is a huge beauty bonus to this natural hormone as well. Melatonin is often provided in pill form, but new research has shown the hormone serves as a powerful antioxidant on skin.
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YouTube stardom, makeup expertise, and amazing body ink are just a few things Jeffree Star is known for. Fitting with his over-the-top persona, one of his home features is just so glamorous, so oversized, and so pink, it blows even the craziest celeb closets out of the water.
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If you've seen a hair commercial over the last decade, you'll know that keeping your scalp healthy is a vital part of having long, strong locks. From preventing dandruff to removing excess oil, scalp-care proves to be a lot more effective than we thought, especially with weekly scalp treatments.
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Whether you have a big day at work (even via Zoom) or a fancy dinner, a blowout gives you the ultimate confidence boost for whatever lies ahead. With shine and volume, your blowout can help you stand out from the crowd -- and you don't even have to leave your home to get one.
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Everyone has probably had a bottle of witch hazel toner lying around their bathroom at some point in time, but toners and essences deserve much more credit than they often get for their abilities. But it's easy to get them confused, especially when you're unsure when to use each.
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Professional makeup artist and co-founder of the successful youtube channel, Pixiwoo, Nicola Haste (aka Nic) shares easy, unintimidating tips for creating the perfect look with the stroke of a makeup brush. Alongside her sister, Samantha Chapman, the two launched their channel in 2008.
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Marley twists can last up to three months, so it's important to maintain and moisturize your Marley twists properly. Here's how to take care of your Marley twists and get the most out of them.
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If you've spent your whole summer shaving and going through razor after razor and shave cream after shave cream trying to keep as smooth and beach-ready as possible, you may be sick-to-death of razors. But laser hair removal isn't as simple as one treatment and you're hairless forever.
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Fall is here, and if the world around you is changing, why shouldn't your skincare routine? If your summer moisturizers and exfoliants aren't giving you the glow you want, it may be time to switch it up. After all, just because the air is getting drier, doesn't mean your skin should be.
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Of the simple pleasures in life, plopping down for a manicure or pedicure is up there on the list. There's something about sitting in a chair and zoning out and letting stress slip away. Unfortunately, this is no ordinary time, and small luxuries can no longer be taken for granted.
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Whether you're already adamant about a 10-step routine or unsure of what an alpha-hydroxy acid is, it's important to have some kind of product lineup for your complexion, yes, even in your 20s. Don't stress, though, if you haven't fully immersed yourself into skincare.
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Even beauty aficionados can mix up the meanings of different products, tools, and techniques, like how to tell the difference between toners and essences or curling irons and wands. When it comes to hair, another one of the more confusing ones is the difference between silk presses and flat irons.
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There's no question that Tracee Ellis Ross is a fabulous actor, but thanks to the decision to launch her own haircare brand, Pattern Beauty, the star can be credited as a hair expert, too. Ross' strands always looks flawless, whether she's on the red carpet or sharing her workout routine on social.
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In the past few years, trendy hair colors have moved through shades of pale. From the white and platinum hair trends came gray and silver, which evolved, yet again, into another fresh shade. Enter: the titanium hair trend, an edgier version to its precursors.
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Anyone with curly or wavy hair knows what a struggle it is to achieve the perfectly spiraled, frizz-free curl. Pin straight peeps can never understand the pain of setting aside enough time to wash and dry a curly hair, let alone the number of products it takes to leave the house looking polished.
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Few things are more exciting than discovering a treatment you were once having done in-office is now available to you at home. Recently, one of the most popular treatments seems to be light therapy masks. You may have seen these odd-looking contraptions drifting around Instagram.
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Under-eye circles can appear on even the most rested of faces, so having a routine that shows this sensitive area some TLC is never a bad idea. If dark circles seem to be a constant companion, you can likely blame genetics. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to help de-puff your under eyes.
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