I’ve Gotten Premature Grays for so Long, and This Is Why I Choose to Dye Them
Every five weeks like clockwork, I know that I’ve gotta book an appointment at my hair salon—stat. This is because, also like clockwork, my very dark brown hair starts transforming into a half-brunette, half-gray situation, with white strands trickling out from my roots… which just isn’t the look I’m going for. It’d make my life […]
Ever Cried Getting Your Haircut? Here’s Why Hair Is Such a Major Part of Our Identities
When I put out a call on Instagram asking women to participate in a story about how hair impacts identity, I received more than 100 messages. The responses were overwhelmingly varied, leading me to understand that while the shampoo that works for all hair types might not exist and while there’s no one hack that […]
How to Score a Trendy Knotted Headband for Under $25 on Amazon
Every summer, like clockwork, my Instagram feed becomes a series of shots of influencers on vacation in Italy, engagement announcements from people I haven’t spoken to since high school, and photos that have me genuinely wondering: “Are those hotdogs, or are they legs?” This summer, though, there’s been a new addition to the rotation of photos I’m […]
If a Conditioner and Hair Spray Had a Baby, It Would Be These Spray-Everywhere Hair Milks
I cut dairy from my diet completely for over two years, but when it came to my beauty routine, I was all about the stuff. If it were feasible in today’s world, I’d even bathe in milk à la Cleopatra. Case in point: Milky cleansers are my jam, I’ve used coconut milk to replenish my strands, and now, […]
The 2-Step Test to Determine How Strong Your Hair Is
When we talk about “good hair days,” we’re usually referring to our hair being perfectly colored, cut, and styled. One thing most of us aren’t thinking about, though, is its strength. That, it turns out, is a mistake. “Having strong hair is an important foundation, which will support styling, coloring, and the overall health of your hair,” explains […]
You’ll Never See My Natural Hair, but That Doesn’t Mean I’m Hiding a Part of Who I Am
When I come home after a long day, the first thing I do is take off my wig. Because it’s big and curly, (or straight and long, depending on the day), it gets hot AF under here. After a while, the combs that secure it to my head start to hurt. I’d like to say […]
The Very Important Thing to Know About *When* You Should Apply SPF
Google “how to layer your skin care,” and you’ll get thousands of results telling you exactly the order in which to apply your products. While there’s some wiggle room amongst the middle steps (it’s up to you and your skin type, for example, whether retinol goes on before or after moisturizer), the beginning and end of […]
What to Know About ‘PLE,’ the Supplement That’s Quickly Becoming Spf’s Sidekick
We all know how important it is to wear sunscreen every day. And yet according to new research, only 11 percent of U.S. adults actually do it. What’s more, the small number of people who are slathering themselves with the stuff on the reg, nearly two-thirds of them don’t bother re-applying. “The number of times I get asked a week: ‘When are […]
‘I’m a Makeup Artist, and I Use This ‘One Size Fits All’ Foundation Every Single Day’
It’s hard for makeup artists to pick favorites—they get to play with so many amazing products every single day. What this means, however, is that there’s a surefire way to know which one is the GOAT: if they’re using it on themselves, every single day. Obviously, everyone’s skin is different, and we have different skin needs, […]
How To Score the Most-Wanted Luxury Beauty Products of Summer for Half the Price
After a year of curating, crafting, and collecting intel from skin-care aficionados and beauty bloggers far and wide *drumroll please*, Violet Grey is back with their high-anticipated Violet Box Best of Summer. That said, given what’s in it (a lot) and the fact that it is limited edition, it probably won’t be around for very long, so best to […]