When the pandemic hit the U.S. in March, Maria Tash thought ear piercing was done for. The elastic loops on face masks seemed like they would deter people from getting their lobes and cartilage pierced but, luckily, that was not the case.The fine jewelry designer and founder of Maria Tash, her eponymous New York-based piercing salon and jewelry brand, reports that business is seeing pent-up demand now that more people are vaccinated and feel comfortable venturing back into salons. "Now that our ...

Soft Services, the newly launched beauty company co-founded by Annie Kreighbaum and Rebecca Zhou, isn't just another body care brand. The brainchild of two Glossier alums who are experienced in marketing and strategy in the digital retail space, Soft Services recognizes the lack of products that specifically address common body skin concerns (such as body acne and keratosis pilaris, the skin condition that causes small bumps), and wants to create solutions for the oft-neglected skin on your back...

Glossier has unveiled Ultralip, a major new product first teased by Olivia Rodrigo in April. The viral singer, who most recently performed on Saturday Night Live, gave fans a first look at the tinted lip balm in an episode of Vogue's "Beauty Secrets" series.Formulated with moisturizing ingredients including jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid, Ultralip is described as the "sweatpants of lipstick." Indeed, its pillowy texture glides onto the skin, imparting natural-looking color in nine shades incl...

Gillette Venus, known for its razors and shaving products, has recently launched its Venus for Pubic Hair and Skin collection. The range consists of a razor, exfoliant, shave gel and serum made specifically to cater to the unique needs of one's pubic area.Coinciding with the launch is its #SayPubic campaign in the form of a song encouraging women to use anatomical terms to refer to their pubic area instead of slang sayings like "bikini" or "down there." According to the label's research, only 18...