For fall, I decided to book a trip to the East Coast, specifically Boston and other parts of Massachusetts. The idea was to enjoy some actual fall weather (which we absolutely do not have in L.A.) and get my spooky witchiness on by visiting Salem and various Massachusetts haunts. Now, a trip like this might not seem like that big of a deal to some people, but it was my first time going on a plane since pre-pandemic days! Traveling has always been a little stressful and nerve-racking for me, but...

As someone who leads an active lifestyle, I know how challenging it is to get ready after a tough workout. I feel like I don't stop sweating fast enough to put makeup on, and I never have enough time to dry my hair (plus, blow-drying right after a workout will guarantee a sweaty mess). I've been going to morning workouts and getting ready after for years, but I still feel like it's an art that I haven't even gotten close to perfecting. If anyone knows how to get ready quickly after a workout,...

Having written about beauty for a while now, I can definitely say that I've become a product snob. I wish I could say that I'm sorry, but I'm not. I have dry, thick curls that are very particular. For a good portion of my younger years, there simply weren't any products out there that were a match for them. No matter what I did, they would always end up feeling dry, brittle, and lifeless. Now that I've learned a thing or two about ingredients, though, my hair has been looking a lot healthier...

Jun Takahashi‘s UNDERCOVER Spring/Summer 2023 runway show during Paris Fashion Week delivered chic Halloween hair inspiration.Set against a moody backdrop in the historic American Cathedral in Paris, the models swayed down the runway in editorial evening wear. The collection transitioned onward to collegiate attire with bomber jackets and gender-neutral silhouettes. What caught our attention the most were the braided hairstyle variations. In the spirit of the upcoming spooky season, we saw hai...