At the start of the pandemic, I began religiously washing my face day and night. In the morning, I'd use my favorite cleanser before going through the rest of my skincare routine and would repeat these steps before bed, thinking I was being diligent about facial cleansing. It's only after a whole year of doing so that I realized I had been over-washing and stripping my skin of those essential oils it needed. Here's where "water cleansing," a minimalist skincare hack coined by TikTok user @glowwi...

When I talk about wardrobe staples, I'm referring to items that have longevity. These easy-to-style pieces are often the foundational elements in a closet. While everyone certainly has their own list of essentials based on personal style and preference, there are a few key items I'm gravitating toward and suggest to others because I don't think they'll ever really feel "tired" given their versatile nature. Some of the pieces in question may be go-tos for you as well. There also could be some...

Boho-chic braids might be one of the biggest hair trends this summer, but Janelle Monáe is here to let us know that long braids are also happening for the vacation season.The style chameleon has recently taken to Instagram to share a series of holiday photos, in which she's seen sporting a crimson bandeau bikini set and a bejeweled choker. Her hair is styled in straight-back cornrow braids in a deep, golden blonde color. The singer-slash-actor is pictured with minimal makeup, making the focal p...

Recently, I noticed a hairstyle taking over among celebs and fashion insiders: the middle-part bun. Once I started seeing it, I couldn't unsee it and realized just how ubiquitous it was. Looking for a new way to wear my hair, I was interested in testing it out myself and picked up some tips when I stumbled upon a viral TikTok about the exact products celebrity hairstylist Irinel de León uses to pull off the look when working with Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner.In the video, I learned that...