As someone who used to be hopelessly devoted to a monthly gel manicure, I get the appeal of the salon treatment. I do! You don't have to lift a finger (except when the manicurist asks you to), you don't have to worry about what your nails look like for weeks, and the juicy signature shine is hard not to fall head over heels for. Alas, salon-job gel manicures do come with their fair share of shortcomings. A) They're expensive, B) there can be hassle and inconvenience with making an appointment, ...

In all honesty, the word "trend" always makes me balk a little. Especially when it comes to beauty, and especially as it pertains to skincare. After all, cultivating an effective routine should be more about what works for you and your skin and much less about what everyone else happens to be doing. (Despite what TikTok wants us to think, wink, wink.)Yes, good skincare should be evergreen (as one facialist I interviewed for this piece pointed out), but on the other hand, I don't know if it's q...

Every holiday season, I have to sit down and have a serious chat with myself about my shopping habits. Am I a bit of a shopaholic? Yes. But do I also make sure I leave enough room in my budget to buy the people in my life a few dreamy holiday gifts they'll adore? Also yes. This year, I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I could use some advice. After all, this time of year is our busiest and I'm a tad overwhelmed by all the options.What do I do when I feel this way? Call in the experts, of course....

Over the years, I’ve tried many makeup brands. I love so many different brands, but there’s one that I always come back to: Nars. Nars is makeup for makeup lovers. Every product by Nars feels like it could easily become a new holy grail in everyone’s routines. Its lipsticks are creamy and comfortable, and every face product blends seamlessly into skin.Over the years, I’ve tested nearly every product in the Nars arsenal, so I can confidently say that I know which ones are worth your mon...