We know by now that not all nail polishes are created the same. And you might have your own particular preferences when it comes to your favorite brands and shades. Some of you might gravitate toward the "cleaner" organic options that are free from toxic ingredients. Others might prioritize the shade range. And some people want something that's no-fuss and quick-drying.For me, since I don't paint my nails that often, I just want a formula that is easy to apply, long-lasting, and has a rich color...

For as long as I can remember, my mom has been my ultimate beauty hero. As a 4-year-old, I'd plop a play stool in the doorway of her bathroom (a very convenient location, I'm sure) and ogle as she got ready for work every morning. I took note of the way she'd roll her hair into curlers, wiggle a mascara wand through her lashes, and slide a sleek tube of lipstick back and forth over her lips before pressing and pursing for good measure. I was never anything less than enchanted by A) her beauty an...

The 2000s are back, baby. As you may recall, it was an era defined by low-rise pants, fuzzy pink everything, and AOL instant messenger. (Do you remember your first screen name or are you normal?) Some of the most iconic and still-talked-about fashion moments of all time happened during this period and we're still feeling the reverb to this day. Another area of excellence from the 2000s that still informs our lives? The hairstyles.From chunky highlights to braided antennas and, of course, sp...

Perhaps reflective of our yearning for balance during these uncertain times, yin and yang -- a symbol made up of dark and light halves of a circle divided by a curved line -- have been all over our Instagram feeds recently, appearing in various forms including beautiful nail art designs. Associated with Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophy and religion, the yin-yang motif represents the complex idea of dualism and complementary opposites -- contrasting forces such as dark and bright, negative a...