The arrival of summer signals the beginning of countless trends amongst the beauty and fashion crowd: aesthetics remain an endless source of inspiration thanks to major social media platforms with notable styles and looks experiencing a lightening quick rise to prominence. Over the past few years, those of us who rely on protective styles, have witnessed a rise in one particular one: goddess braids (also commonly referred to as bohemian braids).If you haven't yet come across this fantastic phen...

When it comes to the bandwidth of our Amazon shopping carts, the limit (as Cady Heron would say) simply does not exist. From affordable skin-saving elixirs to highly sought-after hair tools to nail-enhancing supplements to lash-extending mascaras, Amazon is our oyster when it comes to beauty shopping. But of course, this can be both a blessing and a curse.On one hand, we love to have options, and with more options comes the increased probability we'll find the perfect product to add t...

Sunscreen shopping can be tough for a lot of skin types—if your skin is sensitive, acne-prone, dry, or oily, you need to find just the right formula for you that doesn't irritate it or exacerbate any issues. Add in a skin condition like eczema or melasma on top of that, and it makes for an, ahem, interesting time trying to find sun protection. Don't worry though, we're here to help. I asked a dermatologist to give us all the important info on sunscreen shopping for melasma. If you have it...

There's nothing worse than trying to get a close, smooth shave and ending up with a bevy of angry, ingrown hairs and bumps. Unfortunately, it's happened to all of us at one point or another. The good news is you can avoid razor burns and nasty ingrown hairs caused by hair removal by using the right razor. There are tons of "women's" razors out there, but don't let the name trip you up—women's razors are typically designed to cover a larger area (like legs) and are made to be used in the sho...