Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we’ll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something new. Follow along for 31 days of storytelling, including everything from trying new beauty treatments to copying the most risqué runway looks of the season.Before the times of COVID, I almost never did at-home workouts. I didn’t think I had the patience to work o...

If there's one thing I know to be true, it's that thick, rich, and (dare I say?) slightly greasy body creams are the best. I know that last descriptor might make people turn away in disgust, but I've found the thickest body creams create the most occlusion on the skin. In other words, they lock in moisture better than other, more lightweight lotions. And that, in my experience, is the key to smooth, soft, and plump skin.  In fact, during a conversation with the other Who What Wear beauty edito...

I might be generalizing here, but I don't think there are a lot of us who look forward to washday often. Special shout-out to those with thick, curly hair—washday can feel like a downright nightmare if you're having one of *those* weeks. But for me, there's always a silver lining. If I can at least make washing my hair into a spa experience, that gives me a bit more motivation. Every good spa experience starts with the amazing scent of the products used right? So why not go for a shampoo-and-...

These last few years, we've seen all kinds of makeup trends, from the "makeup, no makeup" look to "second skin" and "glazed donut" glam. These styles glorify having "perfect" skin, but what if you genuinely don't have a flawless canvas?Makeup and skincare are tricky as most brands edify untextured and unrealistic skin as the standard. Beauty enthusiasts suffer from acne, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and dark circles. Those conditions can be problematic when cultivating a smooth and radiant compl...