This past weekend was my first time flying since I signed up for TSA PreCheck, and I don't know what I was waiting for. At the end of last year, I traveled nearly every other week, and the constant pauses and pat-downs drove me crazy. I know a thing or two about getting through TSA in a hurry, but when I was assigned the topic of finding out what jewelry you can get by with, I was at a loss for words. After a quick chat with TSA representative Lisa Farbstein, I now know every gritty detail. Fa...

We don't care what season it is—body lotion is a standard, never-substituted, and always-necessary part of our skincare routine. Not only does it prevent dryness, tightness, itchiness, and flakiness (the ones who get it, get it), but it also makes our limbs look better. After all, moisture is the first and most basic step in making the skin look plump, smooth, and luminous.  While there are many fantastic body lotions out there, lately, we've been in a fragranced mood. Blame it on our busy s...

Whenever I visit my local nail salon, the nail tech always asks me if I prefer regular or gel polish on my toes. I don’t have to take a moment to ponder it, I always go with regular polish, even if the gel is recommended for a longer-lasting pedicure. My reasoning: I have absolutely zero patience when it comes to soaking off a long-wearing gel formula from my nails. What can I say, that type of time commitment just isn’t my vibe. So, when I had the opportunity to give Essie’s fan-favori...

If you've attempted to find a solution for broken nails, split ends, and dull skin, there's a good chance you've stumbled across biotin as a holy-grail product. Highly marketed as a "miracle" vitamin, it's on the shelves at pretty much every beauty and health retailer. But no matter how many glowing reviews a product receives, it's always a good idea to get the opinion of a health expert. I did just that by reaching out to a doctor who focuses primarily on holistic health. Read on to find out ...