As a skincare enthusiast, makeup artist, and YouTuber, my stunning 74-year-old mom knows a thing or two when it comes to beauty. (You should see her bathroom and vanity—I think she has more products than I do!) However, even though my mom has her makeup and skincare routines down pat, especially when it comes to highlighting her natural beauty (she's never even had a facial, let alone a prick of Botox), one area she's been unable to crack is haircare. Issues like thinning, dullness, and dr...

Skincare can be a confusing landscape, even for the most knowledgeable beauty enthusiast. With the many beauty products out there that exist, building a proper nighttime skincare routine can turn into a lifelong experiment, not to mention figuring out whether or not we’re using the products the right way in the first place. Throw in the countless skincare trends and hacks we’re exposed to every day on TikTok, and the average person is bound to screw up their skin at least once. It sucks, bu...

Since Princess Diana's 1994 LBD reemergence from the scandal of then husband, King Charles, revenge dressing has become a legitimate way for people navigating the murky waters of heartbreak. TikTok has turned that trend into a "thing," bringing forth "revenge makeup."Amassing over two million views #revengemakeup particularly hits home for me as my true relationship with enhancing my beauty came from heartbreak. The more heartbroken I was, the more lipstick and mascara I applied. Some people are...

I tried everything when I first started writing in the beauty world. And when I say everything,I mean that it got to the point where my skin was constantly angry and red, and my hair was always dehydrated. When I started to chat with experts to round out my stories, I quickly realized my routines were too robust. Why was I making everything so complicated? Fast-forward nearly five years later. My beauty routines are much more curated and straightforward. More is not better. In fact, in most cas...