As we age, hair color, of course, fades to white or gray. Scientists still aren’t sure exactly why that is, but it might also be a matter of melanin: “[There’s] some thought that it may be related to hydrogen peroxide, which is a metabolic byproduct of cells in the hair bulb,” says Bhanusali. “Over time,…

Every so often there’s a celebrity lookalike who drives the internet into a frenzy, such as the Lindsay Lohan doppelgänger who reenacted iconic scenes from The Parent Trap on TikTok or the 19-year old model that looks just like Gisele Bündchen. This time around, it looks like the internet has found Cardi B‘s long-lost twin….

It’s been years since I’ve worn my hair half-up. My go-to hairstyle in elementary school, it somehow went by the wayside during my adolescence, never to return again. And while the classic look has never really gone away, I certainly haven’t seen it on other people nearly as much as ponytails and loose, fully down…

A dermatologist can administer masseter injections, as can oral surgeons and plastic surgeons, but be aware that these injections are off-label, so they require precision and extensive experience to avoid issues with chewing or smiling. These injections are also rarely covered by insurance unless your policy covers Botox as a medical necessity. In that case,…

Megan Thee Stallion has been living her best life recently while on vacation in a sunny, undisclosed place. For the trip, the Houston-based rapper ditched her gorgeous wigs for a set of ombré locs, and we, like many of her fans, have been obsessed with the protective style. Of course, in addition to the new…

While I aim to carve a cultural environment that contributes to inclusion and equity, the necessity to remedy the history of several kinds of harmful representations, prejudices, and inequities that bruised my blackness, my African-ness, and my albinism respectively, continues to mold an indescribable amount of tension. My media experiences require the management of various…

Summer: The season of ice cream, popsicles, lemonade, and… frozen honey? The latter may not sound like your typical summer treat, but TikTok users have been obsessed with this DIY delicacy. Currently, TikTok videos with the hashtag #frozenhoney have collectively garnered 1.1 billion views, but is this sweet treat dangerous for your teeth? As experts…

Gel manicures no longer have to stop where your natural nails end.

Halloween and makeup: name a more dynamic duo. The beauty of the holiday (besides the candy) is that you can create an entire costume with Halloween face paint. And depending on your skill level, you can really turn out some horror movie-grade stuff with the right palettes, prosthetics, and maybe a little fake blood. Creating…

You know an ingredient has “made it” once it starts getting top billing directly in product names. It’s an honor than has often been reserved for the best-known active ingredients like retinol and vitamin C — veteran all-stars that dermatologists have been touting for decades. But lately, one buzzy ingredient in particular has been making…