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Co-authored Articles (531)
How to Trim Your Bangs: Expert Advice for Beginners
A foolproof visual guide to cutting blunt, side, or curtain bangs yourselfAre you tired of making the trip and paying the money to go to a salon just to have your bangs cut? You can start saving time and money now by cut...
How to
Wax Your Bikini Area at Home
Waxing is a great way to remove hair from your bikini area, but waxing can be uncomfortable and expensive at a salon. Waxing your bikini line at home is definitely an option! Clean and exfoliate the area first, then find...
How to Remove Hair Dye
Discover the best methods for stripping permanent, semi-permanent, or temporary dyes (without bleach!)Oops! Your dye job did not quite turn out the way you wanted it to. Luckily, there are several ways you can try to rem...
How to Prepare Wax with Sugar
Try our DIY sugar wax recipe to do your own sugaring at homeWhether you want to hop on the sugaring trend from TikTok or just want to save money on waxing, we’ve got you covered! You can make sugar wax with 3 simple in...
Which Season Are You? Finding Your Color Palette
Picking the best clothing colors based on your eyes, skin, and hairTrying to figure out what colors look best on you may seem tricky, but it’s actually easier than you may think! Everyone is unique, but we all tend to ...
How to
Tell if Jordans Are Fake
Air Jordans are frequently counterfeited in foreign factories because of their popularity. There are a number of details you can check out to confirm you’re getting an authentic pair. Examine the details of the box and...
How to
Do Half Up Half Down Hairstyles
Half up half down hairstyles are easy to create and extremely versatile. Try a messy half bun or tousled half up braids for a laid-back, casual vibe. For more formal styles, try a twisted halo or half double French braid...
How to Look Naturally Pretty & Radiate Beauty from the Inside Out
Effective tips and tricks to enhance your natural beauty Looking for ways to look pretty without wearing any makeup? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to look (and fe...
How to Line Up Your Beard (Plus Styling Tips for Your Face Shape)
Get a perfect neckline and sculpted cheeks with our expert guideA well-groomed beard has defined cheek lines and neck lines. Cheek lines run along each cheek bone, from the bottom of the sideburn to the edge of the musta...
How to
Pull Hair Through a Highlighting Cap by Yourself
Highlighting caps are easy to use and can help you achieve salon-quality highlights at home for a fraction of the cost. Start with dry hair and comb through it thoroughly to get rid of any tangles. Then, just pull the hi...
How to
Put Your Hair up With Chopsticks
Putting up your hair with chopsticks is a popular style that women have loved for centuries. In fact, hair sticks have been discovered amid the ruins of multiple ancient cultures, including Egypt, China, Greece, Turkey a...
How to
Cut Face Framing Layers
Soft, face framing layers look great on everyone. They're also easy to do at home, no hair stylist necessary! Start by deciding if you want short or long layers. If your hair is medium length, go with shorter layers. If ...
How to
Fix Purple Hair from Toner
Purple toner is a life-saver when you need to get rid of those pesky yellow tones in your blonde hair, but using too much can cause another problem—purple hair! This is very common and, in most cases, it’s super easy...
How to
Do Natural Pretty Makeup for School (Teen Girls)
Sometimes the best makeup look for school is one that gives you a natural, effortless-looking glow. If you're wondering how to apply makeup that hides problem areas and plays up your features while still looking natural...
How to
Use an Epilator
An epilator is an electrical hair removal device that works by pulling the unwanted hair out directly from the roots. Using an epilator can be a little daunting the first time because tweezing the hair out this way sting...
How to
Identify Platinum and Silver Jewelry
To the untrained eye, platinum, silver, and sterling silver may appear very similar at first glance. However, with a little practice, you'll be able to tell the difference in no time!
A Guide to the Best Ear Piercing Cleaning Solutions (& How To Use Them)
Expert-approved care tips for any type of ear piercing Your newly pierced ears look absolutely fabulous! To make sure they stay that way, it's important to clean the piercings properly—but what's the process? We've got...
How to Remove Tags from Clothes: The Best Methods
Easy techniques to remove or cover itchy clothing tagsThe clothing labels found sewn into most garments can be a real nuisance, as they're often itchy or uncomfortable. Luckily, if these tags bother you, there are easy w...
How to
Remove a Ring with a String
If your ring is stuck on your finger, don’t panic! There are several techniques you can try to remove it. The string wrap (dental floss) technique can work in simple cases, but this technique does need a warning - tigh...
How to
Frost Hair
If you love blonde highlights, you can easily do your own at home using a frosting cap. The frosting cap, which you can buy at any beauty supply store, has perforated holes that allow you to pull out and bleach small sec...
