STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As an advanced practice nurse with more than 20 years of experience in all areas of medicine — from pediatrics to geriatrics — Dr. Chikodiri Gibson said she firmly believes in the connection between beauty and wellness. So after two decades of practicing a very holistic approach to medicine and building a solid foundation of aesthetic …
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In a viral TikTok, a beauty TikToker calls out Target for being racist by only putting the darker shade of a beauty product in anti-theft cases. The clip, which was posted by Eli Levi (@elileviofficial) on Friday, shows the beauty brand Versed’s Mood Lighting Luminizing Glow Drops, which is a tinted face serum akin to tanning drops. According to the …
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When you think about harmful chemicals, you might imagine a hazardous waste site or contamination in water. But toxic chemicals also lurk in the food we eat and products we use every day. The issue of toxic chemicals in products, namely beauty and personal care products, is particularly personal for me. I grew up getting hair straightening treatments, starting at …
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The world is changing and accepting more things, and hair is one of them. Some women may stray away from wearing natural hairstyles, but Little Rock hairstylist Alisha Davis pushes to change the narrative in Black hair care. Can barbershops become safe spaces for Black men to talk about mental health? Davis is the owner of …
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Beauty products are oftentimes advertised as something new and super clever. So, of course, I’ll go buy that innovative product. But sometimes, I try it out, and it’s honestly just a totally plain mascara. It happens. That’s why I wanted to find beauty products that are actually unique and seriously handy. When you see the clever beauty products on this …
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After multiple shows at Milan Fashion Week sent nearly bare faces down the catwalk, Versace’s F/W beauty look was a dramatic ode to the ‘90s, complete with pin-straight, flat ironed hair, barely-there brows, nude lips, and dark, moody eyeshadow. Paired with the collection’s slinky, luxe fabrics and exaggerated silhouettes, the show felt like a high fashion ode to the decade …
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Black hair is—and has always operated as—a form of identity. In early African cultures, hairstyles signified a person’s tribe, social status, or family history. However, the pernicious effects of colonialism later shifted how Black hair was viewed. In the new hierarchy that emerged, European features were valued and kinky hair and coils were ridiculed. For centuries, negative perceptions associated with …
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Lucy Hale has an undoubtedly striking look. Each feature on her face pops and compliments the others. Bold brows, sleek short hair, light eyes and full lips often painted red. Hale loves beauty and hair both on set and off, which makes her recent partnership with Wella for their new Shinefinity Color Glaze feel organic. The zero lift, zero-damage glaze, …
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