If you get your weather news from large rodents, then you already know that preeminent meteorology marmot Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow on Groundhog Day last week. That means, extremely scientifically, that, despite any climatological evidence to the contrary or the unwavering timing of the vernal equinox, spring will be early. And if you … Read more
Got lots of red nail polish leftover from the holiday season? Good news: You can use it for Valentine’s Day nail art. The color is classic year-round, of course, but with love in the air and hearts serving as the main symbol of the mushiest day of the year, red is the official color of … Read more
At any given time, two very different beauty trends can be simultaneously having a moment, and like parallel lines, never the twain shall meet. Right now, for example, we’re still seeing the coquette bow trend going strong (yet soft) while the mob wife aesthetic is showing up pretty much anywhere the coquette look isn’t. But … Read more
There’s no category of beauty with more room for creativity than nail art. I mean, sure, it may have literally the least room, but anything you can image or be inspired by can be interpreted by a talented nail artist on those precious centimeters of keratin or acrylic. Megan Thee Stallion has proven this time … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you have an almost reflexive eye-rolling response to beauty trend names that gild the lily. Sure, I like a cute name for a cute look, but do we really need to call a basic light blue manicure “blueberry milk nails”? That’s a hard nah. So when I saw that beloved … Read more
Megan Fox‘s commitment to nail art is truly admirable. Even facing a tsunami of subdued manicures among her fellow famous people, the actor and author won’t be swayed from her love for anything but boring nail looks. In 2023, she and her nail artist cranked out showy set after showy set, with a studded red … Read more
For a good chunk of the last year, Barbiecore dominated beauty and fashion headlines. Celebrities and average citizens alike have been indulging in pink outfits, makeup, and manicures — and no one was participating in the trend more than Barbie herself, Margot Robbie. The acclaimed actor has found countless ways to wear Barbie-inspired hairstyles and … Read more
When an actor is really good at playing a certain role, it can be hard to separate them from that part. Jenna Ortega, for example, has become synonymous with Wednesday Addams thanks to her captivating performance in the series Wednesday — and making it even harder to separate art from artist is the fact that … Read more
After the Golden Globes, it’s not unusual to experience a bit of a beauty news lull. Everyone’s still gabbing about amazing looks like Florence Pugh’s faux hawk and Ayo Edebiri’s bob — even the celebs themselves tend to post about their ensembles for a few days after the event, so it can feel like we’ve … Read more
It may sound complicated, but if you’ve ever used dip powder at a nail salon, then you’re more familiar with all of the above than you think, because that, too, is a form of acrylic. What are the differences between gel extensions and acrylics? The difference between gel extensions and acrylic nail tips comes down … Read more
