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Get trusted tips and insights straight from the pros. Here, our favorite industry insiders share their know-how for your best hair + skin.

How to Balayage Hair at Home
Right up there with bleaching your own hair, a DIY balayage hair color treatment can be a risky endeavor. It takes a careful eye…...
May 18, 2026 • 9 min read

Demi vs. Semi-Permanent Hair Color: Know the Difference
May 12, 2024 • 3 min read

Skin Purging vs. Skin Breakouts: What’s the Difference?
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The Different Types of Breakouts, And What They Mean
May 6, 2024 • 4 min read

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Editors’ picks

The stories our editors loved writing — and think you’ll love reading. Bookmark these handpicked articles for advice on hair, skin, and more.

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The Mental Impact of Hair Loss
To some of us, our hair is everything—our stand-out feature, a way to express our creativity, a symbol of our culture, or even a…...
April 21, 2021 • 2 min read

How Our Friends and Prose Family are Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
September 15, 2020 • 49 sec read

A Big Life Change Calls for a Haircut, Here Are Some of Ours
August 7, 2020 • 3 min read

Karen and Emily Celebrate Their Differences and Talk Self-Acceptance
May 6, 2020 • 7 min read
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Ectoin For Skin: What It Is & How to Use It
There are a number of skincare ingredients that have become “household names” in previous years, thanks to their wide range of benefits: Hyaluronic acid…...
May 6, 2024 • 1 min read

Why Hyaluronic Acid is a Thirst-Quencher for Skin
January 2, 2024 • 4 min read

How Vitamin C in Skincare Can Give You Brighter, Even Complexion
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7 Winter Skincare Tips From an Expert
December 29, 2023 • 2 min read
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