This heat and humidity makes my hair amazing…said literally no one. When temps turn tropical, you want your curls to stay healthy and hydrated. To achieve this, a leave-in conditioner is *essential* for all types of curly hair. Here are five leave-in conditioners to...
Pack The Ultimate Beach Bag
Cool girl summer starts with a well-packed beach bag. From SPF to emergency supplies to snacks that actually survive the heat, our guide covers all the must-haves you need to stay stylish, safe and totally unbothered by the shore. The absolute essentials @astalunaco...
QUIZ! What makeup trend should you try next?
QUIZ! Style an outfit and we’ll pick your next summer manicure
DIY that trending E.L.F Halo Glow lip gloss
We’ve all seen it: that super shiny, oversized, mega-glowy lip gloss that’s all over TikTok—the E.L.F. Halo Glow Jumbo Lip Gloss is trending for a reason. (Think: Glossy, hydrated lips with a radiant shimmer that hits in every selfie.) But here’s a secret: You can...
WIN! Autographed Escapade Beauty Hair & Body Mist Trio
Find the perf summer scent with this fragrance trio from Escapade Beauty (autographed by creator and founder Elliana Walmsley herself!). Includes scents So Alive (nectar and pink lotus), Cozy Up (vanilla and jasmine) and Soak It In (coconut and gardenia). [giveaway...

The newbie’s guide to self-tanning
Fact: The color you get from a tan is literally sun damage. (When exposed to UV radiation, your skin increases the production of melanin in

SPF solutions for the girlies who hate suncreen
Truth: Sunscreen is a necessity. Another truth: SPF is hardly anyone’s fave (“why is it so thick/goopy/sticky/uncomfortable/stinky/annoying/weird-feeling,” said just about everyone). But the biggest truth

Fruity vs. floral: 4 fragrances under $40 for your summer days
Picture this—you're basking in the sun under the beautiful blue sky watching cotton candy-like clouds with a flower in your hair, all while your fave song is playing *and* you're enjoying some delish Italian ice. Mist lightly cools you off and the smell of summer...

Here’s how to (very carefully) trim your own bangs
Let’s be clear: If you’re going in for The Bang Chop, we fully recommend seeing a professional. But if you’ve already taken the dive, who

Everything you need to know about LED light therapy
I’ve tried nearly every beauty tool out there—my bathroom drawers are packed with everything from gua sha stones to facial rollers to microcurrent gadgets. So when LED light therapy (promising to clear blemishes, smooth texture, reduce inflammation and more) entered...
Accepting your acne: Real girls open up about their skincare struggles
We’ve all heard it before: Wash your face twice every day, eat healthy food, take all your makeup off at night, wash your pillowcase regularly
This is the haircut that’s *actually* going to work for you
Because we all aren’t built for bangs, ya know?
Beauty Geometry class is in session
Graphic lines, sharp angles and stunning shapes—spring's best looks are a cool combo of artwork and arithmetic. Acute set of nails @thehaileylynne Trendy (and undeniably fierce) talons dominated the spring fashion week runways. Get instant length by applying a set of...
EXCLUSIVE! Katie Fang is leaving no crumbs (except the ones in her TikTok captions)
If you’ve watched even just one of Katie Fang’s TikToks (and given her rocket-like rise in the algorithm ranks, you probably have), you’ll be zero surprised to hear that the Katie you see on your phone is exactly the Katie sitting next to me on a super cold January...
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Crushes
EXCLUSIVE! Elliana Walmsley & Jentzen Ramirez are the relationship heroes we need rn
Jacket, Levi’s. Dress, Urban Outfitters. Sneakers, Thursday Boot Company. Sunnies, Le Specs. Earrings, Marrin Costello. Necklace, Dominique Renée. Ring, Frou York. Bracelet on left hand, Tiffany & Co. Bracelets on right hand, Elliana's own. May we introduce you to...
7 small ways your crush shows they care about you
Having a crush is so hard, especially in the beginning stages. It can be tricky to tell if your crush *actually* likes you back—and, when
The perfect summer date idea based on your love language
Love is…well, love is many things. For some, love is getting a box of chocolates on a rough day, and for others, it’s getting a
Style
Your 4th of July style guide
Our favorite day of summer is coming up!
7 cute outfits for whatever is on your cal this weekend
Sun-soaked days are back. And they’re shining a light on boho’s tough-chic twist, practically made for your golden-hour roaming. Free Range Jacket, $84, Stoosh. Bikini top, $96, JMP The Label. Tee, $25, Gap. Bloomers, $20, Kosusanill. Sandals, $24, Shein. Head wrap,...
10 Outfits Inspired By The Summer I Turned Pretty
Whether you’re Team Conrad, Team Jeremiah or just Team Belly’s wardrobe, we’ve rounded up 10 must-copy looks to help you live out your own love triangle. Step right into Cousins Beach with these TSITP-inspired fits that channel all the summer magic of your fave show.
Beauty
Meet the mani trend you’ll rock all summer long
It's giving straight-up science experiment—but make it aesthetic. It's a rainy afternoon (boo), and you could start your summer reading list, tackle the mountain of clothes that’s taken over your chair and finally write that thank-you note to Aunt Greta (better late...
Your summer beauty bag needs these lip balms
My summer pet peeves? Mosquitos, overdone AC and, despite the humidity, dry, chapped lips. Welcome to why lip balm is *essential* to my makeup bag. These five beauties protect, moisturize and hydrate my lips alllll summer long. Ultra Violette SPF 50 Hydrating Lip Balm...
5 Leave-in conditioners for hydrated curls
This heat and humidity makes my hair amazing…said literally no one. When temps turn tropical, you want your curls to stay healthy and hydrated. To achieve this, a leave-in conditioner is *essential* for all types of curly hair. Here are five leave-in conditioners to...
Wellness
6 easy lunch recipes for girls who can’t cook
When you’re already juggling a busy schedule full of school, friend hangouts and other obligations, it can be pretty difficult to find time to make
This is the summer morning routine you’ll *actually* stick to
It’s summer! Yay! No more school, which means no more super rigid daily routine. That’s a good thing, right?
Well…not always. While having more free time
“Dear Carol, how do I stop sweating so much?”
Dear Carol,
I have a problem with my body that I don’t want to ask anybody else about. I think it’s something that I can control,