My life changed when I had my first Gel-X nail set done in 2021. I grew up in the early '00s where I begged my mother to let me get an acrylic full set for my 13th birthday. I'd inhale the fumes without questioning why the tech was wearing a mask, all while watching them drill my nail beds to actual dust. Nail art and enhancement options have advanced quickly in a short amount of time. Enter Gel-X sets boasting fewer harsh chemicals, less application time, better nail health and the perfect canv...
Embellished manicures stole the show on the 2024 Oscars red carpet, but none compared to the meaningful nails donned by The Color Purple star Danielle Brooks. The almond-shaped, extra-long crystal-encrusted French manicure featured the number 26 on her ring finger, a moving ode to Brooks being the 26th Black woman nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category, the actor shared in a red carpet interview with E! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Temeka Jackson (@customtnai...
Cardi B has become a namesake in beauty and style conversations for her bold makeup and fashion looks on red carpets, music videos and more. Bardi's glam team often drips the star in conversation starters, from cotton candy-dyed wigs to mullets and cobalt blue bow buns. But the "WAP" rapper's latest statement? '90s-style, razor-thin eyebrows. Previously sported on Balenciaga's runway as well as her "Like What" freestyle cover art, she's not taking the controversial look to the red carpet, at non...
Whatever your perception of India is, there's a high probability that it's not nearly representative enough. No matter how much you consider its artisan heritage, its penchant for color and vibrancy or its undeniable influence on the Western world -- there's still so much more that remains to be seen. With that in mind, a few major fashion brands have been born out of the continent, with those who are, paving the way for those who follow. One such brand is Sabyasachi, one of India's leading luxu...