If you're old enough to have had a Spice Girls poster hanging in your childhood bedroom, you're likely in your 30s now. Congratulations are in order; you survived the unfortunate fashion of the early 2000s and the uncertainty of your 20s. You, my friend, are a boss. But along with all the benefits that come with this glorious decade also comes the responsibility to learn how best to take care of your skin in this new phase of life.So if you haven't updated your regimen since before Beyoncé...

Box braids are one of my favorite protective hairstyles. They're low-maintenance, give me tremendous length, and offer a much-needed break from using heat tools on my delicate natural hair. I'd say these stylish plaits are an all-around win, except that after a couple of months of carefree living, my strands are left in serious need of help in the thickness department. That's where hair masks come in to save the day.These handy pots of nutrient-dense goodness are a catchall for any hair problem ...

I don't know about you, but blackheads are the bane of my existence. (At least when it comes to tricking people into thinking I have perfect skin.) From big to small, and all the ones in between, they’re excessively stubborn, and even though there are tons of products on the market claiming to make the annoying black dots disappear, I've never had much luck. (And if you have, pray tell.)That said, the one and only thing that has helped the appearance and occurrence of my blackheads are extract...

Jealousy is a nasty business, and as much as we may covet Julianne Hough's bionic, damage-free strands or Jennifer Lopez's age-resistant complexion, sometimes, we just can't help feeling a touch of envy when a celebrity's beauty game is so on point that it almost hurts. A perfect example? The stab of pain we felt every single time we saw Lucy Boynton—and her ridiculously amazing eyelashes—on the red carpet. (Don't bother asking how many times we impulsively booked—and then promptly cance...