When it’s time for a new cut or hairstyle, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. After all, everywhere we look is inspiration overload, from celebrities to Instagram influencers. Of course, many of us have a good idea of which styles work on us and which ones we’d never think of trying out. Before you head to your stylist or order some hair dye online, we’re here to help streamline the hair-inspo process with a little assistance from—wait for it—your star sign.Wondering why you’d need ast...

If you've ever gazed skeptically at the weird, claw-like shape of a diffuser and thought to yourself 'what the heck do I do with this?' you're definitely not alone. Diffusing your strands to get the most out of your natural texture and/or curls is an art, and learning to perfect said art is no easy feat. There will definitely be some trial and error involved as far as the process you imply and the products you choose, but making sure you have a best-of-the-best diffuser is one of the most impor...

Self-tanner is hit or miss. If you use the right formula, you'll end up with an all-over glow. If you use the use the wrong formula, you'll end up with patchiness, streaks, and an unnatural hue (although your application technique may have something to do with it, too). That's why self-tanning can be scary—especially when it comes to your face. After all, it's pretty hard to disguise a bad self-tan if it's front and center.  Luckily, we live in a time when brands are creating self-tanning p...

I used to be strictly on the powder blush train for the longest time. It wasn't because I hated cream blushes; mostly, I stuck with the powder versions because I found them easier to apply. All you need was a good brush for a couple of swipes and you're all set. To me, cream blushes meant more blending, which left a lot more room for human error. And as someone who is pretty low-maintenance when it comes to makeup, I was hesitant.But all of that changed in the past year as I started covering bea...