Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we’ll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day in January that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something new. Follow along for 31 days of storytelling, including everything from going without a cellphone for 40 days to trying the polarizing low-rise pants trend.As someone who is always struggling to get out the door quickly, I typically forgo makeup in my m...

After nearly a year of social distancing that's lead to some unexpectedly long and scraggly lengths, the urge to chop all your hair off might be stronger than ever. And while this sentiment might normally be met with blank stares and reminders to exercise caution, it just so happens that short hair is majorly trending right now. And not just the ever-popular bob haircut either. Celebrities, fashion girls, and hairstylists agree that all varieties of short hair are in. Rejoice!So, what does th...

If you've ever followed a YouTube makeup tutorial to a T only to look in the mirror and realize it's a straight-up no-go on you, your eye shape might have had something to do with it. Sure, the individuality of every human's face is part of what makes each of us so supremely beautiful in our own ways, but those differences sure do make it more difficult to identify the best makeup for any given person.Identifying your eye shape and employing makeup techniques that complement it might be the o...

I’ve been using retinol since I was in high school. It was originally prescribed to me to combat teen acne, and it’s been an essential part of my skincare routine ever since. Only after I started using retinol to treat breakouts, I learned about its anti-aging effects and noticed significantly fewer wrinkles, better texture, and overall bouncier skin. With so many products on the market, though, I wanted to speak with an expert to get down to some questions I have about retinol versus retin...