Mermaid waves are the modern-day version of the 2000s crimped hairstyle. And like all things Y2K, it's become a huge trend as of late. But what makes mermaid waves so special? Well, aside from the nostalgia, it piqued people's interest because it doesn't use a traditional curling iron to achieve those uniform curls. Recreating the look of mermaid waves requires a curling wand that has three-pronged barrels. You might have seen the tool on TikTok already, as it's gone viral multiple times (of course) and now offers nearly nine million views when you search for #mermaidwaves. Read More...
Between virtual meetings, FaceTiming, and taking selfies, we spend a lot of time staring at our own faces. Perhaps that's why there are hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok hashtags like "how to get rid of a double chin" and "jawline check". On Zoom calls, the camera is pointing up at the face and neck. "It really highlights this area, so we are seeing an uptick of consultations for the neck area," Read More...
Apart from fine lines and wrinkles, another skin concern many have when getting older are the appearance of jowls. If you’re not familiar, jowls refer to the loose, sagging skin around and/or below your jawline. Board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology Marisa Garshick, MD, says that people often start to notice jowls in their 40s, but they do become more noticeable when people approach their 50s and 60s. Many things can cause jowls — the first being age. Read More...
