Let's play a game of this or that. Ocean or pool? Beach or mountains? Rosé or chardonnay? Birkenstocks or squishy slides? For supermodels, the answer to the last question has been made abundantly clear over the past few weeks: Plush, cushy slides are in. Supermodels love a controversial fashion find, and while Birkenstocks have definitely ranked high on the list of polarizing sandals, pool slides are going to take the top spot this year. Read More...
Considering how much it costs to get your nails done, who doesn't want a long-lasting manicure? But, if you're someone who doesn't love the bulkiness and process of getting an acrylic set and you're worried about the chance of ruining your natural nails with a gel manicure, then polygel nails are your answer. To find out everything there is to know about the buzzy mani, we tapped nail expert Syreeta Aaron. Meet the expert Keep scrolling to learn more about polygel nails straight from a nail professional. Read More...
If you would have told 15-year-old me — a Black girl who had finally been deemed old enough to start getting acrylic tips added to my manicure at the neighborhood salon — that I would one day abandon full sets, I wouldn't haven't believed you. And if you went so far as to suggest press-on nails as a reason to abandon those coveted manicures, I would've been downright offended. Custom nails were (and for many of us still are) one of the most important accessories for Black girls; one of many ways we creatively express ourselves. Read More...
