I remember the first “latte makeup” video that came across my feed: Influencer Steph Hui created the prettiest warm, softly smoky neutral using a cornucopia of smoldering tans and browns for a monochromatic makeup moment. I was utterly obsessed — and as someone who gravitates toward neutral tones, it was […]
I’ve always dreamed of having long, luscious mermaid waves — blame a childhood diet of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Aquamarine and H2O: Just Add Water. Unfortunately, I was born without two very important genes: the naturally curly hair gene (I have thin, fine hair that needs half a can of […]
I recently went to a new salon for a haircut and felt a little anxious. I didn’t know my stylist, but the bigger problem was that I didn’t know exactly what I was asking for. I didn’t have time to source inspiration images, and I felt the vibe I communicated […]
Black hairstyling is a lot of things: Genius? Yes. Innovative? Absolutely. Beautiful? Undoubtedly. But it’s rarely ever described as “effortless” — especially not in the way it’s meant for straight and wavy hair types (look up “bed head hair” and “undone blonde” for those unfamiliar). Between braids that took 12 […]
I didn’t register the enormity of what I was watching at first: an influencer speaking directly to the camera, recounting every single injectable she’s ever had, along with her reasons for doing so. From exact measurements and locations to the longevity of each so-called tweakment, the video details years of […]
If you’re a gel nail polish person, you probably like that your manicures last for a good two to three weeks without chipping. That’s why I typically take a soft gel polish over a regular one. However, in recent months, I’ve reconsidered the habit as I’ve noticed a rise in […]
ILLUSTRATED BY SUCHET INUTHAI Welcome to a Leo New Moon week! After last week’s Lion’s Gate Portal, we’re entering this week feeling empowered to level up in every way — psychologically, physically, spiritually, and financially. The Leo New Moon strikes on the 16th, infusing the cosmos with supercharged momentum and […]
Almost every week a new makeup brand steps into the spotlight as a must-have of the moment, either by trending on TikTok or by being revealed as a celeb’s cherished buy. And in true R29 fashion, we have to see if it lives up to the hype. We’ve already subjected […]
The Venus Portal occurs when Venus retrograde slips behind the degrees of the Sun: Venus needs to link up with the Sun and then retrograde past it. The portal is what we call the energetic shift which occurs at that moment in time. This will be one of the major […]
When I tell people I haven’t had sex in three years, the statement is usually met with a stunned silence as my peers try to figure me out. Some see this as a challenge, trying to hit on me and reassuring me that I definitely could have sex — tonight, […]
