Author: Iskra Banović

Succulents are definitely having a big moment in the beauty world. People love the pretty plants so much that they have even come up with a way to grow them on their nails. Really. If you’re not ready to trade your glitter manicure for live plants, you can jump on the succulent beauty trend with a succulent hair color. Drawing inspiration from nature isn’t anything new when it comes to hair colors. We’ve seen countless lilac dye jobs and ones inspired by many types of flowers. However, the way succulents blend different green, purple and pink tones is made for being turned into a dye…

There are lots of amazing hair colors trends inspired by unexpected things. We’ve seen hair colors based on opals, sunsets, pumpkin spice lattes, and even oil spills. The latest thing dye jobs are being inspired by is phoenixes. The mythical birds are the inspiration behind glow-in-the-dark hair colors that are driving the internet crazy. Phoenixes are already amazing creatures. The whole rising-up-from-the-ashes tale is pretty epic. Add in their majestic feathers, and it is no surprise that they make great hair color inspiration. Hair artist Guy Tang was inspired by the magical birds to create phoenix neon glowing hair, and the dye job lives up to…

It seems like every time we turn around, there’s a new emerging hair color trend that’s trying to steal our attention. We’ve had rainbow roots, gold leaf hair, and galaxy hair, and all of those almost pale in comparison to the newest look: sunset hair. (Related: The Gold Leaf Hair Trend Is Here Just in Time for Your Holiday Parties) Fall is the prettiest season of the year, in my opinion, so it seems right that such a gorgeous hair color trend would come along around now. As far as the process to achieve the right colors, it seems to be a combination of standard ombre…

Next weekend is pretty much the official kickoff to the holiday party season. You’re probably already planning your holiday party outfits, and you can’t forget about your beauty look. Red lipstick is always a festive fallback, but if you’re struggling for a fun way to style your hair, the latest trend is perfect. Gold leaf hair is the latest look that is prettier than your regular party updo. (Related: Forget Ombre, Rainbow Roots Is the Latest Hair Color Trend To Obsess Over) Forget about sparkly hair accessories and go to your arts and crafts box to create this look. You might have thought that gold leaf…

In the grand scheme of things, being cursed with having large pores could hardly be considered a real problem. In the morning, however, when I’m staring at my face in the mirror and wondering why on Earth I got stuck with pores that could double as ice cream bowls, it sure as shit feels like a real problem. It feels like a really big problem, and I have no idea what to do about it. At this point, you’re probably rolling your eyes into the back of your head and thinking, damn, Regina George, get a hold of yourself because this…

Have you ever been in love? Truly in love? Like, never-want-to-be-apart, shout-it-from-the-rooftops love? Well, I haven’t, but I’ve come pretty damn close with this pressed powder foundation I bought recently. But before I share the details of our epic love affair, I think I should start by giving you the back story about my skin. I consider myself pretty #blessed to have made it through my teenage years without ever suffering from acne (save for this one week in 2004 when I put a lot of expired sunscreen on my face… Not my brightest moment), but I’ve still waged my fair share…

People say that having a baby changes everything, but I didn’t realize they were talking about my beauty routine. But it does. My whole look is different now. Here are 11 ways my beauty routine has changed since having a baby. 1. No More Bold Lips Bold lips have always been my go-to beauty staple. There’s always a tube of red lipstick in my pocket, and for years I would happily run around completely barefaced without even mascara or concealer, but with a big, bold, matte red mouth. But the first day I went out with the baby, I went to…

Got under-eye circles? These are the absolute best concealers for covering ’em up without leaving a trace! Even though the rise of the #nomakeup selfie doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon, let’s be honest: most of us, when we are really not wearing any makeup, have under eye circles and blemishes. So, how do you get that fake effortless look with the minimal amount of effort possible? By simply applying little dabs of corrective makeup to the most glaring discolorations. We asked our readers to tell us about their favorite concealers, and now it is time to share them with the rest of you! (Related:…

Make Up For Ever’s HD Foundation says that it will give you flawless skin both on and off camera. But is the $42 price tag really worth it? Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m a wanna-be beauty editor who is terrified of liquid foundation. Bad memories of clogged pores and ruined white t-shirts as a teen have scarred me a bit. When I got offered to try a Controversial Cult Fave, I knew I needed to face my fears and be a big girl. I decided to go with Make Up For Ever’s HD Invisible Cover Foundation after I heard through the grapevine that a certain contoured…

Saturday marks Valentine’s Day, alternatively known as “the day before every drugstore sells giant boxes of candy for 50% off.” We’ve talked about the most unique gifts to get your partner for a holiday, but what about the person closest to you? No, not your therapist or your best friend or even your cat–I’m talking about you! You deserve to be your own Valentine. Whether you’re recently single, prefer to binge date, or are a happily eternal loner, you can always be your own date. My lovely Glossy friends, there are so many ways to have fun all on your own. 1. Understand that “alone” does…

Oh, God, this is happening again. Men love natural beauty; they wish you’d wear less makeup. As XX states, men are telling you that you are silly bunnies who don’t know what you’re doing with the makeup brush. Again. And the New York Times is on it! In the Room For Debate Section section, the Times is discussing whether or not women should wear makeup. Namely: Some would argue that makeup empowers women; others would say it’s holding them back from true equality. A recent survey seems to come down on the side of makeup—at least superficially—saying that wearing makeup increases a woman’s likability and…

If being in a relationship is not your thing, perhaps binge dating might be more fun for you. But beware: it’s got its own downfalls. If you follow my whinier posts, you may already know that I went through a breakup a little while ago. I allotted myself a week or so of ruining my eyeliner via cry seshes, listening to empowering music, and falling asleep next to a bottle of $9 white wine. And then I hopped onto the online dating scene–as well as just the dating scene in general–and went on my merry way of meeting plenty of new people, also…