Author: Iskra Banović

Did you know that two out of three Americans want the government to do more to help the environment? While it’s true that the government needs to hold large corporations accountable, there are still plenty of things we can do as individuals.Are you ready to build a greener lifestyle? Keep reading to learn how to go green at home in 7 simple steps. 1. Eat More Plant-Based Animal agriculture is a tremendous contributor to global warming. While you don’t have to go fully vegan, you’d be surprised by how big of an impact you can make by going meatless once…

Bobby pins are great for holding your hair when you’re trying to create an updo, but that’s not the only thing they can do. Keep reading to see how else you can use those nifty little barrettes in your everyday life and you’ll be saying, ‘WTF — How did I survive without knowing these things?!’ in no time at all. 1. You’ve probably been wearing your bobby pins with the smooth side toward your scalp for your whole life — turns out, this is wrong! Flip the pins the opposite way for better grip in your hair and styles that last…

The best piercings for round faces add length or angles. Here are the ones I reach for, septum, high nostril, a snug nostril hoop, philtrum, vertical labret, industrial, a forward helix stack, rook, and conch. Think vertical lines, slim hoops, teardrop or marquise stones, and petite studs. Note, anatomy matters. A professional piercer should place and size jewelry to your features. Related: Round Face, Quick Picks and Sizes Face Shape at a Glance Use this to see why certain placements work. You are here if your cheeks are the widest point and your jaw and forehead are soft. Face shapeWhat…

Hello, guys. Remember us, the people that have been giving you TONS of different prom hairstyle tutorials for the past few weeks? Well, we’re back! And while you may have assumed there aren’t possibly any more ways to style your locks for the big night, we’re here to tell you that you’re so, so wrong. Braids are a great addition to any hairdo, whether it’s one you’re wearing to a formal event or a casual gym sesh. Learn how to spice up your prom ensemble by adding a braid (or two or three or seven) to an already gorg updo with the following tutorials: 1. Two French braids,…

There are lots of things that we will do in the name of beauty. We’ll endure awkward and painful waxing sessions, spend hours at the salon to get our hair color just right, and literally bleed for it. We’ll gladly go over our faces with derma rollers at the promise of a more even skin tone, but one thing a lot of us aren’t willing to do is to give up our chocolate fix. Everyone has heard the saying that eating too much chocolate can lead to breakouts. However, is it something we should be taken seriously, or can you…

We have all seen those toothpaste and teeth whitening commercials where someone looks at photos of their smile and they have a “yikes” moment. You can probably relate. However, that doesn’t mean that you are going to run out about buying whatever whitening product they are advertising. Teeth whitening products can be expensive. Plus, they can irritate sensitive teeth. As with everything, there are lots of DIY remedies that promise to whiten teeth. Baking soda is one of those ingredients that seems to solve many a beauty problem, but does it actually whiten your teeth? (Related: Beauty Myths: Can You Get Blackheads From Wearing Foundation?) The short answer…

There are lots of things that you hear frequently about your hair that you are never sure whether they are legit or not. You hear that brushing your hair more will give you shiny locks and that rinsing with cold water will also boost shine. You have probably heard that the cool button on the blow dryer could be your secret to a salon-quality blow-dry. One thing that you have probably heard a lot is that shampooing your hair can actually make it even more greasy. We asked Carla Rivas, hairstylist and co-founder of Hair La Vie, whether it is true or whether it is just…

The temperature is gradually warming up which means it will be time to strip off our tights in favor of bare legs. As we start thinking about skirts and shorts, most of us will probably start thinking about hair removal. Shaving your legs is the most popular option, but what about all of that talk about shaving making your hair grow back thicker? Is it really just talk or is it something legitimate that we should consider when deciding on what hair removal method to go with? Celebrity groomer Simone and Francine Krenicki, SVP Product Development at SweetSpot Labs, both agree that…

There has been a lot of discussion about not shampooing your hair as frequently. The no-poo movement has been gaining steam for a number of years, and there are lots of celebs who claim that washing their hair infrequently is the key to their gorgeous locks. We also learned that not washing your hair as much can make it less greasy. However, what if not shampooing frequently can lead to other problems? You’ve probably heard the warning that if you don’t wash your hair enough, you could end up with dandruff. Is it legit or is it just something that parents say to get…

There are lots of different tips and tricks on the ways we should care for our hair. We should get it cut regularly and make sure we’re not putting rubber bands in our mane instead of proper elastics. For curly-haired girls, there are specific tips on how you should care for your ringlets. One of them we often hear is that people with curly hair should not brush their hair. Does it really apply in all cases or are there times when curls can benefit from a quick brush? Or is it just a beauty myth and you’re free to brush…

Up there — that’s my makeup game being strong. While most of my friends are complaining about the heat, I am praying for 100-degree weather, hoping for it to get hotter. I love to sweat, to feel my skin tingling, to jump in cool water, and dry off in the glaring heat. But I also love makeup. While I don’t wear tons of it (my routine is based around mascara and lip color), I do wear enough to worry about smudging, dripping, and melting — especially in the balmy summer months. If you too want to keep your work of art fresh…

Pajama jeans?? What’s next, basketball culottes? Khaki lingerie? Silk leggings? Fleece jodhpurs? Okay yes, I might be getting carried away. PajamaJeans are not actually as earth-shatteringly bonkers as one might expect. Because for starters…can you even tell these jeans are also pajamas? No? Exactly. My foray into the weird, wonderful world of pajama jeans was fraught with skepticism on my part. I have never once gone out into public in pajamas, and I can probably count the number of times I’ve worn sweatpants out of the house on one hand. I no longer subscribe to the idea that plain black leggings (I say…