Von Claudia Shannon

Can You Really Wash Your Hair with Castile Soap? We Asked The Experts

And, while not a hair benefit, per se, Kayganich adds that another nice thing about using castile soap is that it's biodegradable and doesn't pollu...

Can You Permanently Remove Facial Hair with Honey? We Investigate

Generally speaking, the thicker and coarser the hair, the more painful waxing can be (hello, bikini wax) because more force is required to yank the...

Black Newscasters are Redefining what it Means to "Look Professional" On-Air

Sixteen years ago, India.Arie released the song 'I Am Not My Hair.' Lyrically, the song explores the societal biases associated with Black hair, an...

How to Make Homemade Dandruff Shampoo and Rinse

After a few weeks, your scalp will begin to produce more natural oils, and your hair's softness will return. Similar to the vinegar rinse, lemon ca...

Hair Relaxers Perfect for Those Who Crave Smooth, Straight Strands

If you've been blessed with naturally wavy, curly, or coily hair, but prefer to wear it bone straight, then you've likely heard of hair relaxers be...

Jennifer Hudson on Playing Aretha Franklin and The Sunscreen for Her Skin Tone

Read on for her beauty secrets, including the makeup look she calls her signature â€œswoopâ€ and the all-in-one SPF that works perfectly with her ...

New Wander Beauty Sight C-Er is Unlike Any Vitamin C Serum I've Ever Used

I love how it has a subtle golden tint, so it instantly adds radiance to your skin while you wait for its ingredients to do their thing in the long...

Meet The Hairstylist Behind The Haircuts in Antarctica's McMurdo Station

And before the pandemic â€” during which the station was reduced to essential personnel (that did not include a hairstylist) â€” Sutherland was in ...

Brown Girl-Approved Sunscreens that Don't Leave a White Cast

'We want to be cognizant of the fact that the physical sunscreen is sheer, but we still have skin that's oily, that has rosacea or acne breakouts.'...

Transitioning to Natural Hair Won't Be Hard If You Use These Products

Thereâ€™s never been a better time than now to transition to natural hair. â€œWhen transitioning to your natural hair, itâ€™s important to recogniz...

How to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa Scars, According to Derms

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is often referred to as acne inversa â€” aka reverse acne â€” due to the cysts, lumps, and abscesses that occur in an...

Does "Reef-Safe" Sunscreen Actually Protect Our Oceans? We Investigate

If youâ€™ve been growing more environmentally conscious as more studies are being conducted on the effect beauty products have on the environment, ...