Baracara’s speed demon: the Shamar Joseph story
That man Ian Smith was calling history again. “The West Indies have created the most amazing thing here in the world of cricket. They are all running …
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For Black Women, Traction Alopecia Costs Us More Than Our Hair
The condition typically starts at the hairline, but in certain cases can begin on other parts of the head, like the back or the sides as it did for Okeke. …
The Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedure Says a Lot About Our Culture Right Now
But it’s also true that liposuction can be a life-changer for patients. “It’s been used as a spring board for people who want to change their lifestyle,” says Dr. Doft. …
Facial Hair Tattoos Are the Next Frontier of Gender-Affirming Care
The process of getting a gender-affirming facial hair tattoo is ultimately similar to that of any other cosmetic tattoo: It requires a significant amount of communication and collaboration between the …
Meet the Olympic B-Girls Using Beauty to Make Their Mark
Although they weren’t able to nab the semi-finalist title, India and Logistx were hailed as the queens of the floor and walked off with a standing ovation. Even in the …
I Got Botox to Help Treat My Depression
A few days after my first Botox injections, the neurotoxin calcified, rendering my forehead useless. My emotional inventory was limited to a handful of available expressions: closed-mouth smile, open-mouth smile, …
The Most Surprising New Botox and Filler Trends
If you think you’ve been seeing a lot of exceptionally smooth foreheads around, you’re onto something: The number of Botox injections given across the country is up—way up—and so is …
What Exactly Is a Polycule Anyway?
Before jumping into a polycule, Leanna Yau, a polyamory educator, recommends that previously-monogamous couples try polyamory that doesn’t involve cohabitation first. “If you both are open to dating other people, …
I’m a Middle School Teacher and a Beauty Editor. I Never Guessed My Jobs Would Intersect
It all came to a head one day while I was introducing algebra to one of my not-so-enthusiastic sixth grade classes. A student interrupted to tell me that my skin …
When Did Tweens Become Beauty Experts?
Tweens are not moved by celebrity beauty brands. Hailey Bieber’s name came up, but as a source of makeup inspiration (“she has a very clean and natural look,” says Olivia), …