If you, like us, have ever stared at a traditional body shape chart in confusion (Am I a pear? A banana? Why am I comparing my body shape to fruit again?), you know the frustration and insecurity that can come with trying...
With the popularity of indoor cycling, you may be wondering if stationary cycling can really rival a good old-fashioned outdoor bike ride. While even the best simulated outdoor environments can’t beat getting outside in the fresh air, the convenience of indoor cycling is a...
Have you ever gone to your local park and noticed a cluster of folks out on a grassy patch, all moving their arms and legs in unison, very slowly? They're practicing tai chi—an ancient martial arts practice that originated in China...
If you’ve ever researched "how to lose fat," you’ve probably heard of the fat-burning zone. If you haven’t, the claim is basically that working out at 50% to 60% of your maximum heart rate leads to fat loss. See, for our bodies to...
Agym membership is one of the easiest ways to motivate yourself to achieve your fitness goals. From weight training and cardio to Pilates and cycling, there's a gym out there especially for you. And no matter your taste, workout style, or...
Real talk: Is an elliptical workout a good workout? An elliptical machine—which you may also know as an elliptical trainer, a glider machine, or a cross trainer—allows one to run, walk, or climb without putting any pressure on the joints. It promises a safe...
Call it natural curiosity, or being spoiled by the plethora of highly detailed get-ready-with-me and what-I-eat-in-a-day vlogs available, but we really like a BTS look at all things wellness, diet, and fitness (and beauty!) related. It's a great source of inspiration and motivation...
Editor's Note: Since the initial publication of this article, F45 has transitioned to offering an eight week challenge, and no longer offers the 45-day challenge reviewed below.
About 10 months ago, I completely fell off the health wagon. I'd started a new...
Dark spots can appear for many reasons—they can be the after-effects of acne or brought on by hormonal conditions like melasma, for example. Regardless of the cause, treating them...
What’s on your holiday agenda this year? Is your planner packed with parties and events or are you looking forward to some much-deserved downtime? Perhaps you’re...
When it comes to cult-loved haircare brands, perhaps none is as adored as Briogeo. Started by Nancy Twine in 2013 for her own curls, the company has...
Selecting the right shampoo for your hair type can be a confusing endeavor. Hydrating, strengthening, smoothing, color-safe, thickening—how do you match the lingo on the bottle with the hair on your head? The thing is, though, that choosing a...
We've all been there—you cut your hair, love the look for a while, and then start to miss your old length. While there are so many great hairstyles you can create for short, medium, and long hair, we understand...
Very few things come close to that feeling of having a really good hair day. (The joy of finding cash in a jacket pocket does, but IMO, it isn’t as satisfying.) If you’re looking to experience that...
Here’s the truth: You can't change the size of your hair follicles. If you were born with fine hair, it’s genetics, and no product will completely alter that. There are, though, many ways to improve your...
In the world of haircare, the words keratin and protein have almost become synonymous. When hair is fragile or weak, it makes sense that we pick up products with keratin in them to boost our strands' stamina....
Having dry hair is far from an unusual problem. It's so common that Marc Anthony/MAV Beauty's artistic director Marilisa says, "Dry hair is one of the most universal issues in haircare." That's because "lack of...
The 2000s provided plenty of beauty inspiration—from chunky French manicures to frosted eyeshadow and quintessential Y2K hairstyles like the spiky bun. Everything Y2K is swinging back into style, and as the trend cycle continues to churn, the pouf has inevitably made its...
For the past decade or so, the beauty industry has been severely lacking in fun. Maybe you swapped your vanilla fragrance for a woody one, ditched body shimmer for a luxe body serum, and said goodbye to color in your...
Towel-drying, air-drying, and blow-drying wet hair each come with unique perks, but there's one thing they all have in common: The potential to cause damage when approached incorrectly. As pro hairstylist Gabi Lopez explains, "hair is in...
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Our favorite drugstore tinted moisturizer is the ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Acid Tinted Moisturizer, thanks to its extensive shade range and natural-looking coverage that’s easy...
Pop culture’s lasting fascination with hyper-femininity has taken many forms, but nothing captures it as well as the coquette beauty aesthetic. An unapologetic explosion...
