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Whether we're going backstage at NYFW or reporting on the newest in CBD skincare, you'll find our take on the latest breaking beauty trends here.
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Let’s Stop Pretending It's Easy to Make Friends in Your 20s

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The Façade of Millennial Wellness Keeps Me Silent about Depression

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My Father Styled My Hair Every Day After My Mom Passed Away

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Disability and Beauty: Here's What's Missing From the Conversation

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How I Am Redefining Wellness as a Former "Strong Black Woman"

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How I Reframed Being Fired For My Mental Health

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Yes, And: The Complexities of Announcing Your Engagement on Instagram

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It's Complicated: Finding Love Again After Divorce

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Co-Sleeping With My Toddler As a Single Mother: A Love Story

An Ode to Black Beauty
An Ode to Black Beauty

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Why Is Colorful Hair Trendy and Fun—Unless You're Black?

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To Delete or Not to Delete: An Investigation Into Post-Breakup Online Behavior

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I Was Taught That Being a Highly Sensitive Person Is a Problem

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