Voices
Our take on timely happenings, culture, and conversation in beauty, fashion, health, and wellness. Personal essays, musings, and diverse voices discussing what's happening in the industry and in the news.
With Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Acne Can Go Beyond Skin Deep
An Open Letter to My 20-Something Self—And Panicked Gen Zers Everywhere
I’ve Covered Myself in Rainbow Tattoos To Look More Gay—and People Still Think I’m Straight
Freaknik Beauty Showcased Black Joy and Creativity—And Now It's Getting Its Due
Ice Baths Helped Me Return to Myself—Here's How
Three Important Life Lessons My Unexpected Pregnancy Taught Me About Self-Love
I Got a Haircut During My Wedding to Connect with My Higher-Self
Getting Older Isn’t the End—So Why Do We Treat It Like It Is?
The Psychology of Anticipation: Why the Holidays Never Live Up to Our Expectations
A Love Letter to My $20 Chinatown Haircut
What Does TikTok's “Demure” Trend Say About the State of Femininity?
Austin Butler on His Morning Routine, Motorcycles, and Using Fragrance to Get Into Character
Jake Shane's High-Low Beauty Routine Includes 2-in-1 Shampoo and Baccarat Rouge Body Wash
Hotels Are Better Serving the Needs of Black Hair—But There's Still Room for Improvement
Jonathan Daviss Finds Beauty in the Small Things
Your Helpful Guide to a Gender-Affirming Beauty Routine
Paralympic Athlete Anastasia Pagonis Proves Beauty Is More Than Ability
Mental Health Advocate Elyse Fox Discusses Maybelline's Brave Together Initiative
3 Black Beauty Founders Discuss "Selling Out"—And What's Missing From That Conversation
How Muslim Women Keep Their Skin Hydrated During Ramadan
How I Quit Drinking and Started Listening to My Body
These Black Women Photographers Are Reclaiming Beauty—and Joy—Through Their Art
Coming to Terms With Being Non-Binary Has Been Scary—and Freeing
Incarcerated Women Deserve Equal Access to Cosmetics—Here’s Why It Matters
What Is a Durag: History, Symbolism, and Styling
The Clean Girl Aesthetic Is All Over Social Media—But It's Not Exactly Harmless
I Took CBD Oil Every Day for My Anxiety—Here's What Went Down
15 Real Women Sound Off on Why They Choose to Not Wear Makeup
We Asked Therapists to Explain Why We Attract Emotionally Unavailable People
14 Successful Women on How They Got Their Start in Beauty
I’m 24 and Living With Advanced Melanoma—This Is My Story
How My Body Changed After I Turned 25
11 Successful Beauty Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Advice for Starting Over
How I Conquered My Skin Picking Habit Once and For All
Let’s Stop Pretending It's Easy to Make Friends in Your 20s
5 Honest, Personal Stories From Women Who Have Gotten Abortions
12 Ways to Deal With Acid Reflux, According to Experts
Why I Let Go of My Perfect Relationship
I Got My Nipple Pierced to Feel More Ownership Over My Body
Seriously: I Completely Changed My Body in Only 3 Months
What People Don't Know About Love After a Toxic Relationship
How Splitting Up With My Boyfriend Made Me a Morning Person
I Had My Chakras Balanced—Here's Exactly What Happened
Is Accutane Worth It? 6 Real Women Share Their Experiences
I Tried the Wim Hof Method and These Are My Honest Thoughts
Is Astrology Real? We Asked 5 Women to Put Their Horoscopes to the Test
I Went Inside a Salt Cave—Here's What Happened
Unpacking the Wellness Industry's Whitewashing Problem
Get to Know 6 Gen Z Designers Pushing Fashion Forward
10 Important Things I Learned When I Gave Up Instagram for a Week
Why I'm Taking a Break From Dating
I’m Spending Lunar New Year Untangling Generational Curses
I Started My Own Beauty Company—Here's the Most Important Lesson I Learned
21 LGBTQIA+ Owned Beauty Brands to Buy Up This Pride Month
5 Signs You Should Unfollow People on Instagram For Your Mental Health
Putting My Phone in Airplane Mode Before Bed Has Made Me Healthier
11 Stories of Women and Their Birth Control, Because Talking About It Is Helpful
4 Black Muslim Women on Fashion, Faith, and Taking Up Space
How I Gained Confidence in the Gym as a Plus-Size Person
How Casteism Manifests in Yoga and Why It's a Problem
How I Reframed Being Fired For My Mental Health
12 Exciting Designers You Need On Your Fashion Radar
Beauty After 50: What Real Women Wish You Knew
I Met With a Master Healer for Reiki, and the Experience Gave Me Goosebumps