Post-pandemic beauty boom begins
As the nation continues to dole out vaccines and people feel more comfortable leaving their homes, they’re heading straight to the salon for some pampering.
Meet the goth teen from Long Island whose yearbook photo went viral
Weronika Jachimowicz's yearbook photo went viral. Although she embraces her newfound social media fame, she says she wasn't always so comfortable in her own skin.
Swimwear industry adjusts during pandemic
After a sales dip last year, consumers are diving headfirst into swimwear. The trending styles this year are very nostalgic and something of a throwback.
Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant winner suffers head injuries after previous winner snatches crown from head
The 2021 winner of the “Mrs. Sri Lanka” beauty pageant said she suffered injuries after a previous winner snatched the crown off of her head, claiming that she was ineligible.
‘Mask Innovation Challenge’: HHS, CDC launch mask design contest for cash prize
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
Skinny jeans are out but don't rush to donate them just yet
As far back as April 2020, the demise of skinny jeans was being predicted. So what's what in the denim landscape for 2021?
Brooklyn tattoo shop uses disappearing ink
Six years, 60 ink formulations, and one pandemic later, three people took a leap of faith and opened a vanishing-tattoo parlor.
Why celebrities love olive oil for skin health
Jennifer Lopez built her new skincare line around olive oil products.
Gen Z targets Millennials again — this time over side parts and skinny jeans
Nothing novel or historic has transpired here, just another example of the cruel endless march of time: Gen Z chirping at Millennials, a.k.a. Gen Y.
Tiny silver charm sold in a vending machine benefits Chef José Andrés food charity
East Harlem resident Marla Aaron has designed a 2-inch-tall sterling silver charm in the form of a chair you might find at your favorite eatery.
Woman who styled hair with Gorilla Glue attempts to remove it, documents trip to hospital emergency room
A Louisiana woman who styled her hair with Gorilla Glue — and went viral for it — is now updating her TikTok followers on the difficult process of trying to reverse the damage.
Why you should double-mask
Surgical masks are, perhaps, the most commonly used face-covering right now. And while they do work, they don't always fit perfectly. So wearing a cloth mask over the surgical mask could help a lot.
Kamala Harris' purple coat, Lady Gaga's lavish costume: American designers reign on Inauguration Day 2021
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women's suffrage and Shirley Chisholm in pearls and purple.
Popularity of plastic surgery surges during pandemic
The plastic surgery industry is booming during the coronavirus pandemic, largely due to the increase in the number of virtual meetings offered through Zoom and other video web services.
Rising interest in cosmetic procedures
Dr. Adam Kolker says he is seeing an increase in surgical procedures as well as non-surgical treatments.
Faces meet fashion in New Yorkers' mask choices | Photo Essay
With no end to the pandemic in sight, many have moved beyond the standard surgical mask and are choosing to express themselves with more fashionable colors, patterns, flags and messages.
Gucci sells grass-stained jeans, overalls for $1,200 and up
Gucci is selling a pair of $1,200 jeans that appear to be pre-stained with grass, presumably for customers with deep pockets who want to pull off a down-to-earth look, without actually getting dirty.
Eyeglasses that really pop with Khandie Woo | Black Entrepreneurs
Lysandra Perez Brown is a black entrepreneur from Brooklyn who is making a name for herself with her line of striking Khandie Woo eyeglasses, earrings and other jewelry.
How NFL champ Carl Banks brings winning spirit to sportswear | Black Entrepreneurs
Banks was a Giants linebacker in the glory days. But on his days off, he'd go to Manhattan's Garment District for his own leather jacket business. That built a foundation for future success.
Black-owned hair salon bounces back from pandemic closure | Black Entrepreneurs
McNair's shop joined the ranks of groundbreaking businesses on two fronts by being Black-owned and female-owned.