Video: Gunman opens fire into beauty salon on Staten Island
Police were searching for two suspects wanted for shooting a teenage girl and a woman while they were inside a hair salon on Staten Island.
Pandemic clothing purge boosts secondhand marketplaces
A wardrobe purge is on for some as vaccinations have taken hold, restrictions have lifted, and offices reopen or finalize plans to do so. The main beneficiaries are secondhand clothing marketplaces and brick-and-mortar donation spots. That continues a trend building for the last several years.
Diamond believed to be world's third-largest discovered in Botswana
A gem-quality diamond believed to be the world’s third-largest was recently unearthed in Botswana, the government said.
Victoria's Secret says farewell to Angels in attempt to redefine 'sexy'
In their place, Victoria's Secret has launched a campaign with high-profile women known for their accomplishments rather than their figures.
More than half of cosmetics in U.S. contain toxic 'forever chemicals,' study finds
More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash with a toxic industrial compound, a new study finds.
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.