Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”
We’ve landed on the ‘4C sew-ins’ side of the TikTok algorithm, and we love it here. Many Black creators on the app have been sharing reviews and videos of them getting weaves in kinky, curly textures, giving their natural afros extra volume and density. As one creator said, “Convince me this […]
This week feels like a cosmic massage for our overworked, overstimulated brains. After months of Mercury whiplashing back and forth between fiery Aries and emotional Pisces, we finally experience Mercury’s first full week in grounded, peaceful Taurus — and honestly, it’s the celestial deep breath we didn’t know we needed. […]
Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing […]
The saying “life is what happens when you’re making other plans” couldn’t be more real now. The Flower Full Moon in Scorpio asks us to stop focusing on superficial matters and get serious about what is truly important to us. The time has come to boss up our lives. Also […]
The quest for the perfect wedding hairstyle is a rite of passage for any bride. It’s a journey that often involves navigating through a seemingly endless sea of inspiration, where trends and traditions collide. #Hair, in general, is an online world saturated with trends like “buss down wigs” and the […]
The beauty of this year’s nail trends is that they work regardless of the weather. Take the versatile “no-makeup” makeup manicure, shimmering pixie dust nails or chrome French tips, for example, all of which have proven timeless. And while minimalist manicures have ruled thanks to their classic colour palettes, summer […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. Our Money Diaries submission process has changed. If you would like to submit a diary, please use […]
Kelsey, age 28, had a long-standing crush on Peter* when they were at high school together, but she’d never thought he’d be interested in her romantically. “He seemed too cool,” she says. So, when he started DMing her over Instagram a few years after they graduated, eventually asking her out, […]
