Tag: love

Why Black Women Are Finding Freedom In Being Delusional

“Be delusional,” Kierra Lewis, a TikTok user yells into her phone. “Fuck what everybody else talks about, this whole be realistic thing. My key to life, the reason I be having so much fun is because I’m delusional as fuck.” This vivacious shouty Black girl has me snapping my fingers […]

I’m A 17-Year-Old Ukrainian Refugee, Reminding You The War Is Far From Over

Today marks six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. A conflict that the world hoped would end quickly following the initial invasion on 24th February has continued, reportedly taking the lives of more than 10,000 people. It is estimated that 12 million people have fled their homes both internally and internationally, […]

I Tried TikTok’s Lip Slugging Hack & Now I Barely Use Lip Balm

I Tried TikTok’s Lip Slugging Hack & Now I Barely Use Lip Balm

Welcome to Beauty In A Tik, where each week we put TikTok’s viral beauty hacks and innovative trends to the test. They say the driest place on Earth is the Atacama Desert but I’m convinced that those parched, sandy plains have nothing on my lips. No matter the weather, I […]

How London’s Hard Water May Be Damaging Your Natural Hair

How London’s Hard Water May Be Damaging Your Natural Hair

Afro hair can be fragile. Those who know, know. And, when it comes to the causes of dreaded breakage, there are the usual suspects: over-manipulation when styling, a dry scalp, being reckless when applying heat and, for me personally, the times I decide to go completely off the haircare script […]

Uranus Retrograde Is Here To Change Everything

Uranus Retrograde Is Here To Change Everything

Another day, another retrograde. From August 24 until January 22, 2023, the Planet of Revolution will be wrapped up in a backwards dance. Although Uranus retrogrades every year around this time and we’ve experienced the planetary backwards motion in Taurus before, it’s still a transit that triggers some major reevaluating. […]

Want To Turn Your Dating App Match Into An Actual Date? Try This

Want To Turn Your Dating App Match Into An Actual Date? Try This

My dating app inboxes are full of dozens of conversations just like this: “Hey,” a match messages me. “Hi,” I respond. “How are you?” they say. “I’m pretty good, you?” I answer. “I’m good,” they say. Then, the conversation ends. Maybe a few weeks later, they’ll message “hey” again. This […]

New York’s Summer Street Style Is Bringing The Heat

New York’s Summer Street Style Is Bringing The Heat

Dressed in an all-white ensemble with contrasting fabrics, Zenin Tran says that her summer outfit inspiration comes from what fits her mood that day, rather than one specific aesthetic.  “If I’m feeling dark, or a little emo, I’m going to dress like that,” she says. “If I feel girly, I’m […]