Innholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2021 i Cosmopolitan

17 creamy blushes tested in 35 glorious colors by snapping 213 well-lit selfies to find the 1 perfect blush on page 42, part of our v, v major Holy Grail Beauty Awards. 26 PLAID MINISKIRTS PULLED OUT OF STORAGE IN THE HOPES THAT THEY’RE STILL COOL ENOUGH FOR OUR COVER STARS. XOXO. 73 chips crushed in the name of edible glitter (page 62). 7 wildly specific swiping journeys to bring you the wildly specific story on page 78. 2 EDITORS PASSIONATELY FIGHTING OUT THE SCARVES-AS-TOPS TREND (PAGE 30). 28 Zoom calls taken outside because…sun! 16 hot to iced coffee switches that proved love at first sip is definitely real. 310: the number of collective tabs our editors had open at any given moment. Yes, we know it’s a problem. No, we don’t want to restart…

BFFS 5EVER? “My best friend broke up with her college boyfriend the day after graduation (they both moved back home with their families, hours apart, and she didn’t want to do long-distance). I also moved home, which, uh, happened to be the next town over from his. Neither of us had jobs, and because he and I were friends, we started going on daily ‘walks’ to get ‘air.’ Buuut those walks turned into hooking up in his car and, eventually, defining the relationship. My best friend has no idea. We’re all planning to move to New York City this summer, so I guess I’ll have to tell her soon.” —GR ACE*, 22 @M R. STYLES “During quarantine, I made a private Instagram account pretending to be Harry Styles for fun.…

If you’re a trash-TV buff, you might be thinking, Welllll, on the last season of The Bachelor… but let me interrupt: As the first-ever deaf contestant, Abigail Heringer was sent packing right before hometowns without ever getting a one-on-one date, despite having received the first impression rose (which, like, never happens). It was highly sus to me—but not that surprising. As a person with multiple sclerosis, I’m all too used to disabled people being overlooked. But hello, there are some 61 million adults in the U.S. living with a disability. And reality TV is doing itself—and all of us—a disservice by ignoring that. I mean, sure, some shows have dabbled in representation, like when Kelsey Owens supported her mom with MS on Siesta Key. But too often, sick people find…

1 DRAMATIC RUFF COLLARS Just saying… this v extra choice was/is probs also the chicest way to catch crumbs. 2 TUDOR HEADDRESSES Pro: Wearing one of these bbs could hide even the worst hair day. Con: It’d ensure a bad hair day once you’d take it off. 3 LOOONG SHOES Pointed toes are always posh, but what if we once again took it just a step (heh) further? Think of the street-style posts! Bonus points (heh, heh) if your shoes start curling up at the tips for that jester mood. 4 FLOOR-GRAZING SLEEVES The epitome of opulence is inconvenience, obviously. So don’t expect to get anything done in these—except maybe some light sweeping as you take a turn about the room. 5 ANY RANDOM OBJECT AS A HAIR ACCESSORY Listen, hair was a major flex…

IT’S A LIFESTYLE And basically like aprèsski, but swap the sipping-cabernet-by-the-fire-in-your-chicest-sweater for lots of breezy crochet and crisp summer wine. Also replace the fireplace with the actual sun.…

BESTMINERAL SPF FOR DEEPER SKIN TONES “Mineral sunscreen is the reason I have trust issues. Thankfully, this formula has never betrayed me or left a weird white cast on my skin. It’s legit invisible.” —AMA KWARTENG, associate beauty editor EleVen by Venus Williams On-the-Defense Sunscreen SPF 30, $42, ulta.com BEST EVERYDAY FACE WASH “A GD joy to use. The gel texture lightly foams up to remove makeup, excess oil, and buildup (without ever leaving you feeling tight or dry) and has a truly delightful citrusy scent.” —LB Burt’s Bees Truly Glowing Gel Cleanser, $10, amazon.com BEST MINERAL SPF FOR LIGHTER SKIN TONES “No lie, I’ve tried hundreds of mineral sunscreens, and this one is it for me. The clean formula is hydrating but not heavy, protects with SPF 32, and…

BEST BLUSH “So I never use the words ‘natural’ and ‘blush’ in the same sentence, but this creamy formula has me breaking all my own rules.” —RB Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush, $21, sephora.com BEST CONCEALER “Wearing this matte concealer is like wearing sweats—soft, flexible, and comfy. Use it on breakouts, dark circles, dark spots, or wherever you want natural-looking coverage.” —AK Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin Concealer, $27, sephora.com BEST WATERPROOF MASCARA “It passes my ultimate mascara test: You get kinda-sorta wine drunk (oops) and fall asleep wearing it (also oops) and…it somehow still looks perfect the next morning.” —LB Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara, $11.50, ulta.com BEST BRIGHT LIPSTICK “Yup, I still wear bold lipstick—around the house and under my mask…

BEST TEETH WHITENER “This easy-to-use gel is my new everything. Just use the little wand to apply it to your teeth and go live your life. That’s it.” —LB Crest Whitening Emulsions With Wand Applicator, $50, crestwhitesmile.com BEST SKINCARE DEVICE “It uses vibrating sound waves to boost circulation and stimulate your facial muscles. The result: visible tightness and firmness.” —RB Shani Darden Skin Care Facial Sculpting Wand, $399, shanidarden.com BEST HAIR DRYER “This one has an oscillating nozzle that moves back and forth as you style. Meaning, it gives you faster results with, like, half the effort.” —RB Panasonic Nanoe Hair Dryer (EH-NA67-W), $150, amazon.com BEST MAKEUP-BRUSH SET “The super-soft bristles blend like butter, and the roll-and-tie case keeps them from getting smashed in my bag.” —CM Sephora Collection…

WHEN I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR MY FIRST PHYSICAL as a bona fide, unsupervised 18-year-old, I never thought I’d leave feeling more anxious about my health—and doctors in general—than when I went in. I found the physician by calling the number on the back of my insurance card, figuring it was my best shot at developing a relationship with a provider I could trust. As I sat in the waiting room filling out forms, everything seemed okay. A nurse led me to an exam room to check my weight and vitals, and then the doctor emerged. She asked me a few questions, including some about my period. When I admitted it wasn’t exactly regular, she said she wanted to do blood work, including a pregnancy test. I laughed and told…

A BRUNCH BOWL Prep those whole grains and season ’em with salt and pepper. Then top with poached, soft-boiled, or fried eggs—and hot sauce. EGG DROP SOUP Whisk eggs in a bowl. Then boil some water and your noods, add in that ramen flavor packet, and use a fork to drip the eggs into your soup. Done! LOWKEY SHAKSHUKA Sauté your onion, dump in the whole can of tomatoes, stir it up, then crack in 3 to 5 eggs. Cover and cook on medium heat until the egg whites are solid. Top with cilantro and scoop it all up with bread. FRENCH TOAST Mix milk, 2 eggs, cinnamon (if you’ve got it), and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Dunk in those bread stragglers until they’re coated. Fry in…

Okay, so the chaotic good that is a filled cupcake isn’t a totally new idea *bows to cake ancestors who came before*. But Madeline Lanciani, owner of Duane Park Patisserie (@DuaneParkPatisserie) in New York City, did ingeniously coin the term “Magic Cupcake” to describe her famous cream-infused bbs. And you can follow her lead by turning a box of cake mix and something gooey into your own majestic treat. Will doing so result in a case of long-term cupcake snobbery? Probably. Still worth it? Definitely. For the fahncy: Stuff a piping bag with filling, insert it into your cupcake, and squeeze until fully loaded. Frost if you dare. For everyone else: Use a spoon to dig a filling-size hole in the top of a cupcake, stopping when you reach the…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (lol), you know that crystals are powerful manifestation tools. They’re like energetic flash drives that store your intentions, hopes, and wishes. Usually, you can “reset” them (aka wipe away old vibes) by leaving them outside under the velvety darkness of the New Moon and “charge” them (aka amp up their power) by doing the same beneath the illumination of the Full Moon. However! This does not apply during eclipses. When the Sun or Moon is obstructed, it isn’t functioning normally (as you also already know from reading everything else on these pages). If your crystals accidentally download an eclipse’s chaotic, volatile, and unpredictable energy, your manifestations will get mixed with a heavy dose of mayhem—a freaky concoction that no one wants. Relax, though,…

ARIES (03.21–04.19) Your social life is getting a glow-up, especially around the solar eclipse on June 10. You’ll be making new connections and *wiggles eyebrows* connections. CANCER (06.21–07.22) Hi, lil crab, the eclipses are bringing up unfinished biz from the past—especially re: relationships. Time to find closure and let shit go. LIBRA (09.23–10.22) Work-life balance, what’s that? Find some, bc the solar eclipse could bring a raise or promotion and you don’t want to be too burned out for the opportunity. CAPRICORN (12.22–01.19) This is your cuffing season, but the Gem astro weather (including the solar eclipse) is all work. Ew, but maybe you’ll end up with a cute coworker? TAURUS (04.20–05.20) Sry, Taurus, but all these eclipses are activating your chart’s debt zone. Do some schmoozing so that you can get stacks…

Could I get an STI from sex toys? If they haven’t been cleaned properly, yes, says Dr. Nwegbo-Banks. You could catch an infection like chlamydia, hepatitis B, or herpes. These pathogens can live on surfaces for up to eight weeks (!). If your partner has a vagina, they also run the risk of getting bacterial vaginosis (not an STI, but it can increase your chances of getting one). So always clean sex toys with warm water and unscented soap before and after each use. Do I need to be worried about getting HPV as a man? Men can definitely get and pass on HPV, which makes it so frickin’ rich that there’s no routine male HPV test (come on, science!). Dr. Nwegbo-Banks says that genital warts can be evidence of…

WHITNEY PEAK IS ZOYA LOTT The clique’s newcomer. EMILY ALYN LIND IS AUDREY HOPE Constance cool girl who’s not very into IG. EVAN MOCK IS AKENO “AKI” MENZIES Audrey’s looongtime boyfriend. JORDAN ALEXANDER IS JULIEN CALLOWAY Influencer and also Audrey’s BFF. ELI BROWN IS OTTO “OBIE” BERGMANN IV Two words: hero complex. THOMAS DOHERTY IS MAX WOLFE The requisite party boy. ZIÓN MORENO IS LUNA LA Bitchy in a good way. Think: Georgina. SAVANNAH SMITH IS MONET DE HAAN Always right. Just ask her. TAVI GEVINSON IS KATE KELLER No clue! You’ll have to watch to find out.…

FOR SIGHTSEEING BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST The site of Ye’s welcome concert is also a world-class museum complex, which just opened a special exhibit on the history of Black American cowboys. FOR SNACKING COWTOWN CANDY COMPANY Shop like a Kanye in a candy store. Start by springing for the Cowtown Crunch—corn puffs covered in two kinds of chocolate. FOR CELEB SPOTTING KANYE’S RANCH Located southeast of downtown, the property, which is thousands of acres, is largely hidden from the road. But if you know what you’re looking for (a nondescript gate), you can spot it. FOR EATING CODY STEAKHOUSE Formerly known as the Rib & Chop, this is where you go when you’ve got something to celebrate. Like, you know, a monu-mental partnership with Gap or something! FOR…

My overall nightstand vibe Messy. Just, you know, busy. Always on top A candle is imperative. I love my Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille scent. Oh, and also… 8,000 books, my Bible, and old journals that I go back and reference. And cards and letters I get from fans. Anything with a stamp is the way to my heart, and handwritten with a stamp? Oooh! What’s inside I don’t have nightstand drawers. Maybe that’s what I need to not be so messy? Eye masks: yea or nay? I used to wear one, but I got blackout shades. They are the best and most danger-ous investment. At noon, it looks like midnight. What I steal from my partner’s side Well, I don’t have a partner yet. I have a king-size bed so…

ANNA KAWAY, by Jenny Lee The teens in this gossipy novel escape their probs by getting outta town (to South Korea, L.A., NYC, and…theater camp). THE SIREN, by Katherine St. John In this surprisingly creepy thriller, A-listers filming a movie on a private island get stranded by a hurricane amid high-stakes drama. TOKYO EVER AFTER, by Emiko Jean A Japanese American girl learns her father is the crown prince of Japan and jets off to Tokyo to meet him, Princess Diaries style. THEY’LL NEVER CATCH US, by Jessica Goodman Beautiful Hudson Valley hiking trails are the perfect setting for this twisty small-town mystery (written, ahem, by Cosmo’s own op-ed editor!). PROJECT HAILMARY, by Andy Weir An astronaut has to save the entire human race in this sci-fi epic. Stressful, yes,…

Cue a sepia-toned montage of you, keeping MTV on *just in case* it came on, cranking the volume when it did, and asking Jeeves for the translation of “Voulezvous coucher avec moi, ce soir?” Because this wasn’t just a song from the movie Moulin Rouge! or a cover of Patti LaBelle’s 1974 classic. It was A Moment that was really about power. Specifically about women (in this case, Mýa, Lil’ Kim, Pink, and Christina Aguilera) reclaiming their power. Today, the groundbreaking collab is still going strong—it has 387 million YouTube views and counting and remains one of the most streamed songs on Spotify for each of its leads, nearing 233 million spins. But 20 years ago, when this group came together for a two-day shoot, the stakes were high and…

Hi, this goes for decor too Bc anatomical finds can liven up any space. SOME CONTEXT FOR YA This season’s hottest accessory trend is…body parts. So pretty though, right? And inspired by the evil eye, an important protective symbol for many cultures since literally the BC era.…

1 Hello to the new cuffing szn If you prefer a slightly cropped look for warm weather, simply roll your jeans on up (this move also allows you to show off your v cute footwear). Or get a pair that scrunches at the ankles. 2 It’s all in the styling, ofc A tucked-in graphic tee, shoulder bag, and white sneaks make them très modern. You could just as easily wear these bbs with a ruffled blouse or ribbed tank. Enter the ~fold~…

BEST NEUROTOXIN Botox Cosmetic, price varies by location and provider “No one *needs* neuro-toxins, but if you’ve got wrinkles and wish that you didn’t, Botox is 100% the fastest and most effective way to smooth them out.” —LB BEST FILLER Juvéderm, price varies by location and provider “It uses hyaluronic acid to plump and volumize your lips, cheeks, fine lines, and any folds on your face. The best part? It looks natural as hell and the results can last up to two years.” —RB BEST GLOW BOOSTER DiamondGlow Facial, $150 to $300 “I’m getting married in July and this facial will be a big part of my pre-wedding planning. It gets rid of any gunk in your pores and infuses your skin with serums to make your face look…

1. Find your fragrance vibe. Figure out which notes—the individual scents, like lemon or rose, that make up a perfume—you do and don’t like. Start a list and jot down what you associate with them. No need to be overly technical about it though. In my “hell yes” column are jasmine and gardenia (to me, they’re basically summer bottled) and in my “just no” column is strawberry (it’s too candy-like for moi). 2. Revisit your old favorites. This can help you accomplish step 1, but let me also say that while discovering a new scent (see: step 3) is a power move, there’s no shame in keeping a former fave in your mix (mine is, and always will be, Chanel N°5—it just smells rich). All Perfume People have an evergreen…

Outside the doctor’s office, more than half of LGBTQ+ Americans surveyed by the Center for American Progress said they experienced harassment or discrimination in public. And enduring prejudice anywhere can impact your health, making you more likely to face depression, anxiety, heart disease, and other issues, according to an analysis of more than 245 studies on the subject. What’s more, negative health effects multiply for lower-income and BIPOC members of the LGBTQ+ community, making the most at-risk even more vulnerable. Research shows that social support from friends and family, antidiscrimination policies, and (*ahem*) inclusive health care can help limit the damage. So, more? of? that? immediately?…

This story is part of PROJECT TELL ME, which records the wisdom and life experiences of Black Americans ages 75 and older by connecting them with a new generation of Black journalists. The complete interview series will run across Hearst Magazines, Newspapers, and Television websites starting Juneteenth 2021. Go to Hearst.com/ProjectTellMe for links. OPAL LEE is a community activist from Fort Worth, Texas, who has been campaigning to make Juneteenth a national holiday since 2016. MARIAH CAMPBELL is a rising senior studying journalism at Texas Southern University.…

Hello, welcome, and thank you for accepting that your mason jar du jour needs help. We applaud your strength. Your next step toward a more delicious future is this easy dip/dressing/topping you can throw into that container of veggies/leftovers/anything you have been avoiding but refuse to waste. Amateur-chef status achieved! THE INGREDIENTS 2 heads garlic (about 20 cloves), peeled⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves1½ cup packed fresh parsley leaves¼ cup packed fresh dill,¼ mint, chervil, or cilantro¼ cup chopped scallions, green parts only½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggianozest of 2 lemons3 tablespoons lemon juice1½ teaspoons kosher salt THE RECIPE 1. First, bring the garlic cloves and olive oil to a simmer over very low heat (JSYK, this is called poaching, and it could take up to 20…

1 AUGUST 1, 1133 King Henry I travels out of England right before an ~ominous~ total solar eclipse occurs, making people think he’s gonna die. He does…in 1135, but the event is still known as “King Henry’s eclipse.” (Kinda catchy though, no?) 2 APRIL 15, 1912 The Titanic sinks two days before the eclipse that some astrologers blame for the epic disaster. 3 SEPTEMBER 5, 1960 Muhammad Ali wins his Olympic gold at just 18 years old. 4 NOVEMBER 12, 1966 Buzz Aldrin takes the first selfie in outer space. Selfie history, ppl! 5 SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 Google.com is registered the day before a lunar eclipse. Coincidence?? 6 JULY 29, 2000 One day before a solar eclipse, “It’s Gonna Be Me” becomes NSYNC’s only Billboard Hot 100 number one hit. 7 FEBRUARY 26, 2017 “There’s a mistake.…

1 TABBY For people who just really, really love cats. Also known as a safe space to share that yes, your kitten is on TikTok, ty for asking! 2 DATEFIT Expect to match with other Friday-night gym goers who take pleasure in eating broccoli and lifting heavy things for fun. 3 DINE If “phone eats first” is your love language, welcome to foodie-on-foodie paradise. You ask potential matches to “Dine,” and if they accept, you meet up for a meal. 4 VEGGLY Or maybe your love language includes all things tofu and Beyond Meat, in which case your soul mate (who agrees that cauliflower wings are the superior wings) lives here. 5 NUIT Do you obsess over people’s birth times? Pay for the premium version of Susan Miller’s app? Consider Geminis to be walking red…

1. When an uncut penis is erect, the foreskin slides back, making… all boners look pretty much the same. So if the first time you see an uncircumcised penis is midhookup, you honestly might not even be able to tell. 2. If the foreskin doesn’t retract on its own when your partner gets an erection, you or they may need to pull it back (gently!) before putting on a condom. 3. Some women say that they get more clitoral stimulation during sex when their partner’s foreskin is bunched up just below the tip of the penis. 4. And some circumcised people might be more sensitive during sex than uncircumcised people.…

mark my words: Future historians will one day credit Gossip Girl for the Age of the Influencer we’re living in now. Just think back to the mid-aughts (unless you’re Gen Z, in which case, pretend) when Blair Waldorf, Serena van der Woodsen, and the rest of the absurdly named Upper East Siders were already doing that thing we all do now—projecting sunny images of their “perfect” lives to everyone else. They dressed up, partied, and smiled expensive orthodontist-crafted smiles through cheating scandals, friendship breakups, and family dramas. (Meanwhile, IRL, there were entire sites dedicated to the characters’ outfits, and people flocked to the hot spots featured onscreen.) (Yes, people actually used to say “hot spots” back when, you know, we could actually go to hot spots.) And Gossip Girl, the…

CROCHET ALL DAY Yes, there is such a thing as a summer knit, and luckily for you—and everyone else—it was all over the spring/summer runways. If you’re worried about getting a little too hot, feel free to start with a looser-weave option, which allows any cool breeze to get right to the skin. BRING ALL THE NECESSITIES “Packing light” is a tool of the patriarchy. Think ahead Borem nate peria volori suntiur eprovid icilita temolor and maximodi include as plenty des nonsedignim of snacks, si an optat eco-friendly dolorendam, water quiam, bottle, quas some dipit dolupti long sleeves qui occupta JIC, and tiostrum a hat explitam with a brim. ad endae Not trying verspiento get sun magnamenem damage while explaborepraerum we’re out here enjoying the world. GOOD CRAFTERNOON TO YOU…

WHO: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel WHERE: Big Sky, Montana WHAT: A luxe abode in the Yellowstone Club, a 15,200-acre private ski and golf community. WHO: John Mayer WHERE: Paradise Valley, Montana WHAT: A 15-acre ranch, rumored to include a tricked-out barn that doubles as a recording studio. WHO: RuPaul WHERE: Douglas, Wyoming WHAT: 60,000+ acres (i.e., a shit ton) of land and a vacation getaway for chilling out—and apparently also fracking? WHO: Kelly Clarkson WHERE: Vintage Valley Ranch, Montana WHAT: Before her divorce, Kelly used the property to reconnect with the rural-type landscape she grew up in.…

Congrats again on being done with school! Do you have a job? 54% I have a full-time gig. 24% Nope, I’m unemployed. 22% I’m working part-time right now. How long did it take you to find employment after graduation? 38% I found work within a year. 36% I got an offer while I was still in school. 26% I’m still looking. Did your job end up being a casualty of COVID-19 layoffs? 81% Not yet! 19% Sadly, yes. …And if so, did you file for unemployment? 69% Yeah. 31% I’ll get around to it. Let’s talk about money: Did those stimulus checks help you? 53 % Still waiting on mine…. 24% They really did! 23% They weren’t enough. Ugh…21% of you had your job offers rescinded due to the pandemic. If…

Last fall, I tweeted, “Ah, October.. the month when I consider watching a horror film, decide I can’t handle it, read its Wikipedia page, and call it a day.” Granted, this was an extreme case—often, I *do* end up sitting through a movie—but I was shocked when strangers replied that they, too, did the thing I had long considered shameful. Buoyed by that knowledge and lots more research (for journalism, of course), I am here to prove that this should now be your process too. It gives you a deeper appreciation of the movie [edit] For lofty intellectual reasons that I learned in college but promptly forgot, plot is not the most “important” part of a film. Sadly, though, I am a very anxious person who finds it difficult to…

The Undoing. Big Little Lies. The Flight Attendant. Killing Eve. Dead to Me. All have proven that the most engaging TV genre is the “dramatic mystery with a (very chic, usually rich) woman at the center.” And these highly bingeable shows have made us think long and hard about how we would react to finding out that our best friend is weirdly good at covering up a crime scene or that our now-dead partner was definitely not a Good Guy or that the person we just hooked up with is deep in an international conspiracy. So that’s our excuse for making this chart—it’s like MASH but with murder!—that will help *you* take your own ready-for-prime-time narrative to the next level. Circle one answer to each question, string them together, and…

I’m skeptical Scarves have lovely prints and can make an entire outfit look damn effortless, even when worn as “shirts”—in theory. The one time I tied one on as a top, I spent the entire day going through worrying scenarios in my head. Like, would a strong gust of wind expose my boobs? Would the knot I *thought* was secure suddenly come undone? When I lifted my arms, would…well, you get it. You know what doesn’t put me through this anxiety? Regular tops. Also, I am def a throw-everything-in-the-wash kind of gal, so you simply cannot count on me to dry-clean a scarf after sweating profusely in it. Just being honest! And so my answer is: Nope, not for me. Lauren Adhav FASHION EDITOR I’m sold In college, my Arizona…

dog influencers hath arrived, folks, and it is messing with me. Floofs like @Boobie_ Billie (in the yellow headscarf to your left) and @TikaTheIggy (in the cream turtle-neck) wear bangin’ outfits made by real-life fashun brands, and I simply need all their exact looks. Before we go any further, I’d like to emphasize that I know I can’t *actually* wear this stuff (sadly, my arms do not grow perpendicularly out of my chest—and darn you, dog couture, for being so heinously… dog-sized). But I can and will be doing everything possible to mimic this chicness. Because we’re not talking about your regular, cheapish sweaters from the pet store. These items—teeny glam bathrobes, $500 cashmere tops, even a little pooch version of the viral Strawberry Dress—are crafted by new high-end designers…

BEST RINSE-OUT MASK “The man who created this mask (hi, Chris Appleton) is also the man who created J.Lo’s viral 2020 Super Bowl hair…so yeah, you know it’s good.” —LB Chris Appleton + Color Wow Money Masque, $45, colorwowhair.com BEST SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER FOR DAMAGED HAIR “This duo uses keratin and ceramides to prevent breakage plus argan oil to help quench your dry-as-hell hair’s thirst.” —AK OGX Frizz-Free + Keratin Smoothing Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, $9 each, ulta.com BEST DRY SHAMPOO “A few blasts are like a shot of bad-bitch juice for your hair. It soaks up oil without a trace, adds juuust the right amount of grit and volume, and majorly boosts shine levels.” —AK Waterl<ss Dry Shampoo No Residue, $8.50, target.com BEST HAIR OIL “There’s not a…

BEST CUTICLE TREATMENT “Haggard = my cuticles’ baseline status, which is why I obsessively massage them with this oil. Between the coconutty smell and fast-absorbing formula, I’m hooked.” —LB Holler and Glow Coco Cutie, $7.50, target.com BEST CLEAN NAIL POLISH “It’s opaque, creamy, chip-resistant, ultra shiny, vegan, cruelty-free, 10-free…need I go on?” —LB Mischo Beauty Nail Lacquer, $20, mischobeauty.com BEST NAIL-STRENGTHENING TREATMENT “Perfect for a little TLC after wearing gels or acrylics, this treatment hydrates and strengthens brittle nails with a blend of alpha hydroxy acids and vitamins B5, C, and E.” —RB JinSoon HyperRepair, $22, jinsoon.com BEST NAIL STICKERS “Convince everyone you’re an actual nail pro by slapping on a couple of these long-lasting stickers. I call dibs on the cute fruit print.” —RB Ciaté London The…

1 A lab el maker died doing what it loved: using the Dewey decimal system to classify your undies. 2 “Walk-in pantry” became your only Zillow filter. How else does one display 35 glass jars of coffee, oatmeal, and pasta? HOW?! ELSE?! DOES?! ONE?! 3 You spent three hours lying atop the contents of your closet, now located on your bed, trying to decide if the sweatshirt that reads “Ariel’s Bat Mitzvah ’08” brings you joy. (Sorry, Ariel.) 4 Sudden night terrors struck, involving Clea from The Home Edit screaming “We need more product!!!” as stuff from your junk drawer buries you alive. 5 A concerned bank employee called about a suspicious Container Store purchase totaling $381. You explained, “Small, clear bins that fit into medium bins that all go into two XL bins are…

SOURCES: RUTH DAWSON, SENIOR POLICY MANAGER AT THE GUTT-MACHER INSTITUTE; JAN OOSTING KAMINSKY, PHD, FOUNDER OF RAINBOW HEALTH CONSULTING AND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NURSING AT THE CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES; ALEX KEUROGHLIAN, MD, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY AT HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL AND DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL LGBTQIA+ HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER AT THE FENWAY INSTITUTE.…

1 Delicately garnish (read: aggressively pile) Flamin’ Hot Cheetos dust onto your dipping sauces for a ~gourmet experience~. 2 Sprinkle bottom-of-the-bag tortilla bits inside your cheesy quesadilla for the Crunchwrap Supreme’s homemade second cousin (fine, once removed). 3 Dump Cool Ranch Doritos crumblies on top of your mac and cheese in lieu of bread crumbs. 4 Crush your leftover chips to powdery perfection, aka Fun Dip. Then dunk in a pretzel or your finger and lick it, dip it, shake it, and lick it again. Sour cream and onion fans, this one’s for you. 5 Pour some dusties into a bag of Cracker Jack and shake vigorously for a sweet and savory adventure. 6 Mix cracked-black-pepper-flavored potato chip remains into a container of grated Parm and use to top pasta, pizza, beans, a spoon, etc. 7 Sprinkle…

learning to feed yourself with food that isn’t frozen pizza is hard. And grown-up cooking with the “help” of 15-year-old pots somehow makes it worse. Sure, that sad, dented saucepan technically could boil noods or sauté something (maybe?)…but not without, like, lots of effort and flecks of oil splattered all over your brand-new sweatsuit. A wok, with its deeeeep bottom and tall sides, will spare your clothes (while, btw, fitting a whole box of ~unbroken~ angel hair). It truly can do ev-er-y-thing else too: On page 3 of my PowerPoint, you’ll see that the flat part of the pan allows for bacon-making—and then you can just wipe it out (or not) and pour in pancake batter like a natural multitasker. Now let’s get a little weirder, bc a wok can…

DURING THE LUNAR ECLIPSE IN SAGITTARIUS ON MAY 26: ◻ Carry a carnelian crystal with you. Just like Sagittarius, its energy = growth and expansion. Synergy, baby!◻ One of Sag’s best qualities? Passion. Pick something you care about a lot and go all in.◻ Take inspo from the Temperance tarot card (Sagittarius’s signature card) and find some balance. Permission to RSVP “No” granted.◻ Wear your favorite red lipstick—Sagittarius is all about sex appeal! DURING THE SOLAR ECLIPSE IN GEMINI ON JUNE 10: ◻ It’s time for ~shadow work~ (aka embracing the parts of yourself you’ve cast bad vibes around). Break out your journal and write a love letter to *you*.◻ Embrace Gem’s Spring Break Forever mentality and click “add to cart” on that Kayak.com international vacay for 2022.◻ Write an…

Let’s quit acting like we’re in high school with only 15 minutes left until our parents come home. Just to be clear, I do understand the practical intentions here. You get one, I get one, then we proceed to sex sex. But here’s the thing: I never actually get one this way. And tbh, you probably don’t either. Plus, as (mostly) grown adults, we’ve earned the right to truly savor oral sex—so while the “classic” 34 + 35 may have once served a let’sget-in-as-much-sexy-stuff-as-possible-before-curfew-purpose, it makes pretty much zero sense now. Because, for starters, this position is the definition of uncomfortable, regardless of whether you’re on top or bottom. As someone who has only ever been on top, I can promise there’s nothing erotic about straddling someone’s mouth while hunched…

Why is everyone now saying “STI” instead of “STD”? There’s a medical difference between the two: The “I” in “STI” refers to the infection itself, while the “D” in “STD” stands for “the disease that results from a sexually transmitted infection and suggests a more serious problem,” says ob-gyn Peace Nwegbo-Banks, MD. In other words, all STDs start out as STIs, so in many cases (and often in ones with no symptoms), “STI” is more accurate. And here is your reminder that routine testing, even if nothing feels wrong, is So Very Important! Is it true I can get genital herpes from someone’s mouth? So it’s a little confusing, but yes. There are two strains of the herpes virus: oral (HSV-1) and genital (HSV-2). Both are treated with antiviral meds…

TAVI: If you could play any character from the OG, who would it be? I’ll go first: Georgina! Love a shit stirrer. WHITNEY: Lily—she’s got steez, but it’s subtle. EMILY: Dorota, period. ZIÓN: She should have been Gossip Girl. EMILY: Okay, who takes the longest in hair and makeup? SAVANNAH: My babygirl Zión. Why? She always looks GAWGEOUS. ZIÓN: Thomas. Is there a need for explanation? WHITNEY: He’s got lots of tats. JORDAN: Who’s most likely to ghost at a party but also buy everyone pizza? ELI: Emily has actually done this, so…. EVAN: I can’t believe this is a real question. JORDAN: One night, we’re all hanging out and she disappeared and then pizzas showed up. Best way to leave a party: the Emily goodbye. EMILY: When someone is sick,…