I first experimented with wearing braids as a protective style during the pandemic. The style helped me maintain my thick, coily hair when I could not get my bi-weekly salon blowouts during the lockdown. I opted for long box braids—sleek, thick in width, and rope-like—similar to the version Janet Jackson wore in Poetic Justice. Besides […]

Two personal trainers share how to figure out which option is best for you. Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the fitness industry, and people have varying thoughts […]

Feel like a kid on Christmas morning every day until the holidays. Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the fitness industry, and people have varying thoughts on what […]

Hello, faster miles. Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the fitness industry, and people have varying thoughts on what constitutes each. Plus, there’s plenty of overlap between the […]

The same number say they don’t always seek mental health support when they need it. Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the fitness industry, and people have varying […]

Could a relationship “pause” work for you? Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the fitness industry, and people have varying thoughts on what constitutes each. Plus, there’s plenty […]

According to three sleep psychologists, it might be possible. Here’s how. Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the fitness industry, and people have varying thoughts on what constitutes […]

Bundle up in style, without breaking the bank. Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the fitness industry, and people have varying thoughts on what constitutes each. Plus, there’s […]

Maybe we’re nostalgic for the giddiness of fall backpack shopping, but the urge to invest in a new bag hits hard this time of year. While there’s a time, place, and outfit for embracing of-the-moment trends (micro bag, we’re looking at you), it’s easier to justify the purchase of a timeless investment bag you’ll be […]

I’m a sucker for fall seasonality: as soon as October hits pumpkin decor is all over my apartment; I’m swapping my pale pink lip colors for more browns and reds, and —yes—I am consuming large amounts of pumpkin-spiced stuff. However, that seasonal shift also applies to my fall haircare and skincare routines. For most of us, […]