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Lisa Maree Williams Getty Images As a Filipino-Chinese girl, it’s no secret that all of the hair on my body is pretty dark. Although the hair on my head is really thin and fine, somehow, the rest on my arms, legs, and face is thick and coarse. I remember being so envious of my older sister and mom because their leg hair was thin enough that they didn’t have to shave, while I was made fun of in middle school for having hairy legs. It led to even more insecurity as I grew up and began noticing hair growing on my face, too. My eyebrows always had strays that grew down to my eyelids, while I had a mustache that made my upper lip look darkened. Fast forward to college when I discovered Melissa Alatorre , a beauty YouTuber who created a video about how she shaves her "peach fuzz," aka vellus hair. I remember following her tutorial to a T—except I switched out the single-blade eyebrow razor for disposable double-bladed ones

Wrap entire hoagie tightly in plastic wrap, then cut crosswise into 4 even sections. (The plastic wrap acts sort of like a girdle, holding in all of the meat, cheese, and veg so that they won't fly out you slice smaller segments. It also acts as insurance in case the parchment paper gets damp.) If you're taking your sandwich out into the world, wrap again in plastic or return to bag or sleeve that bread came in to hold it all together for easy transporting.

The one and only time I got acrylics done was in college. It was junior year and in a moment of spontaneity (and delusional hipness), my friend and I went to a nail salon and got colored French tips (mine were cobalt blue, hers were hot pink). We thought we were so cool. As it turns out, in a quick poll among friends, nearly everyone I spoke with had a similar experience. Acrylic French tips in college, it seems, were something like a rite of passage and most people’s first brush with nail extensions. It’s the overpowering acrid smell that first comes to mind—the potent odor of harsh chemicals that, as you’re sitting there, has you convinced that whole clusters of brain cells are dying with every whiff. One friend said she hated the smell at first, “but now whenever I pass the nail salon near my apartment, it reminds me of college.” Acrylics—or acrylic French tips at least—may have only been popular among my cohort during our college years, but acrylics in their modern form have been a

As one of the youngest Kardashian-Jenners, Kendall Jenner spent much of her youth in the public eye. When her bout with hormonal acne kicked in during high school, so did insecurity. She did what most younger siblings would do—seek advice from her much older, experienced sisters. “Don’t ever touch your face. Your hands are very dirty,” Jenner recalls her siblings saying. The incessant scolding from her sisters was enough to scare the self-proclaimed “hypochondriac,” but not enough to keep her acne at bay. “When I started breaking out, I was kind of crazy about it. I would go to a pharmacy, buy everything that treats acne, and put it on. I just wanted to be clean at all times,” she tells ELLE.com, as we sit with her on an an oversized couch in a Brooklyn hotel room a recent Thursday morning. “If I ever have make-up on, I get every inch of it off. I've always been super clean. My friends make fun of me because I cannot go to bed without washing my face. I'm also a hypochondriac s

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a 10" skillet over medium until shimmering. Cook coriander seeds, stirring frequently, until fragrant and a shade darker, 2–3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add chopped chile, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and curry leaves (if using); season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until curry leaves are crisp and aromatics are just starting to soften, about 3 minutes.

' Get out the throwing wine: ELLE.com is celebrating the best (and worst) of reality TV this week. Reality may be messy, but the hair on reality TV? Definitely not. Think back to 2008, when The Hills was so popular it made the cover of Rolling Stone , each girl (Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port) clad in loungewear and, notably, the exact same hairstyle: long, loose curls. It was the look du jour of reality TV stars and, if you watch any of The Bachelor series, has maintained its staying power up to 2019. Why not? It's easy. Universally flattering. It feigns relatable "Real Girl effortlessness." But, recently a new hairstyle has steadily been taking over: The Lob. Defined as the length between long hair and a bob, the cut hits just above or right at the shoulders—and seems to be the new go to for reality TV queen bees. Kim Kardashian, Stassi Schroeder, Remy Ma Instagram

Who doesn't love a drugstore steal? Apparently everyone's fave, Rihanna, is not above using budget picks on her hair as her 2019 BET Awards style was achieved using styling products all under $10. Rih took the stage to present Mary J. Blige with a BET Lifetime Achievement Award and for the occasion, the singer's longtime hair stylist, Yusef , transformed her most recent burgundy box braids look into a tight half-up, half-down pony. "For tonight’s look, Rihanna wanted to look very pretty. We were working with her beautiful burgundy hair, so I wanted to really feature the bold color and let it speak for itself!” he says in a written break-down. Rihanna at the 2019 BET Awards. Getty Images Yusef partnered with Suave Professionals for the night, using the Natural Hair Define and Shine Serum Gel on her wet strands to ensure a smooth finish after blow drying (his tool of choice was the Dyson Superso

Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into bowl, and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Pour marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2–3 minutes.

It's been 25 years since Mary J. Blige released her iconic second album My Life. To celebrate, Mary J. Blige is returning to her MAC roots to debut the brand's new Love Me lipstick collection with her very own limited-edition lipstick. The "Love Me" lipstick in French Silk is the first shade in the upcoming 24-shade lineup. It's a universally flattering shade that comes in a soft pink hue with brown, peach, and pink undertones and a "lighter-than-air" texture that's super hydrating and pigmented. It's packaged in a nude and black gradient bullet—a nod to Blige's 1994 My Life album cover. While she was known for wearing a lot of deep browns and reds during her heyday, the singer admits she also can't pass up a good nude lip. Courtesy of MAC "I love a nude lip because it’s just effortless and it doesn’t fight with everything that’s going on,” Mary J. Blige said in a statement. “Even if you’re all glammed up, there’s something

Have you ever gone three, four days without washing your hair, spritzed copious amounts of dry shampoo, and thought nothing of it? Turns out, all that product build-up can do serious damage to your hair health. Scalp care is the new skin care, and on top of using products like toners and exfoliators, one way to maintain your scalp is to get a facial...for your head. Tucked away in New York's West Village is Hair Repair Bar by Giojé , an oasis where they give blowouts, serve wine...and take a microscope to your scalp. It's the first step in the scalp facial process and gives an eye-opening (and kind of gross) look at the state of your hair health. Like a regular facial, there's steaming, chemical exfoliation, and masking. So, what's our verdict? Watch the ultra-satisfying process go down in the video, above, to find out. Video produced, shot, and edited by Alysha Webb.

Pour water into a large saucepan to cover lentils by 4". Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes from the time the water reaches a boil. Drain very well in a fine-mesh sieve, then let cool at least 10 minutes (spread them out on a baking sheet, which will help them cool faster).

It's time...to remove your acrylic nails. Sure, you've had a few good weeks of length and chicness, but there comes the fateful day when removing your set is a must. Dylan Pritchard, aka The Nail Whisperer , shared a few tips and tricks for removing your acrylic nails safely and effectively. She answered our most pressing questions: How does acetone work? Can you file your acrylics off? Do you need to use foil? Get all the answers from a professional, below. First and foremost, understand that there are good acrylics and bad acrylics. "Investing in your sets and finding a good technician can mean the difference between saving or ruining your nails, especially when it comes to your removal," explains Pritchard. When it comes to removing acrylic nails, if proper products have been used, they will soak off with acetone and patience. Dylan recommends that you see a technician to do the removal, as doing it yourself can take forever, and if done improperly, can do some

Place 2 lb. baby Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot, cover with 3 qt. water , then 1 cup kosher salt , and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. (Yes, this is a lot of salt, but it’s the right amount for the job. Potatoes are big and dense—so it takes highly concentrated water to ensure they're seasoned through and through, Plus, think about how much of that gets left behind in the water you pour out!) Once water comes to a boil, reduce heat, adjusting as needed to maintain a simmer, and cook potatoes until fork-tender, 15–20 minutes.

The world of beauty influencers is shaken over a feud between YouTubers James Charles and Tati Westbrook. The longtime close friends have severed ties, both released video statements, and—most significantly—gained and lost followers. At the start of the feud, James lost three million subscribers while Tati has gained nearly four million. So, why is this happening, and when did it start? Allow us to explain everything, ahead: First, let's meet the parties involved. Tati Westbrook Tati, 37, is an O.G. beauty YouTuber who first started posting to her channel as GlamLifeGuru in 2011. She does product reviews, tutorials, makeup challenges, and life vlogs. In February 2018, she launched her own supplement brand , Halo Beauty. Halo Beauty currently has two products, a multivitamin for hair, skin, and nails , and another multivitamin for clear skin . James Charles James, 19, is another YouTuber who has only had his channel only three years ago but amassed a viewership that, at its pe