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26 Jan

Amuse-bush? Kim Kardashian is putting pubes on Skims

Amuse-bush? Kim Kardashian is putting pubes on Skims
Kim Kardashian has jumped on the full bush agenda. Today (October 14), her brand Skims launched a range of underwear in a series of nude skin colours with elastic side straps and various types of hair attached to it. Hand-made in a super sheer, stretch mesh, the string thongs feature a mix of curly and straight faux hair in 12 different shade variations. Basically, it’s a merkin – and perfect for anyone who regrets their laser or wants to have a campy play around with some fake bushes. As the brand puts it, “With this iconic new panty, your carpet can be whatever colour you want it to be.” When the year started with the TikTok ‘full bush in a bikini’...
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24 Apr

Three Women Are Putting Beauty Vending Machines In Black

Three Women Are Putting Beauty Vending Machines In Black
“There’s the department of motorcars and a Popeye’s—that’s it.” Ebony J. Karim graduated from Chicago State University over a decade ago, but acknowledges not much else has modified in that span of time, namely that there aren’t many places around that sell quality haircare products. Despite the HBCU being situated in probably the most densely Black populated neighborhoods in Chicago, there’s isn’t a beauty supply store for miles. “For those who don’t have a automotive and have been at school for hours, there’s nowhere convenient for college students to get what they should take care of their hair, even those that survive campus. They don’t need to need to get on a protracted public bus ride. It’s form of ridiculous,...
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17 Apr

‘Menstrual masking’: Why women are putting their period blood

‘Menstrual masking’: Why women are putting their period blood
A DIY vampire facial might sound unsavoury to some but ‘menstrual masking’ is becoming an increasingly popular skincare alternative “I'll normally put my fingers inside me after which apply it to my face,” 30-year-old Daniela tells me, earnestly staring down the barrel of the lens on Zoom. We’re talking about moon masking – otherwise referred to as using your period blood as a face mask. For numerous people, their ‘time of the month’ is spent suffering the wrath of mother nature, cursing the pain and refilling hot water bottles like they’re going out of fashion. But for others, it’s believed to be the right time to naturally absorb nutrients via your skin, connect with...
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