The Best and Worst Beauty Trends of 2024—And the Ones We’re About to See Everywhere
Say goodbye to DIY botox.
Skincare
How to Create a Relaxing Nighttime Routine for Better Sleep
The secrets to your best-ever snooze.
The Beauty Biohacking Trends That Will Change Your Beauty Game
Unlock a new level of glow.
Tired of Dull Skin? It Could Be What You’re Drinking
The truth behind your AM habit.
Glutathione Is a Skincare Game Changer—And the Wellness Girlies Are Obsessed
The (MD-approved) benefits abound.
Dermatologists Say This Is the Best Skincare Routine to Minimize Pores
Glass skin for good.
Versed’s New Line Puts Hydration Front and Center—And Everything Is Under $15
Your best skin—on a budget.
The Best Retinol for Every Skin Concern—According to the Pros
Your guide to the holy grail beauty ingredient.
Nailing The Perfectly Loose Low Bun
This is a look that we love and have seen all over Pinterest, but when it comes to creating the “effortless” low bun on ourselves, well… things aren’t as easy as they seem. If not executed properly the low bun can just plain sloppy, or worse, like something out of American Gothic. Stylist Erica Rae knows a thing or two […]
The Best Foundations + Tinted Moisturizers
When it comes to beauty products, are you loyal to one brand, or are you more of a serial dater? On busy mornings, I’m generally a fan of sticking to one tried-and-true skincare and makeup routine, so I’ve always been a tad obsessed with uncovering the very best in each category. Which is why I’m so pumped […]
Secrets to Air Drying Your Hair
There’s a time for a post about the best tools and products for getting and keeping and blowout… and August is not one of those times. We have all year to battle our manes into submission, but when the temps (and humidity!) are this high, it’s time to embrace your natural texture and enjoy the […]
Our Fave New Workout Hairstyle
DIRECTIONS: First start with hair in a high pony. You can choose a slick look or leave a bit of texture for more of an undone look. Braid your pony tail in a simple three strand braid. (You can do any braid — a fishtail braid would look even more interesting!) Be sure to secure […]
The Best-Ever Melt Proof Makeup
I’m going to be honest with you: the original concept of this story was “pool-proof makeup,” but my daily commute has gotten so humid that I basically feel like I’m swimming to work every day anyway. There’s nothing more depressing than arriving at the office to discover that three-quarters of your masterful face of makeup […]
3 Ways to Wear a Black Ribbon
Here at Team CS, we’re firm believers in the power of good ribbon — it can turn a regular box into a gift, a stack of letters into decor, and an ordinary hairstyle into something special. We definitely love the idea of wearing a black ribbon (so French, oui?) but wanted to get some fresh ideas […]
DIY Emergency Pedicure
Sure, it’s a fun indulgence to get a pedicure—I do believe that every girl deserves to have her tootsies detailed every once in awhile. That said, whether you’re on a budget, short on time, or (like me) lack the patience to sit in a nail salon for an hour, sometimes you need to take matters […]
Copper Hair Accessories
Turns out stylist Erica Rae is just as ingenious when it comes to accessories as she is with hair. When we asked her to come up with something using copper we had no idea that she would end up making her own hair accessories. Inspired by a class she took with celebrity stylist Orlando Pita, Erica isn’t afraid to […]
How to Get Sexy Beach Hair
It’s officially summer, which means that along with ditching my wine lipsticks and heavy foundation, I’ve officially waved goodbye to my blowdryer for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, however, my hair doesn’t necessarily behave when I let it air-dry; without a little product, my locks somehow end up looking both flat and frizzy. How is that […]
Upside Down Braided Bun
We’re all about updo’s during the summer here in Austin, but when it comes to weddings and more formal events, the plain ol’ messy top knot doesn’t feel quite right. So we asked stylist Erica Rae to help us come up with a great “guest-of” solution that will get us through those hot outdoor ceremonies without […]
A Guide to Color Correctors
Until recently, color-correcting makeup seemed to be one of those things that was relegated to the category of “makeup artist voodoo,” (also known as something too complicated for us mere mortals to use on a daily basis.) Plus, some color-correcting products of the past had thick, chalky textures that could almost make the uneven situation […]
Braid on the Run
Summertime in Austin is no joke — we’re desperate for ways to keep cool, and all too often find ourselves trying (in vain) to put our hair up at a restaurant without a hair tie. Stylist Erica Rae taught us this nifty trick for making a braid stay put without a rubber band and we couldn’t wait to […]
How to Look Good Without Makeup
I’m always in awe (and a little skeptical) of the models and actresses who claim to “wear no makeup” when they’re off-duty and still manage to look glowing and gorgeous. I don’t even have to worry about paparazzi shots, and you’ll still rarely catch me without at least a touch of concealer and a coat of […]
The Best Sunless Tanners
Ah, summer. You’re finally here, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. There’s nothing like feeling the warmth of the sun on your face after a long winter (and a long, chilly spring, depending on where you live)—but, if you’re not careful, that hint of sun on your skin can turn into a full-on burn. You […]
How to Rock a Faux Hawk
When we first met our friend Nathalie Holmes, we couldn’t get over her incredible “faux hawk” hairstyle. The up-and-coming Austin actress (and blogger behind Pretty Funny Girl) has major confidence, and that translates into rock star hair. We couldn’t wait to find to find out exactly how she does it, so we were pretty excited […]
What’s the Right Toner for Your Skin Type?
Toners: they kind of seem like the weird outliers of the skin care industry, don’t they? For many of us, just the word “toner” conveys a bracing liquid that we used to apply in an attempt to fight teen acne—and, now that we’re out of high school, the entire category of product seems pretty unnecessary. […]
How To Create Perfect Waves (In Your Sleep)
Trying to create undone, natural, bohemian looking waves with a curling iron is actually a bit of a paradox — and yet we still find ourselves plugging in at the mirror again and again. Our team is constantly talking about finding good alternatives to heat-styling our hair, so we reached out to stylist Erica Rae […]
The Quickest Ways To Get A Glow
Highlighting has been super-on trend lately (strobing, anyone?) but you don’t have to be a Kardashian to take advantage of glow-getting products (promise!) Whether you’re looking to create a sculpted look for a night out or simply add a bit of illumination to your day-to-day look, it’s never been a better time to shop for […]
How to Tie a Turban
When we first had the idea for this tutorial, we didn’t realize that there are probably at least 20 different ways to tie a turban. Then we went down a youtube rabbit hole and discovered that techniques can vary every bit as much as the length, thickness, and texture of the fabric used. We tasked […]
The Freshest Spring Lip Shades
I don’t want to start any fights here, but in my opinion the much-beloved fall season has nothing on spring. Those first few soft breezes on your skin, the dappled light flowing through the fresh blooms on the trees, the scent of aforementioned blooms in the air—it’s simply magic. (Plus, it means that summer AND […]