Despite being the subject of extreme beauty practices for centuries, more women are using the language of looksmaxxing in an effort to be taken seriously
Jul 17, 2026
From not being able to smell your crush’s scent to worrying about whether your own clothes need a wash, dating with an olfactory disorder can bring up challenges
Jul 16, 2026
The growing ‘unquantified self’ movement is rebelling against data-driven wellness and the pressure to track every aspect of our bodies and minds
Jul 15, 2026
The martial art, currently exploding in popularity, is allowing many women to reframe their relationship to their bodies and the beauty ideals they previously found stifling
Jul 13, 2026
Treating the physical marks of displacement can help Palestinian women hold onto dignity, normality and a small measure of control amid ceaseless violence
Jul 06, 2026
From Botched to TikTok doctors dissecting plastic surgery gone wrong, beauty fuck-ups have become a mainstream form of entertainment – but what does that say about us?
Jun 26, 2026
Pimple popping videos can bring ‘skin positivity’ influencers millions of followers and a steady stream of income – but what happens when their skin clears up?
Jun 24, 2026
Patrick Ta has been accused of copying Ngozi Esther Edeme’s viral blush application technique. But while products and names can be clearly trademarked, establishing ownership of a methodology is less straightforward
Jun 19, 2026
Bruise-like tattoos are blooming in popularity – here, we explore why people are attracted to designs that imitate injury
Jun 17, 2026
Marc Jacobs Beauty is finally back! Dazed speaks to the designer and make-up artist about colour, club kids and keeping things authentic
Jun 12, 2026
A viral new philosophy is encouraging young women to find their ‘twin animal’, reject beauty hierarchies and embrace their inner bimbo
After brutal funding cuts, some Planned Parenthood clinics are turning to Botox and filler to stay afloat, raising uncomfortable questions about beauty culture’s growing influence on sexual healthcare
Jun 10, 2026
‘I’m often made to feel like a monster’: From weight restrictions on gender-affirming care to punishingly high standards about desirability, trans people are facing an uphill battle not to hate their bodies
Jun 08, 2026
From Godard and Pasolini to the breakout hits at Cannes 2026, pubic hair has long been used as a symbol of authenticity. But due to the changing nature of the industry, more conservative ideals are making a comeback
Jun 02, 2026
From spiritual flowcharts to psychological models, diagrams are increasingly becoming a tattoo choice – but what exactly do they signify?
May 29, 2026
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