Live Your Best High School Life

Make the next four years your greatest ones yet.

Yes, you can stress less

In just a couple short weeks, school stress is going to roll in like a late summer thunderstorm (think: pop quizzes, piles of homework and punishing soccer practices). Now picture this: Despite the downpour, you're nothing but breezy. It's not magical thinking-it's mindfulness. Research has proven that tiny moments of awareness can help retrain your brain to focus on the positive, allowing you to tap into clearer thinking, calmer vibes...and way less stress.

Current mood: Pressley Hosbach

She's fun, she's fashionable, she keeps it real. And she just became your new school year BFF.

Are You and Bae on the Road to a Relationship?

Tired of the Talking Stage? This One's for You.

You could hope they secretly know you like them... or try this.

Here's the thing: If you're always waiting for someone else to make the first move, you'll also be waiting to be texted, asked out and kissed. What to do instead? Dazzle 'em with a confident vibe and flirt, girl.

STOP the stink

Find yourself catching a whiff of something? It might be a little B.O. (that's body odor...). Here's what to know.

It's time to rethink your squad coats

BECAUSE WE'RE GONNA SAY IT: A HUGE FRIEND GROUP ISN'T THE FIT FOR EVERY GAL.

Everyone is seeing a show, why not you?

Just throwing it out therewe heard some dude named Harry Styles is on tour.

How to Actually Blow-Dry Your Hair

You know that fresh from the salon feeling, when your hair’s on point…and suddenly you are, too? Imagine being able to blow out your hair at home and have it look just that good on the daily. And the best part? Blowouts not only make your hair look amazing, they help your style last. “With a good blowout, your hair can retain volume, smoothness and shine for up to five days,” shares celeb stylist Gina Rivera. “That means less time styling and less damage from heat tools.” Impossible, you say? Nope (and no, you don’t need to suddenly grow extra arms to do it). Trust: Once you get the hang of it, it’s so worth the effort. Let us be your guide…

The Very Mysterious Case of Hayley Leblanc

She's a YouTuber, actress and author-and hasn't even started high school yet. Now she's ready to write her own story.

Beach Blanket Book Club

Hello, sunshine! Enter to win these poolside picks at girlslife.com/bbbc2022

Find Your *thing*

Here's our guide to identifying your passion...and finding your purpose in the process.

Everything Your Crush Secretly Wishes You Knew

From double texting to the talking stage, we're uncovering the total truth about everything going on in your crush's pretty little head-right from the source.

Who You Love Doesn't Need a Label

My journey to accepting myself *exactly* as I am.

Dear Carol

BAD GUY? I started working at a beach club, and I was completely lonely until a boy started talking to me because we both like the same video game.

Let's talk Stomachaches, shall we?

DW, digestive discomfort doesn't have to ruin your day. If tummy troubles are taking a toll, we've got some very valid explanations.

Air Drying Your Hair

Letting your hair dry naturally always sounds like a good idea...until it ends up looking flat and frizzy. We promise there is a secret to getting it right.

Here is exactly what your dad wishes he could tell you

We asked dads to reveal how they really feel (yep, even in the trickiest sitches)—and they delivered. Read on for heartfelt confessions *and* practical advice...

"I lost my leg but gained more than I ever dreamed.”

How a life-saving amputation changed my path...for the better.

Crush it at crushing (No, really)

Left on read and pining from afar? Gain the confidence to take control of your romance story—your way—before the school year’s done.

It's time to sync your skincare to your cycle

Turns out your period might be messing with your face more than you thought. We can help with that.

Chloe Coleman Is the New Queen of the Geeks (in the Bestway, OFC)

She’s been cast in a string of high-profile blockbusters with top secret plots that she’s seriously just not allowed to talk about rn…so we got the 13-year-old actress to share a peek straight into her soul instead.

Summer skin sitch? We just solved it

Sun, sand and... shaving bumps? We've got the answer to spots, sensitivity and so much more.

The hottest braids of the summer, defined

Just us, a sneaking a peek at this szn's prettiest plaits.

Here's why you are seeing hula hoop workouts all over TikTok

YOUR FAVORITE OG PLAYGROUND ACTIVITY WILL HELP YOU BREAK A SWEAT *AND* BUILD STRENGTH. AND, OH YEAH, IT'S A TOTAL GOOD TIME.

Priah Ferguson answers strange things like it's NBD

In honor of season four of Stranger Things, the Netflix star let us ask her all our most random questions.

Queen of the desert

What would you pack for a road trip across the Southwest in 1975? Because that's the exact vibe for this summer: earth tones, cropped crochet, round sunnies, flowy fringe and billowy sets are the dream-but punched up for right now with luxe jewelry, saturated shades and modern moments. Time to cue up your Beatles playlist and hit the long and winding road, babe.

All Eyes on Malia Baker

There are some unwritten beauty rules society tells us never to break. To name a few: Don’t go to sleep with your makeup on, don’t forget to blend your foundation down your neck and never… I mean, never…cut your own bangs.

Spectacular Spring Reads

Why gather blooms when you can pick the best new books? Enter to win at girlslife.com/springreads