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Stuck in a sticky dating sitch? We just solved it.

Dear Natural Hair:I Love You

From twists to braids and everything in between.

Power Up Your Pony

GYM CLASS CALLED...AND SHE WANTS HER BORING PONYTAIL BACK. YOUR ASSIGNMENT: TAKE THE LACKLUSTER LOOK TO A NEW LEVEL. WHETHER YOU GO FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE INTERESTING OR A LOT MORE GLAM, BUH-BYE BASIC PONY.

ARE YOU SECRETLY messing up your skin?

Because you might be damaging your derm without even knowing it.

The Sentimental Girl's Guide to Cleaning Your Room

Yup, it is possible to hold on to your childhood memories...and give your space a much-needed glow-up.

We Found Your Romance Season Read

Book recs based on the hobbies you heart? It's a little Valentine's matchmaking magic.

All hail the Everything Shower

Once a week, my shower cycle lines up perfectly: My shaving day overlaps with my shampoo day, which overlaps with my hair mask treatment day.

Candy Crush

We're suckers (get it?) for mixing spring's ballet-inspired looks like tulle, tights and legwarmers with edgy extras like leather, cutouts, corsets and platforms. Put it all together and you've got the sour patch kids of style first they're sour, then they're sweet.

*This* is the energy boost you need rn

Your winter wellness routine just got a major glow-up.

14 ways to spread the love

These simple gestures are even better than candy hearts.

*This* is How You Snow Day

It's the best 5 a.m. text ever: Classes are canceled (woo!). Now a winter wonderland awaits. How to spend your 24-hour vacay? Pick your vibe, because we've stacked your cal...

Inhale, exhale, repeat

Just breathe: It seems like the simplest thing in the world. And in fact, it is. Focusing on your breath is the easiest way to shift your state from total overwhelm to inner calm. Here's how....

STEP INTO YOUR most authentic self

Forget the quest for an all-new you-this year is all about the *true* you. Starting now...

Spencer Barbosa is a whole Galentine's mood

BEFORE HEADING OUT ON HER 2023 WORLD TOUR, SPENCER HAS A THING OR TWO TO TEACH US ABOUT SELF-LOVE.

MY JOURNEY WITH OCD

I've been struggling with this anxiety disorder since I was 4 years old. Here's my story and why I'm no longer scared to share it.

The school struggle is real

Does that first bell of the day fill you with dread? Turn your classroom worries into wins-and you just might make the hallways your happy place before the year's out.

HAVE A FRIEND CRUSH?

Here's why we obsess over certain platonic pals-and why it's completely cool to be smitten with your sidekick.

Dear Carol

Carol Weston is the author of 16 books including Girltalk, Speed of Life and Ava and Taco Cat. More at carolweston.com.

Should you give bae another shot?

They blew it-and now they want you back. Here are 5 ways to tell if your former flame is worth the effort.

PSST: YOUR HAND-HOLDING SITCH REVEALS A LOT ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP...

Sweaty palms aside, this can tell you a ton.

So YOU'RE DATING...NOW WHAT?

Going girlfriend 101: A step-by-step guide to your first real relationship.

THE ADVICE EVERY GIRL WITH A CRUSH NEEDS TO HEAR RIGHT NOW

Romantic affirmations to get you through the long winter.

Retro Hair Trends to try ASAP

History doesn't have to be your best subject to know there's a throwback beauty resurgence happening right now. Overlined lips and thin brows? The '90s saw them first. Emo eyeliner and squared-off acrylics? Pure Y2K, baby. As for spring hair trends, the vibe headed back even farther to the '70s and '80s-just with fresh, modern takes. Step into our tresstastic time machine...

Spring clean YOUR SKIN

It's time to bring your glow out of hibernation.

DON'T LOOK NOW...YOU'RE BLUSHING

Nothing screams spring right now more than a ridiculously pretty flush. Fortunately, for those of us not currently blushing over our latest crush (yet!), there are lots of fun, chic cheek trends to try.

Piercing Your Ears

You just got the OK from your parents to get your ears pierced (yay!). Now here's everything you need to know to get prepped-besides what new cute earrings to buy.

A Fall TBR for Your Favorite Literary Trope

POV: You just finished your bestie's latest #BookTok rec and you're looking for a new novel. Just choose your book mood and snag a page-turner that matches your reader-girl aesthetic.

CURATE A VIBE, WINTER-BREAK GET A BOOK

Hark! A brand new reading rec to match *any* magical moment.

Santa's beauty bag

Treat yourself and your bestie!) to the most glam picks of the szn with these gorgeous gifts from Ivy Beauty.

Glow Up Your Babysitting Game

From getting the gig to taming toddlers, consider *this* your official guide to being the best babysitter on the block.