So, let’s be clear. My goal here isn’t to talk you out of it. It’s to give you the same candid advice I’d give my own family, based on years of experience both creating new smiles and, frankly, fixing ...

I spent my early career in a slick design office. You know the type—fancy chairs that cost more than my first car, professional ergonomic checks, the whole nine yards. So when I went solo and started ...

A lot of folks start out with simple, cartoony mushrooms, and there’s nothing wrong with that! It’s a great way to begin. But if you want to truly capture their unique character, you have to learn to ...

So many people think of crochet braids as a super quick, easy-peasy style. And while the installation can definitely be faster than, say, individual box braids, the real skill is in the prep work. A ...

I’ve probably inked hundreds of them, from tiny, subtle anchors tucked behind an ear to massive back pieces showing a ship battling the waves. And with every single one, I’m reminded that this isn’t ...

I remember a client calling me in a total panic once. She’d been invited to a garden tea party and was absolutely convinced she needed some kind of historical costume. We ended up finding a gorgeous ...

My first real attempt? A complete disaster. I just drew what I thought I saw: a big, lumpy gray blob with a tube for a nose. The result was flat and lifeless, like a sad balloon animal. It taught me ...

That failure taught me the most important lesson of all: to draw a cactus well, you have to understand it first. It’s not about just copying lines; it’s about figuring out how it grows, how it stores ...

But over the last decade or so, something different has been happening. It’s not some glamorous revolution; it’s a slow, grinding shift. It’s the real inclusion of transgender models on runways, in ...

But here’s the thing: choosing your nails for a wedding isn’t just about picking a pretty color you saw online. It’s about the whole vibe. What’s the venue like? Is it a fancy black-tie affair or a ...

It’s not about slapping on three products and calling it a day. It’s about being strategic. It’s about understanding your skin, how light hits it, and where to put product with purpose. It’s control, ...

So many people focus on the color, but honestly, that’s the easy part. The real magic is in the prep, the application, and the overall health of your nails. This guide is all about sharing the craft ...