Smithtown’s Shyla Silva talks about her reign as Miss Long Island Teen, her platform Shyla Cares, and the beauty spots and products she swears by.

This season’s prettiest nail trend brings a little Mediterranean escape to your fingertips with playful designs that feel like a getaway, even if you’re staying close to home. Here’s some save-worthy inspiration from Long Island nail pros.

Summer is prime time for body treatments that promise smoother-looking skin, less puffiness and a little extra confidence in shorts and swimsuits. I tried an ICOONE treatment at Blue Water Spa to see what it actually feels like.

After nearly 25 years as a beauty editor, I’ve tried a lot of treatments and services in the name of research. These are the treatments I’d do again (and again) if I had $500 to spend.

Tammy Fender, a pioneer in clean beauty and luxury botanical-based skincare, has a summer spa residency at The Pridwin on Shelter Island.

Softer than bright blonde and lighter than brunette, brown butter blonde delivers the glossy, dimensional color everyone is asking for right now. Samantha Pinto, owner of Ampersand Atelier Salon in Farmingdale gives us the scoop.

The FDA's approval of a new sunscreen filter could help U.S. sunscreens feel more like the lightweight European and Japanese formulas beauty lovers swear by. Dr. Kavita Mariwalla unpacks the news for us.

Laybugs are allover the Long Island beauty scene. Here’ who’s doing it.

Dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla, MD, shares why melanoma can appear in these less-expected areas, what to look for, and why your manicure is the perfect built-in moment for a quick skin check.

From soft copper to creamy vanilla blonde and sunlit brunette, we’re sharing the top hair color trends of the season.

Long Island-based makeup artist Erica Taylor reveals new book and skincare collab.

Celebrity makeup artist Ashlee Glazer gets ready to cover the Met Gala with beauty spots in Columbus, Ohio.

It’s officially blueberry season and we got top picks from Long Island nail techs, like this set from The Nail Witch Destiny in Farmingdale.

Bethpage native Geanna Koulouris on her Miss Long Island and Miss New York Teen USA titles, her EmpowerEd platform, and the Long Island beauty spots and products she swears by.

Can you effectively tighten your skin without needles, numbing, and downtime? That’s the promise behind Cynosure Lutronic’s new radiofrequency device, XERF. Here’s what to know—and where to get it on Long Island. Plus, Krista’s first update.

The 9th annual Long Island Beauty Ball benefiting Mondays Cancer Care will be held on April 27th at Villa Lombardi. Get all the details here.

From colorful tips to florals and swirled designs, the classic French manicure is getting a playful update this spring—and Long Island nail artists are embracing the trend.

A hybrid reformer Pilates class at STRONG Commack combines strength training and cardio, giving a full-body workout that’s challenging and fun.

At Elyse Boutique in Greenlawn, pulling a persona card becomes a new way to discover the fragrance that reflects who you are right now.

From beauty and fashion to wellness, here’s a look at what’s catching our eye across the island lately, like these cat-eye and chrome nails from Maria Ortiz.