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Your No-Stress Holiday Beauty Booking Guide
Your holiday beauty prep starts now. From hair color to injectables, here’s exactly when to book every beauty appointment for the season ahead.
Oh, Deer: The New Animal Trend for Nails
Move over leopard print. Deer nails are trending, with Pinterest searches up 60 percent. See how to wear the spotted animal-print manicure this fall.
Mood: Fall Nails
From chocolate browns and deep wines to jewel tones, metallics, and new takes on French nails, these are the shades and designs we’ll be seeing everywhere this season.
Breast Cancer Is Increasing Among Younger Women. Here’s What to Know.
A Long Island event is opening up a conversation about breast cancer in younger women. Here’s what an oncology nurse wants women to know about recognizing changes, understanding their risk, and navigating a diagnosis.
Refresh Your Look for Fall Without Buying a Whole New Wardrobe
Update your wardrobe for fall — without buying all new clothing. Style pro Samantha Anderson, founder of The Anderson Edit, tells us how to refresh your look with a few key pieces and some unexpected pairings.
My Skin Care Routine is Really Boring
After years of testing the latest and greatest in skincare, I’ve learned that my own routine is surprisingly simple—and built around ingredients with a proven track record.
What I Learned at the HERALD Women’s Executive Summit
Four ideas from the HERALD WE Summit’s “Own Your Power” theme that I’m taking into my business and life.
Meet Miss Long Island Teen 2026
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.
On Trend: Mediterranean Nails
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.
Tried It: ICOONE, the High-Tech Body Treatment
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.
How I’d Spend $500 at the Med Spa
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.
The East End's Newest Spa Escape
Tammy Fender, a pioneer in clean beauty and luxury botanical-based skincare, has a summer spa residency at The Pridwin on Shelter Island.
Hair Color Trend: Brown Butter Bronde
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.
After 25 Years, a New Sunscreen Filter Is Finally Here
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.
Summer’s Luckiest Manicure
Laybugs are allover the Long Island beauty scene. Here’ who’s doing it.
Mani Monday Meets Melanoma Monday: Why Your Hands Deserve a Closer Look
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.
Spring’s Hottest Hair Color Trends
From soft copper to creamy vanilla blonde and sunlit brunette, we’re sharing the top hair color trends of the season.
Makeup Pro Erica Taylor Makes Makeup (And Skincare) Magic
Long Island-based makeup artist Erica Taylor reveals new book and skincare collab.
Makeup Artist Ashlee Glazer Goes Pretty Local Columbus
Celebrity makeup artist Ashlee Glazer gets ready to cover the Met Gala with beauty spots in Columbus, Ohio.
Spring’s Sweetest Manicure
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.