All bangs have always been polarizing, but no style garners as much debate as side bangs. The long, swoopy, side-swept fringe that’s synonymous with Y2K hairstyles is suddenly everywhere again. Considering other looks from the decade (such as updos with face-framing tendrils and money-piece highlights) have ben making their way […]

From regencycore to the coquette aesthetic and the “clean girl” look, TikTok has introduced the world to so many style movements it feels impossible to keep track. Currently, there’s another noteworthy trend on the rise: the e-girl aesthetic (short for electronic girl), a term you might recognize from Doja Cat’s […]

Micro braids are tiny, individual braids that were popular in the early 2000s. The protective hairstyle is known for its versatility because it can be easily manipulated into numerous styles. Threaded micro braids have been making a comeback this year, but there are a few things to keep in mind […]

I first sensed it last summer while trawling the resale app Depop for platform sandals and funky-colored windbreakers to treat my midpandemic malaise. Browsing teenagers’ closets has started to make me feel very “how do you do, fellow kids” — inspiring in me the same sheepish embarrassment I get whenever […]