“I want thinner hair,” said no-one ever.  But if you’re lusting over waist-length locks and ready to invest in some serious strands, listen up! Not all hair extensions are created equal. From cost to damage-control, Ryan breaks down everything you need to know about the various hair-extension systems on the market (keratin-bonded vs. tape-ins). He also tells us when we should go with clip-ins vs. tape-ins and offers some good news for our beauties on a budget: if you’re looking to add instant volume or length, clip-ins can be a great alternative to the pricier semi-permanent systems.

We are a nation obsessed with Amazon, but even Alexa can’t point you towards these goodies.  There’s an entire underworld of cult beauty buys just waiting to make a debut on your face, hands and feet. From the miracle foot cream that will save your cracked summer soles, to the shaving product every man and woman needs – you’ll want to scoop up these budget-friendly beauty buys on Amazon before they become mainstream.

We are a nation obsessed with Amazon, but even Alexa can’t point you towards these goodies.  There’s a whole underworld of cult beauty buys just waiting to make a debut on your face, hands and feet. From the miracle foot cream that will save your cracked summer soles, to the shaving product every man and woman needs – you’ll want to scoop up these budget-friendly beauty buys before they become mainstream.

Sabrina Monique’s body, had eaten her alive. She started to gain weight at the age of two, was on her first diet at 5, and weighed 235 pounds by the age of 16.  In this emotional episode, we meet the youngest patient in the United States to ever receive the bariatric weight-loss sleeve. She chose to undergo numerous surgeries (including 4 body-lifts that cost over $111,000) to escape the body she felt trapped inside of — that was destined to kill her. Hear how she fought doctor after doctor to get the surgery that would finally save her, both physically and mentally.

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For more information about Sabrina’s journey, the photos, and the doctor’s who saved her, visit SabrinaMonique.com. A special thank you for sharing this brave story.

We’ve all been guilty of editing our pictures, but could your little Instagram fix turn into a dangerous fixation for someone else? Dr. Samer Jaber, founder of Washington Square Dermatology (and Amber and Ryan’s botox fairy godfather) talks about how popular retouching apps designed to boost our confidence, might actually be causing cyber insecurity. We also discuss whether “natural” is really better, and why you need to know what ingredients are going into your skincare, so you can put your best (unedited) face forward.

A smile is worth a thousand words, but is it worth a few thousand dollars? We sit down with a woman who tried adult braces (hello, Invisalign), and she shares the things you’ll want to know before you commit to getting your own smile makeover.

We believe that trailblazing, world-changing, ceiling-shattering women are the most beautiful of them all, so this week we are taking a diversion from focusing on our outward appearances. Today, you’ll meet the brains behind The Superfan Company, Kim Kaupe; her hard work and dedication, coupled with a “fake it till you make it mantra” earned her a spot on Forbes’ coveted 30 Under 30 list.  She’s ready to get real about Kylie Jenner’s self-made billionaire status, her experience on Shark Tank (including the fake shit that goes on behind the scenes of Americas favorite entrepreneurial show), her secret to hacking self-care, never missing a gym class, and her “five-minute face.”

“Busy” doesn’t begin to describe the life of actress, host, and lifestyle expert, Sherita Rankins.  We sit down with the founder of Busy Wife, Busy Life to talk about beauty in New York vs. LA, how to find your best camera face and the art of double cleansing.