HairGoals

By Emily Abate • Photography by Gino Catalano • Layout by Zhane Coleman

Over the past 6 months I was unknowingly taking a medication that was destroying my hair. One day I woke up to find clumps of hair all over my pillow and hair ties. This medication that was given to me was essentially making my hair fall out in chunks. Little by little, I was noticing everyday my hair breaking off in full strands even if I just gently ran my fingers through my hair. My once full, curly, medium-length hair has now turned flat and stringy. My scalp was fully visible, showing skin in the back of my head and on the sides of my temple. It wasn’t until my insecurities and concerns grew so high that I would cry so much fearing that I would wake up almost bald! In our social media driven society, women can feel like they are only attractive when they have long, volume-filled hair. After hours of crying and anxiety- driven Internet searching, I took a step back and realized that hair is just hair and will always grow back. However, I needed to get out of my mind all of the beauty standards and social norms that exist today within the toxic side of self comparison on social media. While I felt alone in knowing that my hair was falling out, I took comfort thinking that other people were also dealing with issues similar to mine but just didn’t post on social media; so I decided to take a break from scrolling through Instagram wishing my hair looked as good as others.

After my pity party, a good amount of online research, and consultation with my doctor, I decided to make a change with not only my medication but also my everyday hair routine. I started 2 multi-vitamin scalp growth oils daily and limited my shampooing to 2 times a week. For the growth oils, I used the company The Mane Choice and Ouidad, a brand specifically geared towards curly hair (which I highly recommend!). It has now been 4 months since I started this new routine, and my hair looks and feels almost normal again. This process has shown me to embrace my natural curls, forget the unrealistic beauty standards that can come from social media, and be more cognizant of the types of products I use on my hair. I feel happy and confident again!

DO When it comes to fashion and beauty, Harry Styles has made it clear that there is no Fine Line between YOU masculinity and femininity. He defies gender roles for men on the daily– not only by wearing makeup, nail polish, and skirts, but KNOW also by encouraging vulnerability. He has become an icon of our time. His influence has allowed listeners to better express themWHO selves by embracing their own individual “Styles”. In Harry’s words, his album Fine Line is all about “having YOU ARE? Makeup Inspired by Harry Styles’ Album Fine Line sex and feeling sad.” The arrangement of the tracklist takes us through a relationship: starting off with the highs, then the chaos as it falls apart, and ultimately looking back on the fond memories. Harry uses imagery in his lyrics to convey these feelings and experiences in a way that resonates with his audience. His music is so impactful that fans are inspired to channel his songs into their own beauty and fashion looks. In particular, Watermelon Sugar, Cherry, and For “Watermelon Sugar” – the upbeat song of the summer– I knew the look had to be bright and fun. I placed a green eyeshadow on the lid, then applied an intense pink blush to the upper cheekbones for a flushed, glowing look. I used a thin black eyeliner to create small seeds on the cheeks, and finished it all off with a juicy pink lip gloss. I envisioned walking right onto the beach with a watermelon slice in one hand, and heart sunglasses in the other. I don’t know if I could ever go without this song and this look! Article & Makeup by Carson DeLasho Sunflower, Vol. 6 stand out when it comes to

Photos & Layout: Meah Nizan Models: Carson DeLasho, Paige Kowal, Caleb Rocha Stylist: Erin Foley creating makeup looks inspired by the album Fine Line.

“Cherry”, on the other hand, is all about a breakup and reflecting on a past relationship. If you’re in the same situation, a little makeup therapy can make a big difference. I outlined the cherries with colored eyeliners, then filled them in with red and green eyeshadows. To tie it all together, I added a pop of red eyeshadow on the lid and a soft pink lip. Once you’re done with this look, listen to your ex’s voicemail one last time and get back out there; or try a French class and stroll around your favorite gallery. Finally, “Sunflower, Vol. 6” is one of the most metaphorical songs on Fine Line, as “Sunflower” is most likely a romantic interest. This song is lighthearted and psychedelic, which warrants bright colors and flower-power inspired designs. To create the sunflower shape, I used a yellow liquid eyeliner and drew petals radiating out from the outer corner of the eye. I then filled them in with yellow eyeshadow. To complete the look and give off an overall glow, I added highlighter to the inner corner of the eye and the cheekbones. Whether you are a devoted fan of Harry Styles, or only hear him on the radio, always remember to Treat People with Kindness and express yourself!

TikTok’s rise in popularity has given makeup enthusiasts another way to showcase their talents and create new trends. We have almost fully transitioned away from the Instagram baddie look that dominated the online makeup world for so long.

The rise of alt-TikTok, home of the e-girl, has left the biggest impact on makeup trends both on and off the platform. For the last couple of years, dewy makeup and highlighter have dominated. Now, alt-TikTok has popularized more intense blush, which extends over the bridge or to the tip of your nose. Lip shape is often more rounded out too. While overlining lips and emphasizing the cupid’s bow used to be stylish, now we see that many prefer drawing a rounder lip shape, and emphasizing with lots of lipgloss. Those that are more daring shave a slit or two in their eyebrow, and accent the look with a little heart or another shape on their cheek or under their eyes.

Cottagecore is another rising aesthetic that has been popularized on TikTok. At first glance, this looks very different from the alternative vibe, but cottagecore aesthetics keep the same basic shapes that have been considered on brand for alt-TikTok. The biggest differences are really in the color palettes between the two looks. Cottagecore makeup uses more pastel colors, but leaves behind some of the edgier aspects of the alternative look. The shapes that many draw on their cheeks for an alt look may be replaced with freckles for a cottagecore vibe, and you’re a little less likely to find the more experimental eyeliner or brow shapes. For a more editorial look, some cottagecore TikTokers might draw some clouds or flowers as part of their eyeshadow or blush, keeping the look light and dreamy.

TikTok filled the gap that Vine left in the social media industry. Now it’s expanded on that position and earned a new reputation as the ultimate video-sharing platform where creators transform how we wear makeup. Makeup trends on TikTok have taken a turn to create a more youthful effect, and come as a welcome change from the seriousness of older social media makeup trends.

Written by Claire Silverberg

Photography: Ashley Alvarez and Elise Anstey

Models: Audrey Johnston, Grace Kubelka, and Mia Kroeger Styling: Melissa Brugmann and Claire Silverberg Layout: Claire Silverberg

It’s the Little Things: Written by Grace Kubelka Self-Care while the Photographed by Maya Dominguez Styled by Amanda Sabillon Modeled by Sarah Flaherty World is Burning

I know what you’re thinking: the very last a sure way to liven up any space, and give you thing we should be focused on at this moment in something to look after other than yourself. For time is ourselves. There’s a reason why “unprec- beginners, I suggest a snake plant, ZZ plant, edented times” is the most overused phrase of air plants (no soil or water needed), or a jade 2020, but I’m here to tell you how to put your- pothos. These are all super low maintenance, self first when it’s most needed. While we all and some (like the snake plant) are succulents spent the spring and summer sitting in our high that only have to be watered once a month. school bedrooms, there had to have been some Snake plants also bring incredible air purifying impulsive Target runs or Urban Outfitters orders benefits. My snake plant is named Matty. inspired by DIY TikToks. In the spirit of self care and maintaining sanity throughout these–wait for it– unprecedented times, I polled numerous college students about the little things that give them a boost of serotonin everyday. Beauty: There is really no better time than now to perfect your beauty routine. Over the summer, I perfected my skincare routine. Ironically, I had the best skin of my life while I had nowhere to be. Simplifying a daily routine

Arts & is also a great way to feel like

Crafts: Let’s bring it you’ve got a handle on life, even back to kindergarten with if you wake up fifteen minsome watercolor painting! utes before class. A quick

It’s such a simple and morning and night routine cute activity that requires will give you a sense of norlittle to no skill; plus, when malcy. For example, every you’re done, you have a morning I wake up, make a new piece of art for your quick cup of coffee via my bleak dorm wall. I sug- trusty Keurig, do skincare, gest making art for your Zoom makeup (concealer, friends as well. There is mascara, eyebrow gel), nothing better than receiv- take my vitamins, and start ing handmade artwork my day. It sounds redundant from your friend for no and cliche, but creating a reason other than that morning and nightly ritual they were just thinking of where you set aside all deyou. vices and take a few minutes

Redocrating: Repeat after me - plants, plants, plants! There is simply nothing like adopting your first plant– and I’m not talking about the little succulents that die in a month. Big, leafy green plants are to quiet your mind will help you start and end your days in a better frame of mind. Also, therapy. Please go to therapy. I hope these simple self care tips will help soften the blow of waking up everyday and having to exist in 2020!

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