Koko Hayashi — a celebrity face yoga instructor whose clients include Kim Kardashian — let her 741,000 TikTok followers watch as she ran a microneedling pen over her red, serum-slicked face. “I think I did too much, so it’s bleeding a little bit,” she lamented as she drew the pen close to the corner of … Read more
Gone are the days of late-night partying — today’s youngsters are all about staying in and crafting. It’s no secret that Gen Z and millennials have turned crafting nights into the new going out, bonding over “junk journaling” and tiny trinket-making like it’s a competitive sport. As a result, social media is flooded with clips … Read more
It’s snot a good idea — no matter what TikTok tells you. That’s the message from doctors about a viral at-home trend for unclogging stuffed noses, warning it could leave cold and flu sufferers even more miserable than before. “Please don’t do this,” Dr. Madeleine Herman, physician president at the Sinus Center & ENT Specialists … Read more
Forget a new haircut or your favorite outfit — new research shows that the key to confidence may be building something on your own. A survey of 2,000 Gen Z and millennial homeowners and renters found that those who have completed home DIY projects said it boosts their confidence, happiness, and satisfaction for about seven … Read more
Your wildest dreams can become virtual reality — if you can remember them. Dutch design studio Modem has introduced its latest project, Dream Recorder. Aptly named, the device allows users to see visual interpretations of their own dreams by harnessing the latest in technology — a video AI model that translates phrases into pictures. Sentimental … Read more
In the current economic climate, Americans are opting to repair and replace over buying new, according to new data. That’s according to new research of 2,000 Americans that found 8 in 10 (80%) U.S. adults say that taking better care of their things and doing more DIY and household repair helps them feel more in … Read more
Natalia Corso, an Emirates flight attendant, shared how she and her boyfriend turn their economy seats into a full-on “luxury” experience — and the Internet was simultaneously jealous and irritated. “Manifesting getting sat next to you guys on my next flight,” wrote one hopeful commenter. In a video that’s now racked up over 28 million … Read more
Talk about a shot in the dark. Experts are sounding the alarm about a growing number of Americans injecting themselves at home with so-called “Korean Botox,” drawn in by promises of smooth skin at a fraction of the cost. Those jumping on the viral Innotox trend, they warn, are playing a game of cosmetic roulette … Read more
Short of shopping for a bikini after the holidays, getting a Pap smear has to be one of the most dreaded parts of a woman’s life. Now, a new device — which was recently approved by the FDA — promises to be the first at-home test for cervical cancer screening. And, according to Teal Health … Read more
It’s out with overpriced oat milk lattes — and in with DIY coffee culture. Gen Z TikTokkers are ditching the expensive morning coffee runs and instead transforming their kitchens into cozy, custom coffee shops — complete with menus, pastries, and even barista uniforms in an attempt to save money. Gen Z TikTok users are opting … Read more
Two sisters brought a house together at auction and saved $10,210 renovating it themselves by using ChatGPT. Heather Roberts, 25, and Anya Hughes, 21, took on the mammoth task after purchasing their first apartment in May 2024 for $178,686. The inside needed ripping out completely and to save money the women taught themselves DIY skills … Read more
Ear today, gone tomorrow? TikTok’s latest beauty craze has users wrapping rubber bands around their ears for an instant “facelift” — but experts warn this viral hack is bogus — and dangerous. The wacky trend, which reportedly originated in South Korea, involves looping rubber bands tightly around each ear for 10 to 30 minutes. Devotees … Read more
The latest TikTok beauty craze is eggs-actly what dermatologists don’t want you to try: rubbing raw egg whites on your face. Despite DIY skincare hype on the platform, experts warn raw egg white facials have more risks than rewards — plus, no clinical evidence they erase bags, creases and folds. While supporters claim that these … Read more
Is it time to step up your workout routine? Losing weight and getting in shape are popular New Year’s resolutions — but before you join a gym with the masses, it may help to determine your current fitness level. Enter the Rockport Walk Test (RWT). The simple, non-invasive assessment was developed in 1986 by University of … Read more
A savvy couple saved $10,000 on their kitchen renovation — by teaching themselves DIY on TikTok. Amber Morris, 26, and her husband, Dan, 28, moved into their newly-bought four-bed home in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, in July. The property had been built in 2002 and needed “a refresh” and they wanted to start by brightening up … Read more
It reads like a tasty chicken marinade. But TikTokers say a DIY recipe for fermented garlic honey is the perfect home remedy for colds, flu and other winter respiratory illnesses — and according to doctors, there may be some truth to that. Several TikTokers have gone viral for mixing up the two-ingredient home remedy, saying … Read more
Their dream homes turned out to be renovation nightmares. In 2022, Sean Patrick Gallagher, 36, and his husband, Alp Cilingir, 41, bought an abandoned house from the 1900s in foreclosure in Germantown, New York — a bucolic Hudson Valley town with views of the Catskill Mountains, a population just under 2,000 and part-time celeb residents … Read more
Tis’ the McSeason. McDonald’s has announced the return of the McRib on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for a limited time only at participating locations — with a unique twist for 2024. The news comes as the fast food giant could certainly use a boost — in the past few weeks, the brand has taken a beating over a … Read more
Ronald would love this. A single parent with a passion for fun projects created an miniature McDonald’s drive-thru for his two boys — spending less than $50 to build the backyard playplace. Architectural assistant Daniel Mills, 38, got the idea when working on a project for a local Golden Arches franchise near his home in … Read more
A woman has been brutally mocked on social media after sharing the DIY outfit she made to wear at her stepdaughter’s wedding. The dress, inspired by a $1,673 gown by British fashion designer Stella McCartney, was deemed a “complete trainwreck” by members of a wedding shaming group on Facebook. In her post, the woman explained … Read more