Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing as safe sun. Of all…
It’s 2010. I’m 13 years old and I’m on my way to what I know will be one of the craziest nights of my life: The Justin Bieber My World 2.0 Tour. As I crank my hair straightener up way too high (RIP to my ends), I pause mid-section and wonder: What am I missing?…
On Sunday, millions of people tuned into the 83rd Golden Globe Awards for the annual star-studded occasion and the official kickoff of this year’s awards season. And, of course, the red carpet fashion was all the talk. In celebration of this red carpet’s return, we’re looking back decades to show off the best red carpet…
Button cell batteries are the small, flat, round batteries found in watches, hearing aids, car key fobs, calculators, and medical devices. Although they are tiny, these batteries contain valuable materials that can be recovered and can harm the environment if not handled or disposed of correctly. The main challenge in recycling button cells is their…
Stewart Brand, who popularized the “blue marble” photograph that changed humanity’s perspective on the fragility of the Earth, points out that Californians and Europeans use half the energy of the typical American, without losing any quality of life. This quote comes from Whole Earth Discipline: Why Dense Cities, Nuclear Power, Transgenic Crops, Restored Wildlands, and…
The vanilla perfume trend isn’t going anywhere soon — if anything, perfume’s favorite gourmand has only gotten more ubiquitous these days. And when it comes to vanilla scents, Noyz is down bad. The Los Angeles-based perfume label has multiple interpretations of the popular note, including editor-favorite Detour, which debuted earlier this year. But we’re here to…
Hair color trends are famously lighthearted. We ask for “sun-kissed” highlights or a “cool” blonde base. But in this economy, colorists are sensing a vibe shift. The trend about to hit your group chat? Recession hair. “I’ve started to hear from more and more people wanting to stretch the length between appointments and lean into…
Plastics are everywhere in food packaging, clothing, carpeting, personal care products, appliances, cars, and electronics…. The post How To Reduce Your Exposure to Microplastics: A 2025 Update appeared first on Earth911.
As a long-time fan of coming-of-age stories, the buzz around shows like Queenie and Boarders marks to me what feels like a turning point in UK television. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a wave of series centring nuanced, well-written, emotionally complex portrayals of Black British girlhood and young womanhood. These shows don’t just…
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Today: a service operations manager who makes $130,000 a year and who spends some of her money this week on…