Lexi Novak

If you’re into waxes — whether of the brow, bikini, or other variety — many of you are probably navigating the in-between phase a lot longer than usual these days (I know I am). Maybe that means attempting to stretch out the effects of your last wax…

Since the luxury of getting something like a facial or manicure is largely on pause at the moment, many of us are recreating our favorite salon and spa treatments at home. Whether it’s to have some self-care time alone, to approximate a slice of an…

If the proliferation of self-care routines, wellness retreats, and clean-eating recipes are any indication, we're really into living purer, more natural lifestyles lately. And for good reason: Life has a way of feeling like one endless list of…

Sometimes, you just need a break. You need to get out, pare down, and start clean — especially when every day feels like a high-speed train that doesn’t stop. There’s a lot of clutter out there that needs to be minimized every now and then. That’s…

Imagine one of your favorite beauty products is finally empty. You go to replace it, expecting that perfect shade to be waiting for your cart, only to discover it's been... discontinued. It's a story of heartbreak and disappointment most of us are…

"What do you do?" "Where are you from?" "How do you prefer your pubic hair?" If you're breaking the ice with a near-stranger, some questions are considered more appropriate than others. But in the pursuit of journalism (and also because I'm an…

Just like I've gone through many phases with the hair on my head (chopped way too short, flat-ironed to oblivion, overgrown), I've also gone through phases with my bikini-area hair. There was a very exhausting (and pricey) stretch during which I…

If you were a famous actress, would you be willing to read negative comments about yourself, out loud, on camera? Priyanka Chopra was — and did. "'I would call Priyanka fish-lipped but don’t want to insult the fish,'" she reads in a video created…

Each year when the holidays roll around, gift-givers everywhere get ready to spend their cash on presents. Shiny displays and beautiful packaging make it very easy to spend a month's rent on products, but there are plenty of incredible gifts that…

We all have those friends. You know the ones — they're the unofficial beauty bloggers of your group. They have more beauty products in their medicine cabinets than actual medicine. Their shoe organizers are stuffed with nail polishes and makeup…

Do you have a friend who starts their day with a morning cardio session and ends it with Pilates? Do they prefer weekend cycling classes to boozy brunch? If so, they're your sporty friend, and they're rarely spotted without a gym bag in hand or…

Here at Bustle, we firmly believe that the phrase "I can’t pull that off" is actual nonsense. Prints, patterns, fabrics, necklines, silhouettes—there’s no reason to consider any element off-limits. Have you ever told yourself: "That style would…

How many times have you wished you could have gone clothing shopping with a stylist? How many times have you imagined texting a fashion editor a last-minute SOS! from a dressing room, because you could have used a pro’s sartorial opinion at that…