Best Acrylic Powders of 2026
We tested acrylic powders for working time, consistency, color, and value to help you choose a natural cover, a vivid pink, or a budget clear.
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Best Aftershave Balms of 2026
We tested aftershave balms for sting, scent, and greasy finish. Our picks calm razor burn on sensitive skin, from a drugstore three-pack to sandalwood.
Best Alum Blocks of 2026
We tested alum blocks for razor burn, weepers, and grip. Here's what to buy for daily shaving, for travel, and for a supply that lasts years.
Best Base Coat Nail Polish of 2026
We tested base coats for regular and gel manicures to find the ones that grip color, block staining, and last. Here is what to buy for your nails.
Best Beard Balms of 2026
We tested eight beard balms to find the ones that soften and tame without grease, plus picks for dry skin, tight budgets and scent-first buyers.
Best Beard Combs of 2026
We tested five beard combs to find which glide without snagging, which suit a thick beard, and which belong in your pocket.
Best Beard Oils of 2026
We tested eight beard oils to find the ones that soften hair and calm the skin underneath, from a two-ounce bargain to a sandalwood three-pack.
Best Beard Trimmers of 2026
We tested beard trimmers for cut quality, guard range, runtime and staying power. Our top pick handles beard, edges and cleanup in one tool.
Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2026
We tested eight 2026 beauty advent calendars, from premium skincare to budget makeup and fragrance, to find the best gift for each routine.
Best Body Sprays for Summer
We tested body sprays in summer heat to find the freshest, easiest mists — a bright citrus default, a beachy gourmand and a budget tropical.
Best Hair Cutting Shears of 2026
We tested stainless shears for clean cutting, comfort, and pivot life, and picked the best for home haircuts, first-timers, and detail work.
Best Hair Dryer Brushes of 2026
We tested one-step hot-air brushes to find the ones that dry and smooth in a single pass, with barrels sized for long hair, bobs, and tangles.
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Can You Color Your Hair While Pregnant? What the Evidence Says
Most experts consider occasional hair coloring unlikely to harm a pregnancy because scalp absorption is low. Waiting 12 weeks and choosing highlights are optional ways to reduce exposure further.
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Demi vs. Semi-Permanent Hair Color: The Difference Is the Developer
Demi uses a mild developer and lasts longer; semi goes straight onto the hair and fades sooner. That one distinction answers almost every question about commitment, gray blending, damage, and results.
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How to Get Hair Color Off Skin Without Scrubbing It Raw
Use cleanser first, petroleum jelly or cleansing oil second, and patience before anything harsher. Most dye stains fade faster than irritated skin heals.