3 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
The Summer Beauty Trends Worth Your Money—and the Ones to Skip
June is to beauty routines what March is to basketball: It's prime time, baby. 'Summer brings a flood of new products as brands tap in to seasonal spending,' said Marina Peredo, a dermatologist in New York. This time of year, knowing which, if any, of the vaunted beauty aids to actually buy can feel like trying to book a last-minute Disney vacation. Overwhelming. 'Smart shopping helps you avoid gimmicks and save money—not everything is worth the hype.' For advice on what is worth it—and what's best left on the shelf—read on.
Those status gel manicures that last a whole pay cycle (and put a dent in one too)? Turns out they're not all that great for your nail health. It's the removal process—not the application—that damages nails. 'Prolonged acetone soaks will dehydrate the nail and cuticle, making the nail more prone to brittleness, peeling and breakage,' said Dana Stern, a New York dermatologist.
