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Vogue
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Selena Gomez's Pink Mocha Nails Are the Perfect End of Summer, Start of Fall Set
Just when you thought we had our color set for the last of the summer nail tech appointments, along comes Selena Gomez and her mocha pink nails. It's a sweet manicure, without being cloying, and with a natural touch. According to Pantone, the official color of 2025 has been 'Mocha Mousse.' (This followed 2024's 'Peach Fuzz,' and the previous year's 'Viva Magenta'). Mocha Mousse is a soft, warm shade that brings to mind creamy chocolate and coffee, a tone that connects to beauty and fashion's ongoing love affair with brown. The Rare Beauty founder has long been a fan of elevating the classic and elegant, which is exactly what her latest nail shade—concocted with her nail artist of choice, Tom Bachik—does. So why not add a few drops of pink to the Mocha Mousse equation? The result is a delicate, minimalist shade, a soft and sweet statement. The pop star, actor, and beauty mogul wore the manicure for a recent night in L.A. celebrating her first Rare Beauty perfume, Rare Eau de Parfum. The gourmand offering features notes of caramel, vanilla, and sandalwood—'warm with just a touch of spice,' as she so recently told Vogue. She's leaned into those sweet, delectable tones throughout the promo, on another day, hosting a perfume-themed baking class with fiancé Benny Blanco, where they made pistachio and caramel tiramisu. A similarly deliciously shaded manicure? A textbook Gomez detail. To go with the nail shade, Gomez wore a shimmering, almost-bridal halter-neck dress by Cult Gaia, combined with a high, polished ponytail by Renato Campora, and a brown smoky eye with a pink-glossed caramel lip by makeup artist Hung Vanngo. Gomez kept her mocha pink nails in the on-trend, round and short shape—a failsafe elegant silhouette, too.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra price drop alert: Get 12 GB RAM smartphone at up to Rs. 15,000 discount
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra price drop: Motorola Edge 50 Ultra's price drop is turning heads as Amazon slashes over ₹14,000 off its flagship 5G offering, bringing it down to around ₹47,858 . With added bank offers and exchange bonuses, this premier smartphone—boasting a vibrant 6.7‑inch curved AMOLED display, flagship-grade Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, and versatile triple camera setup—is now accessible to many more buyers. Known for its ultra-fast 125 W charging, top-tier battery endurance, and clean Android 14 experience, the Edge 50 Ultra delivers an exceptional package without breaking the bank. If you've been eyeing a premium device at a strong value, this deal might be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Read on to explore why it's making waves. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra specifications A 6.7-inch Super 1.5K pOLED display with a refresh rate of 144 Hz and a maximum brightness of 2,500 nits is a Motorola Edge 50 Ultra feature. This phone has the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which powers it. The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a 50MP primary camera, a 64MP telephoto with a 3x optical sensor, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor for photography. A 50MP camera for video calls and selfies is located on the front. A 4,500 mAh battery that supports 50W wireless charging and 125W charging powers the smartphone. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra price drop, discount, and offer The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (Peach Fuzz) has recently received a substantial price reduction on Amazon India, with a flat discount of ₹12,141, bringing its new retail price down to ₹47,858 from the original launch price of ₹59,999. On top of this, customers can unlock further savings—up to ₹2,250—by opting for Yes Bank credit card EMI plans, and even greater value through trade‑in offers. All in all, buyers in India can now pick up this flagship handset for significantly less than its launch price, with multiple routes to further reductions. To bring down the price even further, you can trade in your old smartphone.
Forbes
24-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How Laser Hair Removal Became This Black-Owned Medspa's Specialty
Kristin Wagner, COO & Keisha Wagner-Gaymon, Nurse Practitioner and CEO When Keisha Wagner-Gaymon opened her laser hair removal business, PeachFuzz, it was one of the few Black-owned services on the block. She started with one client, and soon, a line formed in front of her Brooklyn brownstone for women who wanted the same service. 'The lack of trusted, safe, and effective options for Black and Brown skin motivated me to take action,' the founder proudly says. 'I wanted to change the narrative and create a space where people of color could access premium, expert-led laser hair removal services without fear.' Laser hair removal is by no means a new procedure. It dates back to 1996 when Dr. Richard Anderson and Dr. Melanie Grossman at Harvard Medical School performed the first successful treatment. Just one year later, in 1997, the Food and Drug Administration approved laser hair removal for cosmetic use. However, despite 10 to 30 percent of Black people suffering from ingrown hairs, and the demographic being disproportionately affected by conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), they are less likely to receive the treatment due to providers lacking the knowledge to deal with darker skin tones. Thus, studios like PeachFuzz came into play, offering the same service but also a safe space for clients of color alike. Peach Fuzz Laser Studio While branching into the cosmetic industry is not an easy venture for everyone, Wagner-Gaymon found that her trials were two-fold when it came to trying to provide the specialized services. The global laser hair removal market is projected to reach $7.7 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%, making it a lucrative industry, but for Wagner-Gaymon, being specialized in darker skin tones cost her a bit more. 'Funding is one of the biggest hurdles for Black-owned businesses in the beauty and wellness space,' she explains. 'Unlike some of the larger medspa chains that have investors backing them, we had to bootstrap our business in the beginning and we are still bootstrapping.' Take for example, the average cost of an IPL laser hair removal machine can run between $2800 to $3500, but due to her business focusing on skin of color, Wagner-Gaymon paid almost double for hers. Despite Black brands making up only 2.5 percent of revenue in the beauty industry (according to McKinsey) Black consumers are responsible for 11.1 percent of total beauty spending. 'Most older laser technology was designed for lighter skin tones and could cause burns or hyperpigmentation on melanin-rich skin. We had to do extensive research to ensure that we were using FDA-approved lasers with Nd: YAG technology, which is the gold standard for treating darker skin tones safely,' the nurse practitioner says. Wagner-Gaymon started her business with just her personal 401k savings, paying out-of-pocket for essential services including training and materials, for her the cost was worthwhile. 'Beyond finding the right lasers, we also had to focus on proper training. Even with the best technology, if a provider doesn't understand how melanin reacts to laser energy, they can still cause harm. That's why we prioritize continuous education for ourselves and our staff, ensuring that every treatment is performed with expert precision.' Peach Fuzz co-owners Kristin Wagner, COO, and Keisha Wagner-Gaymon, Nurse Practitioner and CEO While technology and machines may have evolved, the clientele for the service has largely remained the same for years. In fact, in 2023 people of color were urged to take precautions from the service, due to a history of burns and malpractice from the procedure. Wagner-Gaymon saw the gap in the industry and set out on a personal journey to serve as the bridge. 'Many of my clients were dealing with ingrown hairs, hyperpigmentation, and skin irritation after traditional hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, and tweezing. But when it came to laser hair removal, people with darker skin were often told it wasn't safe for them or that they were at risk for burns and scarring,' Wagner-Gaymon says. The fears of laser hair removal among clients of color are not ill-founded. In 2020, a Black Toronto woman went viral after her face was burned following a laser hair removal procedure, adding a complex layer of fear to the already dispelled service. 'There is a psychological and emotional layer,' says Shantelle Clarke, Founder of Diamond Skin Clinic. 'Many clients of color come in with skepticism, shaped by past trauma or misinformation.' Melanie Clark has been receiving laser hair removal at Peach Fuzz for four years, but it wasn't until she received the service from a provider that looked like her, that she felt comfortable. 'As a black woman, even experiencing having hair removal through other forms, dealing with discolorations and ingrowns, there's always the concern of 'Am I in the best hands?' With Peach Fuzz, their business being skin of color specialist in itself was reassuring.' The business offers a range of services tailored for hair removal for those of color. From traditional laser hair removal to electrolysis, a procedure that a permanent hair removal method that uses an electric current to destroy hair follicles, and vajacials and facials, the laser equipment is adjusted based on your skin color, hair color, and hair coarseness. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Black women are more likely than other groups to report being treated unfairly by a healthcare provider due to their race and ethnicity. The detailed thought behind each service is not only comforting to clients but shines a light on a bigger concern of people of color receiving quality care from medical providers. 'If I'm being honest, if I'm getting care by someone who looks like me in for laser hair removal, am I doing it in other areas too? I just wanna make sure that that's a priority and intentional goal for me,' Clark concludes. For Wagner-Gaymon, being an advocate for laser hair removal helps keep her going and the business growing. 'For too long, people of color were told laser wasn't for them but technology has evolved, and so has the demand. Access to safe, expert-led laser hair removal services is a game-changer for Black and brown individuals; That's why Peachfuzz exists to ensure that people of color always have a seat at the table when it comes to beauty, wellness, and self-care.'
