Merissa Principe | HelloGiggles

I spend 300 days a year in hotels as I search the world for the best travel, beauty, and wellness trends. I'm a native New Yorker and a city girl at heart—follow my journey on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @citygirlriss.

Here's Why Gwyneth Paltrow and Kourtney Kardashian Keep Rubbing This Oil On Their Faces

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Experts explain everything there is to know about sea buckthorn oil.

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18 Expert-Backed Ways for Quickly Growing Your Hair

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Tip #2: Give yourself a scalp massage.

8 People Share How They Overcame Their Cuticle-Picking Habits

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Skin picking affects one in every 20 people.

The Best Shapewear for Every Occasion and Body Type, According to Stylists

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From booty to tummy, these pieces have you covered.

TikTok Is Using Rice Water to Make Hair Super Shiny—Does it Actually Work?

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You may want to start saving your rice water.

Here's What Experts Want You to Know About Gentle, Ammonia-Free Hair Dye

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Say goodbye to dry, fried hair.

Here's How to Clean Suede Shoes in 3 Easy Steps

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Plus, the expert-backed trick for preventing stains in the first place.

The 14 Best Places to Buy Swimsuits Online, According to People Who Shop for a Living

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From the Black-owned brand we stan to the swimwear line that caters to all body types.

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This TikTok Famous Color-Correcting Cream Instantly Fixes My Redness

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It has long-term benefits, too.

These Silk-Lined Hats, Caps, and Beanies Will Help Tackle Frizzy Winter Hair

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Silk will lock in moisture, fight frizz, reduce static, prevent breakage, and keep hair shiny.

Licorice Is the Sneaky Skincare Ingredient That'll Give You a Smooth, Radiant Glow

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Three dermatologists weigh in on this underrated ingredient.

These Are the 15 Best Ugly Sweaters for the Holidays

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From simple and sarcastic to loud and lit.

How to Fix Static Hair, According to Celebrity Hairstylists

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Bye-bye, flyaways.

Lanolin Is the Miracle Moisturizing Skincare Ingredient You Need This Winter

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You need to read this if you get dry, cracked skin.

Denim's Got a Dirty Secret, and It's Why You Should Shop Sustainable Jeans

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Going green is the new indigo blue.

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Snail Slime Is K-Beauty's Secret to a Clear Complexion, and It's Dermatologist-Approved

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People have been using it since 400 B.C.

I Felt Super Insecure About My Nose Until I Realized It's the Reason I Can Sing

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Barbra Streisand ran so that I could fly.

Aerie's New Skincare Brand "Minimal-Ish" Just Launched, and We Already Love it

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Minimal packaging, prices, and natural ingredients? Here’s my money.

These Exfoliating Washcloths Slough Off Tons of Dead Skin and Make Your Skin Feel as Smooth as a Dolphin's

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They've blown up on TikTok.

Your Clothes Release Microplastics in the Wash—Here's How to Prevent It

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A city with 100,000 citizens releases a wash-related volume of microfibers equivalent to 15,000 plastic bags every single day, and these end up in the ocean.

9 Expert Tips For Keeping Your Hair Safe This Summer

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UV rays, saltwater, and chlorine have nothing on you!

Give Back by Buying From These 8 Sustainable Swimwear Brands

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These brands use eco-friendly textiles and give back to nonprofits.

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Get baby-soft feet with this expert-recommended DIY foot scrub

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I only used products from The Ordinary for three months and my acne completely disappeared

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Here’s what a dermatologist says about using probiotics on your skin

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