6 Tips for How to Really Talk to Your Hairstylist

When it comes to hair, most guests in the chair are left thinking that their stylist is speaking another language. Is it ombre or sombre, a bob or a lob? If you are constantly doing a confused nod during your hair consultation, then it’s time to get educated on all that lingo and know exactly what to say during your chat. Below is a helpful list of what you should be talking about to walk out of the salon with thebest hairstyleEVER.

1. Do your homework before the appointment. When you show up unprepared, it could be a recipe for disaster. Share your visions, wants and needs and don’t worry about appearing too high maintenance. It is your hair, so don’t settle. And remember that stylists can only work with the information they are given, so make sure what you are saying is helpful. If you’re curious, just ask questions — that’s how you educate yourself!

2. Bring in pictures. You can sit and talk all day about a hairstyle that you’re trying to explain. Bring a picture and the visual will be much, much clearer. Snap it on your phone to show your stylist what you’re talking about. You could also bring in a picture of what you don’t want as well.

3. Explain in great detail. Tell us everything about your hair routine at home. Stylists want to know what’s ideal for you. The goal is to make the process as easy as possible. If there are any details that are unclear, ask about them. Be open and honest. Providing a good service takes teamwork.

4. Ask for the stylist’s opinion. The pictures you bring will be the inspiration. This is called the wishful-thinking pile. The ideal style may not work with your hair, and a good stylist is not going to try the impossible.

5. Spill your hair history. Tell your stylist what you’ve had done to your hair previously. This can include any color, straightening, whether you heat style often or if you’re a swimmer. All of these things can affect how a cut or color turns out.

6. Know the key words that should be used. Descriptive words are relative from person to person. Demonstrate how much length you’re looking to lose. Also describe if you want a blunt, strong look or a soft and wispy look. Discuss layers as much as possible. Are you wanting to see layers throughout the cut, or just around the face? And be sure to tell the stylist if you’ve had a bad experience with particular tools, such as thinning shears and razors.

Do you feel more confident with these tips? Let us know in the comments below!

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I can't always make it out to the salon when it comes to my nails — and I definitely don't have the time to give myself a full-blown manicure at home — so I'm always looking for cute press-on options to wear. From almond-shaped to abstract designs, there are so many sets I can't get enough of.

But I have a secret: I've also figured out how to make them last a little longer. I mean, that's always everyone's gripe with them, so why not share what I know? So scroll on to find all my favorite press-on nails you can find right now — plus the best glue to use to make them stay!

Find all the best press-on nails that'll save you a trip to the salon!

Olive and June

Olive and June Pink Checker Party Press-On Nails

This one's for the girls who love a little mix-and-match nail art and don't want to wear anything unless it's festive or bold. These easy-to-apply nails are the quickest way to achieve nails you'll be proud of without sitting for hours at the salon.

SALT

SALT French - Merlot

Content Editor Haley Sprankle says these nails are the realest looking press-ons she's ever used. Honestly, she feels like they look more real than some full sets she's had done at the salon! And with clear glue, you don't have to worry about having a bunch of white glue all over your fingers once you're done applying them.

Lilac St.

Lilac St. Seeing Stars Press-On Nails

These short and sweet almond nails are the classic French manicure we love to see, but there's also a bit of sparkle to them. They'll take you from your 9-5 to dinner with your friends without feeling like they're making too much of a statement.

Olive and June

Olive and June Linear Hearts Press-On Nails

Valentine's Day has come early with these short and sweet press-on nails. They have a minimal feel that'll also work with all of your winter outfits. I love the cute little hearts because they're not overly stated, but still manage to hold their own!

Amazon

KISS imPRESS No Glue Mani Press-On Nails

If you've finally sifted through Christmas dresses to find the perfect one to wear to that holiday party you've been waiting on, wear these cute press-on nails to complete your look.

P.S. Wear the sparkle design on your ring finger if you suspect you may get a surprise proposal.

Ulta

OPI Feelin' Capricorn-y xPRESS/On Big Zodiac

These press-on nails are strictly for Capricorns who are patiently waiting for their birthdays. Everyone you know will be green with envy when they see you wearing them, but that won't be your problem.

Amazon

Chillhouse Sea Siren Press-On Nails Kit

Are you waiting for the day you'll be able to take a dip in your pool or the ocean during vacation? I hear ya and know just what you need to hold you over until summer: reflective sea-inspired press-on nails.They may not completely cure your longing, but they'll look cool against your skin and outfits.

SALT

SALT Butterfly Press-On Nails - Red

Isn't this design so adorable? Content Editor Haley Sprankle wore these for her birthday this year, and she'd never gotten more compliments on her nails before! Definitely grab these to make a darling statement!

Amazon

Glamnetic Press-On Nails

No one ever needs a reason to wear super girly nails, but I'll give you one anyway: you deserve to wear something that feels carefree and quirky every once in a while.

Amazon

PaintLab Press-On Nails Manicure Kit

Tortoiseshell nails are such a vibe in my eyes. They're the moody accessory you'll fall in love with and can apply at home in no time!

Amazon

Chillhouse Fruit Hoops Press-On Nails

Ah, more fun abstract nails! They also remind me of summers in the sun so I'm sure I'll personally be stashing them in my beauty draw until the beginning of spring.

Walmart

Salon Perfect Glazed Press-On Nails

Give yourself the gift of metallic press-on nails that feel on par with the holidays. They're short enough to allow you to do everyday tasks, but have the right amount of shimmer for date nights.

Walmart

KISS imPRESS Holiday Press-On Nails

Need more Christmas inspo? These press-on nails are going to give you that and then some. They remind me of the sweet treats I see at my local bakery, but I don't suggest anyone try to see if they taste good.

Walmart

Paintlab Reusable Gel Press-On Nails

Sometimes you just want to wear nails that feel like your niece or young cousin could've designed them. Actually, I'm sure my niece drew something similar this year.

Ulta

OPI Nail Heart xPRESS/On Nail Art Press-On Nails

These nails have a hint of color that'll match your rosy cheeks this winter. The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a great idea to use them as beauty inspo for your next makeup look.

Amazon

Here's what to use if you want your press-on nails to stay put

Most press-on nail kits include a standard nail file/buffer and nail glue, but I've recently discovered something that makes sure nails don't budge: brush-on nail glue.It's easier to make sure the glue doesn't spill over the sides of the nails when you press down on them and it seems like they're made of the strongest ingredients that makes your temporary manicure last longer!

Glamnetic Super Strong Brush-On Nail Glue

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It's the most wonderful time of the year: awards show season! We're getting closer to seeing the Oscars, the Grammys, and the Golden Globes celebrate the best movies, music, and TV shows of 2024, and we finally know who's up for the Golden Globes. The program will air on CBS and Paramount+ January 5 at 8 pm EST.

Even though this awards show is usually an indicator of what the Oscar nominations will look like, my group chats aren't so sure — some of these nominations (and snubs) are such wild cards!

Keep reading to see all the 2025 Golden Globe nominations — and snubs.

The Most Shocking Snubs & Surprises Of The 2025 Golden Globes Nominations

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To no one's surprise, The Bear led amongst its competition with 5 nominations, followed closely by four nominations for both Shōgun and Only Murders in the Building. And Selena Gomez's Emilia Pérez got 10 nominations!

Some notable snubs of this year's Golden Globes include leaving Wicked's Jon M. Chu and Dune 2's Denis Villeneuve out of the director category (which baffles me even more after Greta Gerwig's Barbie snub at the Oscars), Sing Sing in the screenplay category, and Saoirse Ronan in the acting categories even though the Oscar-nominated actress was in both The Outrun and Blitz!

As far as surprises go, September 5 is nominated for Best Picture, despite the fact it hasn't been released yet. And, okay I know Wicked already announced they'd be submitting Cynthia Erivo for a lead actress and Ariana Grande for supporting, but my group chats STILL can't believe it! Also Zendaya being nominated in lead actress in a comedy/musical for Challengers...since when is Challengers a comedy?!

Golden Globe Nominations For Movies

Searchlight Pictures

Best Motion Picture – Drama

  • The Brutalist
  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Nickel Boys
  • September 5

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

  • Anora
  • Challengers
  • Emilia Pérez
  • A Real Pain
  • The Substance
  • Wicked

Best Motion Picture – Animated

  • Flow
  • Inside Out 2
  • Memoir of a Snail
  • Moana 2
  • Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
  • The Wild Robot

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

  • Alien: Romulus
  • Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
  • Deadpool & Wolverine
  • Gladiator II
  • Inside Out 2
  • Twisters
  • Wicked
  • The Wild Robot

Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

  • All We Imagine as Light (India)
  • Emilia Pérez (France)
  • The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)
  • I’m Still Here (Brazil)
  • The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)
  • Vermiglio (Italy)

Universal Pictures

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

  • Pamela Anderson for The Last Showgirl
  • Angelina Jolie for Maria
  • Nicole Kidman for Babygirl
  • Tilda Swinton for The Room Next Door
  • Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here
  • Kate Winslet for Lee

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

  • Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
  • Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown
  • Daniel Craig for Queer
  • Colman Domingo for Sing Sing
  • Ralph Fiennes for Conclave
  • Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

  • Amy Adams for Nightbitch
  • Cynthia Erivo for Wicked
  • Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez
  • Mikey Madison for Anora
  • Demi Moore for The Substance
  • Zendaya for Challengers

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

  • Jesse Eisenberg for A Real Pain
  • Hugh Grant for Heretic
  • Gabriel LaBelle for Saturday Night
  • Jesse Plemons for Kinds of Kindness
  • Glen Powell for Hit Man
  • Sebastian Stan for A Different Man

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Selena Gomez for Emilia Pérez
Ariana Grande for Wicked
Felicity Jones for The Brutalist
Margaret Qualley for The Substance
Isabella Rossellini for Conclave
Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Yura Borisov for Anora
Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
Edward Norton for A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce for The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice
Denzel Washington for Gladiator II

Amazon MGM Studios

Best Director

  • Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez
  • Sean Baker for Anora
  • Edward Berger for Conclave
  • Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
  • Coralie Fargeat for The Substance
  • Payal Kapadia for All We Imagine as Light

Best Screenplay

  • Emilia Pérez
  • Anora
  • The Brutalist
  • A Real Pain
  • The Substance
  • Conclave

Best Original Score

  • Conclave
  • The Brutalist
  • The Wild Robot
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Challengers
  • Dune: Part Two

Best Original Song

“Beautiful That Way” forThe Last Showgirl
“Compress / Repress” for Challengers
“El Mal” for Emilia Pérez
“Forbidden Road” for Better Man
“Kiss The Sky” for The Wild Robot
“Mi Camino" for Emilia Pérez

TV Show Golden Globe Nominations For 2025

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Best Television Series – Drama

  • The Day of the Jackal
  • The Diplomat
  • Mr. and Mrs. Smith
  • Shōgun
  • Slow Horses
  • Squid Game

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

  • Abbott Elementary
  • The Bear
  • The Gentlemen
  • Hacks
  • Nobody Wants This
  • Only Murders in the Building

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television

  • Baby Reindeer
  • Disclaimer
  • Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
  • The Penguin
  • Ripley
  • True Detective: Night Country

FX/Hulu

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama

  • Kathy Bates for Matlock
  • Emma D’Arcy for House of the Dragon
  • Maya Erskine for Mr. and Mrs. Smith
  • Keira Knightley for Black Doves
  • Keri Russell for The Diplomat
  • Anna Sawai for Shōgun

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama

  • Donald Glover for Mr. and Mrs. Smith
  • Jake Gyllenhaal for Presumed Innocent
  • Gary Oldman for Slow Horses
  • Eddie Redmayne for The Day of the Jackal
  • Hiroyuki Sanada for Shōgun
  • Billy Bob Thornton for Landman

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

  • Kristen Bell for Nobody Wants This
  • Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary
  • Ayo Edebiri for The Bear
  • Selena Gomez for Only Murders in the Building
  • Kathryn Hahn for Agatha All Along
  • Jean Smart for Hacks

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

  • Adam Brody for Nobody Wants This
  • Ted Danson for A Man on the Inside
  • Steve Martin for Only Murders in the Building
  • Jason Segel for Shrinking
  • Martin Short for Only Murders in the Building
  • Jeremy Allen White for The Bear

Miya Mizuno/HBO

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television

  • Cate Blanchett for Disclaimer
  • Jodie Foster for True Detective: Night Country
  • Cristin Milioti for The Penguin
  • Sofía Vergara for Griselda
  • Naomi Watts for Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
  • Kate Winslet for The Regime

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

  • Colin Farrell for The Penguin
  • Richard Gadd for Baby Reindeer
  • Kevin Kline for Disclaimer
  • Cooper Koch for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
  • Ewan Mcgregor for A Gentleman in Moscow
  • Andrew Scott for Ripley

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

  • Liza Colón-Zayas for The Bear
  • Hannah Einbinder for Hacks
  • Dakota Fanning for Ripley
  • Jessica Gunning for Baby Reindeer
  • Allison Janney for The Diplomat
  • Kali Reis for True Detective: Night Country

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

  • Tadanobu Asano for Shōgun
  • Javier Bardem for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
  • Harrison Ford for Shrinking
  • Jack Lowden for Slow Horses
  • Diego Luna for La Máquina
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television

  • Jamie Foxx for Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was
  • Nikki Glaser for Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die
  • Seth Meyers for Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking
  • Adam Sandler for Adam Sandler: Love You
  • Ali Wong for Ali Wong: Single Lady
  • Ramy Youssef for Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

Did any 2025 Golden Globe nomination (or snub) surprise you? Let us know in the comments!

I've always loved a pop of blue, red, or yellow in an otherwise neutral space. And while I admire anyone who can masterfully combine all three, blue has always been my clear favorite. Now, IKEA has officially crowned 'Electric Blue' as their 2025 Color of the Year. Inspired by the seas and skies, Electric Blue is a hue that IKEA describes as “contemplative and calm, yet versatile enough for modern and traditional spaces.”

Whether you’re looking to refresh a bedroom, energize a living room, or add a cool pop to your kitchen, this happy, bold shade delivers in the form of wall art, plush throws, or statement-making furniture. The best part? It plays well with others. Pair it with sunny yellows, vibrant oranges, soft lavenders, or even a daring hot pink. Will you be embracing this blue wave in 2025? From rugs and pillows to accessories and more, here are our top picks to embrace the new year with a splash of blue.

Wayfair

Iryanna Upholstered Armchair

This playful elephant trunk design calls for a color that doesn't take itself too seriously, creating a look that's minimalist and modern yet anything but boring.

IKEA

IKEA KLIPPOXEL Throw

This yarn-dyed throw feels just like mohair and it's made from recycled materials. It's a great way to commit to this bright color while on a budget.

West Elm

WE Checkered Shag Washable Rug

This 100% wool rug is actually washable and adds a bit of play and pop of blue to any space.

IKEA

IKEA KYRRE Stool

These stacking stools are so versatile and can be added to the corner of any room for extra seating or tables.

Urban Outfitters

UO Lola Nightstand

This cylindrical side table is perfect for holding your best reads, phone, other bedside essentials.

Amazon

Knot Pillow

Go blue on this iconic pillow for a whimsical and cozy addition to any room.

IKEA

IKEA SLATTUM Upholstered Bed Frame

This affordable bed frame will brighten up your bedroom and day.

Amazon

AllBlue Modern Eclectic Wall Art, Set of 12

For just $10, you can channel your own Blue Period with this striking and eclectic gallery wall.

Etsy

Twist Candles By Lex Pott

Designer Lex Pott combined both base and candle so you don't need a candle holder. Brilliant idea and color!

IKEA

IKEA KRYLBO Chair

Pull up a chair in Electric Blue with this upholstered piece that works in dining rooms, kitchens, and offices.

All Modern

Gemmell Hand Tufted Wool Rug

This 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool rug makes a bold statement with simple geometric shapes.

IKEA

IKEA PRUNKHALLON Mirror

This wavy mirror in Electric Blue pairs perfectly with the IKEA BLÅSVERK Table Lamp in the same color.

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