Having long locks allows you to style your hair in a multitude of ways. You can curl your hair, wear it half-up or create the cutest messy top knot you’ve ever seen. But there are times you just can’t even with your down-to-there hair, and that’s where this new trend — the hair tuck — comes into play. Lazy girl-approved like whoa, the hair tuck will soon become your go-to trick whenever you wake up and even five-minute hair is too time-consuming. Getting the look is easy: Armed with a turtleneck, sweater or scarf, you simply leave your ends tucked into your top to spill out faux bob-style like you just don’t care. So effortlessly chic, right? These 10 Instababes have the hair hack nailed down — scroll through to see how to not style your hair for the new year below.
Finding gifts for the person you're closest to can be the absolute hardest thing to do, especially when there are so many things that would make great gifts for him. If you're shopping for the main man in your life this season – whether you call him your dad, husband, fiancé, boyfriend, partner, or your preferred pet names – of course you want to find a gift that shows him just how much he means to you. Just remember that the key to the perfect gift is simply that it comes from you. These stunning gift ideas will help you say "this made me think of you."
Our 49 favorite gifts for men for 2024:
- RVCA Commonwealth Snapback
- Apple Watch SE
- TheraGun Prime
- Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit
- Every Man Jack Mens Amber + Sandalwood Body Set
- VANKYO Leisure D30T Mini Wi-Fi Projector
- Bevel Beard Trimmer
- Abercrombie & Fitch Cable Stitch Johnny Collar Sweater Polo
- Sunswell The R&R Pant
- Cosori Pour Over Coffee Maker
- Book Nook Reading Valet
- Stanley Stainless Steel Shot Glass and Flask Gift Set
- Adidas Handball Spezial Shoes
- Thermajohn Thermal Shirt
- Creem Magazine Subscription
- Ariat Bench Made Brewer Western Boot
- Greatest Chocolates of the World Exploratory Set
- Herschel Little America Backpack Pro
- Ties The Scientist Sock Pack
- Beast Mini Blender Plus
- Parks Project Yellowstone Geysers Trail High Pile Fleece
- Tie Bar Navy Travel Tie Storage Case
- Birdie Sunday Morning 1,000 Piece Puzzle
- Marlowe. Coffee Bar Soap
- Yeti 45 Hard Cooler
- Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette
- Hatch Restore 2 Bedside Light & Alarm Clock
- Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame
- Taylor Stitch The Workhorse Jacket
- AllSaints Leather Belt
- Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- Longchamp Expandable Travel Bag
- Breville Precision Brewer 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe
- Mark & Graham Italian Leather Desk Set
- Ugg Beckett Fleece Robe
- Owala FreeSip Water Bottle
- The North Face ThermoBall Eco Traction Mules
- Mejuri Flat Curb Chain Necklace
- Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket
- Pangaia 365 Heavyweight Hoodie
- Custom Soundwave Art Print
- DUER Performance Relaxed Taper Jeans
- Fjallraven Tab Hat
- Flewd Stresscare Bath Soak Trio
- Mark & Graham Leather Poker Set
- New Balance 9060 Sneaker
- Polaroid Now 2nd Generation I-Type Instant Camera + Film Bundle
- Manly Bands The Forged Ring
- New York Times Custom Football Book
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RVCA Commonwealth Snapback
This flat-brimmed baseball cap replaces those older, worn-out styles you know your man has been hoarding. The green corduroy fabric on this gift-worthy hat will grace his head perfectly for every season!
Apple Watch SE
Get him motivated to reach his fitness goals with features like fitness tracking and heart rate monitoring, plus he can send a text, take a call, listen to his favorite music and podcasts. You can customize the watch faces and bands to his liking too. It's the perfect gift for the active guy!
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Every Man Jack Mens Amber + Sandalwood Body Set
This gift set is filled with an ideal assortment of gifts for him. From body wash, shampoo, deodorant, and face wash, your man will have everything he needs to feel fresh – plus, having a good-smelling guy around is the real gift for you that keeps on giving.
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Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit
Be his biggest cheerleader as he reaches his 2025 fitness goals in these best-selling Nikes, made with sustainable materials. We are loving this vintage green.
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VANKYO Leisure D30T Mini Wi-Fi Projector
Bring the cinema home to your movie buff with a sleek projector setup for your own private screenings and viewing parties!
Sunswell
Sunswell The R&R Pant
Made from recycled materials for rigorous wear, the Sunswell R&R pants are bound to be a staple in your man's year-round wardrobe.
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Cosori Pour Over Coffee Maker
This sturdy coffee maker will be a total hit for the caffeine-loving guy in your life. The layered stainless steel filter allows for a rich, creamy flavor in every sip, plus the decanter is holds a whole 34 ounces of brewed coffee to help him wake up!
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Stanley Stainless Steel Shot Glass and Flask Gift Set
This durable drinking set complete with a flask and shot glasses will be his new BFF for sharing on camping, fishing, or hunting trips. Top it all off with a brand-new bottle of whiskey to complete the gift for him.
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Creem Magazine Subscription
For the music-loving man in your life, a subscription to Creem (the coolest rock 'n' roll mag) will really impress. The publication's covered plenty of classic names in the industry – as well as newer bands – so he's sure to soak up plenty of new knowledge about the scene. There's a handful of annual subscription tiers for the mag starting at just $79.
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Thermajohn Thermal Shirt
Whether he's hitting the slopes or is braving the cold winter weather to run errands with you, this warm thermal base layer tee will swarm his upper half in comfort, flexibly moving with his each and every move.
Herschel
Herschel Little America Backpack Pro
For his outdoor adventures or social gatherings, outfit him with a cool backpack (literally, this one is insulated) that he can fill with his favorite snacks and beverages.
Ties
Ties The Scientist Sock Pack
Whether it's a stocking stuffer or a smaller gift, a playful set of socks is both practical and personal.
Tie Bar
Tie Bar Navy Travel Tie Storage Case
This tie storage case means business, just like your man does. If he travels for work often, he'll appreciate that you're looking out for his formal-wear.
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Marlowe. Coffee Bar Soap
This manly bar soap is infused with coffee beans and cocoa butter butter that help tackle even the worst bouts of sweat and body odor. It's definitely long-lasting, too, so he can smell lovely all night long.
Taylor Stitch
Taylor Stitch The Workhorse Jacket
This jacket will hug his bod in the most stylish way, all while keeping him comfy throughout the season's cold weather.
Williams Sonoma
Breville Precision Brewer 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe
For the early risers and coffee-obsessed, a programmable coffee maker means he can wake up to the smell of coffee every day (and no longer has to use wasteful pods for an instant brew).
Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham Italian Leather Desk Set
Whether he's going to work, outfitting a permanent at-home office, or heading back to school, a personalized desk set like this luxe leather one will please the most studious types of guys.
Nordstrom
Ugg Beckett Fleece Robe
If your man loves a cozy night in just as much as you do, a soft robe to lounge around in will make the ultimate gift for him.
Mejuri
Mejuri Flat Curb Chain Necklace
Once you've reached long-term status with your guy, gift him a signature gold chain he can flex for years to come.
Pangaia
Pangaia 365 Heavyweight Hoodie
For the hoodie-obsessed, Pangaia's signature sustainable sweatshirts (and sweatsuits!) are best-in-class.
Etsy
Custom Soundwave Art Print
From a first dance song to the one you always blast together in the car, every guy has their favorite tune. Memorialize it for your music-loving man with this custom art print.
DUER
DUER Performance Relaxed Taper Denim Jeans
A good quality, fresh pair of denim is gonna set him (and his style) so right for the new year. These jeans feature a stretchy fabric that'll allow wear for practically any occasion.
Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham Leather Poker Set
Outfit his next game night with a poker set that's sure to impress and easy to bring on the go for weekend trips and group hangs.
New Balance
New Balance 9060 Sneaker
Secure your status as the greatest of all time by copping him that stylish pair of sneakers he's been eyeing.
Amazon
Polaroid Now 2nd Generation I-Type Instant Camera + Film Bundle
If your man is into photography and all things nostalgia, consider surprising him with a retro Polaroid camera set. We bet you'll be his favorite muse.
Manly Bands
Manly Bands The Forged Ring
This sleek wedding band stands up to tough, hands-on jobs with a carbon fiber construction, unlike traditional rings. The inner part is actually made from a Jack Daniel's whiskey barrel, making the perfect personalized touch for gifting the guy who loves a drink.
Uncommon Goods
New York Times Custom Football Book
This isn't just any coffee table book, but one that true sports buffs will actually want to devour – with clippings from his team's history, glory days, and highlights.
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'Gilmore Girls' Star Keiko Agena Just Revealed How She REALLY Feels About Controversial Lane Kim
Gilmore Girls simply wouldn’t be the same without Lane Kim. Played by Keiko Agena, Lane is much more than just Rory’s best friend. She’s feisty, hilarious, and can totally keep up with Lorelai and Rory’s hectic conversations (something not EVERYONE in Stars Hollow can do cough Kirk cough). However, the actress recently revealed how she really feels about playing a complicated, and sometimes controversial character like Lane.
Here's what Keiko Agena had to say about playing Lane Kim on Gilmore Girls.
Even though Lane and Rory are inseparable throughout the series’ seven-season run, Keiko recently revealed she’s actually super close to two other Gilmore Girls cast members: John Cabrera (who played Brian) and Sean Gunn (who starred as our beloved Kirk)!
“There is this kind of lovely nostalgia for that time, and yet also we have years since then,” she says on a recent episode of the Dear Felicity rewatch podcast (via People). “I [have] gone to both of their weddings. Our friendship is part Gilmore Girls and appreciation for that crazy time, and then part just like a million other things.”
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The insane nostalgia surrounding Gilmore Girls means that everyone has their own annual Gilmore Girls rewatch…and that as we get farther away from the 2000s, the more glaring some of the show’s choices are. Fans have been vocal about Lane’s story arc on the show (namely the fact she had to shelve her dreams of being a rockstar when she got pregnant), and Keiko herself has thought about it more critically in recent years.
“The best thing is to have a Korean American writer [and a] Korean American actor,” she says. “I don't think that that role, cast that way, would happen today. But at that time, in 2000, it was such a different time that I definitely know I wouldn't have said no or pulled myself out of that situation at that time...Now it's just a mix of just having gratitude for having gone through that experience and having that experience.”
But even with its flaws, no one can deny how special Stars Hollow and the Gilmores are — and how much Lane has meant for people. Brit + Co writer Aleena Malik notes how Lane's experiences "mirrored many of my own, and, at a time when there was such little Asian representation, this was extremely impactful."
“In a weird way, I feel like I want to honor the experience that people had from the show, and what it meant to them, especially young Asian people," Keiko Agena says. "Because I get that comment a lot, about what it was like for them to see someone like that on screen.”
“I think I'm at a transition point in my life where I have to let go of the pressure that I put on myself to be the best version of who it is that I think that you love,” she continues. “Because I love her too. I can tell, when I meet someone who knows Gilmore Girls or who loves Lane, it's like, I recognize that love. I see that you love that person.”
What do you think about Lane Kim's character arc when you rewatch Gilmore Girls? Let us know on Facebook!
I thought I'd discovered all of the best celebrity book clubs this year, but writing about the new novels debuting in 2025 proved I haven't. I saw an upcoming book — a riveting story that reads like how Succession might unfold in a Black family — was was surprised to find Mindy Kaling's stamp of approval. She's one of the brilliant minds that wrote for The Office, one of the best fan-favorite NBC shows to date. Also, she gave the world six seasons of The Mindy Project and multiple seasons of The Sex Lives of College Girls, continuously proving that she's as great of an actress as she is a screenwriter or producer.
Knowing this, I think it pans out that the 8 books on her book club list have intricate stories and equally pretty covers for reading that feels attainable.
Keep scrolling to learn about every book picked by Mindy's Book Studio
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The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev
Anyone would be happy to be a million dollars richer, but not Bindu Desai. She's shocked, but she's also dreading the discovering of something that happened when she was younger. The only way she feels she can bypass this unfortunate event is by choosing to move to Florida. The problem with that is her daughter-in-law Aly still lives with her. As unexpected as this move is, Aly tries to find the bright side in it. She figures that this will give her a chance to reach a turning point in her career.
Then there's Aly's daughter, Cullie. As successful as she once was in the tech industry, Cullie's been struggling and has to face her investors. She's not completely helpless because they're in love with the idea of a dating app, but Cullie doesn't really know what it means to be immersed in the romantic world. Left with no other choice, she'll have to lean on her grandmother Bindu and her mom Aly to help her do what's felt impossible — date. You know, for research purposes.
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I'll Stop the World by Lauren Thoman
The deaths of Justin Warren's grandparents have followed him most of his life and he can't stand it. He's also over the fact he lives in a town where opportunity and excitement don't exist. Despite never meeting his grandparents, it seems nothing good has come from him being born.
Stuck with making odd choices left and right, Justin eventually meets Rose Yin. The ironic thing is that he discovers she lives in a time before he was born, meaning he's somehow landed himself back in time. And guess who's still alive at this point? His grandparents.
In order to get Justin back where he belongs, he and Rose have a short amount of time to figure out what could've cause this time jump. Also, they'll have to try to rewrite history by preventing something that triggers his grandparents' deaths.
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The Better Halfby Alli Frank & Asha Youmans
Only one question remains: Is this truly the better half of Nina's life?
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Woke Up Like This by Amy Lea
They're both confused about their adult lives and how they went from hating to loving each other, so they let curiosity lead the way. What they both discover is there was also more to their high school selves than they initially knew about. As much as they yearn to be teenagers again, they'll have to figure out if they want things to change or stay the same now that they know there's love between them.
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Almost Surely Dead by Amina Akhtar
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Friends in Napa by Sheila Yasmin Marikar
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Sorry for the Inconvenienceby Farah Naz Rishi
Farah Naz Rishi's freshman year of college was amazing in her eyes. She managed to move on from her last relationship and mom's marriage expectations, making her feel like she could do anything. She even stopped looking for love until Stephen came into view.
Neither of them feel butterflies at first, plus Farah knows there's no way Stephen would gain her mom's approval. But time gives way to a burning flame that becomes a solid bond because Stephen is there for all of Farah's ups and downs. He's become the one person she trusts with her all of her feelings and intimate moments in a platonic way.
But, sometimes love is hard to ignore when it's a slow burn that gives way to something that defies familial and societal rules.
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Drop Dead Sisters by Amelia Diane Coombs
Don't forget to check out Jenna Bush Hager's December book club pick after this!
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