Ideally, a pregnancy is planned but often, that’s not the case. Data from the United Nations Population Fund reveals that 45% – 50% of all pregnancies are unintended. That’s a total of around 121 million ‘oopsies’ every year. For some, it comes as welcome surprise. Others see it as a huge shock. One woman says when she started feeling … Read more
An infertility diagnosis can be crushing for a couple who have always dreamed of having children. According to data from 2018, about one in seven adults in the U.S. experience infertility at some point in their lives. The couple then has a choice to make: do IVF, surrogacy, or adopt. This couple couldn’t agree on what to do. Husband, … Read more
Some adults struggle to share the spotlight, but one would think they’d at least spare a newborn baby from their jealousy. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case in an online story shared by a frustrated mother. She said her in-laws tried to convince her to reschedule a medically necessary C-section for her second child. Why, you may ask? … Read more
People are often quick to decide what a disability should look like. If someone is young, walking around, or seems perfectly fine on the outside, strangers can forget that appearances aren’t always a medical diagnosis and can be quite deceiving. The young woman in our story had spent years dealing with a condition most people couldn’t see, … Read more
With iridescent flashes of chrome and lustrous pearl touches. No beach has the same seashells as another. The shells you’ll find on the coast of Maine are vastly different from what you’d find scattered throughout Northern California sand or washed ashore with the Caribbean Sea. Like sea glass, every shell has its own distinctive look, … Read more
You’ve likely heard of Russian manicures and Japanese gel manicures, but one nail technique that’s flown relatively under the radar—until now—is the Italian manicure. Also known as the slimline manicure, it’s a longtime nail artist secret for creating the illusion of longer nail beds. “People with wider nail beds love this style of manicure because it doesn’t emphasize … Read more
Coachella and Stagecoach may be in the rearview, but the 2026 music festival season is far from over. With Lollapalooza, EDC, Tomorrowland, and Outside Lands still to come, now’s the perfect time to start planning your festival wardrobe—and no look is complete without the right manicure. After all, getting ready is half of the fun. … Read more
As beauty trends continue to shift to healthier, low-maintenance routines, nail care has followed suit. From embracing naked nails and prioritizing nail recovery between manicures to seeking out gentler salon techniques, healthy nails have become just as important as a polished finish. Naturally, manicure enthusiasts are constantly on the lookout for methods that deliver long-lasting … Read more
Summer isn’t over yet—in fact, we have all of August and the majority of September before the official first day of fall. And even though we might be looking ahead to fall fashion trends, that doesn’t mean we’ve strayed from bright, summery nail colors just yet. “Late summer isn’t about a dramatic color shift; it’s … Read more
MiniLuxe is a nail-care brand known for high-quality services, safer products, clean studio practices, and its commitment to empowering nail artists through professional development and economic opportunities. Donna Charloff, MiniLuxe’s Service and In-Studio Product Director, has a window on a world–the nail world. She is able to see what is trending in nail design, nail art, and … Read more