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What you need to know before getting your ears pierced

If you haven't gotten a piercing before, it can be quite scary: What will it feel like? Does it hurt? What if it gets infected? Being afraid is normal but you don't have to be. Here are our top tips...
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What you need to know before you watch To The Bone

The Netflix original movie To The Bone came out yesterday...and it has everyone entranced by the realistic plot line showing the harsh reality of what it's like living with anorexia. Ellen (played by Lily Collins) is a teenage girl battling...

HEALTH: Your Bod

You can *finally* feel super confident in a bikini

For many, the idea of stripping down to a barely-there bikini at the beach can be a pretty daunting experience. We all have different insecurities when it comes to our bodies and when you're surrounded by images of women in...
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What underwear taught me about peer pressure

Being a teen during puberty is *so* awkward—you're old enough to go on a date to the movies without adult supervision but you still have to get your parents to drop off you and your crush at the theater. And...

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These health fads are *too* good to be true

More and more companies have been tapping into social media to market their "shortcut to skinny" products to girls like you. It-girl celebrities from Vanessa Hudgens to Alexis Ren have been spotted on Insta promoting a variety of #ad worthy...
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This new line of MuslimGirl breathable nail polish is *everything*

In the Muslim community, nail polish is a huge no-no for women and girls that follow halal guidelines. Traditional nail polish creates a barrier that ritual prayer water can not pass through and, because it’s Islamic procedure to wash every...

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Should you wear glasses *or* contacts?

If you’re a girl who just went to the eye doctor and discovered that you don’t have vision as perfect as you thought or if you've been wearing glasses for a while and would like to try out contacts for...
HEALTH: Your Bod

Do these self-checks at home to stay healthy

Taking care of yourself is super important. While you definitely need to schedule routine visits with your doctor, you can also do your part at home to detect any health issues you may be having. Just follow the self-checks below...