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Sally Hershberger, Hairstylist

Read for gems like "When I was in my 20s, I got a call from Julia Roberts—‘Hey Sally, it’s Julie. Can you come over and cut my hair off? I’m sick of it.’" Read more

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Gucci Westman, Makeup Artist

“My beauty routine is based more around skincare. I like to alternate a lot with various scrubs and serums and creams, so I use different ones throughout the week. Read more

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Anais Mali, Model

On racism in the fashion industry, her love of makeup, and training for a "Doutzen Kroes butt" Read more

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Cheryl Burke, Dancer

"My coach told me it was time for a new look, so he literally chopped my hair off. I was crying. He dyed it black, and that’s when you first saw me on Dancing With The Stars." Read more

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Yi Zhou, Artist

“I do sculptures and film; my speciality is 3-D animations. Read more

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Atlanta de Cadenet Taylor

"I used to wear only tinted moisturizer and an illuminator, because I like dewy skin. But then I would look so oily in photos. It was bad. So, powder is a new addition to my makeup bag." Read more

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Amanda Lepore

"When the press found out I was a transsexual, they liked me even more. For me, it wasn’t about trying to pass for a woman. I am anti that. I think that’s what set me apart." Read more

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Jennifer Fisher, Jewelry Designer

On the ins and outs of lash extensions and how to moisturize your kids even when they hate lotion Read more

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Tabitha Simmons, Stylist & Shoe Designer

“We just finished working on our house. Read more

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Amy Sedaris

The actress and comedian on why you should cover yourself in Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream, steam with laxative flakes, and consider doing your own makeup for all your red carpet glamour needs Read more

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Aurélie Bidermann, Jewelry Designer

“I’m French, from Paris. I have a guru, a skincare person—her name is Joëlle Ciocco. Read more

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Amy Kothari, Founder, Big City, Small Batches

"My mom started letting me wear makeup in middle school, and once you start, how do you stop? I feel naked without it." Read more

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Chloe Malle, Social Editor, Vogue

"My baby hairs are sort of a nightmare because I don’t know where they come from. Even after a blowout, the baby hairs still manage to become this little crown of fuzz. It's a bad look, but brow gel helps." Read more

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Alexis Krauss, Singer, Sleigh Bells
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The Brooklyn-based musician on her stint in Teach For America, body image in the music industry, and hidden treasures from Sephora and CVS Read more

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Kai Avent-deLeon, Owner, Sincerely, Tommy

The Bed-Stuy bred store owner on what women really want to buy, her favorite nude lipsticks, and getting over the fear of chemical peels Read more

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Michelle Violy Harper, Brand Consultant

“My grandmother always said, and she reminded me when I got engaged, ‘Make sure when you get your apartment, it has two bathrooms. Read more

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Suleika Jaouad, 'Well' Columnist, The New York Times

After being diagnosed with cancer at 22, the writer is in remission with a new perspective on life, makeup removal, and the pixie cut Read more

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Kilo Kish, Musician

"Growing up, I had no idea what to do with my hair, because no one at my school had hair like this, and my hairstylist was Dominican, and even my mom straightens her hair. So I’ve had to figure it out myself." Read more

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Kerry Diamond, PR Exec & Restaurateur

“I’ve spent much of my career in beauty, which I fell into by mistake, but I think it was destiny at work because I was always obsessed with makeup and makeup artists and models, etc. Read more

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Iris Apfel

"Getting older ain’t for sissies, I’ll tell you. It’s very funny. I have a dear friend whose mother’s gone, but she was very funny. Read more

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Vika Gazinskaya, Designer

"You read about products that say they will change this, this, and this, but it’s usually bullshit. I use two masks that actually change everything. Just touch your skin after. You will feel like a baby—clean, fresh, amazing." Read more

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Marina Muñoz, Stylist

“I’m from Buenos Aires in Argentina. I would say I’m very ‘tomboy’. Read more

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Alexandra Golovanoff, Journalist & TV Host

I have been doing the French fashion channel for maybe seven or eight years. My father is Russian, but my mother is half eastern European—Romanian—and half French. Read more