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Jen Atkin, Hairstylist

With gems like "Here I am, living in Salt Lake at the time, and I meet Dave Matthews there. He told me and my best friend ‘Yeah, if you want to do hair, you should move to LA or New York.’" Read more

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Toni Ko, Founder, Nyx Cosmetics & Bespoke Beauty Brands

What happens after you start a makeup brand, build it from the ground up, and sell it for hundreds of millions Read more

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Molly Goddard, Co-Founder, Desmond & Dempsey

"Obviously everyone in Australia talks about the Lucas' Papaw Ointment, but Karma Rub is our best kept secret." Read more

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Mary Pryor, Co-Founder, Cannaclusive

On the future of cannabis and the red lipstick she always has in her bag Read more

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Jia Tolentino, Writer, The New Yorker

She got the phrase "real men eat ass" into The New Yorker... and now ITG, too! Read more

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Emily DiDonato, Model + Founder, Covey

On getting her first beauty contract at 16 years old and the makeup tricks she's learned on-set since Read more

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Youri Park, Co-Founder & CTO, Newness

"Not seeing many people who look like you changes what it’s like to experience being a part of something. If you’re the only one or if you’re one of a few, you feel like you have to be the best version of that to represent your community." Read more

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Leanne Ford, Interior Designer

"I like to look like how I design, which is undone but interesting, and warm but cool." Read more

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Julie Fagerholt, Head of Design, H2OFagerholt

Betcha wouldn't have thought to use Milky Jelly Cleanser *this* way Read more

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Morgan McLachlan, Founder and Master Distiller, Amass

On why her supplement routine does the heavy lifting for strong nails and clearer skin Read more

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Athena Calderone, Interior Designer, Author, + Chef

"I want to be able to put my skincare and makeup on in five minutes, and what I really want is results. I’m 45, and I definitely don’t feel like I look my age." Read more

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Alia Raza, Founder, Régime des Fleurs

With the hot takes on cult-classics P50, Carnal Flower, and Viviscal Read more

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Jess Hannah Révész, Founder And Designer, J. Hannah And Ceremony

On "handscaping," a magical clear mascara, and why sometimes the best-for-you workout is the one that *feels* best Read more

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Jenna Lyons, Founder, Loveseen

The former J. Crew Creative Director on her new beauty venture and the $9 highlighter that looks good on everyone Read more

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Sofie Pavitt, Aesthetician

The Top Shelf is back in full force! Read more

Ali Oshinsky
The Best Top Shelves: Part II

Five interviews to read when you're trying to become a writer, editor, or person with a job Read more

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Hunter Harris, Staff Writer, Vulture

Your favorite tweeter unlocked the winning formula for clear skin Read more

Ashley Weatherford
And The Best Top Shelves Are…

Five different interviews that span nearly a decade Read more

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Michelle Phan, Entrepreneur

The one-woman brand powerhouse on how the first job you want isn't always the right one, and why the best business partners are your closest friends Read more

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Eva Chen, Beauty Director, Teen VOGUE

"There’s such joy in finding a good beauty product." Read more

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Beth Bugdaycay, Designer + Co-founder, Foundrae

The it-jewelry designer who's a case study on leaning into your personal style Read more

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Sierra Tishgart, Co-Founder + Co-CEO, Great Jones

"I’ve been saying that I have 'startup face,' which is just a deep level of exhaustion. I will fall asleep everywhere now—friends' parties, inopportune places in my own home..." Read more