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Kristina Zhou

Kristina Zhou

Contributing Writer

Articles by Kristina

Coastal resort pool overlooking Soldiers Point at sunset, white modern architecture framed by ocean views
travel

We Needed a Break: Our Family Getaway to Bannisters Port Stephens

Close-up portrait of voluminous, tousled hair with warm lighting
hair

Tried and Trusted: Hair Tools, Products and Hacks for Damaged Hair

sigourney arriving for Profhilo® Structura
biohacking

A Doctor's Perspective on the Latest Injectable Trends

water falling from shower
sigourneys edit

Wait - is Your Shower Water Ruining Your Hair and Skin?

Woman receiving advanced Korean laser skincare treatment in clinical beauty setting
skin care

Korean Skin Treatments That We Predict We’ll Be Seeing More Of

Woman with sleek voluminous hair, defined smoky eye makeup and red lips, inspired by Andy Sachs' Devil Wears Prada transformation
beauty tips

The Glow-Up Secrets Behind Hollywood's Best Makeover Scenes

Woman's lips immediately after lipstick tattoo procedure showing swelling and intense peachy-pink pigmentation
makeup

I Got a Lipstick Tattoo: The Results

Reinventing Renting: The New Era of Apartment Living
interiors

Reinventing Renting: The New Era of Apartment Living

French girl hair with soft, undone waves and natural movement.
hair

French Girl Hair: 6 Secrets from Those in the Know

Woman with glossy, mirror-shine glass hair styled sleekly against neutral background
hair

How to Achieve Glass Hair at Home

Close-up of under-eye area during concealer tattoo procedure with fine needle application
makeup

I Got an Under-Eye Concealer Tattoo!

Woman demonstrating facial massage technique using knuckles on nose and cheek areas
skin care

Facial Massages for Plumper Lips, Brighter Eyes, Smaller Nose and Slimmer Face

Miracle Hair Treatments Compared: Epres vs. Olaplex – What's the Difference?
hair

Miracle Hair Treatments Compared: Epres vs. Olaplex – What's the Difference?

What is Hair Botox and does it actually work?
hair

What is Hair Botox and Does it Actually Work?

Woman looking at smartphone showing filtered social media images, representing beauty standards and digital comparison
mindset

Beauty Revolution: Overcoming the Self-Love Crisis with the Beauty Cure

Close-up of woman's cheek showing natural rosy blush with defined cheekbone contour
makeup

Permanent Cheek Blush Tattoo: Everything You Need to Know

Designer Vagina: Do You Really Need Skincare Down There?
skin care

Designer Vagina: Do You Really Need Skincare Down There?

Why the Central Coast is Worth Revisiting
travel

Why the Central Coast is Worth Revisiting

Beauty Secrets From The Happiest Kingdom On Earth – Bhutan.
mindset

Beauty Secrets from the Happiest Kingdom on Earth – Bhutan.

Yoga Beauty product launch event with founder Cherie Cady-Ellis and instructor Bernadette Fahey demonstrating poses
skin care

How I Found My Zen with Yoga-Inspired Skincare

Honest Review: Luxury Skincare Products Worth The Price Tag
skin care

Honest Review: Luxury Skincare Products Worth the Price Tag

Model wearing peachy pink blush with coral lipstick, demonstrating complementary blush and lip colour pairing
makeup

The Blush & Lipstick Combinations That Always Give Me Compliments

Selection of premium eye cream products displayed on white background, showing Clarins and Ole Henriksel bottles
skin care

3 Holy Grail Eye Creams That Actually Make a Difference

Woman with smooth, shiny, well-groomed hair styled effortlessly
hair

Lazy Girl's Guide: How to Get Nice Hair

Professional female model performing high-intensity fitness training with personal trainer in studio setting
fitness

Supermodel Fitness Secrets: The Best Personal Trainers for Models

Body contouring treatments
cosmetic

4 Non-Surgical Body Contouring Treatments (and What to Know Before You Book)

Bella Hadid with voluminous, tousled brunette hair styled in effortless waves
hair

The $10 Secret to Bella Hadid Hair (Plus Her Other Genius Hacks)

Deni Todorovič, non-binary fashion editor and queer educator, wearing bold colourful styling
creatives

Deni Todorovič, Fashion Editor and Queer Educator

3 Underrated Amazon Finds That Transformed My Skin
skin care

3 Underrated Amazon Finds That Transformed My Skin

I Tried The $22 Hairbrush Celebrities Are Obsessed With – The Results Surprised Me
hair

I Tried the $22 Hairbrush Celebrities Are Obsessed with – The Results Surprised Me

Sara Kuburic, millennial therapist, in a candid portrait shot showcasing natural beauty and approachable confidence
creatives

Sara Kuburic, a.k.a. @Millennial.therapist, the Viral Self Help Guru on Overcoming Any Obstacle

Does Eyeliner Tattoo Hurt? Your Ultimate Guide To Eyeliner Tattoo
makeup

Does Eyeliner Tattoo Hurt? Your Ultimate Guide to Eyeliner Tattoo

Woman with healthy, voluminous hair demonstrating proper hair care technique
hair

Our Expert-Approved Guide on How to Prevent Hair Loss

The Supermodel Weapon For A Sculpted Face: Jade Roller Benefits
skin care

The Supermodel Weapon for a Sculpted Face: Jade Roller Benefits

Three mascaras arranged on a marble surface - Heroine Make, Etude House, and YSL products displayed with applicator wands
makeup

I've Tried Hundreds but These Are the 3 Mascaras That Meet My High Standards

Cleopatra's Beauty Secret: The Benefits of Pearl Powder for Skin
skin care

Cleopatra's Beauty Secret: The Benefits of Pearl Powder for Skin

Woman with smooth, glowing under-eyes displaying flawless concealer application and luminous skin finish
makeup

This is My Winning Combo for Airbrushed Undereyes

Miss Korea Chats The Ugly Side of the World of Beauty Pageants
beauty tips

Miss Korea Chats the Ugly Side of the World of Beauty Pageants

Close-up of false lashes being applied to the lash line with precision using a lash applicator tool
makeup

How to Apply False Lashes

Close-up of glowing, poreless skin texture showcasing results from advanced facial injection treatments
cosmetic

Chanel & Hermès Facial Injections? These Are the Latest Breed of Beauty Treatments

Woman with voluminous, salon-quality blowdry, hair lifted at the roots and glossy
hair

DIY a Salon-Worthy Blowdry with These Volume Hair Products

Close-up of healthy, full lashes with natural shine and definition
beauty tips

How to Repair Lashes Naturally: Our Expert-Approved Guide

Cosmetics Animal Testing: Ethical Beauty Scores Global Wins
sustainability

Cosmetics Animal Testing: Ethical Beauty Scores Global Wins

Farrah Fawcett, Actress
actors presenters

Farrah Fawcett, Actress

Bowl of rice water with white rice grains and a cotton pad for skincare application
beauty tips

Benefits of Rice Water for Face – You Can DIY This Royal Beauty Treatment

Egg Yolk Hair Mask: The DIY Recipe For Glossy Hair
hair

Egg Yolk Hair Mask: The DIY Recipe for Glossy Hair

Olaplex Review: Is It Worth The Hype?
hair

Olaplex Review: Is it Worth the Hype?

I'm A Hair Bleach Addict – Here's How I Prevent The Damage
hair

I'm a Hair Bleach Addict – Here's How I Prevent the Damage

Curated selection of party-ready beauty products including eyeshadow palettes, highlighters, lip stains and hair products arranged on a neutral background
beauty tips

Our Best Party-Proof Beauty Buys

Stella Kim, Korean-American marketing professional and former K-Pop trainee, photographed in professional attire
tastemakers

Stella Kim: Why I Left the KPOP World to Become a Marketing Professional

The Extreme Beauty Standards Flight Attendants Adhere To
skin care

The Extreme Beauty Standards Flight Attendants Adhere To

Sophia Loren with voluminous brunette hair in a classic black-and-white portrait
hair

The Best Italian Hair Products and Secrets You Need to Know

Overhead flat lay of fresh ingredients including banana, milk, garlic, green tea, potato and peach on marble surface
skin care

Get Glowing Skin with These 5 DIY Treatments

Before and after comparison showing radiant, glowing complexion with refined pores after BB Glow treatment
cosmetic

Why This Semi-Permanent BB Cream Facial is Going Viral

Everything You Need to Know About Dry Conditioner
hair

Everything You Need to Know About Dry Conditioner

Collection of luxury scented candles arranged by season, displaying premium brands and glass vessels
interiors

We've Found the Perfect Candle You Need for Every Season

Make This Coastal Beach House Your Next Weekend Away
travel

Make This Coastal Beach House Your Next Weekend Away

Princess Diana wearing neutral eyeshadow and natural makeup look from the 1991 Vogue UK shoot
tastemakers

Princess Diana: Her Beauty Secrets and the Causes She Championed

Teresa Palmer and Chrissy Duigan holding Lovewell supplement containers in Adelaide
health

Teresa Palmer and Chrissy Duigan on Their New Supplements

The Hairline Procedure Taking The Beauty World By Storm
hair

The Hairline Procedure Taking the Beauty World by Storm

Close-up of a woman's eye with professional makeup featuring defined liner and white eyeshadow highlight
makeup

4 Makeup Artist Approved Tricks to Brighten Up Tired Eyes

8 Flight Attendants Share Their Rigorous Pre-Flight Beauty Routines
makeup

8 Flight Attendants Share Their Rigorous Pre-Flight Beauty Routines

Woman taking a selfie with ring light positioned in front of her face, creating even facial illumination
lifestyle

5 Lighting Secrets to Make Your Selfies Look Pro

The 7 Beauty Trends You'll Be Wearing This Year
beauty tips

The 7 Beauty Trends You'll Be Wearing This Year

The Eyelash Serums That Actually Work
makeup

The Eyelash Serums That Actually Work

Jane Birkin
models

Jane Birkin

Close-up of under-eye area showing cosmetic tattoo pigmentation applied beneath the skin to reduce dark circles
makeup

Permanent Under-Eye Concealer Tattoo: It's Now a Thing