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Hanna Wickes

Hanna Wickes is a content specialist working with McClatchy Media’s Trend Hunter and national content specialists team. Prior to her current role, she wrote for Life & Style, In Touch, Mod Moms Club and more. She spent three years as a writer and executive editor at J-14 Magazine right up until its shutdown in August 2025, where she covered Young Hollywood and K-pop. She began her journalism career as a local reporter for Straus News, chasing small-town stories before diving headfirst into entertainment. Hanna graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2020 with a degree in Communication Studies and Journalism.

White Noise, Pink Noise, Brown Noise: Here Is What Everyone Gets Wrong About Sleep Sounds

White, Pink or Brown: Which Noise Color Do Sleep Experts Actually Recommend?

If you have spent months cycling through melatonin, sleep hygiene tweaks and meditation apps without landing on consistent rest, you are in familiar company. Between 10 and 30% of adults deal with insomnia, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That reality has pushed a lot of weary sleepers toward sound as a nightly tool, and […]

GettyImages-2192415217 Tired of Waking Up at 3am? These EEG Sleep Headbands Read Your Brainwaves and Here Is What They Do

Sleep Trackers Tell You How Badly You Slept. EEG Headbands Actually Fix It

If melatonin, white noise and a stack of sleep apps still leave you staring at the ceiling, there’s a new category worth your attention. Sleep tech is shifting from passive scoring to active steering, and EEG sleep headbands are the devices driving that change heading into 2026. What Are EEG Sleep Headbands and How Do […]

GettyImages-1465251228 Is Japanese Hair Straightening Worth the $800 Price Tag? Stylists and Dermatologists Weigh In

Is Japanese Hair Straightening Worth It? Stylists and Dermatologists Weigh In

If you’ve spent years working through blow-dries and flat iron passes to keep curly, wavy or frizzy hair under control, Japanese hair straightening offers a different path. The service chemically restructures each strand so hair stays pin-straight until it grows out, with no daily routine required. The tradeoffs are real. The treatment typically runs $400 […]

GettyImages-2264900218 Japanese Head Spas Are Selling Out Everywhere and Here Is Why Everyone Is Obsessed

Japanese Head Spas Are Selling Out and Here Is Why Everyone Is Obsessed

The Japanese head spa has officially taken over your For You Page — and now it’s taking over U.S. salon booking waitlists too. The 90-minute treatment that went viral for its ASMR-coded scalp massage clips, gurgling water and impossibly satisfying foam lather is no longer just content to watch. People are actually booking it, and […]

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Dove Cameron and Husband Damiano David’s Relationship Timeline

Dove Cameron found a “Boyfriend” (now husband) in Måneskin’s Damiano David. The Disney alum and the rock singer first stirred up romance rumors in September 2023 before confirming their relationship with a makeout session at the Pre-Grammy Gala red carpet in February 2024. Prior to Damiano, Cameron has been in two long-term public relationships, including […]

Your Skincare Routine Might Be Wrecking Your Skin Barrier and Dermatologists Want You to Know

Is Your Skincare Routine Damaging Your Skin Barrier? Here's How to Tell

If your ceramide serum shelf is deep but your skin still feels tight, red or randomly reactive, the problem probably isn’t the next product. Dermatologists say barrier damage is behind more of the redness, breakouts and stinging skincare-obsessed shoppers experience than most realize, and the fix has less to do with buying more and more […]

Most People Are Using Salicylic Acid Wrong and Here Is How to Tell If You Are One of Them

You Are Probably Using Salicylic Acid Wrong and Here Is How to Tell

If you’ve spent five minutes on skincare TikTok, you already know salicylic acid is basically the main character of the acne aisle. It’s in cleansers, toners, serums and spot treatments at pretty much every drugstore, which is exactly why so many people mess it up. Used the right way, it clears clogged pores and smooths […]

GettyImages-2237585556 Got Body Acne? Here’s Why Salicylic Acid Body Sprays Are Having a Moment

Got Body Acne? Why Salicylic Acid Body Sprays Are Suddenly Everywhere

Back acne is officially having a moment, and no, it’s not going away with a fancy cream. Between sweaty gym sessions, bras that trap oil all day and commutes that leave you sticky by noon, breakouts on the back, chest and shoulders have become the skincare complaint everyone’s quietly dealing with. The problem is those […]

GettyImages-1400170001 Could Your Sweat Tell You How Hydrated You Are? The Rise of Sweat-Tracking Wearables

Could Sweat Show How Hydrated You Are? The Rise of Sweat-Tracking Wearables

Extreme heat is turning hydration into the latest wellness metric to watch — and brands want you to keep tabs on your sweat, too. In 2026, wearable patches and reusable sensors are gaining traction as a way to estimate everything from fluid and sodium loss to your personal “sweat score.” The technology has moved from […]

GettyImages-88747332 What Is a Daycap? The New Drinking Trend Changing How Gen Z Goes Out, Drinks and Socializes

The ‘Daycap’ Is the Latest Drinking Trend Changing How Gen Z Goes Out

Happy hour is quietly becoming the whole evening. A drinking habit called the daycap is nudging cocktails out of late-night bars and into the golden-hour stretch between the end of the workday and dinner, and the numbers behind it are big enough that hospitality brands are already reorganizing around it. Bacardi’s 2026 Cocktail Trends Report […]

What Are Exercise Snacks? The Easy Trick Doctors Say Can Help Your Heart Health

The New Exercise Trend for People Who Hate Going to the Gym

Exercise snacks, short and sharp bursts of movement squeezed into everyday life, are drawing new attention as busy Americans look for ways to stay healthy without hitting the gym. Here is what the research and doctors actually say about the trend. What Are Exercise Snacks? Exercise snacks are quick, intense bouts of movement built into […]

GettyImages-116380367 What Is the ABCDE Rule? How to Spot the Warning Signs of Melanoma in Your Moles

The ABCDE Rule Can Help You Tell If That Mole Is Worth a Doctor’s Visit

Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, and roughly 9,500 Americans hear that diagnosis every single day. Melanoma accounts for only about 1 percent of skin cancer cases but causes the majority of skin cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Rates in the U.S. have climbed steadily for […]

GettyImages-2152998648 Why Men Are More Likely to Die From Skin Cancer and the Simple Habits That Can Help

Why Men Are More Likely to Die From Skin Cancer and What Can Help

Skin cancer deaths in men are climbing at roughly twice the rate seen in women, but the habits that raise their risk touch every member of a household. Here is how families can protect themselves together, from toddlers to grandparents. Why Are Men More Likely to Die from Skin Cancer Than Women? Men are dying […]

GettyImages-1599392374 When Should You Get a PSA Test? New 2026 Prostate Cancer Guidelines Explained

New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines for 2026: What Men Need to Know

Prostate cancer is projected to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in the United States next year, and the updated PSA testing guidelines for 2026 arrive at a pivotal moment for anyone weighing whether and when to get screened. The American Cancer Society estimates 333,830 men will be newly diagnosed in 2026, and […]

GettyImages-1178176644 Does the 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Rule Actually Help You Sleep Better? Experts Weigh In

What Is the 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Rule? Experts Explain the Viral Bedtime Hack

The 10-3-2-1-0 sleep rule is racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram as tired scrollers hunt for a simple bedtime formula that actually works. The viral countdown tells you exactly when to cut off caffeine, food, work and screens before bed — and how many times to hit snooze in the morning. Here […]

GettyImages-1166631283 Your Fitness Tracker Could Be Making You More Anxious. Here’s Why

Why Constantly Tracking Your Health Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Every step, every heartbeat, every hour of sleep now comes with a score. For a growing number of Americans, checking those numbers has stopped feeling like motivation and started feeling like dread. Over-tracking, the habit of monitoring wellness data so closely that it undermines your health, has become a real concern among sleep doctors, cardiologists […]

What Do SPF 30, 50 and 100 Really Mean? Dermatologists Explain

What Do SPF 30, 50 and 100 Really Mean? Dermatologists Explain Sun Protection

Sunscreen aisles are stacked with SPF numbers ranging from 15 to 100, and the higher tiers usually carry higher price tags. Whether those extra digits actually deliver better protection is a question dermatologists field every summer. What Does SPF Actually Mean on a Sunscreen Bottle? SPF, short for sun protection factor, measures how well a […]

GettyImages-1055753490 Are Spicules the Future of Skincare? Inside the Viral K-Beauty Trend Dermatologists Are Watching

What Is Spicule Skincare? Inside 'Microneedling in a Bottle' K-Beauty Trend

Spicule skincare promises the results of microneedling without the appointment, the downtime or the sting. That pitch has pushed the K-beauty trend into serums and creams sold in the U.S., and dermatologists are now weighing in on whether the tiny needle-like particles inside these formulas actually deliver. “As consumers increasingly look for at-home clinical-level results […]

Vegan PDRN vs. Salmon PDRN: What Dermatologists Say About the Biggest Differences

Is Vegan PDRN Actually Better Than Salmon PDRN? What the Science Really Says

Salmon-derived PDRN moved from Korean dermatology clinics into serums and masks worldwide, and plant-based versions are now landing on beauty shelves under the same acronym. The pitch is familiar — regenerative skin repair, cruelty-free — but the science tells a more complicated story. Expect the next wave of “vegan PDRN” launches to force a sharper […]

GettyImages-510842908 Salmon Sperm Skincare Is Surging. Here Is What Dermatologists Say About PDRN and Glass Skin.

Why This K-Beauty Ingredient Is Becoming the Most Talked-About Skincare Trend

PDRN skincare, the salmon-derived K-beauty treatment promising glass skin, has seen a 1,566 percent surge in search interest, according to a Two Face Aesthetics report citing Google Trends data. Here’s what dermatologists want you to know before trying it. What Is PDRN Skincare and Where Does It Come From? PDRN stands for polydeoxyribonucleotide, and it’s […]

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Revolution Beauty's Lip Shift Peel Off Liner Nails the Tattoo-Effect Trend

Revolution Beauty’s Lip Shift Peel Off Liner is the $11 tattoo-effect liquid liner behind one of the most-shared beauty rituals on social media right now. Painted on in a dark, almost intimidating shade, left to set for a minute, then peeled away to reveal a soft stain underneath, the product delivers smudge-proof, all-day color across […]

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