Piercing Your Ears

You just got the OK from your parents to get your ears pierced (yay!). Now here's everything you need to know to get prepped-besides what new cute earrings to buy.

A Fall TBR for Your Favorite Literary Trope

POV: You just finished your bestie's latest #BookTok rec and you're looking for a new novel. Just choose your book mood and snag a page-turner that matches your reader-girl aesthetic.

Santa's beauty bag

Treat yourself and your bestie!) to the most glam picks of the szn with these gorgeous gifts from Ivy Beauty.

Glow Up Your Babysitting Game

From getting the gig to taming toddlers, consider *this* your official guide to being the best babysitter on the block.

Every Single One of Your Boob Questions, Answered

Your boobs are like a pair of besties you'll spend your life with-breast friends, if you will-meaning you're bound to experience your ups and downs together. From unexpected sweaty situations to weird size issues, we've got the best advice for those Q's you've been hoping to get off your, um, chest...

We've Got the Secrets to Your Strongest Friendship

BFF the unspoken laws of true BFFs...Just in case, ya know, you needed a refresher.

Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist

Let’s start basing our self-worth on who we are, not what we do.

Your dreamiest first date? Right this way…

You have the amazing bae. The cutest fi t. The perfect place. But you’re still nervous that, tbh, it’s all going to be a little awkward. Time to toss those worries and actually, you know, enjoy that one-on one time with your S.O.

Brighter days are ahead

Nearly half of high schoolers reported feeling sad or hopeless in the past year. Here's why so many are struggling-and how you can get help.

Are you a go-with-the-crowd GIRL?

When it comes to being on your own, do you spread those wings? Or are you more likely to follow your crew? Answer these q's for the big reveal.

The way you eat can actually be self-care

Our guide to appreciating your appetite *and* becoming besties with your bod.

PLEASE DON'T CALL ME

ALENA ANALEIGH WAS JUST 13 YEARS OLD WHEN SHE WAS ACCEPTED TO MEDICAL SCHOOL THIS YEAR. AS AMAZING AS THAT IS, THERE'S WAY MORE TO THIS INSANELY IMPRESSIVE FUTURE DOC THAN JUST BEING SMART.

kylie *Cantrall's future is calling ...and she's picking up.

For someone who just landed her dream role, Kylie Cantrall is doing a really good job of keeping her cool.

THAT ANNOYING Sister Sitch? CONSIDER IT SOLVED

You heart your sis, quirks and all, but she can pluck your last nerve like literally no one else. We're digging in on how to fix these common quarrels.

This is a sign to get over your crush

TAKE IT FROM US: IT'S TIME TO MOVE ON. WE CAN HELP.

THESE ARE the best acne treatments (ever)

LET'S CLEAR SOMETHING UP (AHEM, YOUR SKIN).

This is Your Breakfast Era

You heard it here first: Stop. Skipping. Breakfast. Time to rise and shine the *right* way.

Live Your Best High School Life

Make the next four years your greatest ones yet.

Yes, you can stress less

In just a couple short weeks, school stress is going to roll in like a late summer thunderstorm (think: pop quizzes, piles of homework and punishing soccer practices). Now picture this: Despite the downpour, you're nothing but breezy. It's not magical thinking-it's mindfulness. Research has proven that tiny moments of awareness can help retrain your brain to focus on the positive, allowing you to tap into clearer thinking, calmer vibes...and way less stress.

Current mood: Pressley Hosbach

She's fun, she's fashionable, she keeps it real. And she just became your new school year BFF.

Are You and Bae on the Road to a Relationship?

Tired of the Talking Stage? This One's for You.

You could hope they secretly know you like them... or try this.

Here's the thing: If you're always waiting for someone else to make the first move, you'll also be waiting to be texted, asked out and kissed. What to do instead? Dazzle 'em with a confident vibe and flirt, girl.

STOP the stink

Find yourself catching a whiff of something? It might be a little B.O. (that's body odor...). Here's what to know.

It's time to rethink your squad coats

BECAUSE WE'RE GONNA SAY IT: A HUGE FRIEND GROUP ISN'T THE FIT FOR EVERY GAL.

Everyone is seeing a show, why not you?

Just throwing it out therewe heard some dude named Harry Styles is on tour.

How to Actually Blow-Dry Your Hair

You know that fresh from the salon feeling, when your hair’s on point…and suddenly you are, too? Imagine being able to blow out your hair at home and have it look just that good on the daily. And the best part? Blowouts not only make your hair look amazing, they help your style last. “With a good blowout, your hair can retain volume, smoothness and shine for up to five days,” shares celeb stylist Gina Rivera. “That means less time styling and less damage from heat tools.” Impossible, you say? Nope (and no, you don’t need to suddenly grow extra arms to do it). Trust: Once you get the hang of it, it’s so worth the effort. Let us be your guide…

The Very Mysterious Case of Hayley Leblanc

She's a YouTuber, actress and author-and hasn't even started high school yet. Now she's ready to write her own story.

Beach Blanket Book Club

Hello, sunshine! Enter to win these poolside picks at girlslife.com/bbbc2022