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Miranda Kerr and Molly Sims have both gushed about the benefits of dry brushing, claiming that this traditional practice helps to slough away dead skin cells, improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, as well as reduce the appearance of cellulite. 

Those are pretty lofty claims for a technique that's basically a cross between skin exfoliation and massage, according to Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae, an associate at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York. 

While Bae told us there is no clinical trial data that scientifically supports the benefits of dry brushing, we can see and feel the difference in our skin after rigorous, yet gentle exfoliation. 

It doesn't hurt to give it a shot. So, here's everything you need to know about dry brushing -- from exactly how to do it to the best type of brush to use.

What does dry skin brushing look like?

The method is really simple, as you can see in the video tutorial below. Celebrity aesthetician Brigitte Beasse of Brigitte Beauté suggests stroking in a gentle, upward, circular motion to help stimulate blood flow. It is best to work your way up, starting at your feet and moving up to your legs, arms and back. Guide the brush in a counterclockwise motion on your stomach. You can increase the pressure when brushing in typically rough areas, including the elbows, knees and heels of feet.

But don't overdo it, or Bae says you'll irritate the skin and can potentially cause trauma. 

How often should you do this treatment?

Everyone's skincare types and needs are different, and this should be taken into consideration before making any changes to your routine. Beasse encourages dry brushing once a week to her clients with sensitive skin, while those with normal skin can do so twice a week. "As the skin heals and improves, it is OK to move to a more frequent treatment, but more than three times a week can be excessive and can cause potentially new damage to the skin," she says.

Bae strongly urges approaching dry brushing with caution, especially if you suffer from skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. She explains, "Speak to your dermatologist to see if your skin can benefit from this practice."

What type of brush works best?

Beasse recommends an all-natural bristle brush, as the "natural fibers help to balance your body's natural oil production." You'll be able to cover more surface area and achieve maximum results with a longer brush, according to this professional. Just remember it's best to set aside time for dry brushing before you bathe and make sure that your brush doesn't get wet. 

Shop our editors' picks for body brushes: Sephora Collection Dry Revive Body Brush, $14,  Elemis Body Detox Skin Brush, $48, EcoTools Bamboo Bristles Brush, $4.97, Mio Skincare Natural Dry Body Brush, $20, Body Benefits Bath Brush, $4.88.

What should you do immediately after dry brushing?

While your pores are opening and shedding dead skin cells, Beasse says it's best to replenish the skin with essential vitamins and smoothing acids to help lock in moisture and enhance luminosity. The aesthetician's favorite products include Environ Derma-Lac Lotion, a milk-derived alpha hydroxy acid moisturizer which helps increase hydration and soften the appearance of fine lines, and Environ Vitamin A, C & E Body Oil, a light yet highly-effective topical treatment.

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With shark fin soup continuing to feed the practice of finning -- cutting off the animal's dorsal fin and throwing the rest of it back into the water to die --conservationists still have a lot of work to do.

Theirs is a tough job. In addition to providing the usual arguments that a particular creature is essential to a healthy ecosystem (which sharks are), ocean conservationists have to fight a universal perception of sharks as ruthless, cold-blooded man-killers (which they aren't).

Seeing that perception as a challenge, photographer Benjamin Von Wong decided to see if he could change it by showing how humans and sharks might peacefully coexist. And that's how he ended up weighting down a model in a coral reef in Fiji, snapping pictures of the toothy animals swimming by.

"I wanted to create a series of images that would help break those stereotypes," Von Wong explained in a blog post. 

The project is a collaboration with Shark Stewards, a San-Francisco-based nonprofit that works for shark conservation in California and all over the world, to promote a petition to help establish a Southeast Asian shark sanctuary and no-kill policy for the animals. In an email to The Huffington Post, the photographer explained how the project came together on donated time. 

With help from the Fiji travel board, Von Wong found a location in the resort Barefoot Islands, which provided food and housing along with a shark expert and team of support divers. The model's dress, made by Indonesian designer Ali Charisma pro bono, was shipped there. The model, Australian free diver Amber Bourke, flew herself in, too.  

In the final images, Bourke appears to float against the coral backdrop, holding a plastic shepherd's hook while wearing the ethereal white gown. Sharks circle her in a sort of utopian oceanscape.

With a background in engineering -- Von Wong quit in 2012 to pursue his passion -- the photographer is particularly suited to creating "pictures people think are Photoshopped," as his Instagram bio claims. Indeed, we suspected he'd done a lot of digital wand-waving, but the photos are actually the result of very careful planning.

Since lighting underwater was only good between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., the team had to shoot on three different days to get the best shots. Even when the sun cooperated, underwater communication proved difficult. Bourke breathed through a mask until curious white-tipped reef sharks appeared, at which point she'd quickly remove the mask and pose for as long as she could. 

As for the terrifying sharks, Von Wong compared them to "squirrels at a park," describing how the animals would scurry away if another diver got too close. White-tipped reef sharks, a common species in Southeast Asian waters, are known for their easygoing disposition, and most never reach more than five feet in length.

In a video describing the project, the photographer neatly summed it all up: "Just like sharks are the shepherds of the sea, we are the shepherds of our generation." 

To sign the conservation petition, head to Change.org.

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“I hope she’s forgiving,” Steve Harvey told the audience just moments before Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez joined him on stage.

Harvey hadn’t seen Gutierrez since the 2015 Miss Universe pageant -- the night he made the mortifying mistake of identifying her as the pageant winner. Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach had actually won the crown. 

“I want to make sure she’s OK,” the comedian said during the Tuesday episode of his show. “I really need to see her. I really, really do. I need her to hear it from me.”

Fortunately for Harvey, Gutierrez isn't holding a grudge. 

With tears in his eyes, Harvey told the beauty queen, “I just want to say how sorry I am. I’m beyond sorry for what happened that night.”

Gutierrez, also visibly emotional, admitted that the whole ordeal had been “like a nightmare.” But, she told the host, “I’ve already moved on.”

“I already forgave you the same night."

The interview then took a turn for the more cheerful as Gutierrez began teasing Harvey.

“You have to learn how to read cards because it was on the card,” she said. “You wanted me to win, you know?”

Gutierrez also assuaged Harvey's fears of a potential lawsuit.

“No, I never thought of suing you. That’s not me, that’s not who I am,” she said, adding with a laugh: “But a lot of lawyers wanted me to do that!”

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Lip liner is one of those ubiquitous beauty products that we always seem to have lying on top of our bedroom vanities or taking up prime real estate inside our makeup bags. We know that it works great as a barrier to keep lipstick from bleeding and that it can even be worn on its own as a lip color. But we haven't been convinced to make lip liner a part of our daily routine, until now. 

We asked a few of the best makeup artists in the business to share their unique uses for lip liner. Below are 12 hacks that will change your life for the better. 

Work at a 45-degree angle. "Hold your lipliner at a 45-degree angle and apply it with short, light handed strokes. You never want a harsh line or else it will look terrible when your lipstick/gloss wears off. And secondly, if it takes a heavy hand to get any color from your pencil it has dried out and you need a new one." - Kari Bauce, head makeup artist at HuffPost Live

Move your chin up and down to see all your angles better. "Applying lipliner is all well and good, but if it isn't straight it might not look as good as it could. When you think you're done, put your chin to your neck and look in the mirror. You will see the top lip line from a different perspective, almost 3D, and this will help you even out any edges. For the bottom lip, lift your chin so you can see your neck and then check the bottom lip line in the mirror. It's a key trick I use on set." - Katie Jane Hughes, global color ambassador for Butter London Cosmetics 

Use contrasting shades for a fuller pout. "If you want to make your lips appear fuller while still looking natural, use a slightly darker lip liner to define the bow and the middle of the bottom lip. Then, blend it with a lighter shade liner like Chantecaille Lip Definer in Nuance." -Melanie Inglessis, a celebrity makeup artist whose clients include Kate Hudson, Lea Michele, Olivia Wilde and Amber Heard

Nude also creates a plump illusion. "For quick lip definition, use MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Subculture or Stripdown -- both colors apply a natural tone and add the illusion of fuller lips. Try to draw the line softly right on the border of your lips. This will help add volume." - MAC Cosmetics Senior Artist Gisel Calvillo 

Go clear for a long-lasting finish. "If you don't like the look or idea of liner, but still want your lipstick/gloss to stay in place, opt for a clear, mattifying pencil that will keep your makeup in place without adding extra color. Make Up For Ever has [clear liners]." - Bauce 

Apply lipstick first, and then add liner. "You'll see exactly where you'll need to line. And when your lipstick starts to fade away, it fades away with your liner. That way you're not left with a ring around your lips." - Cassandra Garcia, Bobbi Brown Editorial Makeup Artist

For more intensity, start with your liner. "Create the desired shape by drawing in the edges of the lip; the more pressure you apply, the more intense the effect will be. Fill in the entire lip with the liner for an all over color that can be worn alone or layered with lipsticks and gloss." - Jake Broullard, NARS Lead Makeup Stylist

Build a guideline starting at your cupid's bow. "Apply a little 'X' on the Cupid's bow and then a centimeter line in the center of bottom lip line. It creates a good map for the rest of your lip. Do it in stages. Break it down for yourself. Remember small goals are easier to reach." - Hughes

Don't sharpen too much. "I like the pencil to be a little dull so that it doesn’t create too severe of a line and becomes blended inside the lips." - Inglessis

Transform your liner into a carpenter's pencil for more precision. "Wrap the tip of the pencil in a tissue and squeeze the pencil into a flat tip, turning your lip liner into a carpenter's pencil. This gives you the best tool to hug the corners of your mouth." - MAC Cosmetics Senior Artist Keri Blair

Wipe clean between each use. "I always recommend wiping off with a Kleenex after, especially if you're putting lipstick or gloss and you're going over it again to keep it fresh." - Garcia

White tips are a sign of expiration. "Watch out for any white film that forms at the tip of any pencil product. That means it has turned and you should no longer use it." - Bauce 

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If you're Kylie Jenner, every morning for the past four years you've woken up and asked yourself, "Why can't I get this damn Cartier Love bracelet off my right wrist?" It's like "Groundhog Day" for the rich and famous. 

The very real problem recently surfaced on Jenner's Snapchat Tuesday, as the 18-year-old was recorded saying, "This bracelet has been stuck on for like, four years and no one at this store can get it off -- not even the security." The struggle is so real, y'all.  

The video shows a security guard attempting to unscrew Jenner's expensive bangle at what we can only assume is a Cartier store. 

If you do a quick scroll of Kylie's Instagram photos, you can see the bracelet in every single photo. 

Except, of course, when it's covered up by a long sleeve or taken out of the occasional photo shoot with Photoshop: 

Cartier's Love bracelets are sold as symbols of love and lifetime commitment and come with a small, chic screwdriver upon purchase.  

It seems people have always had a hard time getting the bracelet off, as there's a step-by-step video guide to show you how:

Some customers have even complained that the bracelet sets off the security alarm every single time they fly. We literally can't even imagine the personal trauma that must cause, as none of us can afford even the tiniest of Cartier bracelets. 

Will Jenner ever be able to unscrew her jewels? It's unclear, but we'll keep you in our prayers, King Kylie. 

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You'll never again think twice about the thing we all think twice about every morning. This simple yet thoughtful doormat will abate one of your most common anxieties:

With the "Turn Off Your Straightener" rug from Etsy seller BeThereInFive, you'll no longer stand pensive and fearful on the subway platform, wondering if your bathroom has been set ablaze by a hair tool. For $40, you'll commute safe and calmly to work every morning, knowing your home will be in one piece when you return to it at night.

At first you may find yourself repeating old habits. You'll wonder about your straightener. But in time you'll begin to catch yourself: After setting up this distress-quelling doormat, you'll remember you already checked that your hair straightener was turned off before you left and locked your front door. 

Wait. Did you remember to lock the front door? You might need another rug...

H/T Paste Magazine

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"Who the hell would ever wear that?"

Ornate, bejeweled, tasseled, flowering, bright and loud -- all signature elements of the designs from the mind of Gucci's creative director, Alessandro Michele. Earlier this week he sent his peacocks models down the runway in hoodies, suits, loungewear, hats and fur-lined loafers for Gucci's fall 2016 men's presentation in Milan.

If you look at these photos, or have ever watched a fashion show, and ask yourself, "Why? I'd never wear this," you're not alone. But you're completely missing the point.

The truth is, unless you're a designer, creative director, stylist, critic, artist, editor or journalist, it's not for you -- because you're not the intended audience.

Because it is art.

A fashion show at major fashion weeks, such as the Gucci fall men's show seen here, is a display of art. It's a way for the fashion house's creative director to make a statement, to be seen and heard (and written about).

"High art has to come from somewhere. It’s very interesting as a concept, high art and high art as fashion," says Mark-Evan Blackman, an assistant professor of design and menswear specialist at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

"Fashion, by nature, is ephemeral," he told HuffPost. "It’s like a photograph developing in front of your eyes over time. It’s constantly changing, morphing into something. What the average person’s going to take away from any show is: Let’s look at these items as individual items," such as Gucci's coats here, for example. They're either very large or are a total matching floral print.

"For most people, that oversize plaid is going to be directional. You’ll see it at department stores the following year, [but] in shapes and colors you’ll want to wear."

It's the designer's translation of the world -- or fashion, at least.

"What’s going on in the mind of these very highly intellectualized designers is their view of the world, which is interpreted through their art (their art being apparel)," Blackman said. "But where some people pick up canvas and paint something, [designers] are creating garments that are correctional and creative. Hopefully they’re thinking it will sell, but first and foremost their motivation is to be seen and to be heard."

As an experiment, Guy Trebay, a fashion critic for the New York Times, borrowed head-to-toe outfits from five labels -- Ralph Lauren, Thom Browne, Calvin Klein, for example -- to see how their runway looks actually translated if worn in real life: on the subway, taking your kid to school, walking a dog.

After asking himself a question he fields from readers: "Who in the world would actually wear this stuff?" Trebay put on a Thom Browne suit, known for its very slim fit, high waist and exposed ankles, and soon had an epiphany: "What I couldn’t have fully gleaned before trying on the Browne suit was how subtly a designer can use technique to mold a consumer to his way of experiencing the world."

And yes -- eventually, you'll wear something from the Gucci show, whether you realize it or not.

Whatever you think of the complete outfits in the pictures here, the chances are high that you actually (probably) will wear something that was influenced from this show (eventually). 

Because Gucci is so influential on the world of fashion, the elements Michele put together, from the large-scale plaids to the embellished embroidery, will trickle down -- especially if you deconstruct them into their basic elements, which makes them more approachable: a monochrome suit, for example, or a hoodie with embroidery on it. It might take time, but designers will take notes from what they saw from Gucci and use it to influence their lines at say, Macy's and JCPenney.

Fashion is like a photograph developing in front of your eyes over time. It’s constantly changing.
Mark-Evan Blackman, assistant professor of design and menswear specialist at the Fashion Institute of Technology

"What the designer’s trying to do is broaden horizons," Blackman said. "He’s saying, 'We’re not giving you a hoodie with embroidery on it. How much embroidery are you comfortable wearing, if any? We’re pushing it a little. We’re not asking you to eat hot dogs because that's your go-to food. We’re now asking you to eat prime steak.' For some people, that’s a jump. ... If everyone started wearing an embroidered hoodie, the guy who thought it was crazy will eventually wear it once it becomes popular and safer."

Ask yourself what you're comfortable wearing.

If you care enough about fashion shows (and since you've made it this far in the article, we're assuming you do), your takeaway from fashion shows like Gucci's is to reexamine what you're comfortable wearing and why. 

"Take the time to really look at the piece. Men don't go out and buy a wardrobe. They go out and buy a shirt, a jacket, some trousers," Blackman said. "Ask if you can wear it in 10 years. Will it make you feel good about yourself in 10 years? That’s where high end fashion comes in, because oftentimes it's ahead of the curve."

See more looks from Gucci's men's fall 2016 Milan show here:

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Grace Coddington is stepping down from her role as Vogue's creative director, as first reported by Business of Fashion. Having joined the glossy in 1988, Coddington has spent nearly 30 years dreaming up some of the most iconic fashion editorials in the business. 

Noting the move is "bound to shake up the industry," the New York Times reports Coddington is immediately assuming the role of creative director at large and will produce four editorials for the magazine per year. But stepping down will allow Coddington to work on other projects outside of the magazine for the first time.

"I’m not running away from Vogue, because it has opened so many doors," she told Business of Fashion, adding that "it will be nice to collaborate, and nice to go out and give talks to people. It’s just another approach. I’m certainly not going into retirement. I don’t want to sit around." 

That's great news for fans of Anna Wintour's longtime right hand woman, who is known for her signature look as much as her epic editorials. Still, the news inspired us to take a look back at some of Coddington's most gorgeous work, made easier than ever thanks to the "Love* Grace Coddington Editorials" Pinterest board.

Take a look at some of our favorites below. 

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Nike's Black History Month shoe collection isn't new: The brand has been unleashing a special lineup of sneaks around the month of February since 2005. 

But it's never looked as strong -- or as bold, vibrant and fierce -- as it does in 2016. 

Nike says powerhouse athletes like Serena Williams, Kobe Bryant, Sanya Richards-Ross and Chris Paul inspired this year's Black History Month lineup. Whereas other recent collections had more muted color schemes or played on a simple black and white scheme, this year's goes all out with a "vivid Pan African-inspired color palette" that's a impossible to ignore. 

BOOM. In your face, sportswear universe. 

LeBron XIII BHM Basketball Shoe, $220

Kyrie 2 BHM Basketball Shoe, $120

Roshe One BHM ID Shoe, $135

(Basketball Shoes, from left to right): KD 8 BHM, $200; LeBron XIII BHM, $220, Kobe XI Elite BHM, $220 and Kyrie 2 BHM, $120

Clothing includes Branded T-Shirt, $40; Hyper Elite Socks, $20; Hyper Elite Shorts, $70 and Knit Hat, $32. 

The 2016 Black History Month collection debuted with special-edition models of Nike's most popular basketball footwear. Other items including tricked-out Air Jordans, graphic print running shoes, shorts, hoodies and more will continue to roll out through mid-February.

And when you purchase one (or more), you'll benefit Nike’s Ever Higher Fund, which brings sport and mentorship to underserved kids around the world. 

Now THAT is fierce. 

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This Instagram account is just like a bag of chips, it’s filled with flavor.

Makeup artist Tim Owens’ Skelotim is brimming with makeup tutorials inspired by the 26-year-old’s undying love for all things snack food. He has borrowed the color palettes from the packaging of Pop Tarts, Ruffles and Funyons to create some pretty stellar looks.

The idea came to Owens, who has been making faces look fierce for the past eight years, during his regular morning routine about eight months ago.

“One day I was doing my makeup while eating Hot Cheetos, and thought to myself, ‘These colors are gonna look amazing on my face!’ Because I love bold makeup!” Owens told HuffPost. “I went with it, posted it and people loved it.”

The self-described “fat bitch” also seems to love who he is and how he lives his life as much as he loves to pop a can of Pringles.

“I literally cannot live without chips,” he said. “I've just embraced the fact that I'm going be fat forever, but as long as I have my chips I'm OK with it.”

Though Owens loves junk, his taste in makeup is anything but. Owens is a fan of Anastasia Beverly Hills products for eyes, and for lips he likes ColourPop Cosmetics.

“Their liquid lipstick are ahfreakingmazing!” he said. “Very bold, pigmented and they stay on while I eat all my greasy chips!”

When it comes to his favorite look, it’s his most recent. He used the bright purple and yellow from a bag of Takis to create an eye-popping look.

“The colors are so bold and so out there, they would literally stand out in the dark.”

Owens has also realized that shticks are like chips -- you can’t have just one. He also plans to borrow colors from bottles and cans of beer in the very near future.

“I figured I might as well give the people some ‘It's 5 o'clock somewhere’ inspiration,” he said. 

Owens also claims to have some other amazing projects in the works as well, including a shift over to YouTube, so his followers can have a better grasp of his sparkling personality.

“Because I really feel I have a lot to teach the world not only about art, but self-acceptance as well,” said the artist who isn’t ruffled by what others think of him. “I'm all about embracing my flaws, and making a joke about them because I'm comfortable with them. And I wish more people would be too.” 

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If you think $50 is expensive for a blowout, then imagine paying $2,000 a day to have your locks styled. Bonkers? We know. But that's what it can cost Hollywood's leading ladies to look their best on the red carpet. 

The New York Post did some deep digging and calculated expenses -- from tailoring to hair, makeup and nails -- that actresses typically incur in preparation for a Golden Globes awards ceremony.

While designers are willing to loan their fresh-off-the-runway dresses to big-named acts, the cost to make sure those pieces fit to a T isn't free. That's why an accomplished stylist comes with a day rate of around $1,500. But it's worth noting that the tab is usually picked up by the actress' film studio.

Those impeccable nails you see stars flashing with their gleaming jewels ... well, the New York Post reports that celebrities can expect to cough up $300 for a manicurist to do a house call. 

Watch the video above for more outrageous red-carpet style expenses, and head over to the New York Post to see how these can add up to approximately $44,000.  

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