No one needs to talk about Amy Schumer’s body. But we do need to talk about this dress. 

Schumer attended the premiere of her upcoming film “Snatched” wearing a plunging navy and black dress with a revealing slit. To say it fit her like a glove would be an understatement: 

The 35-year-old paired her sexy dress with strappy sandals and the most fun accessory of all, co-star Goldie Hawn.

Hawn looked lovely as well in a patterned cold-shoulder gown and statement earrings. 

But we’re here to talk about Schumer, whose hair and makeup were also pretty magical. That tousled hair and smokey blue eye = perfection. 

You knocked it out of the park with this one, Amy. 

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So, recent research shows it works. But how do you do it?

It all comes down to your thoughts, according to Hoge. Start by sitting in a quiet room and try to focus on your breath. Thoughts will inevitably pop up but the key is to not push them away or give up.

For example, if you are meditating and start to ruminate on a major work mistake or an unfounded fear, notice what’s happening but don’t get frustrated. The thoughts won’t disappear but you will learn to create distance from them, Hoge said.

“Mindfulness meditation is based on the idea of paying attention one’s own inner experience, whether that’s thoughts or sensations or emotions,” she told HuffPost. “Anything that passes through the mind is the internal stimuli that you’re paying attention to.”

Ideally, with enough practice, you’ll learn to create space between negative thoughts and your reactions. 

“See them as distinct objects from yourself,” Hoge said. “As in, ‘My thoughts are not myself.’ That allows a layer of separation so that the person has a little bit more freedom in how to respond to the thoughts or how to cope with them.” 

There is a slight catch

The practice does have some really great mental health perks. But if you truly suffer from anxiety and depression, meditation is likely something you should consider as part of a larger form of treatment like therapy, according to Chloe Carmichael, a clinical psychologist based in New York City.

Carmichael, who specializes in treating anxiety and depression, was a yoga instructor before she became a mental health professional. She uses a blend of mindfulness meditation and psychology tools to treat her clients.

“When you just sit there and follow your breath, that is a mindfulness meditation. It’s one of the early steps of learning how to follow our thoughts,” Carmichael said. “Once you have mindful awareness of what your thoughts are, you’re able to observe them without reacting to them.”

Depression has a tendency to make people think they’re worthless and then they tend to ruminate on that negative idea. People who have anxiety are prone to excessive worrying. Meditation can be a tool to help observe those thoughts, but medical support can provide the methods that help replace those thoughts altogether, according to Carmichael. 

“That’s one of the cornerstones of cognitive behavioral therapy: To analyze someone’s automatic thoughts,” she said. “So they work together really well ― psychology and mindfulness meditation.” 

Ultimately, implementing mindfulness into anxiety or depression treatment can have a very positive impact, according to Sharon Salzburg, a meditation teacher and author of Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28 Day Program. 

“You try different things to relieve suffering,” she said. “You can celebrate whatever method, or combo of methods, [that] help.” 

Just a little something to meditate on.

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The New York Times recently declared there is a right way to clean your hair. Teen Vogue said you’re washing your hair wrong earlier this year, and Allure claimed there’s a right way to shampoo hair back in 2014. And none of the techniques they suggest are the same.

At HuffPost alone, we have explored several different methods for washing your tresses ― using a cleansing conditioner, skipping a rinse in favor of dry shampoo, and reaping the shiny rewards of apple cider vinegar are just a few. 

But here’s the thing: It turns out there isn’t a “right way” to wash hair. 

“It really depends on your hair,” Neil Weisberg, a founding partner of Meche Salon in Los Angeles, told HuffPost. “Some people have to wash it every day because you get an oily scalp. Some people only need to wash their hair once a week.”

This makes a lot of sense. There are all different hair types and textures cross-pollinated by many more types of lifestyles. Put it this way: If you have naturally dry hair but you swim in a chlorinated pool every day, you’re probably going to wash your hair ... a lot. And therefore, an expert who says that shampooing more than once or twice a week is too much would be wrong. 

So, while there is no such thing as the “right way” to wash your hair, there are a few things you might want to know about shampooing for your specific hair texture. Consider the following a loose guide, not a rule book, for what to do in the shower. 

Coarse or dry hair

Anu Prestonia, founder of Khamit Kinks Salon in Brooklyn, New York, says that if you’ve had your hair braided, woven or twisted into a protective hair style, start by wetting the hair, applying conditioner and combing out knots and tangles.

Then use a moisturizing shampoo. 

“The primary thing you want to do is make sure the scalp is clean,” Prestonia told HuffPost. Using the balls of your finger tips to massage the scalp will remove oil, debris and buildup. Then rinse the product out of your hair. Prestonia recommends shampooing a second time using slightly less product if it’s been a long time since your last wash. 

In what might feel like a reversal of steps, Prestonia suggests to towel dry hair first, then apply conditioner.

“The reason you do a little towel dry first is to get out a little excess water so that the water is not diluting the conditioning treatment,” Prestonia said.

Wavy and curly hair

Embracing your natural hair texture can make life a lot easier: You’ll get ready faster and fuss with your hair less overall. 

For bouncy curls and lustrous waves, use a botanically infused, sulfate-free shampoo, according to Shari Harbinger, co-founder of the Deva Curl Academy. 

“[In the world of curly hair], it’s hydration every step of the way,” Harbinger told HuffPost. Apply a hydrating cleanser to the scalp, vigorously massaging the cleanser at the roots to stimulate the hair, bring back moisture and remove buildup.

“You want a clear, clean [scalp] so that the naturally derived moisture can penetrate the hair,” Harbinger said. 

Then be gentle as you move down the strands.

“Just glide through to the ends,” careful not to massage the hair between your palms, which can cause friction, said Jennifer Loura, a senior stylist at Benjamin Salon in Los Angeles. 

Apply conditioner and gently detangle knots with your fingers, starting from the bottom. If you prefer to use a comb, use one with a very wide tooth, Harbinger suggests. 

The frequency with which you wash is up to you ― there’s no “right” way. It will depend on your curl type, lifestyle and look. Some people like how their looks with less washing, others prefer the curls of a recent rinse, Harbinger explained. 

Oily, thin or straight hair

People with thin hair or oily scalps usually wash their hair more often, according to Nunzio Saviano, hairstylist and owner of Nunzio Saviano Salon.

It sounds counterintuitive, but take your time rinsing the hair under hot water prior to applying shampoo. Doing so will allow the oils and buildup to move through to the bottom of the hair shaft for a cleaner head overall. 

“Then when you shampoo, it will lather a lot quicker because most of the oils will be gone,” Saviano told HuffPost. 

Saviano says to be gentle as you massage the scalp. Rinse the shampoo out thoroughly and apply conditioner only to the tips of the hair, if at all. Then give it another good rinse under hot water. 

Et voilà! You’ve got one clean head of hair ― no matter the texture you have. 

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A 15-year-old entrepreneur is teaming up with the NBA for the deal of a lifetime.

Moziah Bridges, who founded his bowtie company Mo’s Bows at age 9, scored a licensing partnership with the league, allowing the company to manufacture his products with team and club logos, according to Forbes. The NBA, who initiated the deal, will distribute the products through their website and retail stores.

Lisa Piken Koper, the NBA’s Vice President of Global Partnerships, told Forbes that they are happy to be working with the Memphis teen, who served as the fashion correspondent for the 2015 NBA Draft.

“Moziah’s creativity and entrepreneurial spirit are an inspiration, and we are thrilled about the launch of the Mo’s Bows NBA Collection,” Koper said. “We are always looking for ways to diversify our merchandise offerings and cater to our fashionable fan base, and couldn’t be more excited that fans will have a fun and unique way to show support for their favorite NBA teams.”

In 2014, when he was 12, Bridges appeared on “Shark Tank” with his mom; FUBU founder and judge Daymond John decided to take him on as a mentor. Not long after, Neiman Marcus approached Bridges with a deal to distribute his collection in their stores. He was also invited to the White House in 2015 to show off his ties to then-President Barack Obama.

Since appearing on Shark Tank, Bridges, who learned how to machine sew bowties from his grandmother, has hired five employees and sold more than $300,000 worth of men’s accessories.

Shoutout to this black Bill Gates in the making. 

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The internet went wild this week over a new study that suggests eating dairy products like cheese might be healthier than we thought.

Headlines like “Eating cheese does not raise risk of heart attack or stroke, study finds” were published multiple times. But those reactions are oversimplified and the actual research should be taken with a heavy dose of skepticism, according to experts.

“I rolled my eyes at this study,” Christopher Gardner, a nutrition scientist at Stanford University, told HuffPost.

Not only is the report funded by organizations associated with the dairy industry, the study simply didn’t reach the conclusion media reports say it did, Gardner said.

The study wasn’t designed to make diet recommendations

In a meta-analysis, researchers examined 29 old studies, which contained nearly 1 million participants total among them, to understand how consuming dairy can affect human health. Then the researchers looked over the combined data to draw conclusions.

“We need to take this meta-analysis with a grain of salt,” James J. DiNicolantonio, a cardiovascular research scientist and author of the upcoming book The Salt Fix, told HuffPost. “[The study] is based on observational studies not randomized controlled trials so it cannot prove causation.”

In other words, there’s no definitive way to say that eating cheese did or did not cause cardiovascular health issues because this wasn’t specifically tested. Instead, it found that people who reported often eating tiny amounts of dairy are not any more or less likely to experience poor cardiovascular health or death by heart disease.

People with heart issues were excluded from the findings

In meta-analyses, researchers can cherry pick which papers to include and exclude in their analysis. In this case, the scientists excluded any study in which participants had prior cases of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or other chronic disease, Gizmodo reported. 

This means many people who are predisposed to heart issues were not considered in the study’s finding.

It’s also important to note that dairy is broad in the context of this research. The study examined people who consumed low-fat cheese, high-fat cheese, yogurt and milk to build out the dairy category. The researchers then essentially conclude that dairy is neither good or bad, and that there is not an association between dairy and cardiovascular death.

And when the scientists weren’t able to find a statistically significant association between dairy and cardiovascular death ― which is why they called it a “neutral” finding, the takeaway from the media became that dairy is “healthy,” Gardner explained.

“It’s quite a leap,” he said.

It was funded by the dairy industry

There’s also the conflict of interest issue. The study is funded by three dairy industry companies: Global Dairy Platform, Dairy Research Institute and Dairy Australia. 

The study authors note that “the funders had no role in the study design, data collection, data analysis and results interpretation, writing of the report or the decision to submit the article for publication.” But experts still say consumers should take caution.

“I always take any type of study that’s funded by the industry with grain of salt and doubt some of the results,” Dana Hunnes, a senior dietician at UCLA Medical Center, told HuffPost. 

The portion size was way off

Finally, the study authors used very modest portion sizes to draw conclusions, from 20 grams of fermented cheese ― less than a single string cheese stick ― to one glass of milk. Given this, it is no surprise that the scientists did not find a negative or positive correlation between dairy and cardiovascular disease, according to Hunnes. 

“[That is] not even equivalent to an ounce of cheese,” she said. 

This makes sense: Nutritional guidelines consistently recommend moderation. But let’s be real: Who is eating a single sliver of cheese? Certainly not the average American, who is eating more cheese than ever ― or about 23 pounds of the stuff every year.

So, can you eat this brie or not?

Live your life, but don’t use this research as an excuse to pile it on.

Data shows that saturated fat found in cheese and dairy can raise cholesterol levels, and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. 

“[This research] doesn’t turn over the fact that saturated fat raises your LDL cholesterol,” Gardner said. “We’re really worried how it’s going be interpreted if this [perceived] lack of harm found using this type of analysis is a vindication for piling it on. But we really do want you to enjoy your food and we want it to be consistent with the science.”

Gardner says rather than get caught up in specific ingredients, consume reasonably-sized portions of both nutritious foods and indulgent foods like cheese.

And truly savor that serving. After all, it’s delicious.

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 Missy Elliott is too cool for school on the cover of Elle magazine’s June issue.

The 45-year-old rap icon discussed fearlessly expressing herself, especially through her music videos. She revealed to the magazine that the iconic black plastic bag suit in the 1997 video for “The Rain” was actually a way to mask her shyness and tap into her power.

“To me, the outfit was a way to mask my shyness behind all the chaos of the look,” she said. “Although I am shy, I was never afraid to be a provocative woman. The outfit was a symbol of power. I loved the idea of feeling like a hip-hop Michelin woman. I knew I could have on a blow-up suit and still have people talking. It was bold and different. I’ve always seen myself as an innovator and a creative unlike any other.”

Still vibrant and unique as ever, Misdemeanor also explained that she’ll never sacrifice her true sense of self to be on trend.

“One thing I won’t do is compromise. I will never do something based on what everybody else is telling me to do. And have to kick myself in the ass every night. Nah,” she said. “I have to make sure that it’s right. I’ve been through so many stumbling blocks to build a legacy, so I wouldn’t want to do something just to fit in. Because I never fit in. So …”

Keep doing you, Missy! 

 Elle’s June issue will hit newsstands on May 16.

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There will soon be yet another vacancy in President Donald Trump’s staff. William Allman, the White House curator, announced his plan to retire come June 1, after a career spanning over 40 years. 

Allman has worked in the White House since 1976, starting as a curatorial assistant before becoming head curator in 2002. He is responsible for maintaining thousands of artworks and decorative objects in the White House collection, working closely alongside an interior decorator and the Committee for the Preservation of the White House.

The White House announced Allman’s departure on Tuesday, along with a statement provided by the curator himself: “It has been a tremendous honor to serve eight presidents and first ladies in helping to preserve and beautify the White House, and maintain and interpret its wonderful collections of art and furnishings. As a steward of the museum component of an ever-evolving and ever-bustling home and office, I truly have had a dream job.”

In a 2011 interview with The Smithsonian, Allman described what he loved about his unique position. “The house is so alive,” he said, “because you have a new administration every four to eight years. We are commemorating the lives of an unending sequence of people that are ‘the presidency.’ So I think that the fact that it is a household collection, it doesn’t have just a narrow focus. It isn’t just a fine arts museum, or it isn’t just a history museum. But that it is a little bit of everything.”

White House communications director Stephanie Grisham thanked Allman in a statement for being “kind enough to stay on through the transition.” Allman was, according to CNN, one of the first members of residence staff to meet first lady Melania Trump when she toured the White House with former first lady Michelle Obama days after the election. He reportedly wanted to help ensure a smooth transition. 

News of Allman’s retirement comes just a week after White House chief usher, Angella Reid, was fired from her position. The Trump family will now be responsible for appointing a new curator. It will be interesting to see who in the art world will be up for the task of serving a first family whose proposed policies could have devastating effects on the arts.  

Regardless of who will replace him, Allman ― whose favorite piece in the White House is a portrait of George Washington in the East Room ― will be missed. As Betty Monkman, White House curator from 1997 to 2002, told The Washington Post: “His departure means the White House is losing its institutional memory in terms of the history of the house.”

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A Missouri mom’s Facebook post is highlighting the way mothers can have an impact on their daughters’ relationships with body image.

On May 8, Brittney Johnson posted a photo of herself trying on a swimsuit in a Target fitting room with her 4-year-old daughter Payton. 

In the caption, Johnson described the day she spent with her daughter, noting that Payton chatted with a barista at Starbucks, made sure to say “please” and “thank you” at dinner, complimented a stranger’s’ hair, high-fived the attendant at a carousel she rode and even gave her two extra ride tokens to another little girl.

At the end of the day, Johnson and her daughter went to Target, where the mom picked out some swimsuits to try on. As she tried them on, she sent photos to her friends to help make choices. During this process, she snapped the photo she shared in her Facebook post. 

“See that sweet baby girl in the corner? With half a dress on and one of the bikini tops I had picked out?” Johnson wrote. “I stopped for a second to see what she would say and when she turned to the mirror, she said ‘Wow I just love cheetah print! I think I look beautiful! Do you think I look beautiful too?!’”

At that point, the mom said she realized the impact her words and actions have on her daughter. 

“I tell her that she is beautiful every single day,” Johnson wrote. “She is kind walking through the mall, because I tell her she is kind everywhere else. She is polite at the order counter because she hears me when I’m polite to strangers everywhere. She gives compliments to people she doesn’t know because she loves how it feels when she hears them.”

Applying this realization to parenting, she added. “When we are in a dressing room, with swimsuits of all God forsaken things, there is a split moment when I have the power to say ‘wow I have really gotten fat this year’ OR ‘wow I love this coral color on me!’ And those are the words burned into my daughters brain.”

Johnson called on her fellow parents to be examples for their kids when it comes to manners, kindness and body image. 

“I am not a size zero. I never will be. I have big thighs and a huge rump and for some reason the middle of my body gets more tan than the rest?” she wrote. “But this body made a whole other body. I am strong. I am able. And I am happy. I don’t have to be beautiful like you, because I am beautiful like me.”

She added, “And as my daughter gets older, and she faces judgement and criticism, I will always remind her that the girls who look the prettiest in a two piece, or a body suit, or a freaking Snuggie, are the ones who are happy. Because that’s ALL that matters. And I want her to look at herself every single day and say ‘Oh wow! I think I look beautiful!’ because EVERY girl deserves to feel that.”

Johnson’s post received over 227,000 likes. She told HuffPost she was touched by the overwhelming response and ability to connect with fellow parents. Many people reached out to say her post inspired them to stop saying negative things about themselves. 

“It has been such a great reminder that we are all on the same team, have the same fears and ultimately want the same thing for our children ― love,” she said.

“For every mean comment that I’ve received about my body, I’ve received at least a thousand positive comments, and I have to say that gives me a little more faith in humanity than when I started,” the mom added.

Johnson said she’s become a strong proponent of self-love. “I’m a mom but I am a lot of other things too. I’m a friend and a woman, and I think that sometimes going through the motions of being a momma drowns out the time to be all of the other things too,” she told HuffPost, adding that she thinks it’s particularly important to teach young girls to love others and themselves. 

“I hope people can read my post and then look at themselves and say, ‘Here I am, and I am beautiful just the way I am.’ I hope people take away from it that our kids should know self-love and will only learn it if we take the time to teach it to them,” Johnson said.

She added, “And no matter what kind of mom you are or what size, you are beautiful and have every right to feel like you are.”

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There are some things only Rihanna can pull off. Things like head-to-toe lime green fringe, appropriately over-the-top Met Gala garb, and, as proven on Thursday, fur coats as shirts. 

Our queen attended the Dior cruise collection show in Calabasas, California, wearing a belted fur coat with jeans, boots, a hat and nothing underneath. 

Rih posed for photographers alongside Jaime King and Kelly Rowland, both of whom were both dressed in slightly less surprising garb. 

Perhaps all of Rihanna’s shirts were in the laundry that day. Or maybe she’s the only girl still grappling with the shift in seasons.

Either way, she looks hot ― literally and figuratively ― in this look. 

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Zinc, on the other hand, is actually dangerous if you overdo it. Your body requires only a minimal amount of the supplement to reap its healthy benefits, which includes helping the immune system fight of viruses and bacteria. Men need just 11 milligrams a day, women just 8 milligrams, according to the Institute of Medicine. Most people get enough zinc through their diet. 

“I would definitely not recommend people taking individual supplementation of zinc,” Duggan said. “There’s just not enough research to support that [zinc supplements prevent illness]. There just isn’t ― and there’s a lot in the literature to support [the toxicity].” 

The upper limit for zinc for adults is 40 milligrams per day. Beyond that, people can experience nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, stomach cramps, diarrhea and headaches. And, ironically, too much zinc over a long course of time can actually decrease immunity, according to the National Institute of Health. 

Furthermore, some zinc nasal sprays and gels have been linked to losing the ability to smell.

Skip the nonsense and eat your nutrients instead

“I am extremely in support ― especially in terms of diet and nutrients ― of doing things the most natural way possible,” Colin Robinson, a clinical instructor of medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, told HuffPost. That means instead of taking supplements, you should aim to get zinc and vitamin C from a healthy, well-rounded diet of fruits and vegetables, he explained.

Oysters are high in zinc. Red meat, crab, lobsters and fortified breakfast cereals will also do the trick. Beans, nuts, whole grains and dairy products provide a bit of zinc, too, according to the National Institute of Health. 

Research shows to eat more sweet red peppers, orange juice, grapefruit juice and kiwi for vitamin C. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and strawberries are good sources as well. 

Eating this way will help you hit the recommended levels of each nutrient, as well as contribute to your health overall. 

Additionally, here’s surefire way you can effectively and safely lower your risk of getting a nasty bug ― and it’s free: Scrub those hands. Research shows it's one of the most foolproof ways to halt germs from getting into your system. 

“You know the best way to prevent a cold? Wash your hands three to four times a day. And get plenty of sleep,” Duggan stressed.

It’s age-old advice from someone with nothing to sell. Sounds right to us. 

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Pizza lovers, it’s time to book a trip to the salon. And a flight.  

Kelly Woodford, owner of a very color-obsessed hair salon in Winnipeg, Canada, gave her friend and fellow stylist Jasmine Meadows-Birch the undercut of a slice-time: one that’s shaped and dyed like a slice of pizza. 

Woodford told HuffPost she dreamed about the look, then asked Meadows-Birch if she could try it out. In related news, we think we just found our new soulmate. 

To achieve this cheesy (in the best possible way) look, Woodford buzzed the undermost layers of Meadows-Birch’s hair into the shape of a slice, then painted on toppings and even an “ombré crust.”

But just like a delicious slice of ‘za, nothing lasts forever.

“If you change up your undercut all the time, then it’s not too permanent,” Woodford told HuffPost. “She had it for a week and everyone was obsessed with it.”

Woodford has also whipped up some unicorn Frappuccino hair, and says people have asked her to try other foods. But “so far, nothing as funny as the pizza!!”

Aaaaaand now we’re hungry. Head to Woodford’s Instagram to see more of her magically delicious work. 

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Laverne Cox has always been one to share empowering messages on self-love ― and when it comes to her relationship with her hair, her approach is no different. 

On Thursday, the award-winning actress posted a picture to Instagram showing her posing in a dazzling beaded dress and flaunting her flawless natural hair. The picture, which was taken from a photo shoot in January, shows her beautiful curls styled for a look that she says she was “most excited about” that day. 

“I haven’t relaxed my hair since 2011,” she wrote in the caption. “My natural hair journey continues and I want to celebrate that as much as the other looks we rock.” 

Cox said that she usually chooses to wear wigs and other protective hairstyles because it’s easier for her to manage, but she still fully embraces her natural hair and also wants “to celebrate my natural hair sisters,” she wrote. “I love you!”

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Moms generally have a powerful influence on their children, so it makes sense that they play a role in how daughters come to view beauty and makeup. 

Sometimes the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, but sometimes it rolls all the way down the hill.

Take for example, the Kardashian sisters. Kris Jenner, the family’s matriarch, ascribes to a highly glamorous beauty philosophy. And all five of her daughters ― Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kylie and Kendall ― do the same. Several of the sisters even have an eponymous beauty enterprise built to sell a highly glamorous ideal of beauty. Which, one could argue, originated by Kris’s example.

But other daughters swing in another direction: Their beauty philosophy is the polar opposite of their mother’s look.

This Mother’s Day, we wanted to get to the bottom of why that might be.  

Each generation adopts certain beauty ideals

“Styles change,” Deborah Tannen, professor of linguistics at Georgetown University and author of You’re The Only One I Can Tell: Inside The Language Of Women’s Friendships told HuffPost. “So what would have been the accepted and expected style in one generation is going to be different in the next generation.” 

For example, the beauty philosophy of the 1930s and 1940s expected women to be more dolled up. Film stars like Ava Gardner, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe exhibited a very classic, Old Hollywood glamour. But then the Baby Boomer generation came, and a stripped-down beauty routine gained popularity.

“It was a back-to-the-land look with minimal makeup,” Christiane Northrup, author of Goddesses Never Age, told HuffPost. “Because every generation kind of rebels against what they see as the restrictions of their parents’ generation.” 

So today, when a daughter adopts a different beauty philosophy than her mother, it could be as simple as embracing what’s popular among her generation. 

Women communicate with makeup, but methods differ

SuEllen Hamkins, psychiatrist and co-founder of the Mother-Daughter Project, told HuffPost that the idea of “to each her own” is very important when it comes to beauty. The manner in which daughters wear their makeup is tied to the larger psychological step of creating one’s own identity.

We see this all the time: Applying makeup makes some women feel empowered. But so does wearing no make up at all.

“I don’t want to cover up anymore,” singer Alicia Keys wrote in a powerful essay in Lenny about her decision to go makeup free. “Not my face, not my mind, not my soul, not my thoughts, not my dreams, not my struggles, not my emotional growth. Nothing.”

While most women won’t write an essay claiming or defending their stance on beauty, every woman will grapple with how to approach it. 

“It’s the face you’re presenting to the world,” Hamkins said. “I think different women have to come to different strategies about how to negotiate this complex task, and mothers and daughters could have different strategies.” 

And sometimes that can cause friction 

Plenty of mothers remark on their daughter’s appearance, especially if the daughter embraces a beauty philosophy different from her own. 

Tannen poses an interesting question in her research about mothers, daughters and appearance: How often do you look at another woman and think, “She would look better if her hair were longer, shorter, curlier, straighter, pulled back, pushed forward? If her dresses were longer, shorter? If she were wearing flats, more makeup, less make up, different make up?”

It’s therefore not surprising that mothers and daughters react the same way to each other.

“The difference is that we say it,” Tannen said. “From the point of view of the mother, you want everything to go as well as possible for [your daughter], so you feel that it’s your job to tell her.” The task for daughters then, is to try to hear the care in her mother’s remark, rather than criticism. 

But surprisingly, sometimes a different beauty philosophy can mean a better relationship

So you and your mom have different ideas about what “ready” means before you head to a concert, huh? That’s totally fine.

“Mothers and daughters who can really respect their personal choices, who can also be really different, can actually connect really closely,” Hamkins said. In fact, becoming your unique self ― mascara wand, lipstick, blush, or none at all ― actually takes place in the context of supportive relationships, Hamkins explained.

So, the more a mother allows her daughter to do her thing with makeup, and vice versa, the closer this pair may actually become. 

“Healthy relationships have connection and also autonomy,” Hamkins said. “All of our best relationships have both qualities.” 

Now that’s a truth that needs no cover-up.  

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Anyone with a feminist for a mom knows she’s given you some of the best life advice you’ll ever get. 

She’s a strong woman who makes her opinion known and doesn’t take shit from anyone. Whether she’s been working a 9 to 5 her entire life or has stayed at home to raise you ― she’s a role model in every way. 

To celebrate Mother’s Day, HuffPost Women asked our readers to share one lesson they’ve learned from their feminist mothers growing up. The responses, paraphrased below, were heart-wrenching, honest and full of love. 

So, for my feminist mom — and every other mother — this is for you. Here are 28 things anyone with a feminist mother knows to be true. Happy Mother’s Day! 

1. Always trust your intuition. You did get it from your mama. 

2. Get a good education so you can support yourself if need be.  

3. Don’t ever accept anything less than equal treatment. 

4. Exercise your hard-won right to vote.

5. Actions really do speak louder than words.

6. You can be delicate and strong at the same damn time.  

7. Self-care is everything. 

8. Being a strong woman means lifting up other women around you. 

9. Relationships shouldn’t complete your life, they should complement it. 

10. You don’t need to smile for anyone.

11. Don’t water yourself down to be “likable,” especially for a partner. 

12. Gender roles are bullshit. 

13. Value your intelligence, even when those around you don’t. 

14. Life is about balance; don’t ever lose sight of your needs and wants. 

15. Value diversity and acceptance. 

16. A sense of humor goes a long way when you’re in a society built by and for men.   

17. Respect and learn from the women who came before you. 

18. Always maintain an avenue for financial independence. 

19. Housework is a shared chore. 

20. You can be a strong independent woman and still live happily ever after. 

21. Speak your mind. 

22. No one can validate your self worth except you. 

23. Compassion is key. 

24. Do what makes you happy. 

25. Being a woman does not dictate what you can and cannot do. 

26. Always negotiate your salary. 

27. Don’t let anyone view you as a body instead of a mind. 

28. You are always enough.

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Queen Elizabeth II drove full speed ahead into our hearts earlier this week when she was spotted driving around in her Jaguar. 

So what better way to cruise into the weekend than by taking a drive down memory lane?

In our research, we learned that while there is one month in particular you might be more likely to spot her behind the wheel, she has done quite a bit of driving over the years, despite the fact that she does not ― wait for it ― have a driver’s license. 

Pump the brakes on your responsibilities and check out some of our favorites below. 

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After a year-long scandal surrounding South Korea’s former president, the country finally swore in their new leader, Moon Jae-in, this week. Moon represents a turning point for the country whose government was embroiled in a high-profile corruption scandal.

And that’s all well and good, but there’s someone in the new president’s camp who is causing a different type of scandal.

His name is Choi Young-jae, according to the Korea Times, but you may know him on Twitter as the new South Korean president’s hot bodyguard.

Choi is said to be a part of President Moon’s “handsome brigade,” a term coined by Korean media and given to the group of apparently good-looking individuals who have been selected to be the “attractive public face of the new administration,” according to the Korea Times.

Even in the attractive presidential bunch, Choi’s smoldering good looks have captured the internet’s heart. 

Twitter user Elena Yip, who was one of the first people to publicly praise the distractingly handsome bodyguard, even imagined a romantic storyline for Choi that would fit right into passionate Korean drama TV.

The way he’s always photographed staring sternly into the crowd makes for the perfect inspiration for fan fiction.

After pictures of Choi went viral this week, South Korean blog AllKpop.com did the internet a favor and unleashed even more photos of the now-famous bodyguard.

No one seemed to mind the additional eye-candy, but, sadly, that’s all that Choi can ever be for most people. Korea’s Special Warfare Command told the Korea Times that Choi is “‘unfortunately’ married and has two daughters.”

Fans of Moon’s bodyguard will just have to find other ways to get the man’s attention.

In addition to protecting one of South Korea’s most prized assets, Choi is also doing the world another favor: He’s obliterating the stereotype that Asian men are weak and unattractive. 

Thank you, President Moon, for introducing one of your finest protectors to the internet. Our collective thirst thanks you.

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Move over, MTV. The BAFTAs red carpet is here and looking more exciting than ever.  

Celebrities attended the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards in London on Sunday. While BBC’s programming beating out Netflix’s “The Crown” in multiple categories made headlines, the red carpet caught our attention. 

There were umbrellas (so British!), splendidly spiked hair, the fullest of full skirts and Joan Collins in some serious sleeves.

Check out our picks for wildest looks of the night below.  

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Deshauna Barber made a touching statement as she took one final walk as Miss USA in Las Vegas on Sunday night ― and she did it without saying a word.   

The Army reserve officer looked stunning in a form-fitting yellow gown, but all eyes were on her hair, which she wore in its natural state. In a pre-recorded segment, Barber revealed that she wore her hair in honor of her mother, who recently died, AZ Central reported.  

It didn’t take long for Twitter to send words of praise and support Barber’s way. 

As if the moment weren’t inspiring enough, Barber passed the crown to Kara McCullough ― also from District of Columbia, also a black woman, also wearing her natural hair. 

McCullough told Refinery29 she made the choice to reflect the traditional pageant’s changing and modernizing ideals. “I decided to embrace what made me feel comfortable, embrace what makes me feel the best and brightest onstage,” she said. “But also embrace what other people can relate to, so that typical, traditional sleek hair, big tease, not to say it’s gone out the window, but it’s transitioning a lot.”

The powerful visual of these two women sharing the special moment onstage garnered even more celebration on social media.   

Tonight made history, indeed. 

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Rompers are effectively onesies for adults, but they tend to made just for females. That’s an issue that The RompHim wants to fix.

The RompHim is a Kickstarter project that wants to sell rompers specifically designed for men.

They look just like regular rompers, but these babies have zippers in the front because #easyaccess. Men want the glory of wearing rompers without dealing with the special hell that women go through when they wear them and have to get completely naked whenever they go to the bathroom.

The photos taken to advertise the RompHim look like every nightmare you’ve had about fraternities come to life:

The RompHim’s Kickstarter page indicates that the idea came about while the founders were talking about men’s clothing options. The “four friends of varied backgrounds (management consulting, investment banking and private equity, and fintech)” found that “everything was either too corporate... too fratty ... too ‘runway’ ... or too basic.” 

“Why wasn’t there anything out there that allowed guys to be more stylish and fun without sacrificing comfort, fit and versatility?” they ask, clearly weighing the existential crisis of our time.

Thus, The RompHim was born.

If you’re confused, this response in The RompHim’s FAQ should clear it up for you: 

The campaign has already raised the majority of its $10,000 goal within its first day, but if you want to donate $90 you can snag a RompHim for yourself.

Just know that Twitter will judge you because while many people have shared their affection for the garment, many are not enthused:

Some have postured that the the name is all wrong...

Others have realized that this is what 2017 is truly about:

However you’re feeling about this, RompHims have arrived and they aim to “turn heads and break hearts.”

The RompHim Kickstarter still has 29 days to go so if you feel so inclined, you have time to be a “RompHero” (we’re sorry). 

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A viral video is helping to pose a parenting question to social media users.

On May 13, the Facebook page VibeswithBae posted a video of a young boy doing a makeup tutorial. “You walk in to your son doing this, wyd?” the caption asks.

The video has been viewed over 15 million times. 

Commenters came up with some awesome responses to the question in the caption. Their reactions as his hypothetical parents ranged from asking him to do their makeup to helping him launch a beauty empire.

Many also offered their own beauty tips to the budding makeup artist.

The boy in the video is named Jack and lives in the U.K. His Instagram account, @makeuupbyjack has nearly 45,000 followers. Jack regularly posts photos and videos of his favorite makeup looks. 

While there were tons of empowering responses to the viral video, there were also many negative reactions from Facebook users who said they would punish him if he were their son and do whatever they could to put a stop to his passion for makeup.

In response to the vitriol, one commenter brought up another recent viral video, in which a 3-year-old girl demonstrated how to change the oil in a car. 

“Not 1 comment saying ‘she shouldnt be doing that! Thats a mans thing to do! Slap that girl up!’” the Facebook user wrote. “Everyone commenting saying how clever and awesome she was! So why is it OK for girls to do boys things but a boy getting slated for doing girl things?! Let people, kids, boys, girls whoever do whatever the fuck they like!”

Young boys with more “feminine” interests have faced backlash for not conforming to traditional gender norms.  

Last month, Ellen DeGeneres invited a 12-year-old boy who was bullied for wearing makeup on her show. A viral Twitter hashtag also recently illustrated the way expectations of masculinity limit young boys and promote damaging stereotypes that can have a profound effect for many years. 

In this day and age, maybe it’s time to just let kids be kids. 

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