College Nap Guide
Being a college student means balancing a hectic schedule of lectures, club meetings, study sessions and part-time jobs, all while still somehow finding time for…
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Food and Beauty: The Genius Behind Sensory Marketing
Have you ever noticed how often beauty brands market their products next to food items? As bizarre as it may seem, there is actually a…
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Got The Blues?
The iconic blue eyeshadow look is bold, unapologetic and endlessly reinvented. Once a staple look during the sixties, its electric hues have transcended trends to…
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Micro-Dosing Joy
Let’s be real: the ‘treat yourself’ movement has redefined self-care as $100 facials, week-long getaways, or meticulously curated morning routines. But has this overcomplicated it?…
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Coconut Cult: The New Health Craze
There’s a cult taking social media by storm, but it’s probably not like the one you’re imagining. It’s a gut health cult. Whether you have…
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MEET VALLEY’S FALL 2024 BEAUTY & HEALTH SECTION OPENER: CARLY SOTACK
From an outsider’s point of view, Carly Sotack is happiness personified – but that is not all there is to her story. “I think I…
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Your Makeup Bag Tells a Story
Our makeup, to say the absolute least, has seen some things. The ups, the downs and the spirals— our makeup bags have been there through…
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A Scam Or Not?
In today’s consumer-driven world, it’s important to question whether companies truly have our best interests at heart. In the beauty and health industries, many brands…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2023 Beauty & Health Section Opener: Liv Hungate
Liv Hungate had a childhood filled with liquid color. Now, as a fourth-year double majoring in theater studies and psychology, she fondly recalls her mom’s…
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What To Know Before Your First Tattoo
Slow down. Put down that Pinterest photo. There are some things you need to think about before spontaneously getting that inexpensive flash tattoo from the…
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How to Have a ‘Sick Day’ When You Can’t Stay Home
We’ve all been there. You wake up one morning with your throat on fire, a stuffed-up nose or a headache that you just can’t seem…
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The Beauty of Viewing Food as an Art Form
Food has always been used as a form of expression. From intricate dishes at Michelin star restaurants to family recipes passed down through generations, food…
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Naked or Nude: What are you?
The dictionary definitions of the words “naked” and “nude” use similar descriptions — words like “unclothed,” “bare” and “exposed.” Some definitions of “nude” go further…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2022 Beauty & Health Section Opener: Gabriel Lefebvre
College can be an overwhelming and stressful experience for anyone. Add in a senior year of high school spent on Zoom, a freshman year of…
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Unique Just Like Everybody Else — Natural Lip Matching Tints
VALLEY needs to bring awareness to the product that has been flying under the radar — the enhancing lip tint. Makeup brands have been introducing…
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Easy Vegetable Recipes to Make This Fall
With all the chaos of school, extracurriculars, work and friends, it’s easy to let nutrition fall by the wayside. Maybe you resort to making a…
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The Rise of Good & Gather
Target fans rejoice! The Good & Gather brand has been on the rise in recent months and has increased in popularity. Many people are attracted…
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Fall into Fitness
Crisp air, fall-colored leaves, pumpkins and apples all signal that fall is here. As the weather cools down, it’s easier to take advantage of outdoor…
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A Guide to Cyclical Living: Taking Care of Yourself According to Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle is a naturally occurring cycle that occurs every 28 days. It involves four main phases that create the body’s ovulation process. Each phase varies…
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Let’s Talk About the Red Nail Theory
The power is in the hand, or at least in the nails that is. When pampering themselves, people like to get a manicure to make…
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