Monica Gill

For men, physical appearance is an undeniably important factor that influences attraction and interest. While the same applies to women, research reveals that men value appearance slightly more than women, who place greater value on intelligence than men do, per a 2006 study

Despite their differences and individual stereotypes, folks with brunette, blond, and red hair all have one thing in common: They each have their own sets of benefits and drawbacks. For instance, women with brown hair have long been perceived as the reliable girl next door or the brainy brunette, and, for better or worse, these stereotypes continue to affect how people perceive them.

Your facial expressions are one of the most obvious ways to communicate how you feel to others. Your smile, in particular, is a double-edged sword, conveying both underlying and surface-level emotions during social interaction, according to a 2022 study published in Frontiers in Psychology. But not all smiles are the same. Paired up with varying vocal tones and body language, understanding the different smiles can reveal a lot about how you feel about your relationships — including your romantic partner.

Many people associate cheek dimples with big-eyed, chubby-cheeked babies. Although most children appear to have cheek dimples, it's largely due to the presence of baby fat, which many people naturally grow out of over time. However, those with genetically inherited cheek dimples carry this cherub-like facial feature well into adulthood. They help accentuate your cheeks and smile, lending to a more youthful and friendly appearance. Today, the dimple obsession has sparked a new trend in the realm of cosmetic surgery: dimpleplasty.

In 2024, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 12, which is virtually around the corner, so it's time to get crackin'to find the perfect gift. Mother's Day allows you to demonstrate your love and appreciation for everything your mother does for you. While presenting your mother with flowers or midday mimosas is a lovely way to express your gratitude, there's nothing quite like the feeling of bringing a smile to your mother's face as you surprise her with a thoughtful gift she's sure to love.

Wavy blunt bobs are one of 2024's most popular hairstyles, and Hailey Bieber's larger-than-life take on the short hair trend — the bouffant bob — is giving Italian mob-wife chic. The stylist behind Bieber's glamorous bouffant bob, Bryce Scarlett, glamorized her for photoshoots with FILA and Victoria's Secret, proving it's possible to give any drab bob some much-needed volume.

Perfect for the minimalist, "cappuccino milk nails" are the creamy beige answer to the popular milky manicure, which has been dominating salons since 2022.

You've likely heard of sleep disorders such as sleepwalking or somnambulism, which causes people to wake up in the middle of the night and walk around while sleeping. On the other hand, there's another sleep disorder that people tend to be less familiar with: sexsomnia (or sleep sex). This sleep disorder falls under the category of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) parasomnias, a branch of sleep disorders associated with unusual or unexpected physical behavior during the NREM sleep stage.

There is nothing more elegant than French tips, yet most would argue that summer days are better suited to bolder designs and colors. Thankfully, the solution to this annual nail-related conundrum is relatively simple: Do both. Continue to indulge in sophisticated French tips this summer, but remix the classic look with an outside-the-box idea. For instance, opt for a colorful French manicure with sorbet pastel tips, neon polishes, or playful rainbow colors.

Ahead of the 2024 Met Gala, which takes place on May 6 this year in New York, Glam is looking back at Zendaya's Met Gala looks. The young "Dune" star is set to co-host the benefit alongside Anna Wintour and fellow celebs Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, and Bad Bunny, marking her first return to the Met Gala since 2019. Historically, Zendaya's show-stopping ensembles have never failed to impress fans. The actress steals the spotlight whenever she graces celebrity events. For instance, we are still recovering from Zendaya's Dune: Part Two premiere look. However, upon closer inspection, it's clear that one or two of her Met Gala outfits outperform the others in terms of overall execution and response.