I wanted to get hot in my 40s. Getting laid off from Meta strengthened my resolve.
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Successful people are microdosing a powerful drug for glowing skin
Accutane has a reputation as a drug of last resort for persistent acne. One founder is changing how it's prescribed, opening up access to mini doses.
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I thought Zoom fatigue was about meetings. For me, part of the problem was constantly seeing myself.
Constant video calls made me scrutinize my appearance and mannerisms. Hiding self-view and changing my tech habits helped me feel present again.
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I started working longer hours after 2 promotions. Now I spend $300 a month on salon blowouts to buy back free time.
Maddie Johnson is an attorney and business affairs executive. She gets professional blowouts each week to save time and avoid doing her hair at home.
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I was a flight attendant for 10 years. From nail color to body size, these were the strict beauty rules I had to follow.
There was always an unspoken agenda before each flight: an appearance check. Everything from my nail color to my body size was policed.
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A facelift in the US would have cost me $45,000. I went to Turkey instead.
Heather Emerson looked in the mirror and pulled up her skin, wondering how a facelift would look. She had surgery at 41, saying it was the right age.
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I'm trying to get hired at 52. As I job hunt, I've been hiding my grays and doing everything I can to appear younger.
Using antiaging skincare products and trying ways to look younger and hide my age/gray hair helps me be confident while looking for a job in my 50s.
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I spend $800 on my hair every quarter and invest in dresses, heels, and makeup. They're all part of my professional confidence.
An analyst spends $800 every three months on her hair and gets her makeup professionally done for work events. It's her key to confidence at work.
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'Botox once a quarter. That's non-negotiable': Luxury realtors break down what they're spending on their appearance — and why
Luxury real-estate agents are spending thousands on skincare, Botox, and designer clothes to project the aspirational lifestyle their clients want.
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Sun, suits, and Speedos: I asked workers in London's financial district how they're beating Europe's punishing heat wave
While many offices are air-conditioned, Londoners are looking for other ways to beat the city's high temperatures this week.
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After a break-up, I paid $20K for a glow-up at 28. People on social media accuse me of using AI because I look so different.
Sasha Sechenova says weight loss, cosmetic procedures, and lifestyle changes helped transform both her appearance and confidence.
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I shaved my beard because I was worried it made me look older. Perception matters even more in the age of AI.
A tech consultant said he often faces hiring managers half his age, so he decided to send a message by changing his appearance.
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'It became my latest fixation': The wrinkle young workers can't stop thinking about
"It became my latest fixation when I looked in the mirror," one woman said. "My neck and upper chest was changing at a rate that my face wasn't."
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I get Botox as often as I can afford it. My aging face started to distract me on work calls — the cost is worth every penny.
Melissa Petro noticed her skincare routine wasn't cutting it in her late 30s. She looked into injectables and now gets Botox as often as she can.
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I paid $102,000 for a facelift at 71. I wish I could have done it a decade ago, but I couldn't afford it.
Carolyn Rudolph paid $102K for a facelift at 71. She wished she could've afforded it a decade earlier in order to look younger in her early 60s.
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I've spent over $6,000 on 'tweakments' to look good for my job. It helped at first, but I don't even recognize myself.
As I built my career and wanted to look good at work, I spent a lot of money on Botox, lip filler, beauty products, and clothes. It wasn't worth it.
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Triplets paid $13,000 each for hair transplants. It gave them new confidence in their jobs.
The Virzi triplets are comedians and content creators. In 2020, they decided to get hair transplants to fight hair loss.
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I spend $12,000 a year on Botox, hair, nails, and fitness. In Utah, they're necessary — especially in PR.
Hilary Reiter Azzaretti had never done Botox or gotten regular facials before moving to Utah. Once she saw the people in Park City, she started both.
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I work in Big Tech and always dress up for the office. My rule? No crop tops, but tight dresses are on a case-by-case basis.
Crystal McDuffy has worked in Big Tech for over six years. She loves dressing up for the office, and feels that doing so has helped her career.
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