“It felt strangely awkward to learn how to oil my hair, like returning to a version of myself I had abandoned.”

How Hair Oiling Connects Me To My South Asian Roots

In South Asian culture, hair oiling is rooted in tradition, family bonding and self-care.

Hair Oiling Is More Than A Trend

For those who grew up having their hair oiled by the ones they love—and even for those who, like me, found their way back to it after a break—it remains sacred.

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Beauty

Style

Plus, five juicy online gossip sources to peruse.

How Gossip Is Getting Me Through The Pandemic

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Living

‘It's felt as if, with each piece, my mom has gifted me a piece of herself that I had to earn.’

How Wearing My Mom’s Jewellery Keeps Us Connected

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Jean Paré’s ’80s-culture recipes—basic, creamy, made with processed foods—are decidedly unhip today, but they taught me to love cooking.

How A 30-Year-Old Cookbook Collection Taught Me to Cook

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Food

Cookbooks

I swear that every cake will be my last—but the sweet reward keeps me coming back.

Making Wedding Cakes For My Friends Is Chaos—And I Love It

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memoir

Hair Oiling Is More Than A Trend—It Connects Me To My South Asian Roots

How Gossip Is Getting Me Through The Pandemic

How Wearing My Mom’s Jewellery Keeps Us Connected

How A 30-Year-Old Cookbook Collection Taught Me to Love Cooking

Making Wedding Cakes For My Friends Is Chaos—And I Love It