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Allie's Haircut in 'Off Campus' is Becoming the New Rachel Haircut From 'Friends'

The volumizing effect is perfect for dancing to J.Lo in the summer.

Navigating an Eating Disorder During Ramadan When Diet Culture Is Everywhere

"Ultimately, Ramadan is a mirror held up not to food, but to intention, to how we define strength, discipline, faith, and self-care."

7 Australian Teens React to the Country’s Social Media Ban

From total shock and apprehension to cautious optimism, teenagers in Australia tell Teen Vogue what it’s really like to live with the social media ban.

Caleb Hearon Reveals Anne Hathaway's Advice to Him on Devil Wears Prada 2

“I watched the original ‘Devil Wears Prada’ when I was a closeted 11-year-old gay kid in Missouri. It meant the world to me,” says Hearon, part of Teen Vogue's New Hollywood Class of 2025.

Anti-Aging Products for Teens? Ultra White Teeth? Don't Buy Into Beauty Misinfo

"I never want to encourage people to chase a trend or a look.”

Digital Blackface Is Back in the Form of Black AI Influencers

It's part of “the fantasy of being able to own, define, and consume Blackness without consequence.”

Inside ZCON, Where Olandria, Auli'i Cravalho, and More Celebrated Gen Z’s Power

“ZCON is a celebration of joy,” says Shaina Zafar, an executive at UTA Next Gen.

12 Top Gen Alpha Influencers (And What Their Rise Means)

They've still got their baby teeth — and millions of followers.

Have You Been Tricked By an AI Influencer?

They're getting harder to spot, creeping into our feeds through cultural touchstones like Love Island.

Tradwives Use Sexism, Racism and Transphobia to Police Other Women

There's a lot of talk about teen boys and the internet, but there's plenty of sexist influencers for women, too.

TikTok Is Obsessed With Taking Magnesium. Here's What You Need to Know

Spoiler alert: you probably don't need a magnesium supplement.

TikTok's "Divine Femininity" Advice Won't Fix Your Life — But It Could Ruin It

It's gender essentialism and, at worst, a door to the alt-right pipeline.

What You Need to Know About the New Instagram Map, Including How to Opt Out

Hint: you already are opted out.

The Tea App Markets Itself As a Safe Whisper Network. It's Just More Digital Surveillance

The biggest red flag is that the Tea app seems to be an attempt to quick-fix on an individual level what is a structural problem — that is, misogyny — via surveillance culture.

Everything You Need to Know About The Tea App Controversy

From why it went viral to when it was hacked.

Some Teens Use AI Chatbots Because It's "Easier Than Talking to Real People"

And one-third use them for social interaction.

How to Sniff Out the BS in Ever-Changing Wellness Trends

Here's how to be a skeptical wellness consumer.

How Joining an Adult Volleyball Team Gave Me More Than Just New Friends

Gen Z-ers are joining rec sports leagues to renew an old hobby and find friends.

I Hired a Party Coach to Quell My Social Anxiety. Here's What Happened

"If you’re feeling anxious and like you’re missing out on the world, it’s because you are.”

Why You Should Stop Texting Your Friends and Write Them Letters Instead

“It’s as close as you can get to a hug over distance.”