Pia Velasco

New York

Beauty, Wellness and Travel Editor at Freelance

Beauty & Wellness Expert Author of the #LeaningOut Newsletter Former magazine editor now dedicated to slow living Pitch me: [email protected]

Articles

13 Hairstyles That Disguise Thinning Strands and Fake Fullness

1 week ago | instyle.com | Pia Velasco |Audrey Noble |Natalie Arroyo Camacho

Kirsten Dunst at the 17th Annual Critics' Movie Choice Awards. To hide hairline thinning, opt for side-swept bangs. "If you have bangs, pull hair into a loose, low ponytail and secure at the nape of [your] neck. Next, dry [your] bangs with a large round brush for volume and sweep them to either side," instructs Jerome Lordet, a celebrity hairstylist. "If you don't have bangs, leave a small section out from the left and right side.
13 Hairstyles That Disguise Thinning Strands and Fake Fullness

1 week ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Pia Velasco |Audrey Noble |Natalie Arroyo Camacho

Getty Images A woman wearing a headband. It should come as no surprise that there are so many products on the market that promote hair growth. After all, hair loss is a normal and common condition, especially as people get older. And while you don't need to treat it, the options are there if you so choose. Another option if you're dealing with thinning tresses? Updating your hairstyle. In fact, certain looks can disguise thinning hair. And, best of all, they're rather easy to recreate at home.
How Neuroscience Is Shaping the Future of Mood-Boosting Scents

1 month ago | goop.com | Pia Velasco

How do you feel when you spritz on your favorite fragrance? Whether it boosts your confidence, sparks creativity, calms your mind, or ignites inner seductivity, scent holds the power to tap into our emotions in a way that’s hard to explain—yet undeniable. But behind this subtle magic is science, and plenty of it. As it turns out, a growing body of research shows that fragrance can truly transform how we feel, inside and out.
Selena Gomez's Bright Red SAG Awards Nails Were Fit for a Winner

2 months ago | wellandgood.com | Aimee Simeon |Maeve McCormick |Pia Velasco |Stefanie Weiss

Selena Gomez had a big night at the 2025 SAG Awards, with her show "Only Murders in the Building" taking home the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. But, of course, before the actress could get her hands all over her well-earned trophy, we were all over her red carpet beauty look (which was stunning, btw).
6 Homemade Drinks That Can Sip Your Cold Away

Feb 12, 2025 | wellandgood.com | Marygrace Taylor |Danielle Zickl |Jamey Powell |Pia Velasco

You know that you're supposed to keep the fluids flowing when you're sick, but if the thought of plain water is totally off-putting, what should you have instead?
Boost Your Skincare Routine With These Clinical-Grade Skincare Tools (Now 25% Off)

Feb 12, 2025 | wellandgood.com | Jamey Powell |Danielle Zickl |Pia Velasco |Stefanie Weiss

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commissionIf the depths of winter have your skin feeling flaky and parched, we feel you. Luckily, sometimes all it takes is a new addition to your skincare regimen to help elevate your routine and breathe a little life back into your complexion. Enter PMD Beauty: a brand that specializes in dermatologist-developed skincare tools.
What Experts Want You to Know About Female Hair Transplants

Feb 12, 2025 | wellandgood.com | Pia Velasco |Maeve McCormick |Jaime Osnato |Stefanie Weiss

For many women, femininity is tied to our hair even before we begin to retain memories: the bows tied around our infant heads, the cartoons we watch featuring characters with waist-length hair, and the decorative clips placed carefully into our braids. As we get older, our hair continues to be a symbol of womanhood and even overall health. We spend thousands of dollars giving it haircuts, highlights, at-home treatments, etc.
People Are Swapping Their Morning Coffee for Ginger Shots—Should You Hop on the Trend?

Feb 12, 2025 | wellandgood.com | Danielle Zickl |Allison Forsyth |Pia Velasco |Stefanie Weiss

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram Reels for long enough and you’re sure to find videos of people singing the praises of taking a ginger shot each morning. The claims? A faster metabolism, a stronger immune system, and better focus and concentration to name a few.
Los profesionales del cabello afirman que lavarse menos el pelo puede hacer que crezca más y más rápido

Jan 23, 2025 | womenshealthmag.com | Pia Velasco

12 alimentos ricos en biotina que harán que tu pelo crezca según los expertos Qué debe tener el suplemento capilar perfecto para frenar la caída del pelo, según médicos expertos Cómo hacer crecer el pelo más rápido: 12 consejos de expertos Intentar que nos crezca rápido el pelo siempre acaba tornándose en una espera interminable.
Our Scientists Assessed 55 Teeth Whitening Products to Find the Best

Dec 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | April Franzino |Danusia Wnek |Pia Velasco

Good Housekeeping and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. The Best Teeth Whitening Products mike garten"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The star of a dazzling smile? Bright, white teeth. But even with the aid of dental products like water flossers, electric toothbrushes and dentist-recommended toothpastes, daily wear-and-tear to your pearly whites can lead to stubborn stains.