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7 San Francisco Staircases You Should Probably Walk Up
San Francisco is thick as fuck. As in it’s got hills, but if any city could be described as having a fat ass, it’s San Francisco. And sometimes when walking the streets of San Francisco, normal sidewalks simply don’t suffice. These staircases not only provide practical solutions for navigating the
Why is Makeup and Beauty YouTube Dominated by Men?
by Amaya Oswald Youtube sensation Shane Dawson is decorating his beauty room. A few months ago, Shane didn’t know the difference between a moisturizer and a primer, and today, as he shuffles through his eyeshadow palettes sitting on a bathroom countertop in his large Hollywood home he bought last year
The 90s Are Back! We Have Color Changing Shirts!
As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon
Broke-Ass Beauty Tips for Your Neighborhood’s Microclimate
You may have your friends back East fooled and thinking you live in a CALIFORNIA where the sky is full of sun and the air is salty from ocean breezes, but those of us that live in the reality of the Bay Area know better. Sunglasses and sunscreen are NOT
How to Cut Your Own Side-Swept Bangs
Here’s an easy guide cutting your own side-swept bangs.
New Bangs: The Survival Guide
Cutting bangs seems like a good idea at the time. Then, the inevitable happens: you absolutely hate them. This predicament happens time and time again when girls decide to take the plunge and cut their bangs. Whether you’re trying to repair a recent haircut or have decided to say goodbye
Zen and the Art of Greasy Hair Maintenance
I am the proud owner of a set of bangs.  Like bang ambassador Zooey Deschanel, I have sported face-eating fringe for my entire life– try as I might, I have never been able to grow them out without feeling like my forehead looks a touch too “Teresa Guidice from Real
Tales of My Foot Phobia
Believe it or not, this morning marked the second time that I saw someone clip their nails on the subway.  At least it wasn’t their toenails, like the first time around.  That incident happened during the summer, when it was hot enough to wear sandals– the thick, B.O.-pungent air, and
Cheap Beauty Tip: Try Before You Buy
How many times have you bought a skin care or makeup product only to find that you’ve used it once or twice? Now, it’s just been sitting in your drawer months, maybe even years later after you’ve originally purchased it. What a waste of money! If only you could have