Hana Hong

Hana Hong is the digital beauty and fashion editor at Real Simple, where she covers stories about skincare, hair care, makeup, fashion, and more. Prior to Real Simple, she graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. in Journalism, and has written for multiple publications, including Marie Claire, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Seventeen, Woman's Day, Reader's Digest, and more. She's identifiable by her signature cateye, and in her free time likes to shop for sport, experiment with skincare serums, and binge watch horror shows on Netflix.

Ask a Beauty Editor: Should You Brush Your Teeth Before or After Breakfast?

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We’re clearing up the biggest debate of dentistry.

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Call Your Colorist—These 11 Hair Colors Are Trending for Summer 2022

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Good news! Summer 2022 means warmer weather is coming—and so are warmer hues. And we've got all the hair color inspiration here, starting with classic seasonal shades like sunshine blonde and Louis Vuitton brown to newer shades like strawberry auburn and copper brown.

The Most Thoughtful and Useful Teacher Gift Ideas, According to Actual Teachers

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We asked a group of teachers about the gifts they appreciate the most. Give one of these creative teacher gifts to your favorite educator this year.

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Use a Heated Eyelash Curler—and the 4 Best to Try

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Upgrade your lash curl game.

44 Best Shows on Netflix to Watch This May

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We may or may not be spending the whole month watching Netflix.

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Fix Damaged Hair Caused by Bleaching

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It’s time for some major damage control.

Leslie Mann Has Some Important Beauty Advice for Daughter Maude Apatow

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The mother-daughter duo dishes on all things beauty, including their take on Euphoria makeup.

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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Get Rid of Redness From Acne

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We asked experts how to break up with your breakout.

Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Dental Veneers

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Plus how to pick the right veneer for you.

Leslie Mann Has Some Important Beauty Advice for Daughter Maude Apatow

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The mother-daughter duo dishes on all things beauty, including their take on Euphoria makeup.

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Get Rid of Redness From Acne

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We asked experts how to break up with your breakout.

Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Dental Veneers

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Plus how to pick the right veneer for you.

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Apply Lipstick on Dry Lips

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Plus the best lipsticks for a perpetually parched pout.

10 Stylish Activewear Brands That Will Make You Want to Work Out

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Some new workout clothes might just be the motivation you need.

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Ask a Beauty Editor: Is Gel Polish Bad for Your Nails?

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Experts weigh in.

Ask a Beauty Editor: What Happens to Your Skin During Menopause—and the Best Products for It

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Your skin is changing—so should your routine.

Ask a Beauty Editor: Can Rice Water Really Give You Longer Hair?

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#Ricewaterchallenge, anyone?

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Prevent Undereye Wrinkles

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Taking care of your undereyes is key to anti-aging.

Best Earrings for Sensitive Ears That Are Actually Affordable

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Because hoops aren't nearly as cute when they're dangling from red, swollen holes.

6 Fresh Spring Haircuts to Try This Season

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Forget spring cleaning, spring snipping is where it’s at.

7 Top Hair Colors for Spring 2022, According to Hairstylists

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Nothing like a new hue to put a spring in your step.

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Ask a Beauty Editor: The 5 Best Types of Oil to Promote Hair Growth

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PSA: Not all hair oils are the same!

Dermatologists Say Copper Skincare Is the Key to Youthful Skin

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Here’s how to reap the metal’s youth-preserving benefits.

Ask a Beauty Editor: 7 Skincare Lines That Make It Easy to Streamline Your Routine

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Struggling to build a routine? These brands have everything you need—all in one comprehensive collection.

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Bring a Pimple to a Head ASAP

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You know those underground zits (aka the worst kind)? Here’s how to squash them.

Ask a Beauty Editor: Why Is My Scalp So Itchy?

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Can’t stop scratching? We got solutions.

7 Sustainable Fashion Brands to Shop If You Want to Ditch Fast Fashion

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Who says fashion-forward can't be eco-friendly?

Ask a Beauty Editor: Should You Moisturize Acne?

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Spoiler alert: yes—but don’t stop there.