Girls' Life magazine

Girls' Life is the #1 magazine for girls ages 10+. Expert advice on school, friendship, family and crushes plus fab fashion inspiration, skincare and beauty tips, pro fitness advice, craft and party DIYs, celeb interviews and more. Parents' Choice award winner.

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Summer Fun + Freebies

SUPER-SIZED SUMMER • Whether we’re all staying in or (finally!) getting out, we’ve got your guide to all of the most epic movies, TV shows and music coming this summer * *we hope!

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6 THROWBACK PICKS • to get you through the #ContentDrought

YOUR SUMMER READING LIST IS RIGHT OVER HERE • Because reading for fun is *way* better than reading for homework.

WANNA KNOW WHETHER YOU AND YOUR CELEB CRUSH COULD ACTUALLY DATE? • This quiz will tell you ev-er-y-thing.

CHARLI AND DIXIE are the most famous girl on the internet • HERE IS THEIR TRUEST STORY.

FASHION ADVENTURE • Dreaming up your *perfect* summer day right about now? SAME. Whether your personal vision involves pristine beaches, serene pools or lush gardens, scout the outfit makers that’ll really drive the vibe home.

MISS AMERICANA • AFTER MONTHS OF STAYING IN, ALL WE WANT TO DO IS SEEK OUT WIDE-OPEN SPACES AND WEAR ANYTHING, ANYTHING BUT SWEATPANTS. HEAD OUT OF DOORS DONNING THE DREAMIEST DRESSES AND DENIM MADE FOR SOAKING UP THE SUN.

Budge-proof, bb • THE NEWBIE’S GUIDE TO…

Your Makeup Bag Misses You • You’ve been stuck in your house for what seems like 4,821 days and your beauty routine has been… non-existent. Time to put all those tutorials you’ve been watching to good use and re-create these major summer looks—even if these works of art are only all for you (and maybe your adoring fans on TikTok).

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Free. Your. Hair. • Summer always used to equal lazy hair days, but since we spent spring stuck in “been there/didn’t brush that”-land, we’re *more* than ready to switch it up. Sure, the basic rules still apply (summer styles need to be fast, easy and sweatproof) but it’s time to level up. Stylist Olivia Van Pelt shares her tips for nailing these crazy-easy celeb faves.

Should I CHOP my hair? • Short crops are so rn—plus, hello, they have built-in AC. Going short can require a little extra time in front of the mirror in the a.m. (and more frequent trips to the salon). But whether you go with a lob like Lana, a bob like Lucy or a full-on pixie like Joey—we are so into this new movement. Here’s what to ask for as soon as you can take your seat in your stylist's chair…

Personal GROWTH • BODY HAIR IS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN TO EXERCISE THEIR ABLITY TO CHOOSE, EVEN IF THAT MEANS HAVING IT *BOTH* WAYS

We’re calling it: Summer love is back!

This Flowchart Is Going to Solve All Your Flirting Problems • BECAUSE WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE EACH OTHER IRL, THINGS CAN GET EVEN TRICKIER.

CAMP CRUSHED • SUMMER LOVE, SNAPCHAT AND THE SECRET TO SELF-CONFIDENCE

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LET’S SOLVE THOSE OTHER SUMMER PROBS, SHALL WE?

ARE YOU *TOO* TMI? • WHEN IT COMES TO SPILLING STUFF ABOUT YOURSELF, ARE YOU AN OVERSHARER—OR OVERLY QUIET?

What about the Seniors? • AS THE WORLD STRUGGLES THROUGH THE UNCERTAINTY OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE CLASS OF 2020 IS LIVING THROUGH ITS OWN PERSONAL LOSS: THAT OF THEIR SENIOR YEAR AND ALL OF THE MILESTONES AND MEMORIES THAT COME ALONG WITH IT. HERE, CARRIE BERK, 17, TELLS WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO HAVE THESE TRADITIONS TAKEN AWAY—AND SHARES THE SILVER LINING SHE’S DISCOVERED BEHIND EVEN THE DARKEST CLOUDS.

Fighting back • As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put the world on pause, these six teens are working to stitch their communities back together—one mask, meal or...