8 Beauty Lessons We Learned From the Mother Figures in Our Lives

"Relationships with stepparents can, at times, be complicated and perhaps a little awkward. When I was younger, my stepmom's treat when I'd visit in the Summer was getting a manicure. And it wasn't just any regular manicure, she'd treat me to fancy nail art. From intricate flowers to teeny snowmen, 7-year-old me thought it was the coolest and most beautiful thing, and I was in love. This sparked my passion for nail art, and I learned that bonding over beauty treatments is the best kind of bonding." — Tori Crowther, assistant editor