Bold Hollywood: Say Hi to the Stars Using Their Platform to Change the World

Directed by Nadia Hallren, this documentary is partly based on the book by the same name. It follows First Lady Michelle Obama on her 34-city book tour and shows some of her work while she was in office, and provides a deeper look into her life.

This whodunit is perfect for anyone who wants to travel abroad this summer, but in addition to enough mystery to go around, Glass Onion is actually a really empowering International Women's Day movie. All the women in this movie are standouts, but it's really Janelle Monáe's Andi that makes the biggest impression.

This mom-and-daughter duo may seem like the new Gilmore Girls, but they're more than meets the eye. Created by Sarah Lampert, Ginny & Georgia shows these women taking control of their lives and we love any story that focuses on a mom and daughter relationship. Catch up on the first two seasons before Ginny & Georgia season 3 premieres!

Things change for Lara Jean Covey when her five secret love letters are mailed out. The To All The Boys trilogy (based on the books by Jenny Han) is great if you're a sucker for snappy one-liners and John Hughes references, and the Covey sisters' relationships are just as great as the romantic ones.

International Women's Day is all about celebrating womanhood, and our ability to create our own destiny. What better Netflix show to watch than Jane the Virgin, which features Gina Rodriguez' Jane *literally* writing her own story? This series is heartfelt, romantic, and outright hilarious.

And if you haven't given the ladies of GLOW (created by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch) a go yet, you should know it's not just a triumphant look at the real-life women of the professional wrestling world of the '80s — it also happens to be just a ton of butt-kicking fun.

Mudbound is directed by Dee Rees, the first Black woman to be nominated for best adapted screenplay at the Oscars. It also boasts the work of cinematographer Rachel Morrison, the first woman ever nominated for best cinematography at the Oscars.

Directed by Elissa Down and Produced by Susan Cartsonis, Feel the Beat revolves around April, who leaves NYC after an embarrassing audition video goes viral. She starts instructing the local dance team, hoping they'll get a chance to compete in front of Broadway legend Welly Wong. What follows is pure, heartwarming goodness that makes this a perfect International Women's Day movie.

Based by A'Lelia Bundles' On Her Own Ground, this limited series stars Octavia Spencer as Madam C.J. Walker, who revolutionized Black haircare and became the first Black, female, self-made millionaire. This one's for the period drama lovers!

This Netflix movie is campy, candy-colored, and filled to the brim with '90s references. It also centers female experiences and relationships, which makes it a great International Women's Day pick.

Queen Charlotte

Remind your friends that they're royalty (not to mention yourself!) by binging Queen Charlotte on Netflix. The Bridgerton prequel follows the titular queen as she marries the future King George and changes the course of society forever.

Celebrate International Women's Day With These Fun Ideas

Tip 1: Build a group playlist of your all-time favorite feminist anthems.

Good tunes can make or break the mood of a get-together, but there's no need to play DJ all night. The best hosts do a little work up front to make sure they can join in once the good conversation starts! Before you Zoom or have a few pod friends over, set up a shared playlist and ask each of your attendees to add their go-to empowering female artists to the musical line-up. You'll end the night with the knowledge of new songs and feel accomplished knowing that you all contributed to the party. Here's our Female Empowerment Playlist to get the evening started.

Tip 2: Invite everyone to bring a book that has impacted their year and inspired them to take action. Share + swap for good measure.

With 2023 in full swing, everyone is already itching to see what the year has in store. Your best gals have amazing taste and will know just what to recommend to motivate one another to make a difference. Allow each friend a moment to share about their newest book and make the trades. Bonus points if you have a take-home goodie to give, like this mouth-watering english toffee!

Tip 3: Treat your ladies to a bottle from a female-operated winery.

Everybody knows that the best conversations happen over a nice bottle of wine. This get-together is no exception. You'll want to stock up on our go-tos: Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir and Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay. Don't forget to mention to your pals that by sipping, they're also supporting a winery that recognizes and inspires female leaders. Unlike many others in the industry, Cambria Winery is women-owned and operated from top to bottom! Sounds like a win-win.

Tip 4: Serving a Pinot Noir? Pair it with a simple chicken recipe, like this Cheesy Mustard Chicken.

The hearty flavor of the chicken will pair well with the flavor notes in a red wine, like Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir. See the full recipe in our chicken breast recipe roundup and get ready to impress your guests!

Tip 5: For a Chardonnay, whip up some smoked salmon deviled eggs.

These picnic apps are a modern twist on a classic recipe (move over, paprika!) and will complement a tropically lush white wine, like Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay. You'll score extra kudos for serving a dish that is low-carb too! Get the full recipe here.

Tip 6: Use ice breakers that will prompt purposeful discussion.

When you’re surrounded by smart and interesting women, there’s no need to default to chit-chat about the weather.Help your guests skip the small talk in favor of some more stimulating dialogue by posing a few conversation starters throughout the evening:

What women inspire you and why?

What qualities make a great female leader?

How are we teaching the young girls in our lives to be strong women?

How do you want to make an impact this year?

Leave room to hear each unique perspective by separating into smaller conversations or going around the room in a group setting.

Tip 7: Most importantly: Remind your pals why you value their friendship and take time to encourage them.

Use the evening as an opportunity to lift up the women in your life for their strengths and courage. After all, your ultimate goal for the night is that everyone will leave feeling appreciated and inspired to continue to grow and lead!

Here's How Often You Should Cut Your Hair, According To Professionals

I’ll admit it — it had been eight months since my last haircut. My hair had lost its shape, my layers were nowhere to be found, and my ends were begging for mercy. Life got busy over the last few months and I was neglecting my haircare like never before.

My hairdresser could immediately see that I was beyond due for a cut and said I needed to get more taken off than I was hoping. I was definitely disappointed — I'd been working on growing out my hair for a while now, and it just felt like my hard work had completely gone to waste. He explained that getting consistent haircuts is the key to growing out healthy and strong hair, rather than letting it grow and grow until it eventually breaks. So let's dig into the top three things you can do to avoid this scenario!

1. Just Get The Dang Haircut

Also avoiding a haircut like I was? You might want to schedule one at your nearest salon. Like my stylist said, when you wait too long between trims like I did, you risk your hair becoming heavy, dull, and lifeless. When the hair is dry or even dead, it’s nearly impossible for it to hold a curl or style, essentially collapsing on you and taking on more and more heat damage all the while. I know the pain of spending time on a blowout only for it to fall minutes later — it’s the worst.

According to Jack, getting a haircut every 10-12 weeks is the best time frame or your ends will pay the price. Between blow-drying, curling, straightening, sun, and weather, our ends get dry and start to break without the proper care. Getting consistent haircuts allows hair to bounce back, shine, and perform the way we want in a healthy way.

2. Leave-In Conditioners Are Your Friend

His top piece of advice to keep your hair looking and feeling hydrated between trims? Invest in conditioning treatments. Jack swears by the Olaplex conditioning system, specifically the No 3 Hair Perfector. Made with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™, this conditioning treatment repairs and prevents damage in as little as three minutes. No 3 promises to reduce breakage and visibly strengthen hair, so it’s the perfect assistance to keep ends fresh between cuts. Another conditioning treatments I’ve used and loved for years is the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask, which is designed to restore moisture, elasticity, and shine to dry hair.

3. Switch Up Your Shampoos

Switching shampoos frequently is a pretty hot tip that I honestly hadn't thought of. Our hair gets used to the same products and grows tired of them, resulting in lackluster locks. Jack’s advice is to switch brands after finishing every bottle of shampoo to bring life back to your hair. Have two brands that you’re loyal to? Even switching back and forth between them after every bottle should make a big difference in your hair. I’m a huge fan of the R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo, which makes my hair look thick and full, as well as the Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo, which is so hydrating and gives so much shine.

In the end, navigating your back-and-forth relationship with haircuts often feels like a rollercoaster ride between wanting that fresh look and cringing at the receipt. Luckily, by using conditioning treatments and switching up your products,, you can keep your locks healthy, shiny, and full of life between trims. But take a newly learned lesson out of my book: don't let your ends pay the price for procrastination and just book the haircut.