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Girls’ Life Books

Can’t get enough of GL? No worries—we’ve published a few books complete with *all* of our best tips and tricks from your need-to-know body Q’s to how to survive dude drama and school stress (plus, the answer to never having another bad hair day…seriously!). Peep the entire list below:

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Best Hair Book Ever! 
We’ve all had bad hair days—be it hair that won’t curl or is way too curly, a cut that won’t grow out fast enough, or a do that just feels like an absolute don’t even after hours of pinning and spraying. But we have good news for you. Inside are killer tricks and tips on having amazing hair every day, from the best cut for your lovely locks to simple-yet-stunning updos and gorgeous styles, and even the secrets guaranteed to make your hair behave. Click here to buy!

 

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Best Party Book Ever! 
Whether you want to throw the best birthday bash ever or you’re dreaming up a just-for-fun sleepover extravaganza with your friends, Faithgirlz! has you covered. Packed full of creative and crazy-fun ideas, this book contains everything you need to know to plan fifteen great get-togethers from start to finish. From holiday parties to secret garden soirees, cookie bake-offs for a cause to “glamping” slumber parties, you and your BFFs will get detailed how-tos and plenty of tips for designing cute crafts, décor, munchies and more. Click here to buy!

 

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Redo Your Room: 50 Bedroom DIYs You Can Do In A Weekend 
Whether you’re looking for an all-out room redo or a few new tricks to brighten up your space, this book has tons of easy how-tos and quick DIYs that’ll morph your room into a true expression of y-o-u. Give your walls a burst of color (even without a bucket of paint!) and turn your fave pics and keepsakes into inspiring art. These floor-to-ceiling secrets help nix those piles of clothes decorating your space in favor of awesome add-ons, like mini murals and a magical ribbon chandelier (psst: we won’t tell anyone it took you a half hour to whip up). Click here to buy!

 

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101 Ways To Have Fun 
From planning the perfect relaxing afternoon to creating quick and awesome DIY masterpieces, and even tips on hosting amazing sleepovers (complete with lip synch battles and the best-ever snacks), 101 Ways to Have Fun has something for every situation and mood. Whether you have ten minutes or an entire afternoon to fill, finding the ultimate ways to de-stress and kick back with friends has never been easier! Click here to buy!

 

101 Things Every Girl Should Know 
We’ve collected our best advice to help you take charge and feel confident in a variety of situations, from changing a bike tire to talking to your teacher about a bad grade, from being threatened by a bully to falling down the stairs at school. What do you do when you’re at a party and you don’t know anyone? What’s the formal way to set a table (and why does it matter)? This random collection of problem-solving strategies helps with everyday stuff, big and small. With tips, advice and lots of humor, this is a book every girl needs. Click here to buy!

 

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Girls’ Life Head-to-Toe Guide To You 
The essential guide to growing up for girls! Covering everything from periods, deodorant, bad breath, smelly feet, hair, braces, acne, and bras, to eating right, staying fit, and everything in between, Girls’ Life delivers the body basics. Complete with tips, quizzes, Q&A’s, embarrassing moments, how-to’s, mythbusters, letters and lots more to help every girl look and feel fabulous inside and out. Click here to buy!

 

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Girl’s Life Guide To Being The Most Amazing You 
Decisions, decisions. How do I get my crush to notice me? How will I tell my parents I don’t want to play soccer anymore? What should I wear to my best friend’s birthday party? Should I take French or Spanish? How can I go to summer camp and not get homesick? Get the answers you need and say good-bye to stressful situations. Click here to buy!

 

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Girls’ Life Guide To A Drama-Free Life
Why does it seem so hard to get along with everyone? It’s practically impossible to avoid having some drama in your life, but this essential guide will help by giving you the best relationship advice on how to deal with friends, family, parents, teachers, coaches, boys, and more. Learn how to not sweat the small (and big) stuff! Click here to buy!

 

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Girls’ Life Ultimate Guide To Surviving Middle School 
Welcome to middle school! These few years can be full of surprises. Some of them may be awesome while others may be a bit scary, but not to worry: This book has answers to all of the questions every middle school girl wonders about from what to expect on the first day to dealing with friendships, teachers, upperclassmen and guy drama. Click here to buy!

 

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The Girls’ Life Guide to Growing Up 
Ever deal with sibs who drive you crazy? Battles with your best bud? Heart-breaking crushes? A bod that seems to have a mind of its own? Tough stuff at home? The editors of Girls’ Life have rounded up the best growing-up advice there is and put it all into one place. Fellow girlhood survivors share honest tips and offer real-life solutions to just about every growing-up problem you can think of. From the silly (but not to us!) to the serious, this book helps girls navigate the tricky waters of girlhood with their sanity, self-esteem and sense of humor intact. Click here to buy!

🌼📔 Stack your shelves with these spectacular spring reads 🌼📔

 

Let us plant a fresh book on your shelf. Enter to win them all HERE!

Behold: our 2025 Beauty Awards winners 💅

 

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Drumroll, pls. It’s the moment every glow-getter has been waiting for: We’re revealing exactly which skincare superstars, hair heroes and makeup must-haves are *officially* worth the hype. Check out these glam GOATs HERE!

5 pop princess-inspired lessons from our latest Bestie Book Club read: Hikaru in the Light!

 

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Whether you’re dreaming of being the next singing sensation or just building up the confidence to crush your Spanish presentation, our GL Book Besties (and certified profesh performers in their own right) told us: What’s the best piece of pop star advice you’ve got? Check out what they had to say HERE.

 

Do *you* have what it takes
to be a model?

 

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Take our quiz to see if you’re ready to strut your stuff. Then, enter our contest with Barbizon Model to make those dreams come true!

 

Your guide to making romantasy your reality 👑

 

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Romanticizing your life? Been there, done that. Making your life a full-on romantasy? Now that’s next level. Taking a page out of our new fave YA book, The Encanto’s Curse we’re infusing a little fairy-tale fun into our every day. Click HERE for all the enchanting inspo!

 

Are you ready for your first kiss? 💋 

 

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The perf read for any gal overthinking her own love life, The Kiss Bet mixes feel-good funnies with super sweet circumstances and, of course, swoon-worthy moments galore. See what our Book Besties thought of our latest read HERE!

 

Ever wondered what it’s like
being a twin? 👯‍♀️ 

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It’s double jeopardy in Mallory and the Trouble with Twins when Carolyn and Marilyn start speaking in their secret twin language and pretending to be each other. And those kinds of twin hijinks aren’t that out of the ordinary. How do we know? Because we asked five pairs of sisters! Check out what they had to say about our latest Bestie Book Club HERE.

 

Design a secret society and we’ll give you an academia aesthetic

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Ready to take school clubs to a whole new level? We’ll tell you which academia vibe you give off (inspired by your next spring read, The Liars Society #2: A Risky Game by Alyson Gerber).
TAKE THE QUIZ HERE!

 

Answer these Q’s and we’ll give you a mantra to beat your end-of-year slump

 

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End-of-year slump? We don’t know her. Answer these Q’s then power through the
final bell with a new
mantra, inspired by Your Throne by SAM.
TAKE THE QUIZ HERE!

 

How are you stepping into your confidence this spring?

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Bye-bye, winter blues! Spring is here, and it’s bringing you a brand-new moment in the sun. Ready to blossom into your best self? TAKE OUR QUIZ (inspired by our besties at Barbizon, ofc!) and discover your next steps

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