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This year marks a milestone we’ve been dreaming about: Wren & Wild turns ten. Ten years of creating, learning, stumbling, and growing — and ten years of you showing up. We don’t take a single moment of it for granted.

You might already know Carly, one of Wren & Wild’s founders. This year she jet-setted to NYC for Bridal Week and Paris for Fashion Week doing her favorite thing—hair and makeup. While she was in town this month, we sat down with her to chat about her go-to summer makeup tips and must-have products. Here’s what she shared.

There’s a real warmth behind Fara Homidi’s beauty — it’s not just products, it’s a life shaped by magazines, family, and a love for making people feel themselves. Fara’s story begins when her family moved to California from Afghanistan in the ’80s and her mother opened a beauty supply salon. As a kid she worked there after school, flipping through magazines such as Vogue, Elle and more, daydreaming about the names on those pages. That salon was her classroom: she studied looks, textures, and the craft of beauty long before she ever imagined a clear path into the industry.

Skincare should be honest, effective, and a little joyful. I love peptides because they respect your skin’s intelligence — they whisper helpful instructions instead of yelling at it. Use them consistently, protect your skin with SPF, and let the small things add up. That’s the kind of clean beauty I believe in — science with a smile.

Romance yourself as you cleanse and moisturize, mask and mist, scrub and soften.
Start small, and start in the shower. Let the water hold you in sound and sensation. Slow your breath as your hands find their way home, from toes to crown, saying hello, and thank you, on repeat. Ritual isn’t about adding more steps or products. It’s about welcoming more you.

Mandy’s golden hour always starts outdoors. A 20-30 minute walk with her dog Booker (pictured below!) clears the day’s clutter and resets the nervous system. No phone, just breath and movement. Pay attention to the light - it’s grounding and free therapy. Bring a light scarf or layer if the air turns crisp; the change in temperature helps signal your body it’s time to wind down. 

Wellness doesn’t have to be complicated to be impactful. Mandy & Carly are big believers in small, intentional habits that support feeling good - inside and out. These are the five healthy rituals they consistently come back to, the ones that ground their days, support their skin and sleep, and help them feel their best year-round.

I knew Sweet Chemistry was meant to be when I was exposed to the organ repair work of Xylyx Bio and the Matrikynes® naturally derived peptides they produce. The combination of their technology and my long‑standing personal formulas made sweet chemistry together.

The holidays are officially here, and if you’re anything like us, you’re already dreaming up the perfect party looks - sparkling eyes, flushed cheeks, glowing skin, and just the right swipe of something festive on the lips. Whether your vibe is cozy-chic or full glam, Wren & Wild has everything you need to light up the room (and look fabulous doing it).

The season of giving and glowing has officially arrived. Whether you're searching for something small and sweet or a luxurious treat to truly spoil someone you love, our Wren & Wild Holiday Gift Guide is here to help you gift with intention, joy, and a whole lot of clean beauty magic.

At Wren & Wild, we believe gifting should feel good on every level: sustainably made, elevated in experience, and handpicked with heart. That’s why we curated our favorite picks across every category and budget, so you can check off your list with confidence and maybe even find a little something for yourself (we’re big believers in the “one for you, one for me” philosophy).

The name KYIR represents that transformation. It’s an evolution, a calling back to self, a reminder that confidence isn’t superficial; it’s cellular. It grows from the root, from the scalp, from the rituals that bring us closer to ourselves. KYIR stands for care, for clarity, for choosing ingredients that honor the body and the environment while delivering results that give people their power back. At its heart, KYIR is more than a brand. It’s a connection to clean science, to true efficacy, and to the quiet but meaningful confidence that comes when you finally feel at home in your hair again.

At Wren and Wild, we’ve built more than a beauty brand—we’ve cultivated a living, breathing philosophy: that clean beauty can be luxurious, sustainable, and deeply personal. For nine years, founders Mandy Butera and Carly Isbell have guided every decision with a single purpose: to curate the best in clean beauty, create unforgettable in-person experiences, and treat our staff and community with true care. We’re a small, boutique operation, not a big-box retailer, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.