Andy JacksonSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Black hair has historically been both policed and overlooked. Cosmetology training programs have long ignored textured hair in curricula, school dress codes have banned protective styles, and the mainstream hair-care market tends to prioritize products for looser curl patterns. But anti-Blackness and discrimination against Afro-textured hair have […]
The Oscars Most Sacred Space Is the Backstage Hair and Makeup Room
Background left and center: Getty, background right: courtesy of subject.Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When head makeup artist of the Oscars, Bruce Grayson, arrives to work on the day of the Academy Awards, he needs to make sure his kit is packed with solutions for any conceivable cosmetic emergency. “The security is equal […]
Why Are Vegan Beauty Brands Struggling to Survive?
Photos: Joe LingemanSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It seems like nobody wants to be vegan anymore. In 2024, Americans ate 7 percent more meat than they did before 2020; sales of vegan meat substitutes are declining; vegan restaurants in New York City, once a kale-based mecca, are closing left and right; celebrities like […]
The Rose Inc Cream Blush Refillable Cheek & Lip Color Is the Dewiest Blush I’ve Ever Tried—Review
$32 at Rose IncSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A cream blush What it does: Adds a pretty flush and radiance to any makeup look Who it’s for: Anyone looking for a dewy, cream-based blush As a former Floridian, warm weather year-round was my norm. I had never experienced seasons […]
Bethenny Frankel Sliced Her Face While Using an At-Home Cupping Tool
Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When you're doing your beauty routine, you expect it to be… well, routine. An at-home skin-care and self-care regimen is typically a low-risk experience, designed to help you look and feel good. You don't expect a simple tool to downright betray you, but that's exactly what […]
Gillian Anderson Took This Hair Accessory Out of the ’90s and Onto the Runway—See the Photos
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Of all the throwback hair accessories I've loved and lost, there's one that holds a shall-we-say special place in my nostalgia-loving heart: the accordion headband. Now, my youthful experimentations with this stretchy style weren't exactly camera ready, as it was constantly getting tangled in my thick, wavy […]
12 Best Lotions for Dry, Itchy Skin That Calm, Soothe, and Hydrate
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Nothing beats finding (and slathering on) the best body moisturizers for itchy skin when your skin is seriously uncomfortable. While they're not always the buzziest products on the shelf, that doesn't really matter: These formulas always feel like […]
Gwyneth Paltrow Wore the Moodiest Nail Color With the Springiest Dress—See the Photos
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It may be because I'm in Minnesota, where we're bracing for a snowstorm just days after enjoying 60-degree weather, but Gwyneth Paltrow's combination of a springy, grass-green dress and ultra-moody, vampy nail color matches my vibe exactly. The Marty Supreme star flew to Rome for the Valentino […]
How “The Bride!”’s Hair and Makeup Paid Homage to the Original Without Copy-and-Pasting
Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros.Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson spoke with Maggie Gyllenhaal, the director of The Bride!, […]
10 Trailblazers Share Their “Power Scents”
Julian Cousins, Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Fragrance can act as a power suit when stakes feel high. Like the perfectly tailored ensemble, the right scent can shift your posture, steady your breathing, and help you summon the poise you need to face any situation. If you think this comparison sounds flimsy, […]