From being cost-efficient to extremely convenient, the pros of coloring your hair at home are many. But there’s one con that can be truly bothersome if not handled properly: stained skin. So how does one actually get hair dye off of the skin? The good news is that it’s not rocket science. Getting such rich … Read more
Say you’re traversing a vast desert. If you look in the distance, you see hazy, shimmery sand in all directions. That’s this color — a glittering, shining mirage of heat and sand. “These shades of blonde have subtle, dimensional reflection,” says colorist Richy Kandasamy, who recommends asking for lived-in highlights mixed with different shades of … Read more
I don’t even know how to begin explaining to you the state of suspense Allure‘s beauty news team is plunged into when a celebrity hints that a big hair change is nigh. We speculate, we investigate, we pull muscles in our thumbs refreshing both the star and their stylist’s Instagram grids. So on Monday, when … Read more
Starting to go gray doesn’t have to mean the end of dyeing your hair to match the color you’ve always had, or even dyeing it a new color altogether. In fact, having gray hair as a base gives you more options than you might think. Still, it’s important to stay on top of upkeep, and … Read more
Even when Rachel McAdams isn’t frequenting red carpets, she lives rent-free in most of our brains as a beloved actor and timeless beauty icon; she moved in about 20 years ago and just never left. And I think I speak for most of us when I say the default mental photograph of McAdams is a … Read more
Editor Tip: According to Clairol, cool-toned brunettes can use this shampoo to diminish brassy, orange colors, too. Who It’s Good For: Anyone with blonde or gray hair. Best for Frizzy Hair: Joico Colorful Anti-Fade Shampoo Joico Joico Colorful Anti-Fade Shampoo Why It’s Worth It: We generally aren’t “anti” much, but when it comes to our … Read more
There’s an unofficial blonde pixie cut hall of fame, filled with famous women who wore the look so well — and some who still do — so stunningly that it made us seriously consider it for ourselves. If someone built a museum honoring the look, you’d find portraits of Michelle Williams, Jean Seberg, Charlize Theron, … Read more
I called the braids my mom gave me as a child my “root beer float braids,” a nod to the blend of creamy highlights that would appear through the crisscross style. I grew up a natural blonde with light golden tones that sparkled through warmer honey shades. Every time I would tag along to my … Read more
Although Billie Eilish may not have one signature hair color, sheâs definitely known for a particular hair-color look: super-bright roots atop otherwise dark lengths. Itâs been nearly five years since she debuted the neon yellowy-green that looked like someone took a highlighter to her scalp, and after experimenting with a few other looks between 2021 … Read more
Rita Ora let the intrusive thoughts win. If you’ve ever had long hair â like, very long hair â you know the temptation that sneaks up on you to just suddenly cut it all off even though you (perhaps from experience) know that you’ll regret it. It seems Ora has given in to the impulse, … Read more
