Rihanna is deep in her blonde period and to say we are obsessed is an understatement. Though the musician and Fenty Beauty founder has been blonde in the past — most notably with her rooty golden blonde back in 2012 — she’s been having a lot of fun experimenting with the color spectrum as of … Read more
When Zendaya has a new movie coming out, the world is basically glued to their phone screens waiting to see what she’ll wear for the accompanying premieres and press events. Zendaya doesn’t just walk the red carpet — she owns it. The combination of her innate personal style, the magic touch of image architect Law … Read more
One of the first hairstyles Mirna recommended is the “half-up-half-down” up-do that requires a little bit of “teasing” (i.e. backcombing). How to tease hair Hold a section of hair and place a comb above the root, moving it up and down repeatedly in short uniform strokes. Teasing the crown (the top half of the hair), … Read more
Most people with textured hair have more than one type of pattern on their head, “so you may have a combination of, say, kinky, coily, wavy, and curly,” adds François. Identifying your curl shape and pattern(s) is best determined while your hair is sopping wet. A simple breakdown: Type 1s are straight, Type 2s are … Read more
And the password is … curly bangs! Keke Palmer absolutely nailed the curly bangs-to-glasses ratio with her latest Password host glam. Palmer, who recently won an Emmy Award for her work on the game show, looked every bit the iconic host in voluminous spiral curls that just brushed her shoulders, plus curly bangs to match. … Read more
While not new, the infamous-yet-useful “curl pattern type” chart isn’t without controversy. Coined by Oprah’s personal hairstylist in the ’90s, Andre Walker, his chart is encompassed by four categories (1 to 4) each with subcategories (A to C). Understanding your hair texture and needs isn’t a problem, but grading hair creates a hierarchy, making one … Read more
If you’re not one of those people who has a standing haircut appointment every eight-to-twelve weeks, which is how often most stylists recommend you get a trim, then looking out for split ends is usually a good method to gauge whether you should visit a salon. But that’s not the only factor to consider. Differences … Read more
It is, in effect, a bandage. Romanowski agrees: “I’m skeptical that bond builders help very much, even if they do create some new hair bonds. I think it is just a bit of ‘science washing,’ because when you break the hair bonds you rearrange the molecules in such a way that you can’t easily restitch … 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
Because clarifying and chelating shampoos also remove the hair’s natural oils, they’re not for regular use – once a week, or once every two weeks, will suffice. “Be sure to follow with a good conditioner, and also consider a leave-in conditioner if your hair is dry, to restore moisture,” Dr. Rubin adds. A weekly scalp … Read more
