Despite what celebrities and magazines of yore would have us believe, drinking an exorbitant amount of water won’t give you glowy skin. Instead, the small group of people who make up Hollywood’s elite maintain regular, intense skin regimens. Even fewer of them get time with makeup artist Patrick Ta. Glow-maker to Salma Hayek, Joan Smalls, … Read more
Dr. Hilal-Campo echoes this point. “It never ceases to alarm me how people will discount their health and safety in the pursuit of a cosmetic benefit,” she says. “Not all risks incurred when trying a beauty trend are the same. Trying a new hair color DIY technique and damaging your hair might be embarrassing, but … Read more
If you have long hair, you can skip the bun, and just pull your hair back into a ponytail and bobby pin it up so it’s upside down on your head. If you go this route, curling the pieces in your ponytail before securing it can help create that rose-shaped bun that sits atop the … Read more
Highlights, lowlights—it’s all semantics, right? Well, not exactly: These similar-sounding coloring techniques yield very different results, especially on blonde hair. If you asked the internet which proved more popular this summer, it would undoubtedly tell you that the latter reigned supreme. People have recently been repeatedly typing the phrase “lowlights on blonde hair” into the … Read more
For those with this wave pattern, a strategic cut and styling method is essential. “My Irish hair drives me nuts,” says one user in the comments of an Irish haircut video. Since the two hair textures act differently it can be hard to find the right products and routine that allow the hair to look … Read more
Charles says Fulani braids are one of the most requested hairstyles at her salon, explaining that its appeal is in how customizable it is. Her clients love how creative they can be when “choosing their design for the front of the head or the cornrow part,” she says. Braiders, celebrities, and content creators are putting … Read more
Avid readers of Allure (that’s you, right?) know how much our editors love the Airwrap. The multitasking device has earned itself multiple Best of Beauty Awards for its ability to style hair quickly and efficiently without heat, leaving behind a glossy finish. Now, the brand is releasing a new, souped-up version—somehow adding more to a … Read more
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We know what you’re thinking. For skeptics who might say that is a lot of effort just for the application of your products, consider what happens when you use too little—or worse, too much product. “Using too much product may lead to excessive buildup, flaking, or a greasy appearance when it comes to the level … Read more
However, that was far from the reality. The discomfort I felt during the insertion process of the IUD was worse than when my son was actually descending into my birth canal. I had discussed with the doctor who performed the in-office procedure my pain tolerance levels and she was confident that I would feel nothing … Read more
Read your sign’s 2024 horoscope to see what’s in store for you this year, or check out the Gemini personality profile. Happy August, Gemini. During July, the ornery planet Mars moved into your sign, which very well could have indicated super hot sex. However, this month sees you reconsider where to put your emotional energy, particularly … Read more
