When done with care, exfoliation is a real gift. “Exfoliation, whether chemical or physical, is an important part of a skin-care routine because it helps maintain a dewy hydrated glow, can even skin tone and texture, and can unclog pores,” explains New York City board-certified dermatologist Shari Marchbein. “It also makes all other skin-care products…

In 2019, when some Black actors —  including Natasha Rothwell, Gabrielle Union, and Tiffany Haddish — first started really speaking up in larger numbers about the frustrating hair and makeup experiences they’ve had on television and film sets, their stories rekindled some unpleasant memories for me.  From 2007 to 2011, I was a beauty editor…

After seeing how long and curled your lashes look, you may feel tempted to use a heated curler all the time, but it’s best to use it sparingly. “Try to give your eyelashes a break from [heated] curling from time to time to limit damage,” advises Ashley Brisette, board-certified ophthalmologist and clinical spokesperson for the…

Now, take my comment about speed with a grain of salt — I’ve been doing some form of cat-eye makeup almost daily for like, a decade, so I’ve got plenty of practice and muscle memory under my metaphoric belt. But take it from someone who knows: When you’re not afraid to go all out with…

Selena Gomez, is that you? The singer, actor, and Rare Beauty founder revealed a brand-new hair color via Instagram on April 23, and she looks so, so different (in the best way).  “New look. Need to pick new Rare Beauty lip and blush shades now 💓,” reads the caption of the mirror-selfie posted to her…

And before the pandemic — during which the station was reduced to essential personnel (that did not include a hairstylist) — Sutherland was in the unique position to spend one-on-one time with just about everyone: She worked six days a week, often filling 14 appointments a day. “Before Thanksgiving, Christmas, and redeployment it gets extremely…

Copper isn’t limited to hair texture either. Earlier this year, hairstylist and colorist Daisy Henson told Allure she’s been seeing a lot of people with kinky, curly, or Afro-textured hair gravitating to the color. Allow SZA’s gorgeous auburn Afro to convince you. You could even add some copper to your favorite protective styles.  SZA/Instagram Instead…

Look, we love a good full-coverage moment when it comes to complexion products — but thicker, opaque products definitely have their downsides, especially when summer comes along and you could cut through the humidity with a knife. Not only can full-coverage foundation combine with sweat to clog up pores, but it can also eat up…

“Mousse mania” first became popular in the ’80s — pre-Allure‘s existence — when, according to pop culture, the bigger the hair, the better. Maybe you lived through the era or have seen photos of rock stars like Madonna or KISS and couldn’t help but notice their wildly voluminous hair. Back then, mousse was glorified as…

Lizzo‘s vibrant and charismatic energy is always on display in the many videos and photos she shares with fans. The recently appointed Dove ambassador constantly inspires us to embrace and love ourselves with beautiful affirmations, breathtaking photo shoots, and a good booty-bouncing video from time to time. In her latest Instagram post, the singer-songwriter revealed…