Splurging on 18-karat gold or something bespoke isn’t required though: “I love getting silk ribbons and gold thread from a fabric store and making my own bows or weaving the ribbon into braids,” says Marjan. “The thread is especially beautiful wrapped about the base of a pony to conceal your elastic and used at the end of a braid to …
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The Top Winter Hair Colors of 2024 Are Simply Delectable
If you want to try one of winter’s red hues but are nervous about what happens when you want to return to your natural color, Leubner suggests embracing the in-between shades as you transition back to brunette or blonde. “That means copper if you’re going lighter, or mahogany if you are going back to brunette.” Cherry Cola Getty Images Getty …
Read More »Watching Hair Consultation TikToks Is the Only Thing Soothing My Election Anxiety
TikTok content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Omaha-based hairstylist JPalm starts every video by asking their client if they’d like to share their pronouns. But my favorite part is when they ask, “Is it OK if I touch you?” How many times have you wished someone asked you that in real life? TikTok …
Read More »11 Best Dry Scalp Treatments of 2024, According to Derms
Editor’s tip: In addition to quenching dryness in the scalp, the serum adds a glossy gleam to the hair. Key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, purslane, panthenol | Who it’s for: those with irritation or signs of aging on the scalp Frequently Asked Questions How do you treat dry scalp buildup? According to Dr. Murphy Rose, buildup that appears to be linked …
Read More »12 Best Round Brushes, According to Top Hairstylists
Editor’s tip: Once you’re done with your blow dryer, a final brush-through with the ceramic-barrel brush smooths flyaways, reduces frizz, and gives your hair an instant shine boost. Bristle material: nylon | Who it’s for: any hair type Frequently asked questions What kind of round brush is best? It depends on your hair type, length, and styling goals. First, consider …
Read More »8 Best Cozy Gifts for the Homebody in Your Life
Let’s be real, there’s no better feeling than cuddling up at home on a winter night, surrounded by all your favorite things that scream cozy. The holidays, as lovely as they are, can get stressful so it’s important that after a long day of shopping, you go home to a comfortable and cozy oasis. This season, whether you’re shopping for …
Read More »Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer Is the Brow Pencil Lots of Allure Editors Rely On—Review
When I sent a Slack around our office asking who uses Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer, I got a ton of messages from my fellow editors who know and love it. When I asked if they could share a couple of sentences on why, they were eager to weigh in—as one editor enthusiastically put it, “Oh, hell yeah! Anastasia Beverly …
Read More »Obagi Kinetin+ Hydrating Cream Is the Antidote to Drying Cold Weather—Review
Think of it as an update on the classics, only better, because this one makes your skin more radiant. Obagi Kinetin+ Hydrating Cream pairs a tried-and-true skin care ingredient—ascorbic acid, which happens to be a long-time dermatologist favorite—with a buzzy newcomer called kinetin. A plant growth factor, kinetin is meant to help moisturize and improve skin tone. In Obagi Kinetin+ …
Read More »The November 2024 Allure Beauty Box Keeps Skin Radiant and Brows Bold this Winter—See All the Products Inside
A cozy sweater and an even cozier perfume, a neutral lip offset by bold brows, glossy hair with dewy skin—some things just go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows and I plan to indulge in all of them this winter. You can have fun finding your own favorite combos with the all-star lineup in November’s Allure Beauty Box, including an …
Read More »Eva NYC Lift Off Volumizing Hair Mask Is a Quick Way to Give Hair Extra Bounce—Review
There’s something so indulgent about using a hair mask—and if that mask speeds up our styling time, all the better. Eva NYC Lift Off Volumizing Hair Mask feels equal parts luxe and convenient, because you use it in the shower and rinse it off after just three to five minutes. “I’m always skeptical of in-shower treatments that promise results akin …
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