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Though we’re working with a much higher level of immunity than we had in 2020, Dr. Gendlina also stresses the severity of COVID for people who haven’t had any version of the shot. “People who are not vaccinated, especially those with underlying medical conditions, can develop severe disease and become very ill,” she says. “They may need to be hospitalized.” …

Key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, green algae, sugar | Who it’s for: people who want both exfoliation and hydration | Fragrance-free: no Frequently Asked Questions What are the benefits of body scrubs? Body scrubs have tremendous benefits, especially for people with drier skin. “The good ones that aren’t too rough or harsh on the skin will help make the skin feel …

I called it. I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so. (OK, I actually love to say I told you so.) When Nicole Kidman showed up at The Hollywood Reporter‘s Women in Entertainment Gala on December 4 wearing deeply side-parted bangs with some serious height, I suggested we may be seeing a subtle return to …

To style curtain bangs, Toth recommends using a small, round brush (like the YS Park Mixed-Bristle Round Brush in 35G5 with a 1.3-inch barrel, which is great for picking up shorter strands) to give them a ton of curvature. “Once they are completely dry,” he says, “I use a larger round brush to stretch them out, making them go from …

As one of the first to combine multiple styling methods into one tool, it’s no wonder the InStyler became as popular as it did. “A lot of people want the salon look, but don’t want to take the time to create it,” says Utah-based hairstylist Heggy Gonzalez, who has dabbled with the InStyler. “These tools kind of are the best …

Behold, the humble bobby pin. It’s small. It’s powerful. It’s an essential building block of so many hairstyles, and yet, the hair accessory tends to get ignored in favor of flashier clips and pins. At least until now, because Elle Fanning just gave the bobby pin its much-deserved moment in the spotlight. Fanning, who stars in the upcoming Bob Dylan …

Key ingredients: sesame seed oil, jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, macadamia seed oil, kukui nut oil Best for Frizz: Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Why it’s worth it: When frizzy hair reaches all-time highs, Velez suggests spritzing your hair with the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray. “It’s a great …

Materials: 81% nylon, 19% lycra elastane | Sizes: 0 to 20, 2 to 8-inch inseams | Colors: 14 Frequently Asked Questions How do anti-chafing products work? “Anti-chafing products work by forming a protective barrier on your skin, which prevents friction and the resulting skin irritation, also called chafing,” explains Carmen Castilla, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of clinical research …

Tester feedback: “Like many things, I have my favorite candles, which leads me to introduce you to Lafco. Chances are, you’ve heard me rave about their Signature Scent but my newest favorite for the holiday season is Woodland Spruce with notes of birch bark, evergreen spruce, and palo santo,” shares associate special projects manager Talia Gutierrez. “It’s airy, piney, and …

Tester feedback: “I thoroughly enjoy how this dynamic curl duo helped whip my curls into shape and tame them without adding additional product after washing out a blowout,” says social media manager Bianca Richards. “The scent is super tropical with notes of milky mango, creamy coconut, and sweet papaya, which all remind me of visits to Puerto Rico.” Key shampoo …