Beauty

Fendi’s Headband Flip Hairstylist Sam McKnight described the look as “Abstract asymmetrical sculptures, and elegant twists and turns,” for the latest Fendi show. The creative genius created 54 updos that will have you craving carbs. “Updos inspired by a visit to a bakery,” he wrote on Instagram. “Twisted pretzels, plaited bread, and cinnamon swirls (or

In To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Lara Jean writes odes to the men she’s loved, often inexplicably, sometimes in secret. They were sonnets she penned to work through her own complicated feelings of attraction and adoration, never intended for public consumption. I, too, have been writing love letters on the DL—to Timothée, to

Courtesy CK Everyone Calvin Klein macys.com $55.00 Evan Mock is running his hands through my hair. Technically, he’s ruining it. I’ve done worse things for men. Mock is the internet’s skater boyfriend. He has the same endearing cockiness of a popular middle schooler, making me the insecure fourteen-year-old girl in this analogy. But Mock is…hot.

We have drag culture to thank for a lot of trends, particularly in the beauty space. Drag makeup is powerful makeup—makeup that allows you to change the whole shape of your face and make it last all night. And one key component of face transformations is baking. Baking is a long-wear makeup technique where you

Courtesy of Haus Laboratories There are fans. There are stans. And then there are Little Monsters, the name given to superfans of Lady Gaga. Monsters are people whose lives have been fundamentally changed by Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. Their worlds orbit around Gaga, a sun in makeup glitter who teaches her fans to embrace what

Eamonn McCormack/BFCGetty Images Wanna bone? Simone Rocha does. The Irish designer skimmed the sea for her fall 2020 collection, surfacing with wreckage like shark teeth, shredded nets, pearls, scales, kelp, and yes, bones. “It’s one of the first things Simone said to me,” said hair stylist Gary Gill. “She saw bones in the girls’ hair,”

Courtesy of Haus Laboratories Lady Gaga has a Valentine’s Day surprise for the Little Monsters, whether your holiday plans are of the “Edge of Glory” or “I’ll Never Love Again” varieties. On February 18, pursue a bad romance all your own with the latest launch from Gaga’s Haus Laboratories. Meet the Le Monster Matte Lip

When it comes to professional sports, competition is an essential part of the game. Without competition, Simone Biles wouldn’t be one of the best gymnasts ever, with five Olympic gold medals under her belt. But when the chalk settles, the lights dim, and she’s off the floor, the last thing Biles wants to compete against

Getty Images Mirror, mirror on the wall… what the heck is my face shape? Knowing your shape can inform different beauty practices—from contouring to hairstyling—so it’s essential to be in the know. But how can you determine which face shape is yours? According to Dr. David Cangello at NYC’s Cangello Plastic Surgery, it’s a process

Getty Images The Academy Awards have finally arrived! And with tonight comes all the glitz and the glamour you would expect from the year’s biggest red carpet. What pairs best with bedazzled gowns (looking at Janelle Monae’s thousand-something crystal dress) and a Chanel white suit (Hi, Billie Eilish!) you ask? Bold red lips, extra-long black

Courtesy of Huda Beauty Skin Huda Kattan has been shaping the beauty world for over ten years now. In 2010, Kattan was logging into WordPress to create her popular blog ‘Huda Beauty,’ chock full of makeup tips and tutorials. She’s since built an active celebrity roster of clients that include the likes of Kim Kardashian-West,

Sixteen years and two kids after having her first breast augmentation, Natalie Gilbert* discovered that one of her breasts had started to harden around its implant. She could also feel the implant’s edge, and there were divots and irregularities on both breasts, indicative of a somewhat common complication called capsular contracture. “[The implants] were really

The moments before the raucous, tongue-wagging, Alex-Rodriguez-crazy-making halftime Super Bowl performance featuring Shakira and Jennifer Lopez are whisper quiet. A monastery gathered at the altar of a worldwide icon prepping for one of the biggest performances of her life. Performers are locking in, according to Lopez’s makeup artist Scott Barnes. “We don’t have music pumping

If 2019 makeup looks were all about experimentation, then 2020 is the year of embracing the drama and acting casual about it. Long gone are the days when sticking rhinestones on your face was solely for Coachella or neon liner was an unapproachable, scary thing. Now’s the time to buy a multicolored palette, or try

If you’re 2020 beauty mood board included glossy skin, Euphoria eyelids and a luscious, bouncy mane, make space in your beauty closet for January’s most exciting drops. From a nourishing body oil to a superfood-packed serum and a multi-purpose concealer, here are the best new-season products worth investing in right now. Skin Welcome to 2020,

Fenty Beauty I have the most combination skin alive — the rice pudding of epidermises. It’s a little oily and it’s a bit dry, so it’s hard to find the right products. When it comes to foundation, I’m always struggling with needing a bit of hydration with a sprinkle of oil-fighting properties. In my quest

Caroline Tompkins / Refinery29 for Getty Images Exfoliation is arguably one of the most complicated steps in my skin-care routine. I know I have to do it — lest I miss out on the bright, radiant complexion my collection of scrubs, acids, and tools promise me — but how often, when, and which methods I

Yuchen LiaoGetty Images Hair loss is more common than you think and can happen to anyone. According to Dr. Eric Schweiger of Schweiger Dermatology Group in NYC, causes range from “’androgenetic’ or hormone-related hair loss, stress related-hair loss, also called ‘telogen effluvium,’ and dandruff. Medications, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, excess styling, and autoimmune disorders can

Courtesy Let’s be real, winter can be tough. From snow storms to puffer jackets, most days you’re just trying to get home before it gets dark out at around 4:30pm. Treat yourself to a seasonal manicure with dainty details, flecks of gold, and OTT medieval vibes to warm up those cold hands. Let these 30

A general rule of thumb when it comes to black hair is to never—I mean, never—touch another woman’s hair. So you can imagine the audible gasp a quaint SoHo pop-up space filled with beauty editors let out when a few fiending, curious hands plunged into Taraji P Henson’s honey-blonde-tinged curls at her Hair Dare University

Skincare routines can get confusing. First, you have to research the appropriate ingredients for your specific skin concerns, then comes factoring in the price of each ingredient and time you have to dedicate to the process. But as it turns out, having an arsenal of acne-fighting, brightening, and calming cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and masks at

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t pick my skin. Of course there must’ve been a time, before I was plagued with puberty and started to sprout small pimples in all regions of my face, the acne indiscriminate in its placement or size. But in my memory, it’s always been there—the irresistible urge to

Ali Oshinsky, @KaliKennedy Eye makeup is so boring. Isn’t it? Case in point: if you own a palette, you’ve probably hit pan on the brown, the lighter, taupier brown, and nothing else. There’s also, of course, the issue of use. Disregarding the fact that a pressed powder in the beige family very rarely inspires the

Amy Sussman We look to the Oscars for polished, elegant looks and to the Met Gala for the drama. But when it comes to the annual Grammy Awards ceremony, we get the best of both worlds—especially where beauty is concerned. From smoldering smokey eyes to angelic bedazzled nails, these are the beauty looks we couldn’t

What pairs best with a Grammy, you ask? If you’re a hopeful nominee dreaming of accepting the miniature gilded gramophone, ten digits of intricate and exquisite nail art seem to be the only option. Celebrities like Billy Porter and Rosalía all have extended their look from cool hair and gorgeous gowns to the focus on

Showering is my favorite part of the day. It’s where I perform Beyoncé deep cuts, where I clear my head, where I wash away the crust of slumber in the morning and the grime after a long day at work. But it’s also where I cleanse my face. If you search “washing your face in

It’s time for the age-old question: what are you going to do with your hair this year? Is 2020 the year you get bangs? Should you go blonde? Go brunette? Just shave it all off? If your head is full of questions like these, fear not. We called in celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkin, who has

You know that feeling when your bra and panties match? Your skin is clear, your crops are thriving, your credit score is skyrocketing, and you’ve just got your whole life together. Now, you can feel the same way about your beauty look. Matchy-matchy makeup and nails have taken Instagram by storm, with our favorite influencers