Beauty

We’ve all heard the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what does that mean for modern parents, who are so often siloed from the people that once provided essential support? In ELLE’s It Takes a Village series, we’re exploring the intersection of parenthood and community, including the costly services that have

We’re all about a beauty product that does the most. A face serum that hydrates, softens, and brightens? Yes, please. A moisturizing lip balm that’s also plumping? We’ll take two. But the best multitasking skin-care product may be hiding in plain sight: sunscreen. Yes, SPF provides protection against UV radiation and sun damage, but did

Like most things Fendi does, the brand’s approach to fragrance has family at its center. Silvia Venturini Fendi, a member of the family’s third generation and the artistic director of accessories, menswear, and children for the company, is gathered with her daughters Delfina Delettrez Fendi and Leonetta Luciano Fendi at I Casali del Pino, a

At a recent dinner, my friends and I started splitting hairs. One friend regaled us about a dream she had, where she plucked one wiry gray hair, only for more to pop up and multiply before her eyes. Another pointed to her brother, who’s younger than her and already squarely salt and pepper. As my

In ELLE.com’s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke to ELLE alum Laney Crowell, who founded the beauty brand Saie in 2019, after leaving a nearly five-year stint at Estée Lauder. “I love that this

If you’ve been painting your nails some variation of jewel-tones or muted colors to match cooler temperatures, it’s time to switch it up. Summer is right around the corner, and with it means new nail trends to complement the season. Last summer, we saw chrome nails, glazed donut nails, aka Hailey Beiber’s manicure, and pastel

My favorite spot in my weekly hot yoga class is directly facing a full-length mirror. Enjoying an unobstructed view of my body allows me to make minuscule adjustments. Recently, however, I’ve been zeroing in on my shoulders, where my trapezius muscle looks bulkier and more sloped than ever. Yoga poses like Dolphin can help loosen

Mother’s Day (May 12) is less than a week away. If you’re still scrambling for a last-minute gift minute, we have the perfect solution: Dyson’s new rose gold Airstrait, which is currently available on Amazon with fast Prime shipping. In fact, if you order it today, you can still have it delivered by this Thursday

Very few people can make a fire ginger hair and a floor-length Gap denim gown fashun, but then again, not everyone is Da’Vine Joy Randolph. After an awards-sweeping season for her portrayal in The Holdovers, the Hollywood darling is back to dazzling on the red carpet, this time for the 2024 Met Gala, which celebrates

Intrigued. That was Taraji P. Henson’s first reaction to the 2024 Met Gala exhibit, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” which inspired the night’s official dress code, “The Garden of Time.” What makes the annual event extra-special is that it offers an opportunity for designers, stylists, makeup artists, hairstylists, and nail artists to work together with a

Inspiration knows no bounds, often creeping in during the most untimely moments and places. For makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez, creativity often sparks while in the throes of listening to a Mozart composition or intently gazing at classical art pieces. As she began conceptualizing the makeup look for Sabrina Carpenter’s 2024 Met Gala return, which asks

Intrigued. That was Taraji P. Henson’s first reaction to the 2024 Met Gala exhibit, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” which then led to the official dress code, “A Garden in Time.” What always makes the Met Gala a special occasion is it’s an opportunity for fashion designers, stylists, makeup artists, hairstylists, and nail artists to work

Greta Lee attended her first-ever Met Gala and stood out with statement style. The Past Lives actress stepped on the red carpet wearing an all-white, structured Loewe gown with floral appliques. With such a delicate and airy look, one might assume Lee would opt for soft curls or even a top knot. Instead, she juxtaposed

On the red carpet for the 2023 Emmy Awards earlier in January, The Bear actress Ayo Edebiri delivered a vital message straight to the camera: “Wear sunscreen even if you’re Black, and check your moles.” It’s the morning of the 2024 Met Gala, where Edebiri will be making her inaugural appearance. Her trusted makeup artist

Until a few days ago, Zendaya’s 2024 Met Gala remained shrouded in mystery. But while the Met Gala comes with its own chaos, it also brings one guarantee: a Zendaya red carpet domination. It’s been five years since Zendaya’s enchanting appearance on the red carpet for the 2019 “Camp: Notes on Fashion” Met Gala, where

Sun care is skin care and your favorite sunscreen is the ultimate armor to protect you against aging. But in your quest for the anti-aging benefits of SPF, a very real life experience happens: the reapplication process. Personally, I have no problem applying my sunscreen in the morning before I put on my makeup, but

“Let’s talk beauty, even though I have a hair extension holding on for dear life,” Heather McMahan tells me. She’s fresh from her first performance at Madison Square Garden the night before, where, true to comedy’s lopsided ratio, she was the sole female performer at the Garden of Laughs charity event amidst the likes of

Picture this: It’s 1995. You are 14 years old. 14 years and eight months, to be exact. Yes, you’re the sassy type. You’re cruising through the mall with your two best friends and just called your crush on the pay phone so him and his friends can come meet you and yours. While you wait

A beauty treatment made popular by celebrities like Kim and Kourtney Kardashian is now the focus of the CDC’s latest health investigation. 3 patients who received platelet-rich plasma (PRP) microneedling procedures, or “vampire facials” at VIP Spa in New Mexico, contracted HIV due to negligence and unsanitary facilities, according to the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality

After months of dropping hints about her new endeavor on Instagram, the purpose of Bella Hadid’s new line, ‘Ôrebella (pronounced “aura-bella”) was finally revealed today. The model and brand founder is carving out a space in the beauty world with a collection of fragrances in alcohol-free, bi-phase formulas. The trio of scents are priced at

It’s no secret that beauty loves a cultural moment. French skincare and makeup aesthetics, along with elaborate K-beauty routines and products, have been hugely successful in the beauty space, informing numerous trends over the years and carving out sizable territory in the global beauty market. The impact is undeniable, and Sabrina Elba has been taking

Let’s set the scene: You’ve perfected your makeup look and are heading out on a bright summer Saturday. You reach for your sunnies and are on your way. Then you feel it: the little sweat beads followed by your best sunglasses gliding down your nose, and you know it’s happening—your makeup’s transferring. Instead of internally

To be Black often means to be seen as “the other.” This is especially true when it comes to our hair care regimens. So when a brand comes along that not only caters to our unique textures, but also adds a sense of ease to our routine, we start to feel like we’ve found a

Do you remember the last time you played dress–up? Maybe it was when you were a little kid. For others, like me, you might find yourself playing dress up whenever you go shopping and come home with new clothes or beauty products. Experimenting with your look in the comfort of your own home is not