Beauty

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images As the proud owner of substantially damaged hair, courtesy of a bucket-full of bleach and some nimbly-wielded hot tools, I’m always on the hunt for a treatment that will restore my locks to their virginal, damage-free state. I’ve come to accept that no miracle cure will zipper-up my split ends or un-fry

If you didn’t recognize Kendall Jenner on the Prada Fall Winter Ready-to-Wear runway, we don’t blame you. The model debuted a dramatic hair transformation similar to the one her c0-supermodel and friend Gigi Hadid made just last year—she’s now a redhead. While Hadid openly said her inspiration was Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit, Jenner’s shade of

In the wise words of Champagne Papi, it’s almost the season of “wearing less and going out more,” and for many, increasing temperatures also marks the start of warm-weather grooming: Bare legs for mini skirts and dresses, baby-smooth bikini area for all the high-cut, booty-baring, Huji-filtered swimsuit photos, and stubble-free armpits for sleeveless tops. As

RiRi can’t stop making headlines. Whether she’s announcing her pregnancy in the chicest way possible or redefining pregnancy style at an event for her incredible perfume, it seems like Rihanna has been having a better 2022 than anybody else. And the good news can’t stop coming. Still no word on an album, but the singer

Following her September 2021 Instagram post, supermodel Linda Evangelista has now revealed photos of her experience with the fat-reducing treatment CoolSculpting in a story with People magazine. Evangelista alleges a treatment five years ago on her face, bra, and thighs left her with paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (also called “PH,” this is an intense overgrowth of

Archive PhotosGetty Images The latest in-office and at-home hair removal tools promise to reduce hair growth, resulting in fewer ingrowns from removal. But which device is best? Beauty editor Margaux Anbouba grabbed a Sharpie, split her bikini line in half, and put the question to the test. IN OFFICE: DEVICE: Lumenis Splendor X ($300–$400 per

Take a guess what lone beauty product Addison Rae would need if stranded on an island? The TikTok star revealed the answer with the latest launch in her ITEM Beauty line—blush. Blushin’ Like, a bouncy buildable cream cheek color is hitting virtual shelves just in time for spring—and Rae shared all the details with Elle.com.

Your medicine chest probably looks a lot different than your mom’s. There are the unintentional differences: the signature red nail polish camped out in the back corner of hers forever versus the untamed collection of lacquers in yours. But there are also the ways it should look different. At each life stage, there are specific

You know those bridesmaid-font t-shirts and mugs with sassy slogans like, “Powered by coffee and wine?” If I were a slogan-merch person, I’d add one item to that list: Mirena. As a person with naturally hellish periods, I am so grateful for my hormone-releasing IUD—and the nearly-nonexistent menstruation that comes with it—that I shudder to

The Fill Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick Fenty Beauty fentybeauty.com $20.00 A baby with A$AP Rocky isn’t the only announcement singer and beauty mogul Rihanna had up her vintage puffer coat sleeve this week. Today, she revealed a new collection of lipsticks, created in her likeness, named Fenty Icon. “When it came down to creating the collection,

Every year, beauty editors from the international editions of ELLE come together to decide on the best in beauty for the ELLE International Beauty Awards (EIBA). This year is the 10th anniversary of the EIBA, and ELLE beauty editors from around the world will host a virtual ceremony to announce the winners. The winning products

There’s certainly no shortage of celebrity beauty brands consistently hitting the market. But when the hands behind those celeb heads get to mixing up products, I’m all ears. If it’s made for curly hair or brown skin, you definitely have my full attention. The latest on my radar of soon-to-be fan faves comes courtesy of

To fully grasp the power of Black beauty at Howard University, one can easily look through the lens of homecoming. Stepping foot on campus during that particular weekend is a true spectacle, in every sense of the word. The festivities are a celebration of Black excellence: beautiful crowds emit glitz, glamour, and unbridled joy throughout

When the Hitachi Magic Wand first launched in the 1960s, it flew off shelves once an off-label use spread through whispered wildfire: the intense vibrations doubled could help you have an incredible orgasm. In the sixty-plus years since, the OG vibrator has remained iconic, only needing minor updates (like the more recent cordless option). “It’ll

Frontals, closures, microlinks, and I-tips—trying to keep up with all the latest hair trends is as exhausting as actually sitting down in the salon chair for hours waiting for your desired style to be installed. For many Black women—myself included—traditional sew-ins served as our first foray into weaves before the style took a backseat to

We all have a unique scent—that natural cocktail made up of our body chemistry mixed with the products we routinely use on our skin, hair, laundry, and more. It’s the subtle but distinctively-you smell left behind on a T-shirt—or on your bed sheets. If you think of a traditional fragrance formula, worn overtly, then a

Francois DurandGetty Images Frizz and I go way back. We’ve been friends, enemies, and long-lost lovers who are inevitably going to be reunited. I have more hair than I know what to do with, a curl pattern that won’t form a spiral without a fight, which all equals huge amounts of frizz and flyaways. For

The proof is in the photos. Not much has changed aesthetically with Gwyneth Paltrow since the 1990s. While the beauty world has undergone a complete facelift on all fronts over the past three decades, Paltrow has stuck to a minimalist skin-care routine, which has also included a total clean-up of the ingredients she put on

My love for Hello Kitty knows no bounds. In 2021, Kitty White was part of my kitchen, my closet (this Susan Alexandra collaboration was a high point of my year), and my beauty routine. This year, she’s staying firmly part of the latter with Pixi Beauty’s new collab, which drops tomorrow. “There are so many

Kate Beckinsale sure knows how to look good on and off the screen. Besides her stellar movie performances and workouts, the actress and beauty entrepreneur is known for her gorgeous makeup looks and flawless complexion. And when it comes to her lips, the 48-year-old swears by this top-rated drugstore lip balm: The ChapStick Skin Protectant

The influence of the camellia flower on Chanel’s DNA can be seen throughout everything the French atelier creates. Rumored to have been Coco Chanel’s favorite flower, the blooms have been integrated (both prominently and subtly) into the house’s clothing, designs, fragrances, and skincare. Paper versions even adorn the brand’s iconic shopping bags. N°1 De Chanel

Some skin-care treatments are better left to the pros. Certain types of peels. lasers, and deeper levels of light therapy should be done by a knowledgeable and board-certified expert. However, microdermabrasion at home is a treatment that with proper research, and careful instruction from your dermatologist, can deliver skin-smoothing benefits right from your bathroom. What

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images Curls: We love them, we care for them, we try ten different products every washday to figure out what they need. As a curly girl myself, I think I’ve tried every tip and trick available on the Internet attempting to figure out how to get the most voluminous, defined, hydrated, and healthy

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images Of all the oils available for moisturizing skin and hair, rosemary oil may not be the first to come to mind. Although, it’s quite versatile. In addition to its aromatherapy and food seasoning capabilities, rosemary oil for hair also has quite a few damage restoration benefits. Leave it to TikTok and Instagram