Beauty

Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams has left Westeros behind in favor of the Owens family house in New England, stepping into the role of Antonia Owens for the much-anticipated, long-awaited sequel to 1998's Practical Magic, Practical Magic 2. And for the first major red carpet event tied to the film, Williams channeled her onscreen mom, Sandra Bullock...

There is a town in India dedicated to capturing the scent of rain. For centuries, perfume-makers in Kannauj, an ancient village about 250 miles northwest of Delhi, have been distilling kiln-baked clay and sandalwood oil to create a precious elixir called mitti attar that smells like precipitation falling on dry soil. We all know this scent, the humid,...

Ryan Murphy’s fever dream adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ The Shards is packed with requisite ’80s signifiers: absent parents, early-MTV bangers, Satanic Panic-fueled serial killers, and, of course, a homecoming queen makeover.“She’s a fall not a spring—she’ll need warmer undertones. But I do like what you’ve done with the hair,” says former Indiana beauty queen Liz (Evan Rachel...

When glazed donut nails first hit the trend circuit via Hailey Bieber in 2022, it was easy to see why it would become a classic. Sheer, pearlescent white? Easy-peasy, goes with everything, and can come right out of a bottle of traditional polish. But with the now-ubiquitous chrome manicures popping up all over celebrity hands, it’s no surprise...

This week Target is making headlines yet again. The big beauty news is that as of next month, you can drop hundreds of dollars on a Dyson Airwrap Co-anda or add the latest Boy Smells fragrance to your cart as part of its new Target Beauty Studio. It’s a 1,600-product strong initiative ranging 90 different brands, which will...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is low-porosity hair?“Low-porosity hair has a tightly sealed cuticle, which makes it difficult for water and moisturizing ingredients to penetrate the hair shaft,” explains Michelle. As a result, people with low-porosity hair often struggle to maintain hydration, leading to dryness and frizz. Additionally, the lack of absorption can cause products to sit on the surface,...

If nostalgia is the name of the game, Old Navy is playing to win. As Gen X and Millennials reminisce on the days of American flag t-shirts and low-rise cargo shorts, the brand is diving headfirst into beauty with 21 different products—hair and body mists, lotions and body washes, each in seven different scents—that are retailing for $14.99...

A week later, sitting on the couch with her gaze locked onto her phone, I peered over her shoulder and saw a still from Ariana Grande’s music video, “Petal.” Carolyn stared at the photo, then down her own shirt at her sternum, tracing a finger over the ridges. “Is my…this…showing too much?”It took everything in me to remain...

Fall nail color trends tend to be very beverage-coded. As soon as the thermometer drops below 70 degrees, our social feeds flood with espresso and pumpkin spice manicures. This year, though, we’re yearning for more than that. Forget nail colors inspired by the little treats you can pick up on your way to work. Among this season's top...

It's been almost a year since Taylor Swift released her twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, and fans think the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has something big up her sleeve for album 13. After all, 13 is her lucky number, and she's had a big year—she literally tied the knot at Madison Square Garden! Thus, Swifties are on high...