Beauty

If you regularly suds up with Oribe's Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, you may want to check your shampoo's lot number. Kao USA Inc., the parent company of the beloved salon hair-care brand, has issued a voluntary recall of a small number of lots due to potential bacterial contamination. But before you go tossing out that gorgeous bottle in...

It turns out the easiest way to shake up one of Kate Middleton's go-to hairstyles is simply to move it a few inches higher. While the princess has worn ponytails plenty of times over the years, they're almost always gathered at the nape or midway up the back of her head. Her high ponytail worn to Wimbledon, however,...

Laser Genesis and other 1064 nm Nd:YAG lasers bypass that first layer of skin to target the dermis, rather than heating up the epidermis. "This type of laser doesn't heat up the in the epidermis like fractional or ablative laser skin resurfacing, so it's not likely to cause a lot of injury to the surface layer of the...

I've been proposed to three times—that's not the flex you think I think it is—and somehow, not a single one of them happened on the spire of the Empire State Building. But for fans of heights, peace, and trespassing, one future groom just raised the bar by asking for his partner's hand in marriage 1,400 feet above New...

Ever wonder what it’s like shopping with a beauty editor? Welcome to Counter Service, a new series where we visit our favorite beauty boutiques IRL. We’re visiting the curated spaces and places that make shopping in person oh-so worth it—and you’re coming with. On a recent commute to the Allure office, commerce market editor Sarah Hoffmann picked up...

Serena Williams is back on the court at Wimbledon, and she picked the perfect manicure for her much-anticipated return.It's been four years since Williams played at Wimbledon, and while she lost her singles match to Australian player Maya Joint, we were thrilled to watch the gold medalist—often called the Queen of Tennis—flexing her skills on Wimbledon's famed grass...

Dealing with razor burn, ingrown hairs, and post-shave irritation? It might be time to invest in one of the best electric razors. Even if you're a longtime shaver, swapping out your standard razor can be worth the adjustment: Not only can an electric razor save you the hassle of constantly reupping on refill blades, but they also spare...

Anyone with thick hair knows it can feel like both a blessing and a burden. There's the extra drying time and the seemingly endless packages of hair ties sacrificed to the cause. On the other hand, when it's time to create an updo on thick hair—whether formal or just for the hell of it—that abundance actually becomes your...

When Anne Hathaway announced that she's expecting her third child a couple of weeks ago, most of the attention was understandably on the happy news. But beauty lovers couldn't help but notice something else peeking through in her Instagram reel: a fresh set of highlights. Now, thanks to a new outing in New York City, we're finally getting...

Why it's worth it: While parents with young kids will appreciate Veer’s Flex Fan to clip onto a stroller during summer walks, its flexible legs make it useful far beyond kid duty. The soft, grippy arms can wrap around everything from camp chairs and folding tables to tents, hammocks, and beach gear, making it a versatile accessory for...