Beauty

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat should you look for when shopping for a nail file?As mentioned, files with 100–180 grit are best for shaping and shortening gel, acrylic, or press-on nails, 180–220 grit works well for shaping natural nails without causing splits or tears, and anything above 220 grit is fine enough for smoothing edges and buffing the nail surface...

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Chappell Roan may have a signature look—those long, flowing red curls, obviously—but that doesn't mean she's sticking to that hairstyle forever and ever. Quite the opposite, actually, especially during her visit to Paris Fashion Week! The Grammy-winning musician has only been in Paris for a few days and she's changed up her hairstyle in the most incredible ways,...

Even the Catholic Church has had it up to their scapulars with beauty conformity. This week, the Vatican’s International Theological Commission released a document entitled “Reflecting on Christian anthropology in light of certain future scenarios for humanity,” which, as with all such documents, was approved by Pope Leo XIV. The commission warns that “the perception of the body...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat makes Korean moisturizing creams different from Western ones?Rather than thick, occlusive formulas, many K-beauty moisturizers are lightweight yet surprisingly hydrating, layering ingredients such as multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and fermented extracts to pull moisture into the skin, then sealing it in with ceramides, cholesterol, and squalane. You’ll also see lots of skin-soothing botanicals—think...

The skin-care industry hasn’t always been inclusive of melanated skin—just look at the lack of diversity in clinical testing or the fact that only 5% of dermatology residents are Black. That's why here at Allure we believe the best Black-owned and -founded skin-care brands should be celebrated every day for their contributions to pushing the boundaries for inclusivity,...

Despite the uncertainties, all the experts interviewed for this article agreed that a couple of theories are a bit more developed than others. Here’s a breakdown of what’s potentially going on.The most likely culprit: Your body is freaking out.When you lose weight quickly, with or without a GLP-1, your body perceives it as stress and starts shutting down...

In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson spoke with Barry Lee Moe, Kari Hill, and Alex Pardoe—the hair team behind Sarah Pidgeon’s look in “Love Story"—to break down the cost...

Most of us associate neuromodulators like Botox with an image of a syringe poised precisely above the forehead or between a furrowed brow—not a needle ominously placed in the shaft of a penis. But that’s exactly what’s happening, as more men are having neuromodulators injected into their nether regions. We know this because they’re not afraid to share...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat do leave-in conditioners do?"Think of a leave-in conditioner as a balm that kind of does it all," says Dimitris Giannetos, a Los Angeles-based hairstylist who considers moisturizing leave-ins a styling must. "They can tame flyaways and add shine—even if the hair is a bit dry or damaged," Giannetos adds. Scalia adds that leave-ins aren’t just...