Beauty

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat makes Korean scalp treatments different from Western ones?Korean scalp and hair treatments differ from many Western ones because they treat the scalp like skin. They’re usually lightweight, water- or essence-based formulas designed to absorb quickly and “create a healthy environment to nourish hair growth,” rather than coating the hair shaft, says Dr. Jhin. They focus...

Some things don’t need to be reinvented. Sliced bread? Awesome. Paperclips? Never change. So it was a surprise when Olaplex announced it was reformulating its fan-favorite bond repair treatment, Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector. It’s a paperclip. A dependable fix when things are a little frazzled and disorganized.Olaplex No.3 Plus Complete Repair Treatment is the next evolution of No.3...

"We have so many patients with severe acne now because they can’t wash their face regularly or apply treatments, because if you want to keep using your topical treatment, you must find a way to wash your face. We tell patients who want to continue to preserve water in bottles, get a camping gas heater, use micellar tissues,...

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs Korean hair care as good as Korean skin care?Korean hair care is as advanced and thoughtful as its skin-care counterpart. “La’dor is an example of a brand that feels like skin care for your hair,” says Cho. “I remember trying their snail treatment for the first time and being shocked at how soft and silky...

When it comes to naming manicure trends, some monikers come easier than others. Demi Lovato's “dolphin skin nails” — weird but accurate. Megan Fox's “melting crystal ball manicure"? That one didn't roll right off the tongue. But as soon as I saw Selena Gomez's latest manicure, I knew exactly what the trend should be called, should it happen...

For those of us on the East Coast or in the Midwest, winter is far from over, but when I see a blonde Megan Thee Stallion, I'm instantly transported to a hot, sunny day in the middle of allureJuly. Emphasis on hot.The rapper, who spent a few days in Milan for the Winter Olympics, brought a bit of...

In the summer of 1997, my sister, my mother, and I locked arms as we walked through Seoul’s Dongdaemun market. We looked like any other Korean family—except my sister and I gave it away with our American swagger in our Tommy Hilfiger zip-ups and Jansport backpacks, pinching our nostrils like clothespins. “What’s that smell?” we whispered, trying not...

While many celebrities have turned their love for makeup and skin care into revenue-driving empires, Taylor Swift rarely spills the secrets of her beauty routine. But when it comes to her favorite fragrance, a handful of confirmed (and rumored) details offer a clear window into her scent preferences. After all, she used to dabble in perfumery with her...

P.S. Moroccanoil's second eau de parfum, Lumière du Jour, is its “most romantic” scent yet, with notes of fig leaf, juniper, and jasmine buds. Hello, mental Mediterranean escape.Tester feedback from WohlnerAccordionItemContainerButton“I’m such a fragrance person, so it really says something when I wear one nonstop—and this has been in my daily rotation. I love it when a brand...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy is it important to cleanse your face?Washing your face is the foundation of an effective skin-care regimen—and not just on days when you’re wearing a full face of makeup. “Even if you don't wear makeup, the skin on your face comes into contact with residue from other skin-care products as well as pollutants, microbes, dirt,...