Frequently asked questionsDoes heat-protectant spray actually work?Both Everette and Michael agree that heat protectants are effective and non-negotiable. It “works by forming a thin, protective barrier over the hair shaft, which helps to reduce direct heat exposure from styling tools like flatirons, curling wands, hot combs, or blow-dryers,” explains Everette. She adds...

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through K-beauty TikTok, chances are you’ve spotted at least one of the best Kahi products without even realizing it. The Korean skin-care brand shot to fame with its Wrinkle Bounce Multi Balm, a chunky pink stick that became nearly as recognizable for its K-drama cameos as...

Photo: Getty ImagesPhoto: Getty ImagesThe life of a rock-and-roll star is hard—long shows, late nights, adoring fans. So this fall is the perfect time to take a break from the world tour and live a gentler lifestyle, with the hair to go with it. Instead of a choppy, headbanger shag, try a...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I choose the right concealer shade?For the most natural-looking coverage, choose a concealer that closely matches your skin tone and undertone, especially when covering blemishes, redness, or dark spots. And remember: Your perfect match may change with the seasons. “People run into difficulty when blending and shade-matching, especially...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat exactly is a skin scent?Since skin scents tend to smell a bit different on everyone—adjusting to an individual’s body chemistry—it can be tough to pin down what characterizes them. As Monet describes it, “Skin scents can be seen as ‘introverted’ fragrances because they sit close to the skin rather...

Just barely over five feet tall, Vanessa Hudgens isn't exactly in the typical height range for supermodels. But that doesn't mean she can't borrow from (and stun with) one of their most famous go-to hairstyles of the early '90s—and it adds a couple of inches to her height to boot.At the HollyShorts...

“The more frequently someone is exposed to the same body type, facial features, skin texture, or overall appearance ideal, the more the brain can begin to register that image as the ‘default’ way someone is supposed to look,” Emma says.Over time, anything outside of that can feel abnormal and unfamiliar. When you...

As a resident of the upper Midwest, the northern lights are a really big deal; people travel miles and miles just to see them. But now, I don't have to drive a few hours to glimpse that gorgeous, neon-streaked sky—I can just look at Zara Larsson's eye makeup!The Swedish pop icon returned...

My hot take? Glitter eye shadow is one of the best hacks for no-makeup days.I know, it sounds like a paradox, but let me explain. Shimmer has a reputation for being reserved for nights out, but I started to notice that when I was only wearing mascara, my bare eyelids were pulling...

We can’t all be makeup artists (though that does sound fun). But if you've ever watched a makeup tutorial that seems to incorporate 17 brushes, three different concealers, and an insistence on completely shape-shifting your eyebrows and lips, you might wonder if you require an advanced degree in makeup application just to...