Sure, I roll my eyes when I see that the store aisles are already jam-packed with Valentine's Day-themed merchandise barely a week into the new year. But deep down inside, I'm already thinking about all the ways I might want to celebrate the sappiest holiday of the year in manicure form. And...

The best bikini trimmers can completely transform your shaving routine with minimal effort. Designed to navigate both narrow nooks and wide areas of body hair, these tools require less prep than traditional razor-shaving and whack weeds with ease. Depending on how close you prefer your shave to be, a bikini trimmer can...

If you're looking for some fun winter manicure inspiration for the first few weeks of 2026, you may want to turn your attention to the animal kingdom before booking that appointment! Take a cue from Vanessa Hudgens, whose twist on the classic French manicure is wildly cool.The actor-musician, who recently welcomed her...

No crosses or stakes were present—not even the Slayer Scythe. Instead, Sarah Michelle Gellar’s dressing room featured items of mundane, not-vampire-slayer sensibilities: a craft services table with white roses, raw honey, and a Diptyque Baies candle.Standing in the wing, waiting for our conversation, I observed her lightning-fast speaking cadence—bubbly and dripping with...

Can you really get the most out of your lip-care routine if you’re skipping out on the best lip scrubs? The short answer is no. Lip scrubs gently remove dry, flaky skin and dead skin cells in just a few gritty (yet supremely gentle!) swipes, leaving lips soft, smooth, and perfectly prepped...

Sadie Sink’s Max had been in a coma since season four, leaving her red hair to grow long like a weed. However, in real life, Sink has been wearing her hair cropped short, making wigs a necessity for Max’s look. “I think that was my favorite hair from this season, just because...

The best bronzing drops are a shortcut to looking like you spent the weekend at the beach—minus the actual sun (because, of course, we know better). They’re how so many Allure editors stay so consistently glowy without committing to full-on self-tanner. That’s where these instantly gratifying solutions, many of which are spiked...

The best barrettes are little hair accessories that make a big impact. More than simply holding your strands in place, they turn a simple ponytail into a polished statement, add a touch of whimsy to casual waves, and can even be the perfect finisher for your night-out look. From understated, everyday clips...

UPDATE (January 5, 2026): The future of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s proposed ban on hair-straightening products containing formaldehyde is now uncertain, as the organization just missed its self-imposed deadline of December 2025 to act.The proposal, which was introduced in 2023 and has been paused several times since, would essentially ban...

The gel-like finish, the way the nail tapers at the cuticle, and the shorter lengths all work together to create a smoother transition that looks more like a true salon manicure. And, of course, OPI’s Press-On Nails offer some of the most natural-looking full color options you can get, including their most...