If you didn't live through the ‘90s in your teens or twenties, I’m not sure I can convey in a glorifying enough way the ubiquity, the importance, the power of a single bobby pin positioned just above eyebrow height in the hair. Whether or not you were using it to keep bangs...

Update, June 2026: Eight years ago, Carrieanne Reichardt, then 25, got a rhinoplasty with Adam Kolker, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City. She allowed an Allure photographer to document the procedure (warning: graphic images ahead) and shared her experience with contributor Jolene Edgar. Here is her story in her...

This year, I finally decided to do something I’d spent more than a decade writing about as a beauty editor: laser hair removal. For nearly 12 years, I’ve waxed almost every part of my body, with regular appointments for my bikini, Brazilian, and underarm areas. But that didn’t mean I enjoyed the...

A personalized mRNA vaccine may help reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence, a promising new study finds.Melanoma is, of course, the deadliest form of skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 112,000 new melanomas are likely to be diagnosed in 2026, and 8,510 people are expected to die from...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow does lactic acid compare to other exfoliating acids?Compared with other chemical exfoliants, lactic acid “is generally considered one of the gentler exfoliating acids, which is why I often like it for people with dry, sensitive, or more reactive skin,” says Dr. Turegano. While glycolic acid penetrates deeper and is...

Highlights are never just highlights. There are seemingly countless ways to lighten and brighten hair without dyeing your whole head. And while you know what you like when you see it, it can feel impossible to put it into words once you’re seated in the salon chair. Balayage? Foilayage? Babylights? Midlights? How...

Jennifer Lopez has been out and about in New York City over the last few days, promoting her upcoming romantic comedy Office Romance, and it seems dating rumors and the chemistry between her and costar Brett Goldstein have been getting most of the attention. But that’s crazy, you guys. It’s her highlights...

On the heels of the announcement that Margo’s Got Money Troubles has been renewed for season two on Apple, reporter Kirbie Johnson interviewed hair department head Jaime Leigh McIntosh about the realistic and fantastical wigs showcased in the series for her column The Scenario.Margo’s Got Money Troubles follows new mom Margo (played...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat's the best way to apply or fit lashes to the eye?We have an editor guide on how to apply falsies, but of course, our makeup artists are obviously pros. "Line up the inner corner, but don't line it up perfectly. You want to stop slightly before you get to...

We know summer officially starts on June 21, but for us, it began on Olandria Carthen’s birthday. The Love Island star marked the occasion on May 29, during the hottest week of the year (and we’re not talking temperatures). Miami Swim Week brings some of the biggest (and sexiest) names to South...