New York City-based creator Salina Williams avoided dental work most of her life. Finally, in her 50s and with her daughter’s wedding approaching, she decided she was done with the smile insecurity—not to mention physical discomfort—she'd been dealing with for years. So...

The complaint revealed more about Dakar’s past, notably that the celebrity aesthetician had already had her license revoked twice, including in 2009 after she reportedly “assaulted and attacked a board inspector” by attempting to bite her and pulling her hair.In addition, complaints...

Do you ever get nail art decision overwhelm? You're sitting in the manicurist's chair trying to figure out what to get and suddenly can't pick a design or motif. There are so many cool trends to consider this summer, so why not...

Frequently Asked QuestionsCan setting powder make mature skin look older?Not necessarily. "If you've avoided it in the past because it made your skin look dry, chalky, or flat, today's formulas may change your mind," says Riner. Modern setting powders use ingredients like...

“Everyone’s an influencer these days.” I’ve heard it a hundred times, including directed at myself since I started a humble content-creation journey over the last year. (Let me live!) But while lots of us casually prop up our front-facing cameras to film...

I was wondering if Megan Thee Stallion was going to make an appearance on this season of the massively popular Love Island, given that she popped up in Fiji last year, so I can't say I was too shocked to see the...

Ever wonder what it’s like shopping with a beauty editor? Welcome to Counter Service, a series where we head into our favorite beauty boutiques IRL. We’re visiting the curated spaces and places that make shopping in person oh-so worth it—and you’re coming...

It’s packed with ingredients that are ideal for mature skin, including allantoin (moisturizes and calms), bisabolol (reduces redness and brightens), and niacinamide (refines pores). It’s the Goldilocks of formulas: “It has this beautiful natural finish—not too matte, not too shiny—and gives really...

There was no shortage of stunning (understatement) looks at the BET Awards, but it leave it to someone who’s been attending the event for over 20 years to really show us how it’s done. Queen Latifah looked like an absolute work of...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow does setting spray work?Los Angeles-based cosmetic chemist Victoria Vohland explained to Allure that setting sprays create a barrier to prevent makeup from slipping, using primarily a mixture of water, alcohol, and film formers. "A film former is a chemical...