We used to be a sparkly people. Before a big night out or even just dinner with friends, lids twinkled, cheekbones caught the light from every angle, and lip gloss doubled as a mirror. In the ’70s and ’80s, shimmer wasn’t optional...

If you need a heavy-duty cleanse, use a light water-based shampoo, like the Carol's Daughter Wash Day Delight Shampoo. The nozzle tip “gives you more control over where the shampoo goes,” says T. Cooper, a hairstylist in New York City.Treat your braids...

Growing up alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt (in a purely parasocial way, of course), I honestly never predicted that she'd be one of the celebrities who kept us on our toes with unexpected hair color changes. Although you may think of her as...

When people did give bars a try, they were often disappointed with the results. Reddit is riddled with posts from folks who felt solid shampoos had, at best, left their hair dry and frizzy or, at worst, caused it to fall out....

“I think if we were to run a lifecycle assessment on , you would see that there's a carbon savings,” Kachook posits. It’s not perfect, of course: “The end of life story hasn't particularly changed or hasn't gotten better, unfortunately”—both pieces will...

"Sustainability" is an ambiguous, ever-evolving concept. In the beauty world, it encompasses many things, but one of the biggest concerns is the bottles, jars, and tubes that accumulate in our medicine cabinets, our showers, our makeup bags—and then our trash cans. So...

There’s never been a better time to prioritize sunless tanning. We know the dangers of sun exposure—especially from UV tanning beds—but many of us still want that post-vacation glow. Enter: a promising array of self-tan options.Thanks to elegant formulations and expert guidance,...

For months, I’ve been complaining about how cold it’s been on the East Coast, and now that the weather is finally starting to warm up, my skin might not be ready for the sudden change.In the winter, I tend to stick to...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do makeup artists use setting spray?Setting sprays are surprisingly versatile and can be used from start to finish in your makeup routine, Duncan notes. “They can be used as part of skin prep, to help layer products seamlessly (especially...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow is a hair perfume different from other fragrances?"Hair perfumes or mists usually contain hydrating properties like hyaluronic acid and other natural ingredients that cover odor, have UV ray protection, and give your hair just the right texture and shine,"...