Like any surgery, labiaplasty can have risks. For this particular procedure, that includes bleeding, infection, scarring, wound separation, changes in sensation, persistent pain, painful intercourse, dissatisfaction with cosmetic results, and the possibility of needing revision surgery.The physicians I spoke with also flagged the lack of training opportunities for aspiring labiaplasty...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do you use a flyaway wand?Using a flyaway wand couldn't be easier. Simply lightly brush the mascara-style spoolie over any frizz, baby hairs, or stray strands—whether they're along your hairline, part, crown, or around an updo—starting at the roots and combing downward for frizz control and a...

Beauty is maxing out on maxxing.A quick glance at my inbox reveals pitches on scentmaxxing, a note about vaginamaxxing, and dispatches in favor of and staunchly against tanmaxxing (at Allure, we fall firmly in the latter camp). Journelle Skin, the aesthetics arm of lingerie brand Journelle, recently trademarked “Dermmaxxing” as...

Why we love it: ICYMI, hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating—and the perfect target for Certain Dri's Prescription Strength Clinical Antiperspirant, according to Dr. Miller. Its aluminum chloride-based formula offers highly effective sweat protection for up to 72 hours. One thing to note: While this unscented, clinical-strength antiperspirant...

Waning estrogen exacerbates the situation. In youth, “estrogen is your hair’s best friend—it keeps hair in the growth phase longer, it supports a healthy follicle, and it acts as a natural counterbalance to androgens within the follicles,” Dr. Idriss says. “But as estrogen declines in menopause, that protective effect fades...

What happens Off-Campus stays off-campus—at least, when it comes to Belmont Cameli’s blonde hair. The actor tells Allure about the “15 minutes” when he traded his character’s signature dark curls for that of blonde, shaggy Dean De Laurentis (played by Stephen Kalyn). “Everybody has wig for doubles or stand-ins, and...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the difference between fruity, citrus, and gourmand fragrances?The lines can sometimes get a little blurry when it comes to fragrance descriptors, but fruity, citrus, and gourmand scents are not the same thing! According to Jean-Marc Chaillan, VP perfumer at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), citrus scents...

Every time I get a pimple, I tell myself that this is the time I’m finally going to follow all the advice I’ve ever heard—and even written about—and leave it alone. Then, I inevitably catch myself poking and prodding it throughout the day, which, of course, only makes things worse...

Between the World Cup and the Knicks’ championship run (that’s still living rent-free in my head), it’s been the summer of sports. So when I learned TIY hair ties were originally designed with pro athletes in mind, I took notice.As someone with fine hair, my hair-tie needs are a little...

Not every night is a retinol night. As much as I love the ingredient, there are evenings when my skin is asking for something a little gentler—but that doesn’t mean the rest of my skincare routine has to clock out. That’s exactly where Earth Harbor Obscura Night Repair Concentrate comes...