Melissa DeZarate Is a Men’s Groomer For a New Generation

Despite what marketing copy may tell you, we all know beauty has no gender. Before she became one of Hollywoods best-known groomers, DeZarate honed her skills working on music videos. I think it’s the younger generation thats normalizing mens makeup, she says. And to celebrate, we asked her to take our version of a Proust questionnaire. When you were five years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?...

April 20, 2023 · 2 min · 320 words · Katelyn Thomas

Michelle Obama’s Braided Protective Style Has a Curly Twist

Back in November 2022,Michelle Obamashared that sheavoided wearing braidsduring her husband’s presidency due to racism. “It would have been, ‘Remember when she wore braids? Those are terrorist braids. Getty Images Those are revolutionary braids.’ But since the former first lady left the White House, she has explored several braided hairstyles. Her most recent look?Goddess box braidsstyled into a high ponytail. Getty Images Obama’s hair looked great, but our eyes kept darting to her bright tangerine tips....

April 20, 2023 · 1 min · 132 words · Perry Nelson

Social Media Is Causing a Mental Health Crisis. This Bill Might Actually Do Something About It

The year is 2004. Nor did I spend upwards of four to six hours scrolling endlessly on social apps like today’s teens. And for that, I’m grateful. Getty Images So success is like, are you an influencer? Did you go viral? The standard of beauty, of course, is very heavily filtered, heavily curated." “Those comparisons can unfortunately start to develop a very unhealthy self-esteem. It would provide those safety tools for minors, which the bill defines as anyone under 16....

April 20, 2023 · 1 min · 144 words · Casey Smith

Spilling Tea With Dylan Mulvaney

On her 365th day of girlhood,Dylan Mulvaneythrew the party of her lifetime. The idea had occurred to her roughly six months and seven million followers into her accidental social media career. Soon, there was no question at all. Lea Winkler The opening number had begun. In its programming, Day 365 Live! functioned like an hourlong jukebox musical based loosely on Mulvaneys first year of social media celebrity. Norma Kamali dress. State Property earrings....

April 20, 2023 · 5 min · 1065 words · Deborah Quinn

Streetwear Legend Beth Gibbs Brings a Fresh POV to the Beauty Industry

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. Beth Gibbsis a connector. She always has been. Ganni denim vest and jeans. Tiffany & Co. necklace. Ganni denim vest and jeans. Simon Miller top. Tiffany & Co. necklace. Elisabeth Bell necklace. Completedworks ring. Which brings us toBephies Beauty Supply, Gibbss online marketplace for Black-owned beauty brands and hair accessories....

April 20, 2023 · 2 min · 311 words · Jill Hays

The Best Fragrances on Amazon for Every Mood and Season

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. (You’ll find this in the likes of Lavanila and the TikTok-beloved Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ‘62.) Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Courtesy of brands (If that sounds like you, give Tocca Florence Eau de Parfum a try.) And here’s the fun part: you’ve got the option to have more than one favorite....

April 20, 2023 · 2 min · 364 words · Jennifer Williams

This “Celebrity Dermatologist” Wants to Be Known for More Than Treating Famous Faces

Whatever you do, dont callDhaval Bhanusali, MD, a celebrity dermatologist. Sure, hes the dermatologist behindRhode, Hailey Biebers line forglazed-donut skin. And, yes, hes partially responsible for caring forMartha Stewarts gravity-defying face. Lea Winkler And okay, yeah, there are about 165,000 people avidly watching his TikToks. So, technically, yes, he is a celebrity dermatologist. But he has his sights set on loftier goals: changing the future of skin care. Zegna suit, top and shoes....

April 20, 2023 · 3 min · 472 words · Emily James

Would You Get a Manicure From a Robot? Renuka Apte Thinks So.

Terminal 4 is now home to aClockwork gear, the worlds first manicure robot. We felt like we could create this new segment of express beauty services made possible because of automation. More corporate and commercial partners are on the horizon. Lea Winkler Being where people already are has been really important to us, says Apte. Here, her answers to our version of a Proust questionnaire. When you were five years old, what did you want to be when you grew up?...

April 20, 2023 · 2 min · 418 words · Noah Stark

7 Best Flower Delivery Services to Say “I Love You” With

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. In addition to one-off deliveries, many of these services offer subscription plans, making for anextra thoughtful gift. Soleil Summer/Allure Scroll on for the best flower delivery services the web has to offer and thank us later. They also offerinventive bundles, including sexy vibrator-bouquet- and cutesy teddy-bouquet duos....

April 19, 2023 · 2 min · 223 words · Alexandria Mccormick

A RookieSports IllustratedPlus-Size Model Is Coming Out as Queer in the Swimsuit Issue

Lauren Chanhas accomplisheda lotin her versatile career. According to a press release, Chan is the first openly queer plus-sizeSports IllustratedRookie. (“Rookie” is what they call first-time Swimsuit Issue models.) Getty Images Chan also posted about her latest milestoneson Instagram. “Im going to attempt to relish in the moment. Thank you for joining me in this celebration! " Getty Images

April 19, 2023 · 1 min · 59 words · Corey Ross

Abbott Elementary's Lead Hairstylist Had Over 100 Wigs Ready on Set at All Times

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. I’m here to teach these kids. My hair is not important, my clothes are not important. As part of the process, she starts making ever-so-slight changes to her hair. attempt to do more things to get ourselves together, do a little pick-me-up, that kind of thing....

April 19, 2023 · 3 min · 465 words · Michael Solis

Janelle Monáe Has Cemented Goddess Box Braids as the Protective Style of the Summer

Janelle Monaeis an ethereal goddess from another world and youcannotconvince me otherwise. Don’t believe me? Then let her 2023 Coachella look serve as evidence. Getty Images Monae blessed Instagram fans with a video and photo of her time at Coachella. Her lengthy,textured box braidswere in full view. She wore the braids parted down the middle with swoopedbaby hairs. More wavy tendrils protruded throughout the length of the small box braids....

April 19, 2023 · 1 min · 110 words · Samantha Davis

Kylie Jenner Says Seeing Her Natural Features on Her Kids’ Faces Made Her More Confident

Kylie Jennerhas a brand-new beauty philosophy. [Motherhood has] made me love myself more. Later, Jenner said that for her current makeup routine, I think less is more. Getty Images Ive really gotten down my full look, its still the same look but way less. Im just embracing my natural beauty, my freckles, and mybushy brows. I was the girl performing for everyone. Jenner and her daughter at 2022 Billboard Music Awardss...

April 19, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Samuel Parker