In 'Hairspray,' Nina West Uses Makeup to Tell Edna Turnblad's Story

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. The faint smell ofhair sprayfills the theater as performers scurry backstage getting ready for the night’s performance. Jeremy Daniel If couldn’t already guess what show I’m referring to, it’sHairspray. The character is a larger-than-life, sparkly, and effervescent woman. “We have to believe that she’s Tracy [Turnblad’s] mom,” Levitt says....

February 27, 2022 · 2 min · 286 words · John Alvarez

Mirrored Manicures Are Everywhere Right Now

With Instagram constantly revising its algorithm (finally,chronological feeds are back! ), the one thing I can always rely on is some really fricken' goodnail arthitting my feed. Ahead, you’ll find a mood board that ranges fromminimalisticto intricate designs. @basecoatandchill,@finesseyourclaws,@staceymachin Help me decide which one to pick. This design is seriously helping my seasonaldepressionwith cheery, iced-out, metallic smiley faces. Either way, this look goes hard. Dripping In Chrome We’ve all seen it: drippingFrench manicuresin an array of colors....

February 26, 2022 · 1 min · 141 words · Mr. Troy Sanders II

The Long-Lasting Makeup I Wear When I Keep Shabbat

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. Unexpectedly, my Judaism started to emerge as a key component of that journey. Design by Soleil Summer I began to fall in love with the sense of connection and spirituality I was gaining. We were guided by a powerful roster of teachers who served as mentors along the way....

February 26, 2022 · 7 min · 1366 words · Brian Horton

Avril Lavigne — and Her Smoky Eye Makeup — Is Here to Stay

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’ve been diverse throughout the years, but I was always drawn towards having guitar-driven songs. Courtesy Team Avril That’s how my sound was on my first album.” Lavigne’sLove Suxera is poised to be one of her best. And that’s just so Avril, right?...

February 25, 2022 · 4 min · 645 words · Miranda Woods

Fenty Skin's Best-Selling Products Now Come in Fragrance-Free Formulas

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. After years of fans constantly asking,Fenty Skin’s fragrance-freecollection has finally arrived forsensitive skin typesto enjoy. Courtesy of brand This creamy-lathering wash’s main ingredients are moisturizingcoconutextract andantioxidant-rich cherries derived from Rihanna’s home turf, Barbados. As you’d expect from your moisturizer, it also intensely hydrates your skin with the help ofhyaluronic acidandaloe....

February 25, 2022 · 1 min · 78 words · Kendra Hamilton

Megan Thee Stallion Has Never Worn Blue Hair Like This Before

Megan Thee Stallionis back at it with a new hair color. Tina Snow just keeps on giving us look after look, and we want all of them. But the rapper didn’t stop there: she revealed another stunning look on Instagram on February 24. Her hair is straight with layers, the longest hairs reaching below her chest. The color is multi-dimensional, with several different shades woven through like aqua, navy, and violet....

February 25, 2022 · 1 min · 111 words · Karen Matthews

Stop Everything: Gwen Stefani Is Launching Her Own Makeup Line

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. Yes, you read that right.Gwen Stefaniis dropping her own makeup line,GXVE. Getty Images Mazzone describes each product as long-lasting, highly pigmented, and smooth to apply. The Original Me High-Performance Matte Lipstick might have been her favorite of the lot. Dall’Asen, on the other hand, is partial to the Line It Up 24-HR Gel Pencil Eye Liner....

February 25, 2022 · 1 min · 145 words · Sandra Robinson

The 5 Best Olaplex Products for Stronger, Healthier-Looking Hair

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. By now, many of us own at least one of thebest Olaplex productsfor hair-related damage control. Channing Smith/Allure Chances are you’ve already tried out the brand’s biggest claim to fame, the No. 3 Hair Repair Perfector. This fan-favorite hair product is known for restorative properties that repair damaged or broken bonds....

February 25, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · Tiffany Oneal

Trixie and Katya Made a Makeup Line Together, and You Can Buy It Right Now

Under the banner of Mattel’s namesake brandTrixie Cosmetics, the BFFs created Team Katya vs. Team Trixie, an Olympics-themed range that includes six new makeup products. This isn’t their first makeup collaboration. Getty Images This time around, Trixie and Katya are offering 10 new items, six of which are makeup products. As the name suggests, the range is divided into two bundles, Team Katya and Team Trixie. Each includes a 12-paneye shadow palette, matte bullet lipstick, andlip gloss....

February 25, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · Tamara Raymond

Why Melissa Barrera Thinks Good Skin Should be a "Human Right"

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. Makeup hasalways been a thing forMelissa Barrera. Getty Images “I remember it so clearly. “It was like a Mexican pink: fuchsia, bright pink. My mom used just a little bit on me because I was a toddler. Then, she’d put on a little lipstick and maybe eye shadow or something....

February 25, 2022 · 3 min · 606 words · Michael Jones

Zodiac Manicures Are Trending — Here Is the Best Manicure for Your Sign

Think of the designs you’re naturally drawn to. Maximalism, color-clash, loud brights? Or minimalism, neutrals, and simple accents? Instagram/@klaudiacloud One way to hone in on the designs best suited to you is throughyour horoscope. Each star sign can highlight different dominant traits. Wondering where yours will take you? Energetic, confident, impulsive, and adventurous, Aries don’t necessarily feel the need to follow convention. When it comes to your nails, they’re an opportunity to experiment....

February 25, 2022 · 2 min · 254 words · Eric Bryant

Are You Sitting? Cool. Angus Cloud Is the New Face of Polo by Ralph Lauren Fragrance

Brace yourselves Angus Cloudis the newest face of Polo by Ralph Lauren Fragrances. Move over, Lexi. Cloud is starting off strong, and we can’t wait to see his next brand campaign. Getty Images Courtesy of Ralph Lauren Fragrances

February 24, 2022 · 1 min · 38 words · Christie Patel

Do We Prefer Kendall Jenner as a Blonde or a Redhead? You Decide

Within a matter of 24 hours,Kendall Jennerhas proven that she can pull off being both agingerand ablondie. Truthfully, we can’t stop staring. All trends aside, we can’t put our finger on which hair color Jenner wore best. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin // Getty Images Now, it’s your turn to decide: red, or blonde?

February 24, 2022 · 1 min · 50 words · Erika George