Piercing Your Baby's Ears Doesn't Make Them a Girl

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. Growing up, not having myears piercedoften left me feeling like the odd one out. PhotoAlto/Ale Ventura In Puerto Rican culture, many parents pierce their children’s ears shortly after they’re born. It was often a rite of passage, and being without my own pair seemed to confuse some people....

July 21, 2021 · 2 min · 251 words · Emily Williams

Sha'Carri Richardson's Heart-Shaped Manicure Is the Star of Her Beats by Dre Commercial

And of course, thoseedgesare laid perfectly on either side of her face. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. This isn’t your regularFrench manicureat all. Getty Images Alongside the traditional white, this set has baby pink and light blue hues on the tips. So we’ll be here not-so-quietly praising all the beauty moments to come. Courtesy ofYouTube/Beats by Dre Courtesy ofYouTube/Beats by Dre

July 21, 2021 · 1 min · 66 words · Denise Young

11 Best Waxing Strips and Kits for Easy, At-Home Hair Removal

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. One wax strip is all it takes for that “Whoa, where’d the hair go?” Collage: Gabrielle Langdon; Source images: Courtesy of brands The wax formula includes calming sunflower seed oil, which we (and our sensitive skin) appreciate. These strips are a fan-favorite for their low price and high returns....

July 20, 2021 · 2 min · 324 words · Carolyn Martinez

52 Black Dermatologists Across the U.S.

As the saying goes, after knowledge comes action. This isn’t a comprehensive list but hopefully will serve as a start. If you’re looking for even more options specific to your state, we recommend checking outblackdermdirectory.com. Courtesy Images; Illustration by Bella Geraci Reporting byMichella OreandGina Way. I am a visual learner and dermatology is a perfect blend of my passions. “To blend my two passions: dermatology and caring for children. I focus on building the self-esteem of children with rare and common skin conditions....

July 20, 2021 · 7 min · 1399 words · Ashley Lee

7 Black Dermatologists Share Their Skin-Care Routines

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. Imagine having a job where you sort through other people’s skin dilemmas all day. This is the life of a Black dermatologist. While their product picks varied, everyone agreed that yourskin-care routineshould change from morning to night. There’s some overlap, but these dermatologists have curated routines to meet their individual needs....

July 20, 2021 · 3 min · 615 words · Devin Holt

Black Americans Are Getting Botox More Than Ever

Hartman says, “This has become a topic that is now socially acceptable across the board. Now you have [people] bringing their girlfriends in and having events at doctors' offices orBotox parties. However, there are other botulinum toxin bang out A injections like Xeomin and Dysport. Brittany M. Reid The lingering question is why. “I don’t think it’s a money thing. People are gonna find the money for things that they want to do,” says Hartman....

July 20, 2021 · 2 min · 314 words · Scott Snyder

Cardi B Matched Her Blue-Green Wig to Her Makeup and Mesh Dress

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. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Getty Images All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

July 20, 2021 · 1 min · 66 words · Samuel Riley

It's Time to Broaden Our Views of Women Who Wear Locs

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. Over the following centuries, Black people dropped the negative connotation and reclaimed the ancient hairstyle. On Omega: Chloe dress, Loulabelle tights, Jimmy Choo heels, Khiry earrings, Loren Nicole, Page Sargisson, and Foundrae rings. On Marianna: Proenza Schouler dress, Loulabelle tights, Jimmy Choo heels, Castlecliff earrings, Dinosaur Designs cuggs, Page Sargisson, Loren Nicole rings....

July 20, 2021 · 2 min · 280 words · Brian Stark

Why Some Black Women Are Going Back to Relaxers

The 24-year-old Austin native is hardly alone. The latter is what caused White to finally make her exit. Through college, she heavily relied onprotective styles, including using wigs, to transition. White says she would spend 30 minutes trying to get her hair into a sleek bun. Black women’s hair remains a site ofprejudicedue to white/European beauty constructs that position straight hair as good hair. A Google search of “best products for natural hair” will produce more than 900 million results....

July 20, 2021 · 3 min · 428 words · Deborah Smith

WhyEuphoriaMakeup Will Be Glitter-Free in Season Two

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. Turns out,Euphoriamakeupis taking on a new definition for season two in ways Davy definitely didn’t anticipate. HBO Max When everyone regrouped for filming recently, Levinson revealed his vision for the new season’s makeup had changed. The looks Davy is now creating on set are more refined and subtle than last year’s aesthetic....

July 20, 2021 · 2 min · 294 words · Joshua Lang

Halsey Announced the Birth of Their Baby With an Intimate Hospital Snapshot

Now, we’re happy to report that their little bundle of joy is finally here. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. In the caption, they wrote, “Gratitude. Getty Images For the most ‘are’ and euphoric birth. Powered by love.”

July 19, 2021 · 1 min · 42 words · Michael Edwards

Let's End the Phrase "Summer Body" Once and for All

The calorie-deficit meal plans. On July 19, the duo will relaunch with a slew of new resources. The goal of all of it, Lawrence says, is to provide an unwavering community for plus-size people. Courtesy of Ushshi Rahman, Lydia Okello, Rosey Blair This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Not only that, but the concept of a seasonal body encourages dangerous nutrition and exercise habits. TLDR; the perfect “summer body” simply doesn’t exist....

July 19, 2021 · 2 min · 242 words · John Booth

Megan Thee Stallion's Rainbow Manicure Is What Kawaii Dreams Are Made Of

There’s no denying thatMegan Thee Stallionhas an affinity for bothnail artand all things anime. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. If you need a sign to go get your nails done, then let this be it. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Megan Thee Stallion attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images,,)...

July 19, 2021 · 1 min · 96 words · Kimberly Berg