Alicia Keys Wants to Be Your New Self-Care Mentor

Where does Alicia Keys find inspiration? But perhaps the secret has always been written in the stars. Its okay if you dont exercise as much right now. Its okay if you cant read a book anymore. Its okay if you fall asleep at 8:30 in front of the same Netflix show every night. Give yourself permission, be kind, practice self-care. Its what the self-help people say on Instagram. Alicia Keys doesnt seem to buy it....

March 16, 2021 · 6 min · 1231 words · Edward Smith

Dr. Jart's New Cicapair Cleanser Calms My Perpetually Flushed Skin

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. Havingrosaceacan be a real bitch sometimes. Nicola Dall’Asen; Courtesy of brand I’m perpetually puffy. My whole face flushes beet-red if I so much as talk too fast (and Ialwaystalk too fast). That said, I like to use as many anti-inflammatory products as possible in my skin-care routine....

March 16, 2021 · 1 min · 127 words · Nathan Vasquez

How to Use Bobby Pins Correctly and Creatively

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. Bobby pinsare easily one of the most ubiquitous beauty products known to the human race. Getty Images Meanwhile, bobby pins are crafted for more control. And lucky for novices, stylistAndrew Fitzsimmonssays bobby pins are a bit more cooperative than other types of pins....

March 16, 2021 · 2 min · 291 words · Marissa Craig

It's Time to Talk About Beauty Waste

Getting settled during a pandemic has been a challenge. The grind of working and homeschooling and baby-raising and cleaning and cooking (all the cooking!) has felt relentless at times. Courtesy of Getty Images/Clara Hendler Ultimately, Im so grateful that home has been a refuge for us. Beauty starts here: in our medicine cabinets, ourshowersandbaths, ourmakeup bags,even in our beds. (We also partnered with the design experts atArchitectural Digestto bring you some bathroom makeover inspiration....

March 16, 2021 · 1 min · 187 words · Laurie Lawrence

Julianne Hough Ditched Her Signature Short Hair for Waist-Length Extensions

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. “No joke, we’ve been talking about doing this look for two years.” Getty Images “Nothing makes that hair color pop better than a handful of good hair extensions,” Capri explains. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Let’s talk about those lived-in waves for a second, too....

March 16, 2021 · 1 min · 153 words · Tracy Roberson

The Bachelor'sOngoing Problem With Hair Texture Diversity

The show has recently taken tiny steps to diversify its cast. As of press time, ABC did not respond toAllure’s requests for comment for this piece. But that wasn’t the breadth of the entire conversation. Getty Images “Even Black menhave the same issueswhen it comes to hair. It was really nice. It couldn’t have gone better.” Getty Images Who knows why Vaughn’s part of the conversation made the cut while James’s was edited out....

March 16, 2021 · 3 min · 511 words · Kelly Gay

Where the Girls of Boys World Get All Their Colorful Makeup

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. Every generation has a girl group. Courtesy Boys World/Illustration by Clara Hendler They’re a pop music institution that tends to perfectly encapsulate the mood at the time. Gen Z’s offering?Boys World, which has rather appropriately garnered a lot of attention on TikTok....

March 16, 2021 · 5 min · 911 words · Dana Hodges

Blinc's New Mascara Achieves the Impossible

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. It’s rare that I say I can’t live without a beauty product. That said, for me, tubing mascara is a irreplaceable, panic-when-you-run-out essential. ), tubing mascaras are the answer to a prayer. The writer wearing Blinc UltraVolume Tubing Mascara. The writer wearing Blinc UltraVolume Tubing Mascara....

March 15, 2021 · 1 min · 130 words · Matthew Miller

Dove Taps Brother Vellies Founder Aurora James for Limited-Edition Hair-Care Collection

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. Unfortunately, it also has led to unprecedented changes, like an increase inbody acneand evenhair lossfor some folks. Photography by Christian Cody The hair accessories are included in limited-edition bundles available exclusively onbrothervellies.com, starting the week of March 15. The Hydration Spa Collection ($55) consists of a shampoo, conditioner, and a headscarf....

March 15, 2021 · 3 min · 559 words · Kelly Wagner

Matrix Introduces Hair Diversity Matrix to Ensure All Its Products Work Across All Hair Types

Overall, however, King says, “This does seem like a reasonable system” for product development. The folks at Matrix went through tests on hair swatches to verify the formulations were addressing hair needs accordingly. Oh, and the products the stylist suggests will actuallyworkfor you. Getty Images Matrix’s newly-formulated products and educational system are rolling out as you read this. Diversity in hair-care is a lot more than just putting someone with punch in 4 hair in a campaign....

March 15, 2021 · 1 min · 92 words · Ruben Jackson

Should You Wait Between Getting a Tattoo and a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Tattoo artists, like New York City’sRachel Finellia.k.a. Should I reschedule my appointment? Becausethe vaccinesare so new, info on this topic is limited. Getty Images A specific wait time between getting vaccinated and tattooed also hasn’t been recommended either. The biggest issue lies in the similar side effects vaccines and tattoos have. Both can cause arm soreness, pain, and redness. Basically, you might not want to get anyarm tattoosaround the same time as your vaccine appointment....

March 15, 2021 · 1 min · 134 words · Frederick Miller

TheAllureBeauty Box Luxury At- Home Edition

Last year, our kitchens became short-order restaurants. Our living rooms became offices. And our bathrooms became the closest you could get to a spa. Raj Shah you’re able to find all these products and more in this limited-edition box. Talk about a home run. Quantities are limited, soorder nowto take advantage of this exclusive offer before they’re sold out. Check out what’s in thislimited-edition box. There are a ton of jade rollers out there, but I love how this one is dual-ended....

March 15, 2021 · 1 min · 117 words · Angel Gonzalez

Beyoncé Broke a Major Record at the Grammys 2021 With a Classic Beauty Look

At theGrammys 2021,Beyoncejoined the stage with Megan Thee Stallion to accept her 27th award ever. Beyonce’s signature golden glow obviously made an appearance. Thin flicks of black liner were also drawn on. Getty Images The glossy ombre situation added extra definition to the immaculate look. They were tipped with gilded nail-like adornments. Honestly, it’s a genius choice in the midst of a pandemic. Getty Images Leave it to Beyonce to inspire us to addpress-onsto our gloves instead of painting our nails this week....

March 14, 2021 · 1 min · 83 words · Julia Parrish