8 Best Hair Oils That Make Our Strands Look Like New

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. To subtlyperfume your hair, the product is scented with sandalwood, bergamot, edelweiss flower, and lychee. Source images:Allureeditors; Collage: Laneen Wells Pro tip: Apply it to damp hair before heat-styling to speed up drying time. Alluresocial director Kassidy Silva applying the Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil....

August 7, 2017 · 3 min · 557 words · Austin Miranda

13 Best Period Underwear for Bleeders of All Flows, Genders, and Styles

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 doubt, to those who have never tried them before, period pantiessoundlike diapers for blood. Getty Images But rest assured: Menstrual underwear is far sexier and less obtrusive than diapers. Period panties won’t noticeably bulk up your crotch the way most diapers do....

August 5, 2017 · 3 min · 453 words · Krista Webster

Uncombable Hair Syndrome Is a Rare, Genetic Syndrome — and This Girl Has It

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. Yeah, us too. Benjamin Cothren / EyeEm If you haven’t heard of it before, that’s no major surprise. While cases of uncombable hair syndromedoexist in the states, it’s still considered a rare disorder. But that’s not to say you shouldn’t know about it....

July 31, 2017 · 2 min · 367 words · Raymond Williamson

The Difference Between Contouring and Bronzing, According to Makeup Artists

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. or “How do Iline my lips?” Martin Sweers / Trunk Archive Because, truly, the products look practically identical. That being said, there are some brands likeLYSandFenty Beauty that get it right. (Don’t worry, some of our favorite options are ahead.) What is contour?...

July 24, 2017 · 1 min · 161 words · Cindy Hall

The Best Butt Plugs for Beginners to Get Your Foot In The Back Door

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. If you’re curious about thebest butt plugs for beginners,look no further. Wesley Hall forAllure/ Courtesy of brands This luxurious, easy-to-use prostate massager from LELO is a gift to your well-being. It’s made with smooth silicone and is totally waterproof, making it a breeze to clean....

July 21, 2017 · 3 min · 538 words · Courtney Hayes

How to Treat a Peeling Sunburn

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. Pretty cool, if you ask us. Getty Images Why does a sunburn peel? Any redness, and especially peeling, signifies that there has been damage to the skin." (Not enough protection to forgo sunscreen, of course. Don’t get too excited.) What are the stages of sunburn healing?...

July 20, 2017 · 2 min · 330 words · Lisa Brown

13 Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinses for an Intensive Cleansing and Shine Boost

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. Sounds like you oughta incorporate a multitasking hair-care product to target your concerns. Channing Smith/Allure “Malicand acetic acids help the hair cuticle contract, increasing its shine and reducing frizz.” “Meanwhile,aloe verahydrates and lavender extract cleanses,” she adds. Sunday || Sunday Root Refresh Sunday II Sunday...

July 19, 2017 · 2 min · 218 words · Victoria Lewis

Undereye Filler Makes Dark Circles Disappear, But Proceed With Caution

Just know that there’s a cosmetic treatment to clear them up and for a long time. What is tear trough filler? Who is an ideal candidate? Getty Images In other words: Don’t mess around with injectors who aren’t board-certified dermatologists or plastic surgeons. Here’s where the nuance really begins. Before-and-after photos of a patient with tear trough filler. Before-and-after photos of a patient with tear trough filler. What can I expect when getting tear trough filler?...

July 17, 2017 · 1 min · 163 words · Mrs. Denise Hanson

Here’s Proof That Box Braids Are the Most Versatile Protective Style

Box braids are a timeless staple in the arsenal ofBlack girl hairstyles. While the hair look is mainly worn as a protective style, its appeal doesnt stop there. Those sections are then joined with extensions and braided into box braids. Courtesy of Subject / Getty Images Despite the name, box braids can also have triangle parts and can take on other geometric shapes. Ahead, the freshest ways to wear box braids....

July 11, 2017 · 3 min · 456 words · Benjamin Young

22 Prime Day Beauty Deals 2024 Still Happening Now

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. [LAST UPDATED AT 9:30 A.M. Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Courtesy of brands ET ON OCTOBER 10, 2024]Another October, another round ofAmazon Prime Daybeauty deals behind us. Amazon’s biggest sale of the year may have ended, but the savings are still going strong....

July 10, 2017 · 2 min · 305 words · Crystal Nunez

Sorry, Environmentally-Friendly Glitter Just Doesn't Exist

Glittery makeup is the stuff of weekend nights spent with friends and weekday mornings spent trying to look bright-eyed. Glitter pollution is showing up in rivers, soil, even dust on the street. Now scientists and policy makers are taking a closer look at glitter’s footprint. Marilyn Minter,Frostbite, 2006. Courtesy of the artist and Salon 94, New York Glitter in cosmetics is made one of four ways: from microplastics, cellulose, mica, or glass....

June 29, 2017 · 2 min · 401 words · Ryan Lyons

11 Best At-Home Teeth-Whitening Kits for a Brighter Smile

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. Ideally,brushing your teethevery day would be enough to keep your teeth pearly white between dentist appointments. Laneen Wells forAllure/ Courtesy of brands you might either consult your board-certified dentist or refer to our FAQs below. Hello, brighter smile. It seems as if they’ve been around forever but professionals still love them....

June 28, 2017 · 2 min · 258 words · Joseph Davis

39 Wedding Hairstyles Perfect for Long 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. There are endless options ofhairstyles for your wedding day. Getty Images From the engagement to the big day, your to-do list is as long as a Phish jam session. “Everyone wants to still look like themselves. All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors....

June 28, 2017 · 3 min · 606 words · Christopher Stevenson