Here's What's Probably Causing Your Hair Breakage

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 an ideal world, the only breaks we’d ever have to deal with isKurtis Blow’s song. Getty Images Do we like it? Fortunately, there are ways to combat it when and even before it happens. Did youleave the bleacha little too long on your hair?...

April 18, 2014 · 3 min · 578 words · Andrew Obrien

The Best Ways to Use Coconut Oil in Your Beauty Routine

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. Sure in a perfect world, the sweet-smelling oil would make skin conditions likeacneandeczemamagically disappear. Getty Images Hell, it’d make hairgrow thickerand longer, and maybe it would even do our taxes for us. But it simply can’t do all of those things. (Sorry to break the bad news....

April 11, 2014 · 3 min · 463 words · James Johns

The Best Wedding Day Makeup Tips From 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. To that, we would add something glam. Getty Images Create a mood board to establish a clear vision. If you haven’t become well-acquainted with Pinterest, now is the time to get familiar. The platform features countless images ofmakeupinspiration it’s possible for you to compile together digitally....

March 31, 2014 · 3 min · 615 words · Gregory Porter

The Best Blushes for Your Skin Tone

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 it looks off or unnatural, you should choose another shade," he says. Clara Hendler/Allure “It’s much easier to add than to subtract.” Blush formula matters, too, according to makeup artistAngel Merino. We’ve rounded up thebest blushes for every skin tone, as recommended by makeup artists andAllureeditors....

March 24, 2014 · 3 min · 457 words · Jesus Kennedy

22 of the Best Blonde Hair Color Ideas for Every Skin Tone

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 most sound estimates, only about 2% of people have a naturally blondehair color. Getty Images Don’t believe us? Think of your favorite celebrity. Chances are, they’ve been blonde at some point in their career. Getty Images And you’re in good company....

March 13, 2014 · 4 min · 830 words · Elizabeth Freeman

The 41 Prettiest Red Hair-Color Ideas for Your Skin Tone

Give us a chance to change your mind. Here are 41 red hair color ideas for every skin tone. She recommends this shade for fair-skinned clients with pink or yellow undertones. Getty Images This neutral-toned red complements the neutral-yellow undertones of her skin. Neutral skin tones, the search is over. “The pink-orange hue also brings out the brightness in her blue eyes,” says Ferrara. Amy has beautiful fair skin and blue eyes, and copper works so well in this case....

March 10, 2014 · 3 min · 550 words · Derrick Singleton

13 Best Luxury Moisturizers That Are Worth Every Penny

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. Ahead, find luxe concoctions fromLa Mer, Augustinus Bader,andTatchathat’ll leave your skin feeling oh-so pampered. Wesley Hall/Allure/Courtesy of brands We most certainly are not, considering that it’s both dermatologist- andAllureeditor-approved. “It also contains iron oxides which can help to provide added protection against blue light....

January 20, 2014 · 1 min · 87 words · Joseph Smith

The Best Oscars Beauty Looks of All Time

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. Ask the average person who won best actress in a leading role at the 1986Oscarsand they’ll be stumped. Getty Images (It was Geraldine Page, just FYI.) But ask them who wore a two-foot-tall showgirl headdress and they’ll shout, “Cher!” And the dress was Givenchy as in, it was made by Hubert de Givenchy....

January 15, 2014 · 4 min · 709 words · Wendy Yang

13 Best Dry Shampoos That Instantly Minimize Grease

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’s probably one for every hair-care need or quirk you’ve got. Soleil Summer forAllure/ Courtesy of brands Do you buy a dry shampoo to match yourhair color? It doesn’t absorb oil like other dry shampoos but removes it. How, you ask? Key Ingredients:Hydrated silica, OFPMA, starch |Who It’s For:Anyone who wants award-winning results....

December 16, 2013 · 2 min · 411 words · Patricia Kirk

22 Red LipsticksAllureEditors Keep In Their Makeup Bags

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. But a bold crimson lip is not reserved for the red carpet or on-stage moments. Laneen Wells/Allure Ahead, everything from our drugstore favorites to high-end shades designed to perfectly match our red-bottom Christian Louboutin heels. Every time I’ve worn this bold shade I’ve gotten hit with complimentsit’s just so good!...

November 25, 2013 · 4 min · 660 words · Margaret Foster

How to Grow Out, Trim Up, and Shape Your Brows, According to Experts

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. But sometimes, eyebrows can send unintended messages: Too muchtweezingcan lead to bewildered or timid and retreating arches. Getty Images Said “best results” means different things to different people. But without diligent grooming, any brow shape can go astray. That takes real pluck....

November 4, 2013 · 4 min · 692 words · Justin Gonzales

These Heat Protectants Will Protect Strands Without Breaking the Bank

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 made out of argan and sunflower seed oils which moisturize hair and add shine. Soleil Summer /Allure For only $5, this spray is simple, easy to use, and a true steal. I really like the Chi 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray for this....

October 14, 2013 · 2 min · 236 words · Joy Martinez

Here’s How to Gracefully Grow Out a Pixie Haircut

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 youve landed on this page, chances are youre wondering how to grow out apixie cut. Getty Images We get it getting a super short haircut can feel liberating, bold, and fun. But growing it out? Well, thats a process that can be awkward and hard to style....

August 21, 2013 · 2 min · 389 words · Linda Edwards