Is the Trendy Russian Manicure More Work Than It’s Worth?

The list seems endless. Maybe you heard about it from a friend who got one and raved about how long the look lasted. [The nail tech] said they would last for a month, she said. Getty Images I’m going on three weeks right now and they still look great. This is the longest my nails have ever lasted. (She alsoshared the processwith her millions of TikTok followers.) Will the Russian manicure elevate your nail game for good?...

July 3, 2024 · 3 min · 439 words · Amy Stevens

MAC’s Lipstick Bringbacks Collection Has Every Retro Shade You’ve Been Missing

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. Suppose you’re an avid TikTok beauty vlogger fan like most of theAllureteam. Collage: Bella Geraci; Product Images: Courtesy of brand Good news: the Lipstick Bringbacks collection includes the aforementioned Fleshpot! Bad news: The shade, along with the shimmery pink-white Bubbles, instantly sold out upon release....

July 3, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · John Taylor

The Complete Guide to Laser Facial Hair Removal

I was a plucky 12-year-old when I first asked my dad to teach me toshavemy face. Up until my mid-twenties, I was predominately taking care of peach fuzz. As I aged, however, my unwanted facial hair became uber-thick, absurdly dark, and coarse. Getty Images In my case, folliculitis manifested as many, many pesky inflamed patches dappled with blemishes. A closer look at my mortal enemy: folliculitis. I see the trickle-down effect of how all of these things can affect people....

July 3, 2024 · 3 min · 611 words · Tyler Cervantes

Tiny Bugs Are Crawling All Over Kylie Jenner's Latest Manicure

There’s a worm onKylie Jenner’s nail! (These bugs are sweet, not scary, trust me.) This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Getty Images Jenner’s pal Hailey Bieber is currently sporting a very similar summery mani, also courtesy Ganzorigt. Bieber’sfarmers market nailsswap the bugs for fruits and veggies, including pea pods, cherries, and carrots. More celeb nails to inspire your next appointment: Now, watch Benito Skinner take on TikTok:

July 3, 2024 · 1 min · 71 words · David Garner

Can Rubbing Castor Oil on Your Belly ButtonActuallyHelp With Digestion?

Another day, another TikTok trendand this one, surprisingly, revolves around your navel. Turns out, its a longtime folk remedy used in Caribbean countries to relieveconstipation. And though the practice does have some history, it seems there arent a whole lot of scientifically-backed benefits. Getty Images Can rubbing castor oil on your belly button actually help with digestion? What are the benefits of taking castor oil by mouth? When consumed orallyin a dose of as little as one-half tablespooncastor oil can be effective for constipation....

July 2, 2024 · 1 min · 210 words · Valerie Thomas

Cardi B Dressed Up as a Giant Flower With the Manicure to Match

Cardi Bjust transformed herself into a giant flower. The theme of Jacobs’s show was Joy, period and Cardi absolutely delivered in her effervescent look. Let’s take it from the top, shall we? Getty Images Dandelion yellow tights and white platform shoes finished off her 2020s-does-’90s-does-’60s moment. The rapper has so much fun with beauty and that enthusiasm is contagious. Seriously, you’re able to’tnotsmile when staring at this fun floral moment....

July 2, 2024 · 1 min · 89 words · Pamela Fuller

Megan Thee Stallion's Duo Chrome Nails Are Sharp as a Knife's Edge

She did caption it, Kira kira , after all. In true Stallion style, Megan’s manicure is long, with the sharpest possible stiletto points. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Getty Images More mani inspo: Now, watch Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke take on TikTok:

July 2, 2024 · 1 min · 48 words · Brenda Chavez

When Marc Jacobs Said "Give My Models Doll Eyes," He Meant That Literally

Did you ever play with those old-school dolls whose eyes blinked when you tipped them back and forth? But the clothes weren’t the only surrealistic aspect of the evening. Did they obscure their vision? Getty Images But it looked great.Diane Kendal, a longtime Jacobs collaborator, was behind the look. Dolls have been on Jacobs’s mind as of late. More runway beauty: Now, watch Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke take on TikTok:...

July 2, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Stephanie Johnson

Why Dancer Dasol Kim Is Outspoken About Her Psoriasis Journey

As a doer of all things movement, her body is her instrument. Kim was diagnosed withguttate psoriasisin 2016. Its a rare form of the autoimmune disorder that presents as small, drop-shaped lesions. Photo by Bryan Berrios In Kims case, those lesions are small, oval-shaped rashes visible all around her torso and arms. And considering how a dancers attire can include lots of skin on display, theres no hiding them. For Kim, one impactful misconception she recalls was that her peers believed her psoriasis to be contagious....

July 2, 2024 · 2 min · 260 words · Eric Chambers

9 of Sydney Sweeney’s Beauty Essentials You Can Shop on Amazon Prime Day

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. Sydney Sweeney has the Hollywood resume of all Hollywood resumes. Collage: Laneen Wells; Source Images: Getty, Courtesy of brands But there’s another A-list, thoughher Amazon Prime Day list. We’ve done the research and rounded up some of her favorites below. Shop the star’s must-haves during the retailer’s once-in-a-summer sale....

July 1, 2024 · 2 min · 226 words · Whitney Garza

Hailey Bieber's Farmers Market Nails Have Itty Bitty Fruits and Veggies All Over Them

Hailey Bieber’s newmanicureis the sweetest thing I’ve seen this summer, literally. Every time I see it, I instinctively say, Aww! and then start planning my shopping list. Getty Images This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. For a trip to NYC, the Rhode foundermatched her nails to her Dunkin’with a glazed latte mani. (Don’t worry, SZA’sgot it on lock.) More mani inspo: Now, watch Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke take on TikTok:

July 1, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Andrea Johnston

Refy's Lash Sculpt Lengthen and Lift Mascara Is Equal Parts Confusing and Amazing

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 nearly 15 years as a beauty editor, Ive seen several semi-successful and ill-fated attempts. There was themascarayou pumped. The mascara shaped like a tiny rake. The wand that bent at a 90-degree angle, and another wand that looked like a miniature medieval weapon....

July 1, 2024 · 3 min · 606 words · Emily Thompson

Taraji P. Henson Wore Seven Different Looks While Hosting the BET Awards

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 not just about the presidential election. Getty Images It’s time for us to play chess, not checkers," she said inher impassioned speech. They are attacking our most vulnerable citizens. I’m not trying to scare us, I’m trying to inform us, she said....

July 1, 2024 · 2 min · 279 words · Brianna Todd