Beauty

You know how there are some people out there in the world that can magically suit ANY hair color, length or style? Well, I think it’s safe to say that Jennifer Lopez is one of those super-humans. Seriously, the woman has worked so many hairstyles from a wavy bob to XXL hair extensions — and

One of the biggest beauty trends to come from the early aughts was Brazilian waxing. Thanks to the J Sisters who pioneered the hair removal method, gone were the days of balancing one foot on the toilet while the other was firmly pressed on the ground to capture each and every hair in your pube

Welcome to ELLE’s Empties, a monthly series where editors share the beauty products that they are currently obsessed with in their rotation. As we enter into summer, we’re craving bright lips (lots of them!), sexy scents, and smooth skin. The Lipstick Alyssa Wore to Vax Up Courtesy Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick Rare Beauty by

So you’ve got a pimple, and you’re officially in crisis mode. Its charming arrival likely coincides with a major life event; acne loves to rear its ugly head at precisely the worst moments, doesn’t it? Pimples have a cruel way of popping up just before first dates, important job interviews, school dances, and weddings. You

Last month, Glossier recruited Gen Z darling Olivia Rodrigo to reveal its newest lip product sneakily. “It just emphasizes what you got,” she said of the product at the time. Emphasizing your natural beauty has been Glossier’s mission from the start. Today, Glossier finally drops the product they describe as “the (cashmere) sweatpants of lipstick.”

Long before rice water went viral on TikTok and YouTube and ended up on Kardashian blogs, the beauty practice had been used for centuries by women in Asia. According to research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Chemists, court ladies during Japan’s Heian Period (794 to 1185 CE) used Yu-Su-Ru (a.k.a leftover water from washing

Long live the Euphoria effect. HBO’s Euphoria-inspired makeup has become wildly popular since the airing of the show in 2019. And now, you too can adorn your eyes like Jules and Kat, thanks to a new limited-edition line of face decals from the show’s lead makeup artist Donni Davy. Davy launched the face decals earlier

If you’ve followed Glossier veteran Diarrha N’Diaye’s Instagram account @ByAmiCole in the past year, you’ve witnessed all the process of creating a beauty brand from scratch. As she explained in “The Process” highlight reel on her page, “I am not in the business of creating more ‘things.’ My goal is [to] create better things.” So

Daniele VenturelliGetty Images Don’t let Instagram fool you: those effortless “I woke up like this” beach waves require some work. Luckily, there are easy methods you can use at home to create that textured and tousled look, without actually going to the beach. For celebrity hairstylist and co-founder of Mark Ryan Salon, Ryan Trygstad, a

Are you ready? Ready to have more fun? Chances are you’ve been contemplating going blonde for a minute. Let this serve as a sign from the universe to go for it! While it’s always best to consult a professional, if quarantine has you cooped inside, here is a step-by-step guide to safely bleaching your own

Selena Gomez and her Rare Beauty line kicked off the spring by launching its gorgeous new eyeshadow palette. Now, the beauty line is upping its primer game with its new Always an Optimist Pore Diffusing Primer—and celebrating the launch with a stunning In My Prime campaign shot by beauty influencer and photographer Alissa Ashley. Gomez

Ilia J. Smith, a 40-year-old nurse practitioner in Dallas, never suspected she’d be confronted with a life-threatening health concern in her thirties. She was a medical professional. She ate well, worked out regularly. Sure, she spent a lot of time basking in the sun wearing low-SPF tanning oils, but as a Black woman, she wasn’t

No one appears to have more fun on Instagram than Lizzo. She shoots Steph Curry-range shots with the former Captain America and tries out new fashion looks she borrows from Rihanna. So it comes as a surprise that social media has sometimes been a dark spot for the singer. “I used to feel like I

Social media is going through a change. The ‘gram seems to be evolving. From listening and learning to the black squares that “healed racism”, there has been a shift of people seemingly wanting to be more conscious. In this period of enlightenment, daily affirmations and mantras have permeated the Instagram zeitgeist in a unique way.

Hunter & Gatti For Armani Beauty Tapped to Sculpt the cheekbones of women like Adria Arjona, Laura Harrier, and Brie Larson, celebrity facialist Iván Pol’s multilayer facial “The Beauty Sandwich” is so famous that the moniker is arguably better known than his own name. The buzzy hour-long session involves a series (or “sandwich”)of high-tech treatments:

My road to a Crohn’s diagnosis started when I was 13. I had always wanted to model, but I was sick so often—experiencing chronic loose stool and using the bathroom often—that I didn’t think it was a possibility for me. My pediatrician immediately referred me to a gastroenterologist, and because my symptoms were so severe,

If you were looking for a sign—a beauty bat signal, of sorts—that makeup was back and better than ever, allow us to introduce you to Zara Beauty. Announced today and launching May 12, fashion giant Zara is launching lipsticks, glosses, nail polishes, bronzers, and more in over 130 shades designed in collaboration with legendary makeup

The name may sound very simple and self-explanatory but there is more to this popular natural hairstyle than simply washing and going. On the contrary, there are a few steps in between washing your hair and walking out the door with beautiful bouncy curls. With a world of products to choose from and new techniques

When Laurence Chirat first heard that COVID-19 could cause a loss of the sense of smell, she was worried. For Chirat, the vice president of fragrance design innovation for the Geneva-based fragrance and flavor company Firmenich, scent is her livelihood. But when she got the virus in January, she learned that losing her sense of

If it seems like a ton of people have been freezing their eggs lately, you’re on to something. The NYU Langone Fertility Center, where I did my egg freezing, reported more than a 30% increase in the number of egg freezing cycles during the pandemic. It might have something to do with the reported COVID

While Chanel N°5 celebrates its centennial this year, many would argue the scent is as resonant today as it was in 1921. In 2019, an item infused with its fragrance—a perfume, shower gel, or soap—was purchased in America every minute, either in person or online. So at a time when beauty trends come and go

Shay Mitchell defines the cool mom space. She’s an actress, certified social media star, and has one of the cutest babies in the world, as seen on the ‘gram or her YouTube channel. But for Mitchell, being a cool mom is more about being in touch with her daughter’s interests and needs. “If you take

The Asian American community is under attack. In the last few weeks, Asian Americans have been robbed and beaten. Asian restaurants have been boycotted and vandalized, with owners closing shop early and employees scared to walk home. Videos on social media have gone viral, showing elders being pushed to the ground. On Tuesday, six Asian

After what feels like an eternity of quarantine skincare, and minimal zoom-meeting makeup, this summer promises a much-needed return to bold, fun makeup. There’s nothing like warmer weather to make you want to go out and look your best, and these 8 makeup trends are on standby to give you the ultimate summer glam. We