Beauty

I like to grind. Work-wise, dance-wise—let’s grind it out. But there’s an area I don’t appreciate grinding, and that’s my mouth. I remember when I first realized I was mercilessly grinding my teeth at night: I was on a shoot, getting ready to interview celebrity cosmetic dentist Bill Dorfman about teeth whitening. Before filming, he

5. Matte “A matte finish makes any old nail color look contemporary. An ultimate color shifter, it makes cream polishes look chalky, metallic shades look like steel, and pearl shades look suede,” Remark says. “But if you tend to have dry or peeling cuticles, stick to shiny topcoats. Matte manicures can shine an unwanted light

Cirque Colors is an independent nail polish company that has handcrafted and produced over 250 unique colors since 2012. It makes polishes in creme, holographic, temperature changing, speckled, and shimmer formulas. All Cirque Colors products are mixed, dispensed, and boxed by hand at its base in Brooklyn, NY. See more from Cirque Colors here: https://www.cirquecolors.com/

Albert UrsoGetty Images Even though I am a beauty product hoarder and embrace my (extremely extra) million-step nighttime skincare routine, somehow, my hair care routine has always been bare-bones. I couldn’t figure out how to keep my hair healthy enough. I always ended up with split ends less than a month after a haircut. Even

For the Green Beauty Devotee R.A.W. Texturizing Styling Spray Matrix Biolage ulta.com $19.50 Get results without guilt—this natural spray has no artificial fragrances, colors, nor silicones and parabens. It’s also packaged in recycled plastic. More importantly, the matcha green tea-infused formula gives hair the lift it needs while remaining soft to the touch.

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images Purchasing an eyeliner can feel like a gamble. You walk into your nearest Sephora, money in hand, on a mission to find a formula that doesn’t pull, tug, skip or drag. After perusing the shelves, you’ll settle on one in hopes that it won’t smudge before lunch. The truth is, you never

Finding the perfect shade of foundation and lipstick is difficult for women of color due to the lack of shade ranges available. Co-founders KJ Miller and Amanda E. Johnson started Mented in 2017 to create nude lipstick specifically made for brown skin tones. Mented has expanded into eyeshadow, foundation, and nail polish. We tried out

NurPhotoGetty Images There comes a time in a young woman’s life where she feels confident enough to skip the hair salon and experiment with hair dyes and hot styling tools in the comfort of her own home. Shortly after this time, when she stares at her hair’s fried strands, split ends, and lifeless curls, she

Zoe Kravitz is no professional makeup artist, but the the actress, model, and perennial cool girl knows her way around a makeup bag. Her expertise? Bold, vibrant lipsticks. When I walked into my interview with Kravitz on a sunny summer day in NYC at The Plaza Hotel, she took one look at me and said,

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Hair stylist Brian Andrew is a master of finger waving. The Bronx-based stylist creates the wave with a comb and conditioning lotion, keeping in mind the entire time a “C” formation. See more from Brian Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/b_andrew_hair/ BEAUTY INSIDER believes everyone should shine from hair to makeup and everything in between. Life is an adventure.

Timothy Smith The day is May 19, 2018. The world’s first biracial royal ascends the church steps to be greeted by her actual Prince Charming. He bites his lip and utters the words that lip-readers decipher around the world: “I’m so lucky.” So lucky, indeed. A woman became a capital-d Duchess that day. And on

Gregg DeGuireGetty Images Brown hair gets a bad rap for being basic and lacking dimension. And, while brunettes can certainly benefit from some added color, caramel highlights and honey-toned balayage aren’t the only way to upgrade your natural shade. If you’re looking to update your brunette with a cooler color option, consider ashy tones—a hue

Temporary hair dyes can be an easy, low-cost way to switch up your hair color without the use of harmful chemicals. We tested four kinds of temporary hair dye: Good Dye Young Poser Paste, Gemini Naturals Get Hued, Manic Panic Dye Hard, and Mofajang. Producer Nico puts four temporary hair dyes in different price ranges

If summer hair is defined by sun-streaked highlights, shine, and mermaid-y strands—the epitome of strength and health—then winter tresses can feel like the complete opposite: dull and drab. It’s hard to imagine anything else when the weather outside looks as dreary as you feel. But Dominick Serna, hairstylist at Chris McMillian Salon and Unite ambassador,

Courtesy of Justine Marjan Achieving curls that look lived-in, natural, and (dare I say it?) “effortless” is not easy. The first step to getting it right, however, is to use the proper hot tool: A flatiron. Yes, you can get perfect curls by using a straightener. And, if you get the technique right, you’ll never

There’s a certain type of girl who puts Wite Out on her nails as a kid—and Britney Tokyo was definitely that girl. “I was always in trouble,” she giggles while organizing her kit, which includes tiny Chanel and Louis Vuitton nail decals, along with rainbow appliques, glitter powder, and gemstones for her signature super-extra manicures.

Sephora just hosted its first-ever SEPHORiA beauty event in Los Angeles. The two-day House of Beauty experience featured custom makeup products, master classes with celebrity makeup artists and hairstylists, photo ops, and a ton of free goodies. Tickets started at $99 to $449 per day. —————————————————— #Sephora #HouseOfBeauty INSIDER is great journalism about what passionate

“There was Brenda, LaTisha, Linda, Felicia, Dawn, LeShaun, Ines and Alicia, Teresa, Monica, Sharron…” If you’ve scrolled through Twitter or Instagram recently, you’ve definitely heard the classic DMX song those names originate from featured in countless video montages of black women showing they can literally pull of any hairstyle and color. It’s called the #DMXChallenge.

I spent the last two days talking about secondhand cosmetics to anyone who spoke with me: my husband, friends, acquaintances, an acupuncturist, dermatologists, and straight up strangers. Every time I broached the subject, I got the most visceral reactions that ranged from shock to horror (“Ew, like, used makeup?” asked a friend, her face scrunched

Almost a year ago, Naomi Osaka became a household name when she defeated her idol Serena Williams in the U.S. Open and became the first Japanese woman to win a Grand Slam singles tournament. Heading into the 2019 U.S. Open next week, she’s ranked as the no. 1 female tennis player in the world. BarePRO

Lip Lab by BITE in LA lets you create your own shade of lipstick. From color to finish to scent, you can totally customize the perfect shade. For more visit https://www.bitebeauty.com and https://www.instagram.com/bitebeauty/ —————————————————— #CustomLipstick #LipstickShade INSIDER is great journalism about what passionate people actually want to know. That’s everything from news to food, celebrity

Matteo ScarpelliniGetty Images Indecision rarely yields strong looks, but in the world of manicures, it’s gold. There’s a new polish trend I can’t escape every time I open Instagram, and it involves wearing a different shade on every nail. Let’s call it the Skittles Manicure. Like the candy, it’s a cheerful arrangement of rainbow colors.

Aris Jerome / © ArtPartner It was only a matter of time before we began Marie Kondo-ing our overcrowded shelfies. With the pendulum swinging back from 10-step K-beauty skin-care routines, even the biggest Korean beauty houses are introducing more abbreviated ranges and multitaskers called “skip-care.” It’s a revolution that’s equal parts practicality and existential crisis.

At the Poole, England factory, manufacturers make bath bombs by mixing different powders with a similar base of baking soda, citric acid, LUSH fragrance and color. Since the bath bombs are assembled by hand, every bath bomb is unique. In 2017 alone, over 18.5 million bath bombs were made! See more from LUSH: https://www.lush.com/ BEAUTY

What is it about miniature beauty products that makes me want to squeal with joy? From bite-sized Beautyblenders to tiny Tom Ford lipsticks, I hoard these little guys like I’m at risk of shrinking à la Ant-Man at any moment. That’s why I was overjoyed to find out that Harry Josh Pro Tools—a brand beloved

Kay-Paris FernandesGetty Images You’ve spent the summer getting your hair messy at the beach, soaking it in chlorine-filled pools, and throwing it in sweaty updos. Now it’s time to show it some love. Fall’s less humid temperatures means you can finally let your hair down and shine, and what better way than to debut a

Meghan Markle’s wedding day makeup will go down as one of the most iconic beauty moments of our generation. Okay, that’s really dramatic. But, you and the 1.9 billion who watched the televised ceremony can’t deny she looked incredible that day (so much that her minimalist approach to bridal makeup even inspired me to undergo

Richard BordGetty Images Figuring out what types of makeup brushes to have on hand can be overwhelming, especially with all of the different options out there. Sometimes it can feel like the only way to tell the difference between a flat eyeshadow brush and a crease brush is if it’s literally written on the brush

2018 was an exciting year for the beauty world, but five trends in particular stole the show. From color-changing products to eco-friendly beauty, here are some of the biggest beauty trends from the past year. —————————————————— #Trends #Beauty #BeautyInsider INSIDER is great journalism about what passionate people actually want to know. That’s everything from news