Beauty

Jennifer Lopez is channeling her inner Spice Girl. Yesterday, Lopez’s hairstylist, Chris Appleton, took to Instagram to show off his star client’s latest look. Clad in a fuzzy bathrobe, the singer and actress had her hair pulled up into ultra-nostalgic double buns, perfected with a middle part and two thick tendrils framing her face. Lopez

If you have a curly or coily hair texture, you probably know that the best way to keep your hair moisturized is with a good ‘ol deep conditioner and plastic cap combo. I’ve been using the old school technique since the age of 10. (Thank you, mom!) But, I’m here to tell you that there’s

For years, the Internet has pondered the beauty, radiance, and enduring youth of Pharrell Williams. Memes have been created as an ode to his flawless skin. Vampire conspiracy theories have floated around. He’s been asked about it countless times in interviews. And now, the secret is finally out. Pharrell is launching Humanrace Skincare, a culmination

George PimentelGetty Images There’s a reason you return to Chrissy Teigen’s socials daily, and it’s not only to see how she’s trolling her husband John Legend. Teigen has always been an open book with her followers, whether she’s discussing plastic surgery, postpartum depression, or predictions on what The Office cast would be like ten years

If you see Brie Larson strolling the streets in a face mask, she’s likely sporting a shade of red lipstick underneath. It’s not visible to anyone else—but that’s precisely the point, she tells ELLE.com. “I like the idea that no one sees it. It’s like this little extra step that I’m taking for me that

A captive audience, camera phones out, surrounds hairstylist Jawara at the Area fall 2020 show. He’s using a lip-gloss-length needle to secure an eight-pound Preciosa crystal wig on a model’s head for an Irving Penn–meets–KiraKira+ moment that will make it onto every Fashion Week recap (and also inspire the cover of ELLE’s September 2020 issue

Gone are the days of multi-stop trips to Target and Ulta Beauty for beauty finds. Thanks to a new partnership between the two retailers, you’ll be able to snag all of your favorite Ulta Beauty products while checking off your to-do list inside Target. Ulta Beauty at Target is a new immersive experience designed as

Prepping for a wedding is stressful enough to begin with, but if you’re a bride who has to plan the event during this year’s lockdown…well, Beauty Director Chloe Hall understands exactly what you’re going through. “It has been such a roller coaster of emotions,” says Hall, who with her fiancé, decided in the end to

Harry LangdonGetty Images During a recent late-night Instagram deep dive I found myself on a Cher stan account. That night, I dreamed I had the singer’s dark, impossibly long glossy locks. The only problem? When I woke up, my hair reality was much, much shorter. So I took my dream to the experts and consulted

Ricardo Quintero is the founder of CareSkincare.com a direct to consumer, clean beauty line that is gaining popularity with its safe formulas, clean design and incredible reviews. We interviewed Quintero to learn about his background and why he decided to leave a successful corporate career to start his own brand with his wife Pilar. Why

Halfway through my semester of Western Massage 1 in 2015, I walked into class 15 minutes late. Everyone I knew was already paired up to practice massaging each other’s legs. A guy named Ron, a personal trainer with muscles braided like challah and a handsome smile, looked relieved when he saw me and asked if

It makes sense if you’re caught off guard by the brand-new collaboration between the perpetually affordable IKEA and Ben Gorham, founder and creative force behind Byredo’s luxury fragrance, fashion, and beauty empire. But similar to how Virgil Abloh’s collection put a “Wet Grass” rug on our wish list, the latest designer collaboration from IKEA just

The first step in any Black woman’s haircare ritual is a trip to the local beauty supply store. Ask a Black woman to recall her earliest memory of these essential establishments and it will mirror the memories of countless others: perusing the aisles to determine whether a Just For Me or Dr. Miracle’s box perm

A Thai massage is truly a full-body experience. People should be prepared to participate in this interactive therapy, as the masseuse climbs all over them to work with and move their body. See more from Grand Central Bodywork: https://www.grandcentralbodywork.com/ https://www.facebook.com/grandcentralbodywork/ BEAUTY INSIDER believes everyone should shine from hair to makeup and everything in between. Life

YSL Beauty LIBRE EAU DE PARFUM Yves Saint Laurent yslbeautyus.com $30.00 Freedom is a means of expression, and YSL Beauty knows there’s no better way to express ourselves than through beauty and art. One year after the launch of Libre Eau de Parfum, the brand is celebrating with a special collaboration featuring four influential artists.

The to-do list? Long. Organization game? Strong. But, Queen Naija gets things done. On today’s Waking Up With, the “Medicine” singer takes us through her jam-packed morning. It starts with daily devotionals and a quick skincare routine. Her product lineup comes from Black-owned businesses including Ancient Cosmetics, The Glow Collection, and Fenty Beauty. From there,

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and ELLE Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia has partnered with AiRS (Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery) Foundation to speak about her own experience. Garcia, who underwent a preventative double mastectomy last year, serves as an ambassador for the non-profit. Founded by Janet Denlinger, Morgan Hare, and Dr. Rod Rohrich, the organization financially

Black hair is complex. It’s tied to our identity and our history, and is often the first thing that’s noticed, admired, and judged about us. For Black women battling cancer, losing their hair can take on more layers than our white counterparts. And for Dianne Austin, a cancer survivor and women of color, the process

At the 2017 Emmy Awards, we made history. Donald Glover—who directs, writes, and stars in the dramedy Atlanta—and Lena Waithe—the writer behind Master of None and The Chi—became the first Black creatives to win in their respective categories. Moments earlier on the red carpet, Issa Rae—the mastermind behind HBO series Insecure—foreshadowed the historic wins on

Michelle Pfeiffer knows we’re conducting most of our business from our beds. When we hop on a Zoom call to discuss new products from her personal care brand Henry Rose, she casually comments on my WFH set-up. It’s an atmosphere Pfeiffer says has become all too familiar to her. “That’s probably where I conduct most

There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to skincare. Finding a regimen that works for you is like a puzzle, and all of the ingredients you use should fit together for the best results. That’s why it’s so important to personalize your skincare routine. But where do you even start? To get

If you were met with an abrupt “Sold out” while trying to restock your favorite scented candle this year, you weren’t alone. Home fragrances thrived in 2020, and one reason may be their subconscious effects. Aromatherapy­—fragrance’s ability to passively modulate emotions—has never felt more necessary. The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell

Nineties makeup is glam. Nineties makeup is a vibe. Nineties makeup is IT. If you’re looking for some beauty inspiration, it’s best to look back at the greats. The Naomi Campbell. The Aliyah. The Janet Jackson. From runways to music videos, these women used beauty to transform the pop culture area. “In the ’90s, women

Last week Glossier teamed up with WNBA stars across the league for its latest launch, Body Hero Exfoliating Bar and Dry-Touch Oil Mist, to promote using our bodies in uplifting and empowering ways. The WNBA, a force for equality and beauty, created a series of self-shot videos and images of the launch of the two

Blackpink’s signature slogan “in your area” always symbolized the K-pop group’s rapid global domination. But the supergroup is about to take over your makeup bag as well—at least, one of them is. Today, Mac Cosmetics makes history by appointing its first-ever K-pop idol, Blackpink’s Lisa (Lalisa Manobal), as the new global brand ambassador. When she’s

Unlike conventional blow-dryers, which blow air on the hair to dry it, RevAir’s Reverse-Air Dryer sucks hair in to dry in the natural direction of the cuticle. Hair dryers are known for causing heat damage as well as just being a pain to use. The $399 RevAir dryer claims to fix these common annoyances with

We visited Tracie Martyn Facials & Skincare in New York City to receive the bacial. It includes microdermabrasion with a diamond-tip wand, a blue mask of pineapple enzymes and volcanic ash, purple LED therapy, and extractions as needed. We want to learn about what causes back acne, how the bacial can help, and what people

When M.A.C launched their Up for Everything Mascara in 2019, which is specifically designed for stick straight lashes that refuse to stay curled, I finally felt seen. My somewhat dark (bless) lashes are unable to stay crimped unless I lacquer them with coats and coats of waterproof mascara—which isn’t the most “natural” beauty look and

I didn’t own a single pair of sweatpants before the quarantine is an objectively wild statement. And yet, Madison Bailey utters it casually during our conversation about 2020, just as you might discuss the weather. Then again, speaking her mind has never been a problem for Bailey, who’s known for playing the free-spirited Kiara on

If you’ve watched Keeping Up With the Kardashians, you know Khloé Kardashian keeps it real. Her off the cuff commentary and biting clapbacks have made her a beloved show fixture for 20 seasons. But these days, Kardashian has little time for Instagram trolls who nitpick her appearance. Between filming and raising her daughter True, Khloé