Beauty

Intrigued. That was Taraji P. Henson’s first reaction to the 2024 Met Gala exhibit, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” which inspired the night’s official dress code, “The Garden of Time.” What makes the annual event extra-special is that it offers an opportunity for designers, stylists, makeup artists, hairstylists, and nail artists to work together with a
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“Let’s talk beauty, even though I have a hair extension holding on for dear life,” Heather McMahan tells me. She’s fresh from her first performance at Madison Square Garden the night before, where, true to comedy’s lopsided ratio, she was the sole female performer at the Garden of Laughs charity event amidst the likes of
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It’s no secret that beauty loves a cultural moment. French skincare and makeup aesthetics, along with elaborate K-beauty routines and products, have been hugely successful in the beauty space, informing numerous trends over the years and carving out sizable territory in the global beauty market. The impact is undeniable, and Sabrina Elba has been taking
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A beauty treatment made popular by celebrities like Kim and Kourtney Kardashian is now the focus of the CDC’s latest health investigation. 3 patients who received platelet-rich plasma (PRP) microneedling procedures, or “vampire facials” at VIP Spa in New Mexico, contracted HIV due to negligence and unsanitary facilities, according to the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality
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To be Black often means to be seen as “the other.” This is especially true when it comes to our hair care regimens. So when a brand comes along that not only caters to our unique textures, but also adds a sense of ease to our routine, we start to feel like we’ve found a
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Do you remember the last time you played dress–up? Maybe it was when you were a little kid. For others, like me, you might find yourself playing dress up whenever you go shopping and come home with new clothes or beauty products. Experimenting with your look in the comfort of your own home is not
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In Charlotte Tilbury’s world, everyone is a darling—emphasis on the “ah,” mouth drawn open like you’re applying lipstick, and “liiiiing,” trilled like it’s three syllables. Her longtime clients, Penélope Cruz and Amal Clooney? Darlings, obviously. A bronzed cater waiter circulating with champagne that she promises we will imbibe together after our interview? A darling. A
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If Mother Earth could speak right now, she’d probably start aggressively rapping the karaoke edition of “Hot in Herre” by Nelly, because these rising temperatures are no joke. Hotter temperatures don’t just have a profound effect on the Earth—they can also wreak havoc on our skin. According to data collected by the Environmental Protection Agency,
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Emily Ratajowksi is used to having her name on everyone’s lips—but when was the last time we knew what was on hers? The New York City-based It Girl has that midas touch—so it’s no surprise she’s currently an Hourglass Cosmetics ambassador. This year, the brand launched a series of matte lipsticks, confirming that matte is
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“I own my power.” That’s the affirmation Alicia Keys chose for her Broadway debut. No—the 15-time Grammy winner will not be on stage, but the play is inspired by her life growing up in NYC, set to her popular music (and new songs, too). “I like to choose an affirmation that speaks to my vibe
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Entering an artist’s world through their music is one thing, but a greater intimacy forms when an artist grants access to the most sacred parts of their life, especially an area that’s a common sore spot for many consumers: haircare. In February, Beyoncé launched Cécred, an extension of the lessons learned from her first job
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