Antonello TrioGetty Images Wavy hair might be one of the most versatile hair types, but it can still be challenging. Yes, you can choose to wear it straight or use curl-boosting products for an extra oomph of texture, but there are so few products actually created for wavy hair. I have curls that can become

TERENCE CONNORS Sun protection is a must for your skin and your hair. “People use hair sunscreen to protect their hair from harmful UV rays, which can burn the hair much as they do with the skin. With hair, UV light causes hair to dry out,” celebrity hairstylist and Imbue ambassador Michelle Sultan says. The

When I was in college in the late aughts, you could find me trolling the department stores along the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. One of my stops was always the Armani beauty counter to get free samples of the brand’s Luminous Silk Foundation. I relied on the lightweight foundation to give my skin a satiny

What ingredients are in a peel-off mask? When using a peel-off mask, you typically leave on for up to 30 minutes, after which it is dry and easily peels off from the skin. “Peel-off masks contain gelatin powder which has adhesive properties and allows the mask to bond to the skin,” says Ross. Another ingredient

Edward BerthelotGetty Images If you’re averse to wearing sunscreen, May is the perfect time to change that for countless reasons, but we’ll spare you the laundry list and hit you with a few. For one, the sun is shining and we’re bearing more skin, which is a great way to remember to lather yourself in

What is CC cream? Unlike foundation, CC creams tend to be more weightless and lighter on the skin. “It is basically the same thing as a skin tinting foundation—very light, easy to apply, great for people that don’t like to feel like they have a lot of makeup on their skin,” celebrity makeup artist Hailey

Axelle/Bauer-GriffinGetty Images In a brand new video with skincare YouTuber Hyram Yarbo, Hailey Bieber delved deep into her favorite skincare products that help her achieve her signature glow, beautifully contoured features, and wide-awake, bright under-eyes. In the video, she reveals one of her hero products: the BeautyStat Universal C Eye Perfector, which retails for $65

Ah, the eternal struggle between wanting long hair and wanting healthy hair wages on. In my quest to achieve mermaid-length hair minus yards of split-ends, I have looked into probably every product that claims to help hair growth. Biotin? Done it. Scalp massages? Why not. Avoid heat? Haha, sure. If you’ve ever struggled with restoring

Why is it important to exfoliate your face? “When we’re young, skin is able to shed effectively on its own without any help,” says Stordahl. “The problem is this natural shedding process slows down and becomes faulty over time due to the toll sun damage and other stressors take on skin.” Dr. Lal adds, “Exfoliation

What do purple shampoos do? “Purple shampoos cancel out unwanted yellow tones in the hair,” says Bodt. If you’re a faux-blonde looking for upkeep, purple shampoos are an essential investment. “For blondes who are looking for more neutral, cooler, or ashier tones, purple shampoos can help offset the warmer tones that appear in blonde hair

Sunnies Face “When is Sunnies Face launching in the U.S.?” is a DM I get a lot. As a Filipino American beauty editor and content creator, I’ve been sent products from the Philippines-based makeup brand and fallen in love from 8,500 miles away. Word of mouth has traveled far: I know of many friends who’ve

What causes hair to get oily? It’s simple: The more you work out/move, the more oil you’ll produce on your scalp. “Like our skin, our scalp naturally produces oil at varying degrees depending on the person. Diet and lifestyle factors can play a part. Those who exercise, or whose body temperatures run higher, tend to

What ingredients should you look for when purchasing a teeth whitening kit? “Hydrogen peroxide, the same enamel-safe ingredient dentists use for teeth whitening, is the main ingredient consumers should look for,” says Venneri. “For a teeth-whitening kit to be effective–meaning it attacks both extrinsic and intrinsic stains to bleach teeth beyond their natural color–it must

Considering her title, it likely comes as no surprise that taking care of her skin—from head to toe—is the crux of ELLE beauty editor Margaux Anbouba’s morning routine. After hitting the snooze button and relaxing with her fluffy cat Fondue in bed, she starts her AM skincare routine. To combat morning puffiness, she uses a

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images For the longest time, I figured that setting powders were a no-go for me and my extremely dry skin. But as summer comes around, I can’t deny that my under-eye creases are starting to bug me, and the pores around my nose are really interfering with my selfies. People with oily skin

From carving out time to pamper yourself to getting a glimpse of your decorated nails amid a bad day, there’s no pick-me-up quite like the perfect mani, or pedi for that matter. For those looking to bring salon results to your home, incorporating nail drills, alternatively called electric nail files, into your manicure process can

Edward BerthelotGetty Images You know all of the 10,000 ways you can take care of the skin on your face—but what about your body? If your current routine stops at body wash and lotion, consider adding a scrub a few times a week. Not only does it exfoliate the skin to reveal a smoother look

Roy RochlinGetty Images My dad, a Syrian-Armenian, comes from a long lineage of incredible brows. My mom—who was so red-headed that her eyebrows and eyelashes were literally clear without product—not so much. They came together and created me, and by the luck of the draw, my eyebrows went the way of my mom… basically nonexistent.

Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images What exactly does keratin do? According to celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins, who works with Elizabeth Olsen, Alison Brie, and Dakota Johnson, “keratin helps to rebuild the protein structure of your damaged hair. Over time, it should leave your hair silky and smooth.” Hawkins also notes that looking for keratin shampoo might be

K-beauty prioritizes sunscreen. What is the essential step in the K-beauty skincare regimen? The application of sunscreen. “In Asia, the concept of daily usage of sunscreen dates way back,” Shieh explains. “Daily sunscreen wear has been a prevalent practice that has been passed down for many generations already. It’s been considered to be more as

Even via Zoom, anticipation is high when Pat McGrath appears onscreen to introduce her latest game-changing product, telling a group of editors that it’s something she’s “used backstage on many models.” No, it’s not an eye-catching makeup palette or a pigmented lipstick. At long last, the muva of makeup is expanding into an entirely new

Being a beauty editor comes with its perks (hello, seemingly endless product samples), but trying to find calm between market meetings, press events, unboxing and testing products, and actually sitting down to write and edit make for busy days. That’s why Elle Beauty Editor Margaux Anbouba makes it a point to begin each and every

Edward BerthelotGetty Images There are oils, curling creams, and hair refreshing sprays, but is your hair product collection complete without a nourishing moisturizer? Whether it’s labeled as a moisturizer or a leave-in conditioner, it’s a holy grail product that rehydrates and shields your hair from the brisk winds, rough towels, harsh ingredients, and touchy-feely hands

What does a brow serum do? “Brow serums help your existing brow hair take better root so you’re not shedding as frequently,” says Healy. They also help to prompt new growth and can even help fill in bald or sparse spots. Serums are “perfect for sparse, thinning, tail-less brows or those who over-plucked in the

AleksandarNakicGetty Images I won’t lie to you: I’ve taken numerous trips to salon for in-office hair removal, from sugaring to waxing, but I always return to my first true love, depilatory creams. Depilatory creams, aka hair removal creams, come in a lotion-like consistency that you can glide on your legs, armpits, and in some cases,

We all know how crucial a great facial moisturizer is for the health and longevity of our skin—it’s the star of the show in our beloved skincare routine. But do you know what exactly is in your favorite moisturizer? We want to feed our skin only the good stuff, nutrient-dense ingredients that’ll keep us glowing.

For Sylvie Chantecaille, founder of the eponymous botanical skincare and makeup brand, Chantecaille, roses intertwine generations. As a little girl growing up in France, she and her mother spent hours caring for the roses in their garden. “I woke up to the scent of roses every morning,” she says. You could say it was her

There was a lot to unpack this past first Monday in May. It was nearly impossible to be a person with an iPhone (especially a female-identifying one who works in fashion) without getting whiplash toggling between articles about red carpet looks and Roe v. Wade leaks. Within seconds, we found ourselves grappling with the fact

David M. BenettGetty Images I’ve loved Naomi Campbell since the ’90s. Her sculpted face and silky straight hair are imprinted in my mind when I think about my introduction to fashion. As a child her influence on me knew no bounds, whether it was her ‘Got Milk?’ ad that made me solely drink 1% or

bekishaGetty Images Living your best, hairless life is no easy feat. With countless hair removal options like waxing, sugaring, and epilators, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Sometimes you feel better going back to basics and picking up your razor. If your prefer shaving the old fashioned way, it might be time for a high-tech upgrade.