Shammara Lawrence
Cosmopolitan
New York, NY, United States
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ICYMI: Here’s What Went Down at Hearst’s Celebrate Black Style Summit
Cosmo's own Julee Wilson moderated The Beauty of Black Hair panel. → Read More
IMO, SheaMoisture Is the GOAT of Natural Haircare
I can always rely on the brand to keep my curls poppin'. → Read More
Everything Your Curls Need to Thrive This Summer
BRB, running to Sally Beauty for hair products. → Read More
6 Calming Finds to Make Your Bedroom Way More Chill
These days, it seems our bedrooms have become a one-stop shop for pretty much everything. Office space? Workout center? A place to crash at the end of a crazy day? Check, check, and check! Given how much time you spend there, it’s only right that your bedroom is as chilled out as it can be. After all, it has been a wild year and a half, and you deserve a bit of peace and serenity. Transform your… → Read More
An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Martha's Vineyard
The beach haven is the backdrop to the new must-watch show on FOX, Our Kind of People. → Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to a More Sustainable Beauty Routine
These small swaps can make a huge difference. → Read More
Venus Williams Teams Up With Credo for a Mineral Sunscreen Collection — Interview
Venus Williams has launched two clean, mineral sunscreens in a collaboration between her brand EleVen by Venus Williams and Credo Beauty. Allure interviewed the tennis superstar on why sunscreen is such a high beauty priority for her. → Read More
Supergoop's Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Is an Invisible Winner for All Skin Tones
The Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 is a clear, oil-free sunscreen that is virtually "invisible" upon application. We tried the "Allure" Best of Beauty-winning clear sunscreen on four different skin tones. → Read More
The 7 Expert Hair Hacks You Need to Know for Longer, Stronger Hair
Hair experts weigh in on how to grow and maintain long, strong, and beautiful hair. → Read More
Review: CoverGirl’s Trublend Undercover Concealer Covers Dark Circles and Hyperpigmentation
The CoverGirl Trueblend Undercover Concealer's gone and nabbed itself a 2019 Best of Beauty award. Find out why this drugstore find is so beloved by our editors, plus, a full review on how it actually works to cover up dark circles, hyperpigmentation, and more. → Read More
How Uoma Beauty Takes Inclusivity Further Than Foundation Shades
Former beauty exec Sharon Chuter founded Uoma Beauty to fulfill a need in the beauty world that ignored certain needs that people of color weren't getting, even from brands that offered 40 and more shades of foundation and claimed to be inclusive. She spoke with Allure about what makes Uoma different. → Read More
25 Best Plus-Size Swimsuits and Bikinis to Buy Online 2019
Get ready to relax by the poolside in these stylish suits. → Read More
6 Wig Mistakes People Make and How to Fix Them
Hairstylist and star of BET's "Wig Out," Cliff Vmir imparts his wig wisdom to Allure writer Shammara Lawrence for Lace Frontier. Here, Cliff discusses the common mistakes people make when they're wearing/laying their wigs. → Read More
Bobbi Brown Expands Foundation Shade Range by Filling Gaps Between Colors
Bobbi Brown did extensive testing to fill in all the gap in its foundation ranges, testing against 7,000 women to adequately cater to all skin tones, all the while the brand has just announced Yara Shahidi as its newest brand ambassador. → Read More
How to Pack Your Wigs for Travel, According to a Hairstylist
Hairstylist and Star of BET's web reality series "Wig Out" Cliff Vmir speaks to Allure about how he takes his wigs on the road. Find out the best ways to make sure your wigs look good and protect them when you travel. → Read More
We Asked Seven Women & Femmes What Body Positivity Means to Them
And their responses were nothing short of inspiring → Read More
Lace Frontier Wigs 101: The Beginner's Guide for First-Time Wig Wearers
Hairstylist Kellon Deryck helps us break down the different types of wigs out there, how to care for them, and how to style them. → Read More
Woman's Hair Appears to Fall Out Due to Relaxer in Terrifying Viral Video
A video showing a woman's hair falling out while getting a relaxer is going viral, and serving as a reminder of how hard the process can be on your hair. → Read More
12 Bronzers That Look Stunning on Dark Skin Tones
Brown and black girls want to look bronzed too, so I tested and shot a bunch of bronzers and here are my favorites that look amazing on medium to deep skin tones. → Read More
Frontal Queen Porscha Weeks' Bald Head Photos Start Debate About Black Hair
A photo of frontal queen, Porscha Weeks, sparked a debate on black women wearing wigs, weaves, and getting relaxers. → Read More