Erica Smith
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Copper Hair Is Everywhere
From Kendall Jenner and Zendaya to Barbie Ferreira and Sydney Sweeney, all the “It” girls are dyeing their hair copper red for spring. Here’s all the copper-red hair-color inspiration you need if you want to try out TikTok’s favorite color trend. → Read More
Sculpting With Tresses
“Practice at Play” is a new monthly showcase for emerging artists. In this, the first edition, hairstylist Isaac Poleon displays his sculptural, avan-garde looks. → Read More
Iconic Bob and Bangs Spotted in the South of France
Blackpink’s Lisa stars and quite literally shines in the new video campaign for Celine Haute Parfumerie. Here’s everything you need to know about the new clip. → Read More
23 Beauty Products That Are Extremely Aroused
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to treat yourself to a sexy beauty product that says what you really want. Here are 23 products that say what you truly want, better than conversation Sweethearts ever could. → Read More
Is Kanye West Doing Makeup Now?
Julia Fox’s dramatic winged eyeliner looks at Paris Fashion Week 2022 made a lot of people feel some type of way. Here’s what we know about the three divisive looks and the unlikely makeup artists behind them, including Kanye West and Pat McGrath. → Read More
9 LED Light-Therapy Masks That Will Make Your Skin Glow
Light-therapy treatments aren’t just for celebrities and pricey dermatologists anymore. From Déesse Pro to Dr. Dennis Gross, here are nine light-therapy masks and LED masks that you can buy online for a spa treatment at home. → Read More
What Does a Freezer Have to Do With the Latest Beauty Trend?
Why are people suddenly freezing their poor Beautyblenders and makeup sponges on TikTok? Here’s what you need to know about the new beauty hack that promises smaller pores and smoother skin. → Read More
The 12 Best Beauty Products From the Secret Sephora Sale
The best beauty products which are on-sale from the 2021 GIFTEASY Sephora sale, including Silk, YSL Beaute, Armani Beauty and more. → Read More
Why Is Everyone on TikTok Putting on Foundation This Way?
The latest beauty hack on TikTok involves using jade rollers to apply foundation onto the face. Here’s what you need to know about the new trend including how to do, and if it even works. → Read More
An Encyclopedia of Celebrity Beauty Brands
A guide to every single celebrity beauty brand, including Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, Fenty by Rihanna, KKW, Kylie, and Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross. → Read More
Harry Styles’s Beauty Brand Is Here
The Harry Styles beauty brand is finally here. Here is everything we know so far about Pleasing, from the product lineup to the price points and the inspiration behind the pearly products. → Read More
What Is the ‘Clean Look’ on TikTok?
This year, we found out a bunch of celebrities don’t bathe, but you don’t have to be clean to look clean. TikTok’s viral “Clean Look” is all about combining no-makeup makeup, gold accessories, and a middle part to look so fresh and so clean. → Read More
The Olsen Twins Are Making Fragrances Again
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are making fragrance once again. The twins’ luxury fashion label The Row just launched its first scent collection: a trio of fragrance oils that all smell like sandalwood and are just as expensive as you’d think. → Read More
Why Is Everyone Putting Lube on Their Faces?
Why is everyone on TikTok putting a bunch of lube on their faces? We investigate the #lubeprimer beauty trend and see what the trend’s originator and dermatologists think of the strange trend. → Read More
Sephora’s Annual Holiday Sale Is Happening Now
A round-up of the best products to buy during this yearly shopping event, including holiday makeup sets and our favorite haircare and skincare products to gift for the holidays … or to treat yourself to. → Read More
Finally, a Beauty Hack for Brainwashing Men
TikTokers have discovered a new way to make people fall in love with you. All it requires is some white liquid liner, the ability to draw four dots around your eyes, and a dude nearby. → Read More
11 Halloween Costumes With 3 Products or Less
Whether you leave your costume until the absolute last-minute or you just don’t feel like putting on a full outfit in 2021, here are 11 easy pop culture costumes that can be created simply by doing your own hair and makeup. → Read More
Under-Eye Bags Are Glowing Up
Under-eye bags and under-eye dark circles were dressed up and decked out at Milan Fashion Week Spring 2022. From Etro to Del Core, here are three colorful ways to decorate your under-eyes for spring/summer 2022. → Read More
12 Products You Need to Buy From Fenty Beauty’s Sale
From Fenty Beauty’s luminous Body Lava to its Killawatt highlighter, these are the products you need in your makeup bag, and they’re all on sale right now. → Read More
New Bob, Who Dis?
Elizabeth Olsen chopped her long hair into a blunt bob right before the 2021 Emmys. Here are all the details on the glamorous look hairstylist Adir Abergel created for the WandaVision actress before the big show. → Read More