[ad_1] There is a black woman somewhere in America right now, staring at herself in the bathroom mirror, her palms sweating as she clenches a pair of scissors. She holds the scissors up to her hair as India Arie’s “I Am Not My Hair” blares through her bluetooth speakers. She’s about to make a major

[ad_1] As the weather changes, so does our lip balm addiction. Beat the cold and habitually chapped lips with hydration-packed formulas, a product that “your fav could never,” and a balm recommendation from VS Angel Sara Sampaio for “perfectly plump lips.” Here, 13 lip balms that ELLE editors depend on all fall and winter long.

[ad_1] Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy a perfect smile. For pearly white, straight, even-looking teeth, it doesn’t get any better than veneers. Since it’s a costly and semi-permanent solution, it pays to do your research. We turned to NYC Smile Design cosmetic dentists Dr. Elisa Mello and Dr. Ramin Tabib to give

[ad_1] What do you get when Disney and ColourPop—two brands with massive cult followings—team up? An epic collection that’s bound to sell out. Starting Sept. 28, you can shop the Disney Designer Collection Cosmetics limited-edition makeup line on ColourPop.com and ShopDisney.com. The range takes inspiration from the classic fairytales, updating them with a modern red

[ad_1] Is there such a thing as having too many red lipsticks? Absolutely not. The variations in formula and finish make every tube feel and look unique, bank account be damned. The good news is M.A.C is currently having a sale at Macy’s that makes stocking up on all the blue-reds, orange-reds, true-reds, and berry-reds

[ad_1] Getty ImagesPhotoAlto/Jana Hernette The truth is there is no quick fix for cellulite. The dimpled appearance—caused by fat pushing against connective tissue in the skin—happens to everyone, and can be caused by anything from weight gain, to genetics, to aging. While we firmly support the Ashley Graham approach to skin lumps (as she once

[ad_1] 1 of 15 John Shearer Tracee Ellis Ross The Black-ish star didn’t shy away from color, opting for a graphic orange eye look with a hot pink lip. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 2 of 15 Frazer Harrison Evan Rachel Wood The Westworld star looked dreamy with fresh flowers in her chignon (wavy tendrils

[ad_1] For so long, mainstream media has fed us an image of what a “yogi” is supposed to be—a skinny, athletic, affluent white woman dressed in head-to-toe Lululemon. Just do a Google image search of “yoga” and count how many people of color you see (even though the practice originated in ancient India). Advertisement –

[ad_1] If ever you wanted to peek into Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele‘s brain, you now have a window. The fashion house just launched a new Instagram account (@GucciBeauty) for its beauty line dedicated to Michele’s “vision of beauty.” So far, it looks nothing like a typical beauty brand account—that is, flat lays of lipsticks,

[ad_1] “I feel like my skin can’t breathe!” Saoirse Ronan told me when I met her at New York’s Crosby Hotel—the Oscar-nominated actress was wearing foundation, which isn’t her everyday look. “The best feeling is when I get to wipe it all off,” she added. To be honest, it looked as if the 24-year-old actress

[ad_1] Hailey Baldwin is famous. Like, 14.7 million-followers-and-fiancée-of-mega-popstar-Justin-Bieber famous. At just 21, Baldwin’s modeling resume is far from amateur, having walked in lengthy list shows from Off-White to Moschino and fronted campaigns for the likes of Adidas, Guess, Rag & Bone. And, as one of the most popular It girls on Instagram, Baldwin has pretty

[ad_1] Sep 14, 2018 Getty ImagesIlya S. Savenok As New York Fashion Week came to a close, Olay decided to stage a runway of its own with a unique proposition: zero makeup. It’s a part of Olay’s #FaceAnything campaign, which launched in August and is meant to inspire unfiltered confidence. Instead of models, the beauty

[ad_1] Most hair grows no more than half an inch each month, aka an eternity once you’ve decided to grow out a pixie, bob, or lob. But that doesn’t mean you can’t speed up the process. We polled hair pros for the quickest, most effective ways to kick follicles into high gear and get longer

[ad_1] “This is the biggest color project I’ve ever worked on,” Redken Gobal Color Creative Director Josh Wood announced backstage at Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2019 show. “I’ve never done anything with this many girls who are willing to color their hair so it’s a very proud moment for me.” 37 models total—more than Wood originally

[ad_1] BareMinerals changed the makeup game when it first debuted mineral makeup in the mid-’90s (so clean you can sleep in it, as the commercials used to say). The brand continues its dedication to delivering honest ingredients and products that—plain and simple—just work, and they’re rolling out a new girl gang of brand ambassadors to

[ad_1] Zoë Kravitz is a beauty risk-taker—not everyone can pull off an undercut or a platinum pixie, after all. Beloved as both a musician and an actress (hello, Bonnie Carlson of Big Little Lies) the former ELLE cover girl has also made her mark in the beauty world as YSL’s Global Makeup Ambassador since July

[ad_1] Fall is unofficially here, which means it’s about time you change up your signature scent. Your whole autumnal aesthetic isn’t complete without considering what you want to smell like. From sultry spices to classic cold weather scents (hello, cinnamon!) Mindy Yang, owner of Perfumarie in Soho New York, gave us the rundown on what’s

[ad_1] 1 of 50 Debra Messing Debra Messing may be a natural blonde, but she’ll always be our favorite sitcom ginger. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 2 of 50 Keke Palmer Keke Palmer takes braids to a new level with a burgundy-red, high-crown bun and ponytail. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 3 of 50 Madelaine

[ad_1] Nervous about trying drugstore foundations? Don’t know where to start? No need to fret—we called on five beautiful women to put two popular drugstore foundations to the test. Does Maybelline’s Fit Me! Foundation or Covergirl’s True Blend Matte Made Foundation provide the ultimate coverage and give you a bang for your buck? Advertisement –

[ad_1] If you’ve ever wanted fuller, longer eyelashes you are not alone. Everyone from Beyoncé to your favorite Real Housewife has taken steps to get the lashes of their dreams. One of those steps is eyelash extensions. Extensions are a more permanent option that has the power to transform your face and make you throw

[ad_1] While flower crowns have become all but a punchline, Rodarte elevated the beauty look with a high fashion interpretation for its Spring/Summer 2019 show (its first return to New York Fashion Week after two years away in Paris). Models stunned in fresh floral arrangements woven into their hair in a rainbow assortment of colors.

[ad_1] There’s famous, then there’s lipstick-named-after-you famous, and Cardi B is official latter now. Amidst a packed (and insane) New York Fashion Week, her latest buzzy moment comes by way of Tom Ford Beauty, which just revealed a lipstick shade inspired by the rapper herself. The beauty brand unveiled the latest Lips & Boys collection

[ad_1] Sep 8, 2018 Matteo Valle More often than not, nail art seen on a fashion week runway are simple and minimalist, meant to let the rest of the look shine. That was not the case at The Blonds Spring/Summer 2019, where the nails were the clear stars of the show. Taking a cue from

[ad_1] Stocksy When it comes to being a morning person, you’re either born with proclivity for early wake-up calls or…you’re not. Those in the latter camp needn’t let themselves be physically betrayed by red eyes or puffy faces. Battle the morning with the right products and tricks, gathered below from celeb makeup artist and ambassador