Olivia Rodrigo just cut her signature waist-skimming waves. “I feel like a brand new girl,” she tells me over the phone. “I had really long hair while on tour and it was hard to take care of. I wanted to shed the dead ends so I chopped them off. It’s time for new beginnings.” The … Read more
On many more than one occasion, I’ve looked at Chappell Roan and thought, Damn, I want that hair color. She has solidified her status as one of the most iconic auburnettes (not a word but go with it), no doubt inspiring plenty of people besides me to dye their hair a deep yet vibrant shade … Read more
Halloween is over, but that didn’t stop Beyoncé from dropping a last-minute costume-slash-music-video. Just a few days after she dressed up as both ‘80s-era Prince and Apollonia, Bey dropped another celebrity transformation, and it’s one I never expected—but can’t get enough of. The Cowboy Carter musician had us all tuning into “Beywatch” with her ode … Read more
The best Bluemercury gifts are lifesavers for list-makers, twice-checkers, and beauty lovers alike. The has-it-all retailer is blessing us with the most divine sets in 2024 to make holiday shopping easy and ensure rave reviews from your beloved giftee. And we’re not just saying this—there’s something for everyone. Whether it’s your sister hoping for a … Read more
Tester feedback: Commerce editor Sarah Han can’t recommend Tirtir’s fixing spray enough for her combination skin. “I still get a glowy finish—literally instant radiance, as you can see from the clip above—but the sebum-regulation properties keep the pores along my T-zone in check and prevent my makeup from settling into them throughout the day,” she … Read more
As of late, my TikTok feed has been bathed in content about applying makeup based on whether you have high, medium, or low “facial contrast,” thanks to an increasingly popular AI filter that helps people determine which camp they fall into. Hundreds of videos under the contrast filter’s tag have been posted online, plenty of … Read more
If I was as famous as Christina Aguilera and had an epic archive of instantly recognizable looks, you wouldn’t be able to stop me from going as my younger self for Halloween, like, every year. (Especially considering the superstar singer looks like she hasn’t aged since Y2K.) But while it seems she isn’t going to … Read more
If Disney has plans to reboot 1988’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, I know exactly who they should cast as Jessica Rabbit: Chlöe Bailey. Bailey paid homage to the animated wife of the titular Roger Rabbit for Halloween, and her recreation is one of the most faithful I’ve seen in a long time. (Remember Heidi Klum’s … Read more
In addition to asking your real-life friends for recommendations, spend time reading reviews online. “Beyond artistry, we’ve heard stories about other artists, sometimes with loads of followers on social media, showing up late, arriving with a dirty kit, even eating rice cakes while doing a bride’s makeup,” says Schmidt. Crummy, no? Get on Pinterest (and … Read more
The best early Black Friday makeup deals give us life and make the wait until the big shopping weekend much more bearable. We have our eye on discounts from superstar retailers we vouch for year-round, like Nordstrom, Amazon, Dermstore, Sephora, and Ulta Beauty, but ’tis the season for the best of the best to amp … Read more
