Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you’ve ever encountered a screaming-loud hotel dryer, then you might already know that packing one of the best travel hair dryers can be a game-changer for your styling routine. Whether you’re flying overseas or heading on a…
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story At first, I thought it was stress. Or maybe hairstyles like tight ponytails. I was seeing more hair in the shower drain, more scalp peeking through my part, but I figured it was temporary. I was wrong. Hair loss doesn’t come in loud—it creeps in. By the time…
Courtesy of nail artists: @bbgrrlnails, _citre, @lilithdidthemSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Sure, it may be the year of the fire horse, but there’s another animal in the spotlight for 2026: the deer—more specifically, the fawn. The cutesy, docile creature that’s associated with Disney princesses and scenic woodland whimsy is inspiring the latest nail…
Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you are wearing your hair in its natural texture, unmanipulated by heat or chemicals, but also managing scalp eczema, keeping your natural hair healthy can be a bit complicated. Between flakes that hide under coils, itches that show up mid-style, and products that promise moisture but…
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It's been almost a year since Taylor Swift released her twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, and fans think the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has something big up her sleeve for album 13. After all, 13 is her lucky number, and she's had a big year—she literally tied…
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story A slicked-back bun looks simple. In theory, you create one by just pulling your hair back and twisting it into a knot. Voilà: instant model-off-duty elegance, right? In reality, you’re standing in front of a mirror a half hour after you were supposed to be out the door…
Photos: Courtesy of brand; Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There's a shift happening online. My social feeds have always been filled with Black women doing their hair; sharing the best mousses for a twist-out, the scalp sprays they use between braiding appointments, and whatever hair growth miracle is doing the rounds. But…
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It's a time-honored tradition for a beloved, much-swooned-over heartthrob to ditch their signature hairstyle and reach for the clippers. Over the years, we've seen this phenomenon occur many times, including when Justin Timberlake buzzed off his curls to signify a new chapter post-*NSYNC, To All the Boys…
Photos: Courtesy of brand; Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Plenty of beauty trends come and go only to return a decade later, like the French manicure, for example, or body shimmer, or even claw clips. But another fad from the early aughts appears to be making a comeback—and the Allure office can’t…
Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Fancy a little wander through the garden? The harvest is here, and you can fill your basket—well, your perfume vanity, anyway—with its bounty: juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, maybe even an earthy beet or potato straight out of the soil, because the…