Beauty

Putting your Christmas tree in your living room only is so yesterday. According to Kim Kardashian, Christmas trees belong in any room you want—including a collection of trees lining your bathroom balcony. There’s extra, and then there’s Kim Kardashian extra. By now, we know that a Kardashian Christmas comes second to none in the race

Did you forget about your favorite Holiday? That’s right– it’s the Nordstrom Glam Up Days Sale. The Holidays are nearly here, and–surprise, surprise–we’re still not finished shopping. With just nine days left until your sister guilt trips you about her gift being“lost in the mail” it’s time to get serious about last-minute gifting. And as

Hairstylist Sarah Page is a hair-extension specialist. The Michigan-based stylist works with different types of Bellami hair extensions, including beaded weft extensions. She applies them by installing rows of silicone-lined beads and then sewing the weft extensions in with a needle and nylon thread. Page uses the blanket stitch to ensure the weft is secure

If I’m being honest, showering has always felt like a chore—just another mundane thing on my neverending to-do list. While my husband feels invigorated and ready to take on the day after a nice, long shower, I feel annoyed that I have to blowdry my hair. Over the past few weeks, when I started getting

The holiday season is in full swing, which means it’s time to bust out the glitter. With Christmas parties and family gatherings aplenty, adding some sparkle will instantly upgrade your look for any festive occasion. From glitter-shifting lipstick to sparkly peel-off eyeliner, here are the best products for a full-glitter holiday look. Products: Cover FX

Thanaka is a traditional skincare product made from tree bark. For thousands of years, people in Myanmar have been using thanaka to protect and care for their skin. It’s worn by both adults and children. Thanaka paste is made from the bark of wood-apple trees. The paste is formed by grinding the bark on a

Finding the right makeup remover that doesn’t strip the skin of moisture is no easy feat. But the Makeup Revolution Super Remover Makeup Spray claims to quickly and easily break down makeup without leaving skin feeling dry. Producer Nico Reyes tests the makeup remover in a can to see how well it breaks down her

Jennifer Coolidge is having a moment, and we are here for it. Thanks in part to her brilliance as Tanya McQuoid in HBO’s White Lotus, the 61-year-old seems to be at the pinnacle of her career. And did we mention she looks amazing, too? Lucky for us, the star recently revealed that she uses Coco

Removing nail polish can be a messy task, not to mention drying on your skin, nails, and cuticles. But Cutex’s new jelly nail-polish remover promises to make the experience a lot easier. The remover is formulated with vitamin E to nourish nails and not dry out cuticles, and it has a “spill-free” precision tip for

The ABLE Cosmetics Eye Trio set comes with everything you need to create a perfect cat eye look. The trio has liquid eyeliner, an eyeliner pencil, and a mascara with tools attached to not only make creating a cat eye easy but also make the application process quicker. ABLE Cosmetics is a “solution-oriented beauty brand

I love group cycling classes—the heart-pumping music, inspiring words from the instructor, and infectious energy of the room. These elements are difficult to match when riding solo at home, but the freebeat Boom Bike helps me come pretty close, plus it makes getting in cardio beyond convenient. For starters, the bike takes up surprisingly little

Jenna Ortega’s portrayal of Wednesday Addams has made everyone full of woe — in the best way, ofc. The mysterious and spooky titular character of Netflix’s dark comedy, Wednesday, has ushered in the beauty trend of soft goth glam, with over 82.1 million TikTok fans searching up the look. Lucky for us, hair and makeup

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Maybe it’s the nostalgic chill in the air or a harkening back to the beauty dates of yore, but it feels like Glossier has gotten its stride back. After undergoing a major restructuring this past year, the direct-to-consumer brand has made a series of good decisions, with a new brick-and-mortar Brooklyn location, an underrated candle

Polygel is a nail enhancement that’s supposed to mimic long acrylic nails and last as long as gel nails. Insider’s Caroline Aghajanian tests out the Makartt Poly Nail Extension Gel Kit from Amazon to see how beginner-friendly it is, how the colors look, and how long it lasts. The kit comes with six colors of

What makes a beauty product “great” in 2022? For the beauty team at ELLE, the secret sauce to a Future of Beauty-worthy launch goes something like this: a breakthrough formula, never-before-seen level of inclusivity, and advancements in results. We gazed into our crystal (makeup) ball—reviewing hundreds of submissions—and selected the most exciting launches in the

Hailey Bieber deemed 2022 the year of glazed donut everything, and slowly but surely, she’s been revealing how she gets that signature look. In addition to her own cult-favorite skincare line, Rhode, the supermodel and beauty entrepreneur reaches for Dieux’s Instant Angel Skin Restoring Moisturizer to keep her skin hydrated and supple. “Couldn’t love this

Girls that love to glow, get your coins together, because Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez’s vegan, cruelty-free beauty brand, has a new product for you. Beginning today, you can purchase the Positive Light Precision Highlighter and its accompanying makeup brush. If you’re ready for a powder highlighter that gives you a natural looking, glass-like glow sans

Nano brows are a semipermanent makeup treatment for the eyebrows to mimic the look of thick natural brows. The treatment can fill in hair loss and sparse patches and modify the shape of brow arches. Tessa Hoang is a permanent-makeup artist who specializes in the nano-brow technique. She works with clients who experience extreme hair

With TikTok making beauty products go viral every other day, it seems that more and more products are being released in the hope of becoming the next big thing. From the Hipdot Share Bear Eyecon, a 3D baked eye shadow, to the Tom Ford Soleil Neige Lip Blush Lip Balm, a color-changing lip balm, we

Hairstylist Ruby Devine, based at The LABoratory salon in Alexandria, Virginia, creates colorful dye jobs by using the underlights technique. The look is achieved by pinning up the top layer of hair and coloring the strands underneath. The results can be hidden under a veil of natural-colored hair or can be showcased by styling the

The golden rule of skincare has always been to wear SPF, as it’s a godsend product for addressing anti-aging, preventing and reducing dark spots, and offering protection from the sun. Truth is, SPF alone can’t address every skincare woe you may be dealing with, and often, it’s the big guns—targeted serums, gentle cleansers, hydrating moisturizers,

When it comes to wellness, I’m almost always game to try a new product or experience. Sitting in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber? Sure. Cryotherapy? I’ve dabbled. But the luxury wellness experience that I have been obsessed with since the very first time I tried it in 2017 is infrared sauna. There’s just one small snag:

Lush’s supersized festive bath bomb is a highlight of the brand’s Christmas collection. The Luxury Lush Pud Giant Bombshell is exclusive for the holiday season. This fizzer is assembled by hand. It has a sweet black currant and citrusy bergamot scent. Insider got a peek behind the scenes to learn how the company makes the

Getting ready for a holiday party can feel like preparing for your very own red carpet moment. It’s an occasion to wear a knockout ’fit, go bold with hair and makeup, take lots of pictures, and celebrate all night long. The only thing missing is your personal glam squad (ok, and maybe the actual red

Barber Surgeons Guild in West Hollywood offers a Scalp Camo service that creates the illusion of density with scalp micropigmentation. Artists tattoo dots of little pigments to the scalp to make the hair appear thicker and fuller. They use a three-prong needle with vegan and biocompatible pigments to create a hair follicle-sized dot on the

Holiday party season is here, and if you ask us, there’s no better time to go all out. Sequined dresses? Yes, please. Statement-making accessories? Bring ’em on. A bold lip? Absolutely. And let’s not forget about hair. From space buns to hair gems, there are so many fun ways to do it up for festive

You can now officially add Miss Ray of Sunshine herself, Jennifer Garner, to the list of celebs rocking a cropped haircut these days. Jen took to Instagram this week to debuted her new lob (long bob), and she was absolutely glowing in the video she posted. Jen captioned her post, “Short hair, don’t care! 💁🏻‍♀️.”

The holidays approach, and there’s plenty on our minds: Which parties to attend, coordinating travel to see friends and family, entertaining at home—and for me, it’s often packing, unpacking, and re-packing my bags (admittedly, my favorite beauty and skincare products don’t always make it in there)—for all kinds of festive adventures. But truly—can a winter

As we enter the final quarter of 2022, the effects of the pandemic still linger nearly three years later. And for many, COVID-19 drastically changed how we view our wellness regimens, not to mention, the collective feeling that in times of uncertainty — whether of health, career, or home — it’s up to us to