Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story UPDATE (January 5, 2026): The future of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s proposed ban on hair-straightening products containing formaldehyde is now uncertain, as the organization has missed its self-imposed deadline of December 2025 to act. The proposal, which was introduced in…
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The ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Hair and Makeup Looks Took Heavy Inspiration from Gen X Icons
Photo: Courtesy of NetflixSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson spoke with Sarah Hindsgaul and…
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If “Vacation Skin” Were a Product, It’d Be These Bronzing Drops
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands, Allure editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best bronzing drops are a shortcut to looking like you spent the weekend at the beach—minus the actual sun (because, of course, we know better). They’re how so many Allure editors stay so consistently…
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Goodbye, Expensive Appointments—Hello, Chic Press-On Sets
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I used to spend entire afternoons in the salon every two weeks, convinced there was no real substitute for a professional manicure. That changed once I started testing the best press-on nails during…
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I’m Giving Kylie Jenner’s Matchy-Matchy Manicure All the Awards—See the Photos
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Kylie Jenner simply can't stop matching her manicure to her gala gowns! It was common to wear the exact same shade on your nails and your red carpet dress back in the day, but that trend has mostly passed as celebs typically…
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Vanessa Hudgens’s Tiger Stripe French Manicure Is Wildly Cool
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you're looking for some fun winter manicure inspiration for the first few weeks of 2026, you may want to turn your attention to the animal kingdom before booking that appointment! Take a cue from Vanessa Hudgens, whose twist on the classic French…
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Barrettes Are the Quickest (and Cutest) Way to Elevate Any Hairstyle
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best barrettes are little hair accessories that make a big impact. More than simply holding your strands in place, they turn a simple ponytail into a polished statement, add a touch of whimsy to casual…