Courtesy The dream of long, luscious locks can be a reality with just a few steps. It all starts with getting into the routine of putting your hair first. Steps like less heat, more frequent trims, saying no to dry shampoo, and, most importantly, investing in a quality hair growth oil can transform your tresses

Whether you want a dreamy daytime look or a nighttime smoke show vibe, there’s an eyeshadow palette that can make your dreams a reality. From smoky-eye starter packs to a collection of rose golds that all one editor needs in “this life of sin”, ELLE.com editors have got you covered when it comes to the

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Sometimes the best strengthening and conditioning masks for your hair aren’t found in the sprawling hair aisles of Target or your local beauty supply store—they can be created right in your kitchen. Now, I’m no licensed trichologist, but with all the concoctions I’ve whipped up in my kitchen to treat all my hair woes (from

In the poetic words of Kimberly “Sweet Brown” Wilkins, “Ain’t nobody got time for that.” We all don’t have enough time. This is just a fact. Before critics of my time management skills start citing “How I Hacked Time” articles and “I’m a Mom of 17 Who Meal Preps, Works Out, and Travels in the

If the word “effortless” was to manifest itself as a hairstyle, it would be wavy hair. The texture—a happy medium between voluminous curls and straight hair—evokes ease and nonchalance from whoever wears it. Strands look shiny and sleek but have a bend to add some movement: You’ve done something but nobody can quite put their

When it comes to monochromatic eye makeup looks, more of the same isn’t just more of the same. Going all in with shadow or liner the same shade as your eyes creates an arresting look that reads well for big-ticket events or average days. Expand the possibilities by switching up your eye color with AIR

Hilaria Baldwin is running on Mom Brain. Still, the author, yoga expert, and mother of four has seemingly mastered the work/life balance. In our latest episode of Waking Up With, we’re early to rise with Baldwin — and her youngest baby boy — as she talks parenting, shows us her 10-minute makeup routine, and reveals

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The first time I dyed my hair pink was in college. It was an act of defiance. A way for me, a natural blonde, to set myself apart from the cookie-cutter sorority girls at my Southern state university. The second time was shortly after landing my first job as a beauty assistant at a magazine.

There’s a lot to love about Glossier, from the brand’s glossy, millennial pink-drenched Instagram feed to its minimalist beauty products that leave your skin feeling (and looking) like skin. But while the brand has the formula for dewy skin down pat, not all complexions were represented in the brand’s cult-favorite products, especially the Perfecting Skin

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a manicure maximalist. I love nail art and bright colors; Fire engine red has practically become a neutral for me. Lately, however, I’ve been drawn to more muted tones. Maybe it’s the season, which makes me bundle up in all black and be moody across the

Achieving defined and moisturized curls doesn’t take rocket science. All it takes is a ride-or-die curl enhancing cream that has enough power to morph your frizzy, unruly crown into a shiny, hydrated mane. Ask any curly-haired girl you know with a beauty arsenal brimming with as many hair products as your local beauty supply store,

Getty Images Rather than succumb to winter-induced hair hibernation, why not spring forward with a fresh look? A look that’s simultaneously brand new and a blast from the past? Clayton Hawkins, celebrity hairstylist to cool girls Awkwafina, Laura Harrier, and Elizabeth Olsen, played fortune teller for ELLE.com and predicted the biggest hair trends for spring.

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When Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe and fashion blogger behind The 12ish Style, insisted that she could build a business on creating a solution for thigh chafing no one believed here. Friends and family thought her idea was a “niche product for a niche community,” while others reduced her pitch to “just a ‘you’ problem.”

Warning: Spoilers for the first season of Killing Eve, below. I hadn’t planned to binge-watch the entire first season of Killing Eve in a single night, but I did. It happened. And then I watched it all again. Killing Eve boasted all the makings of really, really great TV: There was the gripping, sit-at-the-edge-of-your-seat storyline,

On top of giving play-by-plays of what it’s like to be a first-time congresswoman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is using Instagram stories to detail her beauty routine. There was the time she showed how she applies press-on nails (while on the Amtrak, headed to DC), the time she explained how wearing her hair in a braid pays

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I love candles and I love love. When you combine my two favorite things, you get Valentine’s Day candles. For every reason you might be celebrating this February 14th, we’ve put together a customized list of the best candles. Maybe you’re throwing a Galentine’s rager, or maybe you’re going out with a new fling. Whatever

Some days you’re the glamorous Princess of Genovia. Other days, frizz makes you feel like a pre-makeover Mia Thermopolis. Blame humidity or DNA (shoutout to my fellow curly-haired queens), but whatever the source, the frizz requires management skills. Los Angeles-based hairstylists Michael Dueñas and Caile Noble shared some of the best tips, tricks, and products

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Getty Images Love is in the air. Well, love for lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, lip glosses, lashes, and liner is, anyway. Spend this Valentine’s day with your true love, makeup. We rounded up 15 looks from celebrities to inspire your Saint Valentine’s day makeup. Whether you spend it with a boo or with your friends, you

Getting glammed up is part of the job for someone who regularly walks runways for the likes of Off-White, Dolce & Gabbana, and Tommy Hilfiger, but Hailey Baldwin favors simplicity. “To be honest, I prefer when I’m the most natural—when I’m not wearing a lot of makeup and my hair is up, very casual,” she

There’s something almost mythical about red lipstick. Here, five writers attempt to unpack its power to shield, embolden, and transform. For Freedom Vivek ShrayaMusician, poet, and author of I’m Afraid of Men A common stereotype about trans people is that they suffer from “special snowflake syndrome,” but I am actually quite content to be a

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Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the married Dutch photography team, have worked together for 32 years, shooting for every household name in luxury, from Gucci to Louis Vuitton to Saint Laurent. But it was only recently that they were handed their dream assignment. And, surprisingly, it wasn’t for a fashion brand. The duo was

Confession: Gyms intimidate me. Trainers intimidate me. Weight machines intimidate me. Or at least they did. I was the girl in the last row of the spin class or hidden in the corner of bootcamp, desperate to be invisible. Working out was a necessity—for my health, both physically and mentally—but the daunting task of just