hair
Double Texture
“Irish Hair” Is TikTok’s New Term for This Common Curl Pattern
Experts explain how to style hair that's straight on top but wavy underneath.
By Annie Blay
With Sugar on Top
Lindsay Lohan's "Churro Waves" Are the Most Delicious Texture and Color
There's summery hair, and then there's favorite-food-truck summery hair.
By Marci Robin
BODY DOUBLE
15 Volumizing Hair Products That'll Take Your Style to New Heights
Flat hair, who?
By Michelle Rostamian and Annie Blackman
HAIR SCHOOL
The 5 Most Common Types of Hair Damage
Plus, how to prevent and treat them all.
By Annie Blay
Bring On The Heat
Everyone Wants the Kamala Silk Press Now
We asked experts how to get silky straight strands without frying your hair.
By Annie Blay
CURL POWER
Saweetie's Natural Curls Could Not Be Any Bouncier
“There isn't a style that won't look bomb on her."
By Kara Nesvig
COMEBACK KID
Megan Thee Stallion Pinned Back Her Bangs In a Little Pouf Like It's 2009
It's baaaaaaack.
By Kara Nesvig
Silky Smooth
Everything To Know Before Getting a Keratin Treatment on Natural Hair
Longer silk presses sound amazing—but what’s the catch?
By Annie Blay
POWER TOOL
T3’s Aire 360 Is Simplifying the Way I Style My Hair
I only need this one multi-purpose tool instead of the usual three.
By Paige Stables
Graphic Design
The Braided Baldie Is the Coolest Way to Fake a Buzz Cut
Here’s everything you need to know about summer’s hottest protective style.
By Annie Blay
A NEW AGE
Brooke Shields Is Changing the Script on Middle Age
And explains why you won’t see the word “menopause” on her new hair-care products for women over 40.
By Jenny Bailly
Hair
Jennifer Aniston Gave Her Bob Haircut Another Chic Update
Jen's definitely team side part.
By Fiona Embleton
BRAIDING BUSINESS
Jewelry Made From Hair Is Poised for a Comeback
A few centuries after the Victorian fad ended, modern artists can make accessory magic from the hair of your loved ones.
By Kara McGrath
TEN OUT OF TENDRIL
8 Best Heatless Curlers for Divinely Damage-Free Ringlets
These silky tools mean all of the bounce, none of the singeing.
By Annie Blackman
THIS IS ART(POP)
Lady Gaga's Jet-Black Baby Bangs Are a Time Machine Back to 2012
In a good way.
By Kara Nesvig
PETAL TO THE METAL
6 Best Flower Scrunchies to Make Any Updo Bloom
The perfect accessory for picnics, date nights, and everything in between.
By Annie Blackman
THE SCENARIO
Nicola Coughlin Wears More Than $55,000 Worth of Wigs in Bridgerton Season 3
The hair and makeup team behind Penelope Featherington reveal just how many details went into that glow up.
By Kirbie Johnson
Readers' Choice Awards 2024
Readers' Choice Awards: Hair
You told us your crowning glories would be a little less glorious without the help of these brilliant formulas and tools in your hair routine.
By Marci Robin
Readers' Choice Awards 2024
Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Breakthroughs
This year's top innovations have a few things in common—starting with how much they impressed Allure readers.
By Marci Robin
Readers' Choice Awards 2024
Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Clean
Clean products may earn praise for what they leave out of their ingredient lists, but these winning skin, hair, and makeup products also deserve to be celebrated for everything they include.
By Marci Robin