January 2026

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you’ve ever proclaimed your skin as “reactive,” “irritated,” or simply quick to act up, you’re not the only one. Up to 71% of adults worldwide report some level of skin sensitivity, and while it’s not exactly a […]

Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Some of us remember a time before ceramic straightening irons and how obsessed we all became with stick-straight strands once they became readily available in the late ‘90s. Having highly reflective, unbending hair was the cornerstone of Y2K beauty, and nothing was cooler than a style […]

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best diffusers for curly hair can make the difference between defined, bouncy spirals and a frizzy, deflated mess. If you're tired of cycling through cheap attachments that slip off mid-dry, universal models that create uneven heat distribution, and […]