Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Pulling together a simple, sleek-yet-bouncy ponytail is easier said than done, but actor Anya Taylor-Joy just held a masterclass in picture-perfect ponytail styling at Paris Fashion Week. Taylor-Joy, a Dior Beauty ambassador, gave Barbie a run for her money at the house's fall/winter 2026/2027 show on March 3 in a platinum-blonde ponytail so long and swingy, it belongs in the Dream House… or maybe on Princess Peach? (Taylor-Joy voices the iconic Super Mario heroine in the animated movies, just saying.) Hairstylist Gregory Russell, who frequently works with the star, pulled her hair…

Design by Allure; Source images: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story File this under news I never thought I’d see. This week Planned Parenthood Mar Monte—the largest affiliate of the national sexual and reproductive healthcare provider, with locations across mid-California and Northern Nevada—announced a new strategy for closing its massive $100 million dollar revenue gap left by federal budget cuts. They would start offering Botox. Also, IV drips and soon, according to an exclusive story in the Wall Street Journal this week, fillers and laser hair removal. Stacy Cross, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte,…

Collage: Briana Rengifo; Source images: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story That night in March of 2021 was a typical one for Cami Oresky, then a senior at the University of Miami. She was engaging in one of girlhood's most beloved rituals—that is, she was getting ready to go out with her friends. As usual, she applied her skin care and makeup, styled her hair, and put on a cute going-out top. Also as usual, she spritzed on her perfume. But this time, something unusual happened. Her eyes began to burn and swell. Oresky, now 26, says the…

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story We've spilled a lot of (digital) ink about the humble ponytail and how versatile the hairstyle really is. It can take you from the gym to the office to a fancy, dressed-up party with just a few tweaks, and it's also right at home in the front row of the Chloé show at Paris Fashion Week, where we spotted the perfect bubble ponytail on the one and only Oprah. Oprah, who has been attending various shows alongside her longtime bestie Gayle King, looked like an absolute vision at the Chloé show on…

Everett CollectionSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story One month ago, YouTube creator Victory Marrie uploaded a 15-minute video titled “My Everything Shower Routine.” In it, she rattles off her long ritual, which includes lighting a candle, exfoliating twice, shaving, using a loofah to scrub herself down with three body washes, and ending with a feminine cleanser (a whole other issue, and please, avoid these). Another creator, Audrey Victoria, shared her everything shower routine on TikTok last month. Her first video, labeled “Part One,” already has 10 steps, which makes me wonder how many she can possibly lay out in…

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best peel-off face masks have come a long way from the stingy, too-tight formulas you might remember from middle school sleepovers. Today’s versions are more gentle and—dare we say—actually good for your skin. Yes, there’s still that oddly gratifying peel moment (we’re human), but the real win is what’s revealed underneath: clearer-looking pores, smoother texture, and an enviable glass glow. Unlike traditional clay masks—which are great at absorbing oil but can sometimes leave skin feeling parched—or sheet masks that flood skin with…

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Lest we state the obvious: The Korean skin-care industry is a hotbed of innovation, and the best Korean face masks (in all shapes and forms) are essential in helping us look our glowiest. Whether we're masking once a week or daily—hey, daily sheet masking isn't out of the question—these treatments load our skin with barrier-repairing, brightening, clarifying, hydrating, soothing, and texture-smoothing ingredients we can't get enough of. Best of all? They're as gentle on our wallets as they are on our skin—in fact,…

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When it comes to finding the best Korean skin care for oily skin, the real secret isn’t simply mattifying—it’s restoring balance. One of the biggest misconceptions about oily skin is that it needs harsh, drying products to stay under control. In reality, stripping your skin only pushes it to produce more oil. Korean skin care has long taken the opposite approach, relying on gentle, pH-balanced cleansers, hydrating toners, and calming ingredients like green tea, Centella asiatica (cica), and fermented extracts to nourish the…