Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Bella Hadid Is the New Face of Dior! Here’s Why She’s Our Summer Makeup Muse
Today, Bella Hadid announced her latest modeling milestone on Instagram as the new face of Dior beauty. The supermodel-in-training, who shot to social media fame with the help of a signature bad-girl minimalism, has recently expanded her repertoire of slick power ponytails and high-beam skin to include tousled updos and pops of rich color as one of the breakout beauties at Cannes.
Who better, then, to infuse the house’s iconic femininity and ladylike heritage with a dose of forward-thinking, social media–friendly edge? Hadid, who walked the house’s Cruise show at the historic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England, today, will be starring in a series of Web videos (debuting June 6) that seem destined to recast the California native in an honorary French girl light, while offering up a lineup of fresh beauty tricks to followers.
Until then, a peek at her Instagram proves that her beauty metamorphosis is already well under way: From high-gloss pink lips and flawless skin to artfully delineated cat-eyes and scraped-back waves, it’s clear that Hadid has already discovered her inner Parisian.
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6 Model-Off-Duty Ideas for Getting Your Hair Off Your Neck
With Memorial Day weekend behind us and three glorious months of summer ahead, it’s time to consider the seasonal affliction called sticky neck syndrome—that hot-day phenomenon of strands sticking to the nape, which demands a good updo stat. Our suggestion? Take cues from top models who, thanks to hours spent working with expert hairstylists, know a thing or two about simple, effective looks.
See the sleek ponytail on Natasha Poly, glimmering beneath the Cannes sun. Bella Hadid offers a romantic proposal via her dark mane swept into a wispy topknot, while Taylor Hill sports an athletic pair of French plaits that look equally fit for a rigorous workout or a long day at the beach. When in doubt, try a charming accessory: A navy bandana wrapped around Antonina Petkovic’s soft curls, or two kawaii bunny-tied pigtails on Fernanda Ly. For the updo-averse, a hybrid suggestion: Imaan Hammam’s curly half-up hair is one way to lessen the load on your neck—and proves that even if you don’t feel entirely cool, you might as well look it.
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20 Haircuts Worth Borrowing From the Boys: Brad Pitt, Kit Harington, and More
A haircut can give you a new life—that is the message promised by career-making stylists and also by this season’s Game of Thrones, in which Melisandre delivers a spell-meets-trim so transformative to Jon Snow, it literally draws him back from the dead. Even if Kit Harington, the actor who plays Snow, has taken issue with the focus on his locks on and off camera, saying just yesterday, “I like to think of myself as more than a head of hair,” he clearly understands the power of a good haircut, keeping his dark curls in working order. While we side with Harington taking issue with the dangers of being stereotyped for a physical trait, we’ll gladly borrow a few of his styling cues.
Of course, Harington isn’t the first guy to inspire hair envy. We’d hedge our bets that a young Emile Hirsch, cruising around Venice in Lords of Dogtown, inspired just as many kids to pick up skateboards as he did women to call their nearest colorist.
Fashion’s air-dried blunt bob owes a great debt to Kurt Cobain. And we’d like to retroactively award Taylor Kitsch’s Friday Night Lights rough-and-tumble layers with an Emmy for Best Second-Day Hair in a Dramatic Series. Below, an archive of the handsome hair worth bringing to your next salon appointment.
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The Best Sunburn Remedies, From Soothing Balms to LED Treatments
Even the best-laid Memorial Day sun protection plans have been known to go awry—maybe you forgot to reapply your SPF every two hours or your favorite surf rash guard went missing from your beach tote. Whatever the reason, a painful sunburn is a powerful reminder to not let your efforts fall short again. As for how to help your skin recuperate from the negative effects of overexposure, taking a swift, three-pronged approach can help minimize redness, swelling, and long-term damage.
The first priority: Pop an aspirin, or any other over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, as soon as possible. This will take the heat off your skin, and also ease the discomfort of a burn, says dermatologist Lisa Airan, M.D. “Go for the highest dose every four to six hours for the first 24 hours,” she advises. Next, apply cold compresses soaked in whole milk. “The fat and proteins in milk work really well to soothe irritation,” says Elizabeth K. Hale, M.D., dermatologist and senior vice president of the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Once the skin has cooled a bit, moisturize the area—obsessively. “There’s good data to suggest that supple skin recovers faster from trauma,” notes Hale, who adds that creams with antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, are especially beneficial post-sun allies. “Ultraviolet light triggers mutations in the skin that can lead to skin cancer and premature aging, but antioxidants counteract some of this UV-induced damage,” says Hale (her top pick for the face: Lifeline Daily Defense serum). Ceramides, like those contained in Dr. Brandt Xtend Your Youth Face Cream, are a smart way to fight dehydration caused by sunburn while reinforcing the skin’s barrier function. And don’t underestimate the simple but ultra-replenishing power of aloe, says pro surfer Quincy Davis, who, while she may not be a medical professional, battles the sun on a daily basis. “In tropical places you can get it straight from the plant,” she says. Otherwise, she likes Epicuren’s “non-sticky” Aloe Vera Calming Gel, which she stores in the refrigerator, “so it’s extra refreshing.”
The most potent relief, however, might come in the form of LED laser therapy, which tones down inflammation and promotes wound healing with pulsated doses of red light. Airan recommends one to two sessions with GentleWaves LED, noting that it’s calibrated to help injured skin recover quickly and can be done the moment you spot a burn. To counteract latent hyperpigmentation and photo-damage, Hale relies on a resurfacing laser such as Clear + Brilliant. “But I would give the body a couple of weeks to heal and repair itself first,” she says. Also worth putting on hold temporarily: antiaging creams with retinol or alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids that may be too harsh on sensitive, raw skin. As Hale points out, “While you’re in the acute stages of recovery, you don’t want to add insult to injury.”
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4 High-Tech New Ways to Apply Your Foundation
When it comes to foundation, the better it becomes, the less we see of it. Now that advanced, customized formulas truly disappear into your skin, it’s entirely possible to appear like you’re wearing nothing at all—which is an appealing concept as summer rushes in. The next frontier in achieving that stealth flawless effect is focused on the tools and applicators themselves. Among the new high-tech innovations, there are built-in cushions, clickable wands, and whirling sponges that seamlessly marry foundation pigments with your complexion, leaving only a superfine (and nearly invisible) veil.
Clinique’s new Airbrushed Finish Liquid Foundation Applicator is a sonic device to lightly buff particles into your skin, eliminating any telltale streaks. Just pour your preferred foundation into your palm, dip in the sponge, and massage over your complexion (gently—you’re not exfoliating). “I like to start in the center of the face and work outward,” says Clinique makeup artist Stephanie Flor. “Don’t forget the chin!”
Makeup artist Troy Surratt spent two years perfecting the design of his Surreal Real Skin Foundation Wand. The brush features antibacterial bristles and comes fully loaded with a self-setting foundation, which is dispensed with the click of a button. “I use a cross-hatching technique of brushing one way diagonally, then crossing over in the opposite direction, so the application is more feathery and blended,” he explains.
Fans of cushion compacts should look to Estée Lauder’s forthcoming Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup (out in July). Twist the tube to release the formula—which is spiked with hydrating plant extracts and minerals—into the bouncy tip. And for those who like to mix and combine a few different formulas, RMS Beauty’s Skin2Skin Foundation Brush is an elegant solution: The tapered bristles are swirled in a pattern that mimics the (lo-fi) effect of applying foundation with your fingers—and it can be used with any base you choose.
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Monday, May 30, 2016
Emma Stone, Amal Clooney, and More Debut Summer’s Boldest Hair Color Transformations
For a certain kind of girl, ringing in the sunny season is as simple as a brand-new dye job. And we’re not just talking about adding a few face-framing sun-kissed streaks—because when done right, a bold color tweak is the beauty equivalent of a freshly stocked summer wardrobe.
Case in point: Brie Larson shot to fame with a pitch-perfect dirty blonde hue, but her Titian makeover earlier this month leaves no doubt that there’s more than one knockout hair color for everyone. Amal Clooney might agree: As it turns out, the significantly warmed-up shade of brunette she stepped out with at Cannes is just as well-suited to a bright red lip as her signature obsidian mane.
Emma Roberts, who had a scene-stealing run as an almost-platinum blonde, is now a dead ringer for her aunt Julia Roberts in her Pretty Woman days, thanks to her recently adopted fiery auburn color. As for the damage that a radical dye job can do to an otherwise healthy head of hair—what about it? If Emma Stone, Rooney Mara, and Kristen Stewart are any indication, in the right professional hands, even a rich brunette can be lifted to a bright white blonde shade that requires little more than weekly deep-conditioning love.
Here, seven reasons to let your colorist have a little fun.
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Can Bread Be Good for You? 5 Healthy Alternatives That Are Next-Level Delicious
Bread gets a seriously bad rap. In certain major cities, it seems more socially acceptable to light up a cigarette or drive sans seat belt than to nod yes to a waiter’s basket of rolls. How is it that in the last few decades this dietary staple has fallen so far out of favor? Refined white flour, added sugar, and a slew of preservatives. Not to mention the backlash that’s swelled against gluten as celiac sufferers and other dieters turn away from the once-ubiquitous food. But breaking it off with bagels, baguettes, and all baked goods is no easy feat, even for those who swear by the health benefits. “Nothing filled the void of bread,” lamented Amanda Orso, cofounder of Barely Bread, a new startup about to hit store shelves.
Orso is one of a cadre of bakers who have set out to change the very fundamentals of bread, stripping out harmful ingredients and loading in healthful, flavorful ones. Bread 2.0 is as much about what’s added in as what’s removed, with ground nuts taking the place of processed flours and sweet potatoes providing balanced sweetness and satisfying heft. This new class of bakers will have you back on bread—and feeling better than ever.
Po-Po’s, Brooklyn
Diane Chang’s cultish breads, like the turmeric banana bread that Karlie Kloss indulged in post–Met Gala, are rooted in traditions passed on to her from her grandmother. “She had an amazing perspective on food,” Chang says. “She would see things in packages and ask, ‘Why are we eating foods with preservatives?’ She was one of the first people in my life who said, ‘I don’t know about white flour. You shouldn’t be eating this all the time.’ ” It was during her years at Bon Appétit sampling sweets daily in the test kitchen that Chang began to appreciate that advice. Her disappointment with purportedly healthier treats (“All so overly sweet”) spurred her to create something more balanced and wholesome. Guided by the principles of her grandmother, Popo’s gluten-free breads are made from almond flour, brown rice flour, coconut milk, and unrefined sugars—and are available for purchase through her website and at select ultra-cool Brooklyn outposts.
Barely Bread, New York City
Amanda Orso was unimpressed by the options available when she cut traditional bread from her diet three years ago. But through painstaking recipe experimentation, she landed on a loaf that had the texture and flavor she had been missing. Everybody wanted it. “I was making it for my family, then my trainer, then my trainer’s clients,” explained Orso, whose sheer determination resulted in spiced and seeded loaves, baguettes, bagels, and rolls, made with a signature blend of almond, seed, and coconut flours. Gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO, and Paleo-approved, these breads are fully guilt-free.
Available online July 1.
Free Bread, New York City
Served at the three-Michelin–starred Le Bernardin, Free Bread is hailed by many as the gold standard in gluten-free bread. Developed when Karen Freer, newly diagnosed with celiac disease, sought to satisfy her cravings, Free Bread manages to create the sought-after crunch and chew of traditional bread. That winning formula is now at work in ciabatta, muffins, croutons, biscuits, and buns, in addition to loaves.
Available on the company’s website and in select grocery stores in New York City.
Breakaway Bakery, Los Angeles
For special-occasion treats like cupcakes, doughnuts, and layer cakes, Breakaway Bakery in Los Angeles sets the bar. Their offerings manage to be miraculously organic, kosher, gluten-free, low-starch, gum-free, preservative-free, and non-GMO, without sacrificing any of the decadence we want from desserts. With total transparency (their website includes the entire list of ingredients for each of its offerings), Breakaway is one place where you can find a healthier version of your favorite sweet (though not necessary low-sugar or -calorie) to suit a plethora of dietary parameters.
Mission Heirloom, Berkeley
One of the best-loved cafés in the Bay Area, Berkeley’s Mission Heirloom offers a full all-day menu of organic, local, chemical-free cuisine—but it’s arguably their Yucan Crunch crackers that are revolutionizing the gluten-free game. Made from 100 percent yuca root fiber, which is a health-enhancing resistant starch, these crisp, satisfying wafers are heavenly with the café’s buttery radishes or pâte with apples.
Available for purchase online.
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Your Lips Need Sunscreen, Too: The 10 Best SPF Balms for Summer
As toasty temperatures and bright skies return this Memorial Day, the subject of sun protection is back on the table (though we all know it should be a year-round topic). You’ve already invested in your favorite face cream that features broad-spectrum coverage—but often the most obvious, most prominent feature is overlooked in the quest for sun protection.
“The lips are an area we often sunburn, and needs protection every day with an SPF 15,” explains Manhattan-based dermatologist Gervaise Gerstner, M.D. “They can swell when they are getting too much sun, and constantly chapped lips are a sign of precancer.” Gerstner attributes much of the danger to light rays bouncing off of surfaces like water and sand in the summer, though super-reflective lacquers and glosses can also heighten the effects of the sun’s rays, which makes a product like Supergoop! Shine-On Lip Screen (developed specifically to top glosses with a safe coating of SPF 50) a crucial option for leisurely days at the beach. Gerstner favors her own GG Dermatology balm and Fresh’s range of Sugar lip treatments as SPF-infused upgrades, and encourages hourly reapplication for best results—which doubles as an irrefutable excuse to check your makeup at the brunch table before you traipse outside in your silk cami and shades.
Above, 10 SPF-powered lip balms to fight those harmful rays.
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Sunday, May 29, 2016
The History of Flower Crowns and the Women Who Wore Them: From Frida Kahlo to Kate Moss
Few accessories have aroused such commentary, for and against, than the flower crown, so trendy of late among the neo-hippie festival crowd. Despite detractors, these decorative headpieces, whose history in mythology and art can be traced back to ancient civilizations, show no signs of fading from favor. Just a few months ago at Rodarte’s most recent runway show, designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy adorned models with burnished coronets and cast-metal blooms, unleashing a fresh wave of flower mania laced with a subversive new undercurrent.
It’s a look that has roots. In agrarian societies, tied to the land and the seasons, flower crowns had great symbolic meaning. Worn for practical and ceremonial reasons, they could illustrate status and accomplishment (Olympic olive wreaths). The language of flowers and herbs was well-known, with each carrying its own meaning (“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembering. Please remember, love. And there are pansies, they’re for thoughts,” says Ophelia in Hamlet.) Full of significance, floral headdresses were woven into the social and dress traditions of places as distant as Russia and Hawaii.
With increasing industrialization the flower crown became a romantic sign of the simple “country” life (longed for, in a stylized version, by Marie Antoinette) and increasingly appreciated for its decorative value. While brides continued the ceremonial traditions of flower-wearing, it was the earth-mother hippies who have most influenced the accessory’s current incarnation. Finding themselves partying rather than plowing, these flower children would truss their slept-in hair with wildflowers to signify their connection to nature.
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The 10 Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Zendaya, Lily-Rose Depp, and More
The week’s best beauty Instagrams are—like the weather—looking lighter and brighter by the second, showcasing bold colors, summer kisses, and cool throwback hairstyles that are ideal for the coming months. Lily-Rose Depp continued her modern-ingenue takeover as the face of Chanel’s new No. 5 L’Eau perfume, an accomplishment that she announced via Instagram, puckering up to an oversize bottle of the forthcoming fragrance, which she clutched with navy blue nails, her blonde chop tied back in a gauzy red ribbon. On the receiving end of another smooch was Lily Aldridge, whose daughter planted one on her cheek in a heartwarming snap, the two sporting matching mussed topknots and fresh, glowing complexions.
Solange Knowles and Mary Charteris each embraced the youthful benefits of pastel beauty accents: Knowles opted for a lavender turtleneck, a wash of pale eyeshadow, and a nonchalant fluffy hair flip, while Charteris showed off her cotton candy–pink lengths against an equally whimsical backdrop. Elsewhere, twisted-up hair found a fan in Stella Maxwell, who utilized her Star Wars–inspired updo to show off a row of delicate, well-placed piercings.
But with the long weekend ahead of us, we’ll be taking cues from Liu Wen’s above-ground beauty routine for a bit of spirited evening rejuvenation before we head back to the office. The model donned headphones and Estée Lauder’s Stress Relief Eye Mask to calm her complexion, making the enterprise all the more playful by bedecking her selfie with a smattering of emoji. Because who says bouncing back can’t be fun?
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Saturday, May 28, 2016
Kendall Jenner Has the Sexiest Styling Trick for a Classic White Tee
Kendall Jenner’s rise to stardom on the runway has been matched by an impressive personal style evolution. The 20-year-old face of Estée Lauder has a distinctive off-duty look, casually mixing in sexy crop tops with ladylike classics, such as the culotte and the maxi skirt, into her wardrobe. Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport last night, Jenner pulled out yet another eye-opening fashion moment with her own spin on boudoir dressing.
The secret sauce to Jenner’s look was in the pairing: A nondescript cropped tee was elevated through a lacy camisole. Amping up the underwear-as-outerwear feel was a camouflage-print kimono. There was a grunge vibe coming through here, too, what with Jenner’s shredded denim, chunky-heel boots, and John Lennon–inspired shades. Call it the ultimate supermodel upgrade on a classic jeans-and-tee summer uniform.
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The Olsen-Approved DIY Beach Hair Remedy
Necessity is the mother of invention. At least, that was the case for Mark Townsend when his two most famous clients, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, were both headed off on simultaneous beach getaways. Townsend’s first concern? The state of their intensely healthy heads of blonde hair. “It was like hair-model hair,” he remembers. “And there’s nothing that wrecks your hair like sun and sand and salt water—it sucks the moisture out.” So Townsend set out to create the ultimate beach defense: a five-ingredient hair oil that would act as a protective layer between their delicate follicles and the harsh seaside elements.
“There’s nothing more hydrating than coconut oil,” says Townsend of the chosen base for his treatment. Next came macadamia oil, which has molecules “so tiny, they don’t just sit on top of [the hair], they penetrate it,” meaning it hydrates better than a silicon or thicker argan oil. Jojoba oil “is really just an emollient,” while the rest of the ingredients “are so full of fatty acids and lipids,” they nearly mimic the hair’s own makeup.
Directing the sisters to apply his mixture to their heads every day before they went swimming, ocean or pool—“You can eat it, it’s not going to cause damage to your pool system,” he reasons—Townsend sent them off with their own bespoke bottles. “I have no scientific proof that it works,” he admits, but each Olsen returned to New York with ultra-hydrated strands.
As for their verdict: “Mary-Kate asked for more just this morning,” Townsend says. Case closed.
The Ultimate Hair Oil Recipe
1 cup of raw, unrefined coconut oil
1 T jojoba oil
1 T macadamia oil
1 T almond oil
1 T vitamin E
For brunettes:
Add a drop or two of carrot oil. “It will add an incredible shine to the hair, but it will dull blonde.”
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Kiersey Clemons Wants You to Know That Blondes Have More Fun
At just 22, Kiersey Clemons has already breezed through what seems like a lifetime of stellar hair moments, pulling off cropped natural curls, undulating extensions, and choppy bangs with the swagger of a seasoned street style star.
Is it really a surprise, then, that the Dope star recently quipped that going blonde was “one of [her] greatest life accomplishments” on Instagram? No matter if her sunny flaxen shade comes courtesy of a little wig magic or a skilled colorist and a few Olaplex treatments, it’s clear that a bold peroxide-inspired look only feeds your inner hair chameleon. Whether she’s snapping selfies with a ruffled bob or showing off beachy cornrows threaded with shades of gold, Clemons is living proof that blondes—even part-time ones—really do have more fun.
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Friday, May 27, 2016
It’s Not a Diet: 5 Lifestyle Changes for a Better Body (And Life!)
Let’s, for a moment, forget the diet. Leave behind thoughts that an intense cold-turkey regimen of fitness and restrictive eating leads to a life of self-satisfaction. Studies prove time and time again that dieting has adverse effects—dieters are more likely to gain weight (and to become obese in the next 1 to 15 years) than their non-dieting counterparts. Experts have discovered that your body is wired to reject major weight loss. And, on top of it all, dieting is stressful, and stress can be detrimental to your head, weight, and health. There’s a better, calmer, and much easier way.
According to Manhattan-based celebrity nutritionist Marissa Lippert, making small, long-term lifestyle adjustments is the not-so-secret fail-proof route to a life of health and happiness. Though perhaps less glamorous than a fad gimmick and instant majorly transformative reveal, these five small changes can lead to big improvements.
Focus on Sleep
“Really try to get a minimum of six hours of sleep [per night],” says Lippert, because tired bodies crave energy boosts, often in the form of refined carbohydrates and sugar. This is when you’re more likely to reach for that 4:00 p.m. cupcake rather than a healthier, more nourishing snack. Aside from robbing your body time to perform many essential recovery processes, she adds, “Over time, if you’re not getting enough sleep, you’re prone to weight gain.”
Plan Ahead
Scheduling healthy activities into your week the way you might a doctor’s appointment or a work meeting will help you stick to them, says Lippert. “It can be blocking out these three to four [mornings] for exercise classes, or this day I’ll get out early from work so I’ll grocery shop for the week.” Getting there becomes easier because it’s already on the calendar.
Get in the Kitchen
“I really encourage people in Manhattan to cook something at least once a week; for the general public, two to three times a week.” Preparing food yourself, says Lippert, even if it’s just eggs, encourages you to connect with what you’re eating more. “It makes you more aware of what you put on your plate, and what’s going into your body.” Less healthy ingredients like salt and butter are easier to quantify at home, while fruits and vegetables can be added with more control. “Try to make vegetables or salads the focus of your lunch and dinner and, potentially, breakfast. Fruits and vegetables should comprise 50 percent or more of what you’re putting in your mouth every day,” says Lippert, who recommends that, above all things, her clients focus on the following every day: getting enough fruits and vegetables, portion sizes, and drinking enough water. “I don’t care if you eat nothing but bread and cheese on vacation in Paris; come back to these three pillars.”
Fit in Fitness
A key component of any healthy lifestyle is fitness, which Lippert recommends fitting in at least three times per week. Going to the gym, getting on the cult class circuit, or merely walking to pick up coffee in the morning can count. And the more you do it, the more your body will crave it. “Your body gets used to [the movement] and the adrenaline and endorphin release.” Fitness sensitizes your metabolism, stimulates blood flow, and “makes your body work more efficiently as a machine. That, in the end, helps with weight management.”
Quiet Your Mind
“If you can work in 10 minutes of meditation every day, whether that’s just an app or sitting still and being more aware of your own body and how your actions are toward other people and yourself, that helps you manage stress better,” says Lippert. “All of that impacts eating and lifestyle.” She also recommends that, at least for a few weeks, her clients keep a food diary, writing down what they eat, when, and paying attention to how they feel afterward. “Let’s say you have yogurt and fruit for breakfast. If your stomach doesn’t feel well afterward, you’re bloated, or it screws up your digestion, it’s best to limit whatever you had and see if that’s helpful.”
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Thursday, May 26, 2016
What to Pack for Memorial Day Weekend: The Ultimate Beauty Bag Breakdown
Wherever you’re headed this weekend, chances are you’ve already coordinated your bikinis with matching espadrilles, confirmed the Airbnb reservation, and printed out a list of recommended juice bars and restaurants at your destination. But what about packing your beauty bag? Did you remember to bring bug spray and sunscreen? There are only a few hours to go until Memorial Day weekend officially begins, so read quick: We’ve put together the ultimate vacation packing guide.
While neatly (or not so neatly) placing clothes in your duffel, throw in Tom Dixon’s wax diffuser—a scented disc created with spicy essential oils to keep your garments fresh until arrival. Pick up a few of Lilah B.’s cheek tints in bright, summery hues (since rosy flushed cheeks are the only makeup you’ll need). And we’re all for beachy waves, but don’t forget a hydrating hair serum, like Ouai’s Finishing Crème, to quench strands, and a softening coconut oil to replenish dry skin post-sand.
Here, 18 summer weekend–friendly items not to leave home without.
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7 Self-Tanners for People Who Hate Self-Tanner
Summer calls for soft, sun-kissed skin—which self-tanners deliver without the damage. But if you’ve had a bad brush with slippery oil, or can’t stand the hassle of exfoliating then coating with streaky brown lotion, fear not: There’s a new batch of bronzing formulas that is fast, foolproof, and, perhaps best of all, utterly grease-free.
There’s St. Tropez’s clear shower gel, rubbed onto wet skin and left for three minutes, that’s guaranteed not to stain your hands or clothes. Slipping easily into your morning routine, Vita Liberata’s BB-style cream pairs skin-blurring with tinting, and By Terry’s self-tanner comes in an antioxidant-rich anti-aging serum—no rinsing required. A few drops of Guerlain’s cool bronzing water, pressed into the cheeks, builds a natural glow, as does James Read’s clever H2O Tan Mist, a rosewater-infused spray that doubles as a makeup primer and setter. For those craving a more traditional tack—only better—Josie Maran’s argan face oil not only smooths fine lines over time, but lifts your complexion in a matter of minutes, while Clarins Self Tanning Milky-Lotion takes care of the body—and smells not like cheap coconut, but figs, of all things. What’s not to love?
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The Razor-Sharp Polish of a Slick Middle Part: Miranda Kerr, Rihanna, and More
Memorial Day weekend may mark the unofficial kickoff of beach wave season, that glorious stretch of time where a blast of salt spray and a nice breeze can replace an entire arsenal of hair products, but let’s not forget summer’s other shortcut to an unimpeachably chic style: a slick middle part that offers razor-sharp polish in seconds.
Fresh from her bobbed appearance at the Billboard Music Awards, Rihanna was spotted in New York City last night with a fresh set of extensions that was smoothed into a shiny low bun. It’s a frizz-proof strategy with a pleasing symmetry that Miranda Kerr regularly relies on to coax her chin-length chop into a mini ponytail.
And leaving no doubt that a few drops of hair oil and a fine-toothed comb are all the tools you need for a night out, Lily Donaldson took the style all the way to the red carpet in London.
Above, three reasons why your summer hair routine just got a whole lot easier.
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Meet the New Brow-Smoothing Treatment That Will Change Your Life
If growing out bangs is a headache, then growing out over-plucked eyebrows must qualify as a full-on migraine. Eyebrow rehab—truly allowing the brows of your youth a chance to return—can take up to six months depending on your genetically predetermined hair growth cycle, and that awkward in-between phase, when recalcitrant hairs sprout out at odd angles, is when many of us fall off the wagon. And while there’s no shortage of pencils, powders, and pomades on the market to help fake fuller brows, one new treatment promises to change the grow-out game by smoothing your own hairs into place for eight weeks.
“I am not into those overdone, ‘on fleek’ brows,” says Houston-based brow whisperer Edward Sanchez, who has been flying into Los Angeles every couple of months to perform his Brow Smoothing Treatments at A-list colorist Michael Canale’s salon (devoted clients include Jennifer Aniston and Carolyn Murphy). “I like natural, beautiful, feminine brows that complement the face.” To achieve this, Sanchez has developed a secret weapon: a proprietary blend of oils and proteins that relaxes the disulphide bonds that shape the hair follicle, allowing him to meticulously comb each hair into place, covering sparse patches and redirecting rogue strands. After 20 minutes, the solution is removed and another lotion applied to reset those bonds and lock the hairs into position.
“In the past we were trimming brows or removing wayward hairs that wouldn’t lie flat instead of allowing as much regrowth as possible,” Sanchez explains. “Now we can shape the existing brows to look fuller, and as new hairs grow in, we can direct their growth, too.” The result? Soft, glossy, low-maintenance brows that stay in place for up to eight weeks—by which time you might even be able to catch Sanchez in New York City or Washington, D.C., as he has plans to roll out the service at several more locations this year.
Brow Smoothing With Edward Sanchez, from $45, archedbeauty.com
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016
This French Open Star Has Tennis’s Best Bombshell Hair
Darting around the red-clay court at Roland Garros today, Garbiñe Muguruza quickly dispatched her second-round French Open opponent with a fluid series of forehands and drop shots—as expected of the tennis world’s rising star. It was the 22-year-old Venezuelan-born Spaniard who famously held her own against Serena Williams in last year’s Wimbledon final, and whose head-turning play style is matched only by the stealth bombshell hair she rocks off the court.
A hydrating conditioner keeps her mane soft (“Even though I’m washing it all the time”), as does a rigorous brushing regimen (“It relaxes me!”). It’s the same no-nonsense tack Muguruza takes with her tennis—and another reason why this up-and-comer is one to watch.
As for her fitness routine, there are beachside bike rides, soccer games, classic circuit training—and tennis, tennis everywhere. “We can do a practice session, even at an airport,” Muguruza says with a laugh. “Everything I do is to keep my body in the best shape—it is a lifestyle more than just a job.” Call that strategy a winner.
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Are You Eating More Sugar Than You Think? Why the New FDA Nutrition Labels Are a Wellness Win
Nicking sugar cubes from restaurant tables was once a childhood rite of passage, but the conspicuous consumption of sucrose lost its charm once we learned about calories in chemistry class. Now that Michelle Obama, on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has introduced new nutrition labels that include calorie counts in oversize lettering—and, more significantly, a line detailing the amount of added sugars contained in packaged foods—we’re realizing that our sweet tooth may not have evolved as much as we think. It turns out that cane and beet sugars added to foods—and responsible for everything from diabetes to obesity to heart disease—have traditionally been lumped into the sugars category on labels, and effectively gone unregulated by being hidden in plain sight.
By July 2018, most manufacturers must adhere to a new, revised label format that calls out the grams of extra sugar added to daily staples like soy milk, protein bars, and yogurt. Dietitians, including culinary nutritionist Mikaela Reuben, say we should have been on the lookout for simple sugars—corn sweetener, molasses, honey, sucrose, dextrose, maltose, and, of course, high-fructose corn syrup—all along. With the new labels, it’s easier to be aware of the total grams of sugar in a food, and how many grams of added sugars are included. Reuben points out that the American Heart Association recommends women eat fewer than 25 grams of sugar a day (men should stay below 37.5 grams). To put this number in perspective, one Coke, with 39 grams of sugar, is over the limit for both sexes. Other minor sources of sugar in daily diets, including the packets of sweeteners many of us add to coffee every morning, also count toward daily totals.
Reuben says we should be keenly aware of these added carbohydrates that, she says, “break down in the body into glucose, which provides us with energy.” The added sugar in food is an almost instant form of glucose that elevates blood sugar levels “in a way that we do not need nor can we use efficiently.” This glucose infusion alters hormones, immune responses, fat storage, and even moods.
Reuben notes the FDA’s definition of added sugar is the additional refined sugar that doesn’t naturally exist in the food already. (The raspberries in cookies are considered a part of the cookie; the added sugar refers to the products used to sweeten the cookie.) How can you make smart choices while waiting for the new rules to take effect? Read ingredient lists and steer clear of foods that contain sugary additives in your daily diet.
Still, Reuben says, even natural sugars can be problematic health-wise—which is why even whole foods high in the substance should be consumed in moderation. “Naturally occurring sugars in fruits and sweet vegetables”—bananas, dates, beets, and the like—“can still negatively impact blood sugar if consumed in excess, even if they include fiber and antioxidants.” In other words, while natural sugars are better alternatives, they’re still sugars. Reuben warns, “Adding sweet fruit to everything doesn’t make the food healthy. It’s a better option than refined sugar, but it’s still a treat.”
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The Swingy Charm of a High Ponytail: 3 Reasons to Take That Elastic Off Your Wrist
For all its split-second, works-on-everyone appeal, the ponytail is hardly a one-hit wonder. The simplest of hair upgrades has seen a remarkable comeback over the past few seasons, from Balmain’s sleek Amazonian take on the style to the textured iterations that the Insta set has elevated into a thing of downtime beauty.
And lately, it’s been all about high, swingy ponytails that look flirty as they swish against the nape of your neck. Spotted in New York City this week, Candice Swanepoel bound her smooth blowout into a minimalist style that felt delightfully low-key compared with the bombshell Angel waves that made her famous. Nina Agdal also took the style for a night out with Leonardo DiCaprio in Los Angeles last night, while Hailey Baldwin has long made the look her off-the-clock signature.
Above, three reasons to get a head start on the ultimate heat wave–friendly hair solution.
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The Best Abs of All Time, From Britney Spears to Gisele Bündchen
Let’s talk about abs—their eternal allure. What is it about a ripped midriff, an ironclad core that’s so deeply hypnotic? Now, at the start of the skin-baring summer season, is the perfect time to reflect on the best of the lot—those supernatural six-packs that transcend mere body goals to become pop culture phenomena.
Who can imagine a young Gwen Stefani without her signature low-slung track pants, revealing that taut slice of stomach, or Shakira without her shifting, swiveling bod? Britney Spears’s twisting obliques defined the late ’90s and early aughts—from iconic schoolgirl to VMAs snake charmer—while Jennifer Lopez’s flawless midsection is, by all accounts, frozen in time. Then there are those cinematic touchstones: Blue Crush’s laid-back surfers; Angelina Jolie’s tenacious tomb raider; and a parade of Bond girls, rising from the waves, all equally long and enviably lean.
Of course, for athletes and supermodels, like Serena Williams and Gisele Bündchen, a chiseled stomach is not only a job requirement but also a reminder that strength is beauty, and well worth the work. And let’s not forget the men, whose muscles provide equal fan fodder: From an ageless Iggy Pop to a glistening D’Angelo—not to mention the entire cast of Magic Mike—here’s to equal opportunity ab ogling.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2016
The Definitive Guide to Frizz-Free Hair
With spring’s drizzle giving way to a balmy new summer humidity—your hair may suddenly have become the mouse to the thermostat’s cat. And while there’s something to be said for the power of occasionally embracing a little seasonal frizz—isn’t it a comfort to know you don’t have to? According to Manhattan-based stylist Tim Rogers, it’s possible to maintain smooth hair all summer. And, he says, you can start winning the battle against humidity in the shower. “Formulas designed to combat dryness will add weight to the hair to give it more control,” says Rogers. Using a mask or leave-in conditioner like Klorane’s olive-extract Leave-In treatment will act as a precautionary measure when the air’s moisture content soars.
Next, Rogers says avoiding any extra friction or heat will save strands from fraying. “Scrubbing your hair with a towel physically raises the cuticle—causing frizz.” Additional heat styling will also wear and degrade the hair over time. “If you can avoid it and air-dry instead, it will help you maintain the integrity of the hair.” (Sidenote: Using a blow-dryer with a concentrated nozzle may be the quickest route to making the cuticle lie as flat as possible, explains Rogers, but the long-term damage it does to the hair will ultimately create more frizz.)
Further insurance can be taken in the form of oils and silicone-based creams, like John Frieda Frizz Ease Beyond Smooth Frizz Immunity Primer, which will invisibly coat each strand’s surface for additional heft. And Living Proof’s innovative and weightless Nourishing Oil can be massaged into hair any time of the day to make it impenetrable to moisture from the air.
Once your hair is dry, Rogers recommends fashioning a neat pin-secured bun for your time spent outdoors to protect most of your hair from exposure to the elements. In the comfort of your home, office, car, or a café, you can let it down without so much as a dent from an elastic or humidity. Consider that frizz conquered.
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The Memorial Day Beauty Countdown: How to Prep in 5 Days or Less
It’s official: This weekend finally kicks off the start of summer. Whether you’ve been sipping kale juice and attending weekly SoulCycle classes in preparation or doing, well, a little less than that, there’s still time to get beach-ready. With five days left until Saturday, here’s exactly what you need to do before hitting the sand.
Five Days Prior: Eat Right
“Avoid any inflammatory foods,” says New York City nutritionist Robin Barrie, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., C.S.S.D., who suggests cutting out salt and sugar from your diet the week you plan on breaking out a new bikini. “Stick to foods low in carbs and high in protein,” since bread and white flour retain excess water in your body. “Studies show that omega-3s can help reduce bloat, so be sure to make salmon and egg whites a priority,” adds Barrie. Cut back on alcohol and carbonated beverages, as well as raw vegetables that cause puffiness, like broccoli and cauliflower. When it comes to flat-ab-friendly snacking choices, Greek yogurt, almonds, and cucumbers, which are high in water and fiber, are smart bets.
Three Days Prior: Prep Your Skin
On the morning you plan to schedule your hair removal, exfoliate and moisturize the skin in advance at home. “I love dry buffing,” says Dallas-based star aesthetician Joanna Czech, referring to the pre-shower ritual that involves using a special bath brush to smooth along the back of the legs, elbows, and knees. Next, she advises clients to use Biologique Recherche’s silicone massage gloves, which stimulate lymphatic drainage and improve the appearance of overall skin tone, to apply a hydrating concoction made from a drop of La Mer’s Genaissance mixed with the company’s Reparative Body Lotion.
Afterward, you’ll be prepped and ready for your appointment. “All waxing should be done about 72 hours before you’re exposed to the sun,” says Czech, who explains that it’s important to be sure skin is calm and any trace of redness is gone before you put on your swimsuit and expose the area to sun and sand.
Two Days Prior: Schedule a Pedicure
Slough off the effects of a long, dry winter with an intensive pedicure that involves a callous-reviving peel if necessary. “It’s left on for 10 minutes, then heels are gently scrubbed away with a foot file to reveal soft, summer-ready feet,” says Nadine Abramcyk, cofounder of New York’s Tenoverten salon, where the treatment is a favorite. To prolong the benefits of your pedicure, Abramcyk recommends applying moisturizer to the bottoms of feet after the shower in the days that follow. “It’s important to lock in the hydration while skin is still semi-wet.” For the most beach-friendly shade, pick a chip-resistant polish that pops against your skin color, like Tenoverten’s Mott—a universally pretty deep fuchsia hue.
One Day Prior: Book a Spray Tan
A ghostly pallor is no match for a good spray tan strategy. Skin should already be well exfoliated and moisturized by this point, to prevent streaking. In terms of timing, the New York–based guru Anna Stankiewicz recommends booking a session for the day before the beach and then waiting to shower at least eight hours post-appointment. If you can’t get an appointment with a professional, applying a formula, like St. Tropez’s Express Bronzing Mousse, with a foam mitt will keep palms from turning orange and distribute the color more evenly. Wash your hands immediately afterward and allow at least 10 minutes to dry before putting on loose clothes.
The Day of the Big Reveal
While your newfound tan may look great, it won’t protect you from the sun’s harsh rays. Generously layer on SPF and reapply every two hours. For an added healthy glow, try one of the new SPF-infused oils by Clarins or Supergoop! to give skin a hint of radiance.
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Post-Baby Body Backlash! 5 Celebrities Who Are Standing Up for New Moms
Fresh off of delivering a baby, models are returning to runways and actresses are debuting bikini bodies that have snapped back with the speed of an elastic band. By sheer force of will or genetic miracle, these already physically blessed women have been nonverbally setting the post-baby body bar for new moms higher and higher still. For proof, just see the controversial and robust comments section following Chrissy Teigen’s Mother’s Day selfie on Instagram earlier this month, in which she cooks in a crop top, revealing her incredibly whittled waist. While Teigen said last week that she’s enjoyed time off from working out since her baby was born—crediting her form to prenatal gym time—more Hollywood moms than ever are speaking out against unrealistic expectations, reminding new moms that the miracle of birth should give you the kind of physical confidence that goes well beyond a taut stomach and perky behind.
Yesterday, eight weeks after giving birth, Anne Hathaway sat down on Ellen to talk about her own post-baby body confidence. “Being a mom has changed me in a couple ways, one of them is . . . I would normally walk in [to the gym] and feel so intimidated, but I walk in and I’m like, ‘Yeah, I work out with 5 pound weights, but I pushed a baby out of my body. I feel good right now.’ ” She recounted one such instance during which, after she told an inquiring trainer that she gave birth seven weeks prior, she was asked if she was trying to lose her baby weight. “It’s a little bit too soon to worry about weight. I’m just trying to regain my strength,” Hathaway responded, clearly taken aback by the insinuation. New mom Olivia Wilde shared in Hathaway’s dismay, saying last year, “I believe in a world where mothers are not expected to shed any physical evidence of their child-bearing experience . . . I don’t want to waste my time striving for some subjective definition of perfection.”
Likewise, Zooey Deschanel reminded an interviewer of the abnormality of urgently returning back to your original state. “To expect someone to look like her pre-baby self immediately is odd,” she said. “There’s a lot that needs to go back to where it was. All your organs move around.” In other words, a woman’s body goes through a lot of changes while pregnant, some that she may never bounce back from. And that’s nothing to apologize for. According to Drew Barrymore, you gain much more fulfillment becoming a mother than you might have from having perfect thighs. “I would much rather have my kids and look a little worse in a bathing suit!” she has said. For Jennifer Garner, the change in her body requires no explanation. “I am not pregnant, but I have had three kids and there is a bump. From now on, ladies, I will have a bump. Let’s all just settle in and get used to it. It’s not going anywhere.”
So, instead of feeling the need to look Victoria’s Secret–ready within a month, year, or even a lifetime after giving birth, perhaps we can all heed Hathaway’s advice—and expect to hear something like “ ‘Oh, my god! You look great!’ [It] doesn’t matter if it’s true. If somebody says, ‘Oh, I had a baby 13 years ago,’ you’re like, ‘You look great!’ That is what you do! That is the etiquette!”
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Kate Moss’s Split-Second Trick to the Perfect Cat-Eye
If the treasure trove of summer beauty ideas on the Cannes red carpet had you unearthing your boldest shade of poppy lipstick and practicing your perfectly delineated liquid flick, let Kate Moss serve as a reminder that there’s really no prettier way to navigate the hot months than with a stunningly simple pairing of nude makeup and a stroke of kohl.
The model was spotted in London last night with the kind of beachy sun-kissed skin that practically screamed for Bardot-esque cat-eyes, but in Moss’s hands, took a slightly easier feline shape that was smudged toward the temples at the outer corners for a wide-eyed effect.
The rear-view mirror-friendly makeup trick was made for a mad dash from the office to a party, and promises to look even better with a little worn-in edge—because when you’re busy kicking off the fun season, who has time for touch-ups?
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Are Custom Facials the New Blowouts? This New Skin-Care Bar Is Betting On It
On a crowded stretch of Lexington Avenue, in the heart of New York’s Upper East Side, a slick facial bar called Silver Mirror will open its flagship today with a singular skin-care concept: to make highly specialized treatments as much a part of your weekly routine as a blowout or manicure.
It was nearly two years ago that Peach & Lily cofounder Cindy Kim left the Korean beauty startup behind to launch Silver Mirror, joining her friend and former Universal Music Group executive Matt Maroone in the venture. “I was itching to do something more brick-and-mortar,” she tells me. As we walk past six white recliners topped with herringbone blankets where the aestheticians are stationed, Kim explains that their skin-care proposal was inspired by her time in Seoul. “There, I would get facials every week—that’s just the thing you do,” she says. Back home, the two sensed a hole in the market—the space between $50 express facials and $300 spa treatments—and set out to fill it.
Think of it as a “skin maintenance shop,” as Maroone calls it, where men and women can come every two to four weeks for a fast, affordable, yet technologically driven session that delivers long-term results—a notch below a trip to the dermatologist. “It should be a part of your lifestyle, just like going to the gym, like getting a manicure,” says Kim of the Korean skin-care ethos. Each of the nine tailored treatments ranges from 30 to 50 minutes and $75 to $130; all begin with microdermabrasion and end with oxygen therapy to seal in the antioxidants. “It’s about getting results,” says aesthetician Brandy Hanley as she sweeps a citrus-scented glycolic peel across my forehead, then tones my cheeks with PureLift, a powerful EMS wand that is exclusive to Silver Mirror in the States. Within an hour, my complexion is clear, lifted, lit from within—and it lasts all week. “We’re no-frills,” Kim says. With skin this good, who needs them?
Silver Mirror, 862 Lexington Avenue, New York; silvermirror.com
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10 New Sunscreens That Are Better Than Skin Care
You can’t argue about the benefits of SPF—nothing protects your skin better from the sun. But if sticky, breakout-inducing formulas have made you a less-than-enthusiastic fan when it comes to actually using it on a daily basis, you may want to reconsider. The latest formulas are as smart and sophisticated as your favorite face cream, eliminating the usual drawbacks (white streaks, greasy residue, unflattering tints) and delivering next-level skin benefits. From wash-on SPF cleansers to pigment-adjusting creams to beyond-broad-spectrum (read: infrared) light defenders, the future of sunscreen is officially here—just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
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Monday, May 23, 2016
The Beauty Looks That Ruled the 2016 Cannes Red Carpet
Offering the star wattage of the Oscars, the supermodel sightings of fashion month, and the dreamy opulence of the Met Gala, Cannes has always held a special kind of sartorial magic. But we can thank the festival’s seaside location for providing us with a summer’s worth of beauty inspiration. And true to form, this year’s red carpet saw an indelible mix of wind-whipped hair and steamy bronzed skin, punctuated by pure old-world glamour in the form of meticulously painted lips and slick hair.
Breakout red carpet star Bella Hadid sent lightbulbs popping with a ladylike updo that looked like it had been crafted in the morning, then left to unravel in the Côte d’Azur breeze, while newcomer Sasha Lane piled her dreads into a sculptural style, with shimmering nude makeup proving a stealthy high-impact makeup strategy. Meanwhile, Riley Keough and Lily-Rose Depp dressed down their red carpet coifs with a few face-framing wisps, and Blake Lively embraced Bardot-caliber levels of tousle.
But there’s more than one way to channel your inner French girl: Offering some classic Parisian yin to all the beachy yang, a string of beauties opted for crisp red lips: Marion Cotillard teamed a neat side part with a burgundy mouth, Léa Seydoux offset her rumpled bob with a fiery matte-orange shade, and Kristen Stewart showed off a cinematic pairing of sooty, silent-screen lids with a vampy blackberry lip stain.
Above, a look at Cannes’s 19 best red carpet beauty moments.
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Watch Supermodel Lily Aldridge Decode Her Easy Summer Beauty Routine in 90 Seconds
“You don’t look very cool when you’re putting mascara on,” says Lily Aldridge, craning her neck forward to apply two quick coats of it. The Victoria’s Secret Angel is here at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles to decode her easy summer look for Beauty Secrets, a forthcoming video series that provides an inside look at the morning routines of our favorite models and personalities.
Walking us through her morning routine, it’s clear that Aldridge looks, despite that objection, entirely cool every step of the way—whether she’s dragging a white Mason Pearson brush through her glossy mane, or mixing a “gorgeous mess” of MAC foundation and highlighter on her palm. It’s all part of the laid-back, golden-girl glow that’s Aldridge’s calling card—here revealed to be a near single-minded devotion to Benefit’s cream highlighter, topped off with an unorthodox dusting of Pat McGrath’s Gold 001 pigment on the cheekbones for a surreal shine. “That’s the fun of makeup, you can do whatever you want!” Aldridge says. Here’s to the virtues of staying loose.
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7 Clay Detox Masks for Watching the French Open
The 2016 French Open kicks off this week, and the world’s tennis greats have swarmed Roland-Garros to crown the reigning king and queen of the clay court. What better way to watch the masters of the sport than with a detox mask that also comes from the earth? A handful of Fresh’s gray Umbrian mud, smeared across the forehead between serves, provides a deep-cleansing treatment with purifying charcoal and soothing lavender water.
For a lighter touch—a skin-care lob, if you will—there is I’m From’s cooling, soufflé cream, formulated with volcanic ash and red clay from Jeju Island, or the oil-absorbing kaolin and pumice dust of Malin+Goetz. Cult facialist Joanna Vargas’s exfoliating scrub also calls on the rejuvenating power of white kaolin, while Fig + Yarrow’s rose-hued powder is practically color-matched to the court. Each mask is designed to refresh the skin in the time it takes to witness a handful of rallies, but for the truly bold, a proposition: Swipe the clay beneath each eye like athletic war paint. Game, set, match.
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Sunday, May 22, 2016
An Ode to the Tennis Ponytail: The French Open’s Most Winning Style Statement
Designers have made their fair share of recommendations for sporting a ponytail in the past few seasons, but with the French Open kicking off, we can’t help but think that tennis’s top players may be our best resource. And why shouldn’t they be? These women wear their ponytails professionally, recognizing them as a neat utilitarian solution for on-the-court style.
The middle of a heated rally is no place for a hair malfunction, which is why the greatest stars of the sport have developed their own signature styles as they dash across the court. Allowing for vision to remain unrestricted, a well-placed ponytail can accommodate visors, braids, and even the sweat of an especially muggy day.
Players are as recognizable for their texture, braids, and ponytail height as they are for their topspin and serve. From Chris Evert’s low, ribbon-tied look to Anna Kournikova’s braided variation, here is a tribute to the best tennis ponytails over the years.
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The 10 Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Amanda Seyfried, Behati Prinsloo, and More
Spring fever has reached full throttle, as evidenced by this week’s best beauty Instagrams, which featured floral confetti, outdoor adventures, and a refreshingly laid-back spirit. Hanneli Mustaparta headed to Grasse, France, with Chanel for the rose harvest—reveling in piles of pale pink blooms for use in the fashion house’s newly reimagined No. 5 perfume. Behati Prinsloo tended another type of sprout, posing with hands resting on her growing baby bump, her lustrous mane and glowing skin offering a quick introduction to the beauty benefits of pregnancy.
Adrienne Jüliger joined fashion’s new brigade of model equestrians, braiding her horse’s flaxen tail pre-competition outdoors, while Amanda Seyfried temporarily traded her ever-present companion, Finn, for a four-legged friend whose striking feline gaze echoed her own. Elsewhere, Didi-Stone Olomidé paused to shake out a collection of braided lengths, which she paired with a bare face and a bandana choker to truly fresh effect, and fellow French girl Thylane Blondeau relaxed with a skin-enhancing clay mask.
But should you find yourself stuck on the New York City subway this week, might we suggest taking a tip from nail guru Madeline Poole? The whimsical appeal of her MetroCard–inspired nails could just score you a free ride.
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Saturday, May 21, 2016
How to Master the Art of the Radically Chic Airport Arrival
While the Cannes red carpet offers a wealth of beauty inspiration, over the past week we’ve found ourselves looking toward the city’s airport arrivals gate for lessons in on-the-go aesthetics. A quick study reveals that our favorite sartorially savvy travelers—and their equally noteworthy hair—fall into two different aspirational camps upon touchdown, with one group marked by long and loose waves that are left to cascade over the shoulders, and the other favoring low-maintenance, high-impact updos.
Leading the rumpled-waves brigade, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley parted her glossy golden hair directly down the middle for her journey, while Elle Fanning opted for a slightly more wind-whipped iteration of her straight blanched strands—looks both women paired with crisp all-white ensembles. Julianne Moore left her trademark rust-toned lengths to fall in her face, but even Jourdan Dunn’s textured brunette tousle couldn’t conceal her vacation-worthy grin.
Those who prefer the no-fuss ease of a raked-back style included Bella Hadid—whose sporty ponytail offered an easy juxtaposition to the more polished iteration she debuted later that day. Karlie Kloss kept it clean, cool, and collected, and Lily-Rose Depp showcased the face-framing benefits of overgrown bangs, which served as a complement to her combed-back knot. The only mandatory accessory, no matter your look? A killer pair of shades.
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Friday, May 20, 2016
Cher Hair! Celebrating the Singer’s 16 Best Hair Moments
Close your eyes and imagine Cher. There’s the creamy voice. The won’t-quit body—which today, defying its appearance, turns 70. And, maybe above all things, the curtains of raven black hair. Cher was an icon before we knew she was, bursting onto the scene in 1965 with then-partner Sonny Bono, a teenager from El Centro, California, swaying back and forth to “I Got You Babe” and ditching her multisyllabic given name, Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere, in favor of becoming a four-letter word. The image is seared into the collective consciousness as an unforgettable profile of thigh-length hair, eye-widening bangs, and cheekbone enhancing, face-framing layers—not that she needed help in that department. The song reached number one. Her star power skyrocketed accordingly.
By the 1970s, Cher added a feather to her metaphorical cap and occasionally her actual hair, becoming a household television star with The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, which would earn her the first of three Golden Globes. Her increasing comfort in the spotlight could be seen in her ability to shape-shift musical genres and hairstyles, keeping the beat going on with clouds of disco curls anchored by bold blue eyeshadow and a wardrobe seemingly exclusively composed of sequins. Years before Kylie Jenner, Cher made an everyday option out of wigs, ditching her signature great lengths for a swingy flapper bob as a visual marker of independence, and going out on her own in 1975.
Once her own brand, there was seemingly no hairstyle too outlandish or simple. See the folksinger braids of her Gregg Allman days, the more-is-more curls she paired with less-is-more sheer bodysuits (some scandalous enough to be banned on television), the up-to-there headdresses for the red carpet. “I’ve always taken risks and never worried what the world might really think of me,” explained the singer, who allowed her hair to be bleached, mulleted, and shagged.
As we look back on Cher’s most incredible hair moments (essentially an everyday occurrence), in honor of the Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner’s birthday, we hope you feel inspired by the woman who once said, “Until you’re ready to look foolish, you’ll never have the possibility of being great.”
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19 Iconic Cannes Beauty Moments: From Ingrid Bergman to Blake Lively
For more than half a century, cinephiles and silver-screen darlings have flocked to the Cannes Film Festival, which debuts the year’s biggest and most boundary-pushing films. Wardrobe choices have run the gamut throughout the event’s 69 years—who can forget the epicene effect of Aymeline Valade’s Pallas tuxedo, worn at the premiere of 2014’s Saint Laurent biopic with a freshly platinum dye job?—while hair and makeup have trod a similarly versatile line between glamour and ease.
Perhaps it was Elizabeth Taylor, with her glittering diamond tiara, who started the festival’s tradition of decorative hair accessories in 1957—followed by Catherine Deneuve’s white headband and Sophia Loren’s slim-brimmed hat. In 1974, Jane Birkin brought a distinctively French insouciance to the red carpet with natural makeup and air-dried hair that felt like a sign of the times—a tactic her daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg embraced more than 30 years later with a fresh complexion heightened by a tangle of waves and a subversively chic leather jacket and jeans.
In makeup, Brigitte Bardot’s artful flick of black liner paved the way for a number of sultry eye moments—from Penélope Cruz’s kohl-rimmed gaze to Palme d’Or prizewinner Léa Seydoux’s smoky gray shadow. That’s not to say that minimalism hasn’t made a memorable impact: A late-’90s Kate Moss needed only a swipe of red lipstick (and Johnny Depp on her arm) to look photo-ready, and Lupita Nyong’o amped up just one spectacular asset: her supernatural skin. Still, the element of surprise can’t be overrated—just ask Kristen Stewart, whose newly platinum crop and daring makeup have been an electrifying presence at this year’s festival.
From Ingrid Bergman’s polished waves to Angelina Jolie Pitt’s pregnancy glow, above are 19 iconic beauty moments worth remembering from the red carpets of Cannes.
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Is Fluoride the New Mercury? 10 Natural Toothpaste Alternatives That Are Playing It Safe
Whether it’s part of the tidal wave of new naturals taking over the beauty realm or fluoride’s classification as a neurotoxin (the same eyebrow-raising category that lead, arsenic, and methylmercury fall into) this year, there’s no denying that natural toothpastes are having a moment.
Though it’s long been added to drinking water supplies and used in dentists’ offices, “too much fluoride has always been known to cause a dental condition known as fluorosis, which is a mottling of the enamel in developing teeth,” explains cosmetic dentist Marc Lowenberg, D.D.S., whose Manhattan-based practice counts the Rolling Stones, Iggy Pop, and Brian Eno as its first patients. “Recently, there is great concern that an excess of fluoride will have an impact on neurological tissue.” Some studies have even linked fluoride in drinking water to lower IQ scores in children, and cancer. Lowenberg attests that many dentists are now moving toward natural toothpastes and other dental products that avoid the ingredient until more studies are performed.
So while the jury is still out on the chemical’s effects in dental products, those who feel more comfortable with a natural formula have plenty of chic alternatives these days. Whether it’s Germany’s eco-conscious Stop the Water While Using Me!’s sea salt and myrrh-spiked toothpaste or Apa Beauty’s enamel-protecting White Rinse mouthwash, these medicine cabinet staples have never looked so smart.
Above, 10 fluoride-free alternatives for a better smile.
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Thursday, May 19, 2016
The Great Blush Debate: Cream, Powder, or Stain?
Picture John William Waterhouse’s My Sweet Rose or Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s After the Bath, both paintings depicting women surrounded by the blooms of high spring, their cheeks radiating as vibrantly as the lush flora that surrounds them. “There’s nothing more ravishing than a healthy flush on the cheeks,” says editorial makeup artist Hannah Murray, who insists that blush, not self-tanner, is the quickest way to bring color and life to the face. But with so many formulas to choose from—cream, powder, and stain—which type will create your ideal faux flush?
A good place to start is at your base—cream formulas work best layered on top of cream foundations and concealers, while powders will naturally play nice with other powders. But, Murray assures, keeping your base lightly applied will allow any variety of blush to “work effortlessly.” From there, you can seek out more nuanced effects. For example, for an instant upgrade with on-the-go appeal, Murray reaches for the “lightweight and buildable” quality of creamy formulas like Topshop’s vibrant options, which hold the promise of infallible application thanks to their ability to essentially melt into the skin when blended.
For the sophisticated polish of a black-tie party, a powder blush will wear a little longer—assuring late night confidence—and is Murray’s preferred product category for “when you want to feel a bit more done.” The most flattering option? NARS Orgasm is always at her disposal for “the right amount of glow.”
But the closest-to-natural effect comes at the hands of stains, which “give the illusion of a flush that comes from within,” Murray notes, especially when provided by Benefit’s Benetint. The classic formula gets honorable mention from Murray for what she calls its “gorgeous” and “sexy” effect that replicates the look of blood naturally rushing to the surface from within. We’re blushing already.
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12 Lessons in Easy Aussie Hair From Sydney’s Street Style Stars
Halfway around the world, Fashion Week Australia is in full swing, and apart from plunging sundresses and floral swimwear, we spotted another Aussie signature circulating outside: supremely easy hair, which might have been styled by the rough Sydney surf.
See Poppy Lissiman and Tanja Gacic, whose textured blonde shags swept loosely from side to side, or Natalie Cantell, whose ends benefitted from a touch of seasonal frizz. Others turned to a two-second updo—Isabelle Cornish chose a low bun, while Margaret Zhang pulled her lengths back into a casual loop.
Of course, there were rumpled topknots, and a twinning pair of ponytails on models Astrid Holler and Madison Stubbington, but the simplest approach came by way of a pair of shades, perched on the head, to hold salt-strewn waves in place—a look that’s equally at home on the street and on the beach.
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Fifth Element Fever! Why Orange Hair Is the New Black
The world seems to have Milla Jovovich on the brain lately: It was announced yesterday that the model turned actress will star in James Franco’s upcoming sci-fi film, Future World. Already well familiar with the genre, it’s been almost 20 years since Jovovich inhabited her now-iconic role in director Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element. And a look at city streets and international Instagram feeds proves that the cultish ’90s-era film is experiencing a resurgence in the minds of bloggers, models, and artists. Eschewing natural washes of brunette, blonde, and red, women from Tokyo to Nottingham are dyeing their lengths a Leeloo brand of Technicolor tangerine—with bangs, to boot.
Earlier this year, model Katie Moore experienced the career-making power of a Leeloo-esque makeover when she debuted her neon textured cut on the Alexander Wang runway, leading to an influx of show castings and editorials. It wasn’t long after that her leggy counterpart, Kiki Willems, took her light brunette hair to an equally chromatic shade of red. Blogger Charlie Barker has made the surreal shade her signature, and Japanese blogger behind Socks Lover Girl, Momo, recently emphasized her high-impact dye job with a contrasting swipe of green mascara. Any way you customize it, Jovovich’s infallible equation of scissors, Manic Panic, and texturizing spray is clearly experiencing a resurgence. We’re calling it the “Leeloo Multipass.”
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