Amazon, Free People, Kohl’s Essential oil diffusers are a great way to make your home smell delicious, but did you know they also have psychological and mental health benefits? According to a 2013 study, essential oils are scientifically effective at stabilizing your mood and reducing anxiety. A good diffuser—unassuming, sleek, small, stable—for your essential oils
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Halloween 2019 is almost here and if you’re shocked that it’s not actually over yet, you wouldn’t be alone. So far, this spooky season has felt longer than Cher’s three-year-long farewell tour. I have never seen a longer Halloween in my life. — christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 27, 2019 As we gear up for T-day
(Photo: Instagram/@kyliejenner) RIIISE AND SHIIINNEE gals and ghouls! It’s officially spooky season and that means one thing. It’s finally the one time of the year when you can embrace your obsession with the Kardashian-Jenner family in the most creepy-yet-acceptable way: by dressing like them! When it comes to All Hallows’ Eve, the world is truly
OG beauty vlogger Tati Westbrook is the latest influencer to create her own makeup brand. In a new video on her YouTube channel, where she enjoys 9.73M subscribers, Westbrook announced that her namesake line, Tati Beauty, drops this Friday with the Textured Neutrals Palette. In the video, viewers are shown a first look at the
Buying a product without a recommendation? Not in this economy. In ELLE.com’s series Unexpected Expert, we’re going straight to the source to find out which items are actually worth your hard-earned cash. If you decide you want to get rid of body hair, it can be a complicated puzzle of products, beauty treatments, and tips
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that dressing for cold and/or wet weather is the absolute pits. And there’s nothing worse than trying to get through your day with wet feet, especially because it usually comes out of nowhere. We’ve all experienced it. You find a chic outfit for work (in the on-trend hue of pumpkin
Charlotte McKinney is all about skin. The model-turned-actress got her start on Instagram, before landing a viral Carl’s Jr. ad (you know the one!), and becoming the face of brands like Guess, all while putting her best face forward. In our latest episode of Waking Up With, we spent the morning with McKinney as she
Some beauty drama and this time, it doesn’t involve YouTube’s top beauty gurus: Cult-favorite skincare brand Sunday Riley, the one behind the popular Good Genes serum, has officially settle charges with the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) stemming from allegations made last year that the skincare brand posted glowing product reviews on Sephora’s website to boost
(Photo: Courtesy of Mejuri) In the seminal coming-of-age classic The Parent Trap, twins Annie and Hallie (played by Lindsay Lohan), away at summer camp and reunited, partake in a bonding ritual many a youngster has considered but probably never attempted: piercing their own ears. Tucked away in a cabin and planning to switch places after camp
David Bellemere Full disclosure: I love platinum hair. And the reason why? Because every single cool girl has it…including ELLE.com’s very own Justine Carreon. But if you are new to the land of blondes, you might have a few questions before you dive, tips first, into a giant vat of (toned) bleach. For example, how
Getty Images The big chill (a.k.a winter) is coming, but that isn’t an excuse to let your hair color be any less fire. From surprising pinks to tried-and-true chestnut brown, there’s a hot (cool?) new winter hue for everyone. I caught up with a handful of celebrity colorists to share their predictions on what shades
YouTube/Jasmine Brown I’m calling it now: This Halloween will be the year of the clown, from Pennywise to Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker. We know you procrastinated again, but YouTube is brimming with a wealth of deceptively simple Halloween makeup ideas that will give you all the double taps your heart desires. For those avoiding the clown
Just in time to keep Canadian Thanksgiving going, our lord and saviour of all that is hip and fashionable, Ciara, has swooped in with the fall fashion OOTD we all need. Taking to Instagram on October 13, the “Level Up” singer shared a series of photos of herself walking the streets of NYC in what
As an immortal being, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark confronts the “curse of eternity.” But Cassandra Peterson, the woman behind the vampy pinup, faces no such struggle. For the uninitiated, Elvira (@TheRealElvira on Instagram and Twitter) is known as the host of TV horror nights, her long-running show at Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, her
Getty Images “I’m not a foundation person,” is how most of the team ELLE prefaces their foundation picks. Blame BB creams, tinted moisturizers, and the prevalence of no-makeup makeup, but there’s a recent reluctance to come out as a daily foundation wearer. However, unless you are born with genetically perfect skin, a great foundation (you
tyler joe “People are watching my nails,” says Anna DeGuzman, a 21-year-old rising magician and expert at cardistry—what she describes as “the art of manipulating playing cards to create beautiful, intricate displays.” All she needs is a deck to captivate you with mesmerizing flips, spins, isolations, and shuffles. Presentation, down to the nails, is everything.
Melodie JengGetty Images Timeless, sophisticated, chic…nope I’m not talking about an LBD, I’m referring to the one, the only the French braid. And while it’s a stretch to say it made a comeback since it one hundred percent never left, the braided style is popping up everywhere from your best friend’s wedding to the red
Those freckles that were once adorable when you were young are now simply a sign of your youthful (and current) sun exposure indiscretion. At some point, the same speckles are given the unfortunate name of “dark spots.” Even worse, hyperpigmentation has been called out as the most conspicuous sign that your skin is starting the
As far as peeling agents go, Glycolic acid is one of those miracle ingredients for brighter, more radiant complexion. The potent ingredient (that derms swear by, btw) is found in a slew of cult skincare products, purported to re-texturize dull, uneven, and even acne-prone skin and reverse signs of aging. You’ve likely heard about Glycolic
It’s an epidemic that’s recently been widespread and without a cure, inflicting some of the most desirably-locked men in Hollywood. Fans learned late on Monday that Tom Holland was the most recent leading man to chop off his tousled mane. In a video message to a fan, Holland casually unveils a buzz cut, news which
Anna Sui’s famous for her throwback flair, but when it comes to beauty trends, she’s always been ahead of her time. There was last year’s Punk Rock Prom Queen look, where Kaia Gerber channeled Jem and the Holograms two whole seasons before it became A Thing™. There were the space buns of 2017, created by
(Photo: iStock) Looks like Forever 21 may not actually be *forever.* On September 29 the fast fashion company filed for bankruptcy protection. In a statement, the company announced that the retailer will close most of its international locations in Asia and Europe and all 44 locations across Canada. The Chapter 11 filing—which allows the company to
Whether they’re reinventing themselves for a role, going for a post-baby or pre-wedding switch-up or just pulling a Kylie Jenner (a.k.a. changing their hair colour the way some people change underwear), celebs from the A-to-Z lists are making some big hair decisions this year, and we can’t get enough of their of-the-minute hair inspo. Here’s
HYOUJIN Black Wide Tooth Comb Detangling Hair Brush,Paddle Hair Comb,Care Handgrip Comb-Best Styling Comb for Long amazon.com $12.99 $5.89 (55% off) Curls should be handled with care, that’s why a wide-tooth comb is every curly girl’s best friend. The space between each tooth allows for easy movement and reduces breakage.