Author: Maya Stern
Maya Stern
Maya writes about beauty as a cultural force — what trends reveal about the moment we're living in.
Women report clearer skin and better sleep after breakups. Medical professionals explain the cortisol, inflammation, and sleep science behind it.
Black women are traveling to Istanbul for hair transplants and documenting it in detail, pushing clinics to specialize in Afro-textured hair restoration.
Hair department head Frédéric Bélanger breaks down Lili Reinhart’s color transformation for The Love Hypothesis, where storytelling and technique converge.
Dr. Lisa Cassileth tells Allure’s Perspectives podcast how GLP-1 prescriptions and technology trends are directly changing the procedures patients request.
Allure’s 2026 Best of Beauty body winners span sun spot-fading, teeth-brightening, and leg-smoothing — proof that body care has raised its standards.
Mariska Hargitay wore easy waves on the red carpet, then switched to a bombshell blowout during the 2026 Emmys as a tribute to her mother Jayne Mansfield.
Dyson’s $499 CameraJet toothbrush launched globally, but four dentists remain divided on whether its camera and jet tech justify the price.
Petrichor perfumes capture the smell of rain on dry earth using synthetic accords built around geosmin, the compound produced by soil bacteria.
Fall 2026 nail trends center on precious metallics, jewel tones, and texture-driven finishes that prioritize richness over restraint.
Fall 2026 fragrance trends favor complex spices, boozy accords, and a drier, darker take on vanilla — a clear turn away from sweet, sheer scents.