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For people who‘ve undergone treatments for cancer, hair loss is a common but nevertheless stressful side effect. And, contrary to popular belief, the hard part isn’t over when your hair starts to return. Here, survivor Sarah Ochoa shares what she learned about herself during her post-treatment hair journey. This story is part of our series on women's experiences with cancer […]
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Because my skin is so wildly sensitive and prone to adverse reactions (thank you, genetics), I've really struggled to find a body wash that doesn't leave my limbs feeling tight and inflamed. The reality is, so many body cleansers on the market tend to contain ingredients that irritate my temperamental skin, while others simply don't contain enough soothing agents to […]
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This time last year, 2020 seemed an untarnished slate of glimmering possibility. A revival of the roaring twenties! we mused, lacking prescience into the pandemic that would unfurl shortly thereafter. Of course, Gatsby-esque gatherings are decidedly dangerous these days. In their place, we've turned to solo activities, found solace in simplicity, and cherished any semblance of routine amidst the chaos. […]
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Hydrocolloid bandages are about the closest thing you can get to a vacuum for acne. And people all over TikTok are proving just that. They're sticking the gel-textured strips all over their faces where they are experiencing breakouts. Over time, the bandages go from clear to speckled with white spots where they've sucked the nastiness out of your skin. It's […]
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With a thriving makeup line and regularly-changing hair colors, Lady Gaga's gorgeous skin is often undeservedly upstaged. The singer is positively glowing in all of the shots she shares on Instagram, including barefaced selfies. It turns out that may be because she's been working on a custom skin-care routine for herself, according to a new post — but fans think […]
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"I had carpal tunnel. I also just have a lot of hand pain and wrists. My hands, my wrists, my forearms. It sounds like I'm a wreck. Doesn't it?" Debra Yarian asks. She has yet to outline all the ways her job has affected her shoulders, back, hips, and neck. You'd think she were in a horrific car accident or […]
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All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you have spirals, coils, or waves, you already know that having curly hair isn't just a trait; taking care of it, is a lifestyle. While not biologically different from straight hair, curly hair […]
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Intrepid Italians on TikTok are putting their clanking radiators to use beyond heating their homes. A user from Naples who goes by kekka.mngcs recently posted a video of herself wrapping her long hair around the cylinders of her heater — as if it were a stationary, horizontal curling wand — before holding it there for a few seconds. Then, she […]
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Thirty percent of Americans have at least one tattoo. For the rest of the population, there's been the option of a temporary version for at least a century. But it's just recently that fleeting tattoos have become a varied and nuanced art form much like their permanent counterparts. Many companies now collaborate on designs with the most sought-after tattoo artists […]
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As far as skin-care lovers are concerned, Dr. Dennis Gross is synonymous with exfoliation. Although Gross is many things, including a brand founder and a practicing board-certified dermatologist, he's best known for the many variations of exfoliating products he's introduced to the world. (Gross's best-selling Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel Pads introduced me to the concept of glycolic acid as a […]
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