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Hair: care science, styling technique, salon business, color trends and product releases that earn their shelf space.
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The Waterfall Bob Is Autumn 2026’s Most Elegant Hair Trend
Paris Fashion Week put the waterfall bob in focus. Laura Elliott explains the layered cut, six-to-eight-week upkeep and styling for straight, thick and fine ha…
· 5 min
ELLE Names 18 Hair Picks for Its 2026 Future of Beauty Awards
ELLE’s 2026 Future of Beauty Awards select 18 hair picks, including a 450°F slick-back gel, a 50-billion-exosome scalp serum, overnight repair and a Tangle Tee…
· 3 min
Fall 2025 Hair Trends: Caramelized Amber, CEO Blowouts and the Bob
Caramelized amber balayage, the CEO blowout and shoulder-length bobs top stylists' predictions for fall, with ammonia-free color and lived-in dimension leading…
· 4 min
Jennifer Lawrence's Mes° Gets Its First Honest Product Reviews
Allure editors tested all three Mes° products from Jennifer Lawrence's new biodesigned line. The mask was nice, the mist was conditional, and one serum tester…
· 3 min
Gray Hair Goes Mainstream for Winter — Seven Ways to Keep It Healthy
Silver is the color of the season, but cold air strips moisture from gray hair. Colorists detail seven routine changes, from scalp care to glosses, that keep i…
· 3 min
The Midi Bob With Bangs: The Low-Maintenance Cut Stylists Say Works on Every Hair Type
Hairstylists Luke Hersheson and Adam Reed break down the midi bob with bangs: why the jaw-to-collarbone cut suits every hair type and how to style it.
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John Frieda, Stylist Who Built Frizz Ease Empire, Dies at 75
John Frieda, who built Frizz Ease and Sheer Blonde into a hair care empire sold to Kao for $450 million in 2002, has died at 75 after a long illness.
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Brandy and Monica Turn the Middle Part Into a CFDA Awards Statement
Brandy and Monica arrived together at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in matching waist-length middle parts, capping a reunion that began with their 2025 tour.
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'Smoky Steel' Is the Gray Hair Color Technique Adding Shine and Dimension
"Smoky steel" pairs dark ashy tones with cool silver for dimensional gray hair. Josh Wood colorist Adam Russell explains why warm and cool pigments keep the sh…
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The Midi Bob: Celebrity Stylists Explain the Cut Flattering 50+ Hair
Stylists Elliot Bute and Tim Scott-Wright explain why the collarbone-grazing midi bob flatters 50+ hair, from Julianne Moore's blunt gloss to Claudia Winkleman…
· 4 min
Espresso Brown Hair: Why Colorists Say Warmth Is Back for Brunettes
Espresso brown — a deep brunette with a golden reflect — is the season's richest shade. Three colorists break down the chemistry, timing and upkeep behind the…
· 3 min
Mocha Balayage: 15 Rich Brunette Shades Stylists Say Define Winter
Mocha balayage leads winter hair color: an espresso base with chocolate, caramel and bronze ribbons. Four top colorists explain shades, cuts and maintenance.
