Short Styles
The ’90s Bixie—a Hybrid of a Bob and Pixie—Is the Short Hairstyle of Summer 2024
If you’re looking for a big chop, consider this nostalgic look.
By Marci Robin
Cue the Curls
Aveda Upgraded Its Curl Care With Be Curly Advanced
Regardless of curl pattern, Allure editors are loving the collection.
By Marci Robin
Readers' Choice Awards 2024
Readers' Choice Awards: Hair
You told us your crowning glories would be a little less glorious without the help of these brilliant formulas and tools in your hair routine.
By Marci Robin
Half Time
The Fakeout Trick Could Cut Your Braiding Time In Half
Less time in the salon chair? Sign us up.
By Annie Blay
Short and Sweet
17 Short Natural Hairstyles That Are Anything But Boring
All the inspo you need, from stars like Saweetie, Solange, and Lupita Nyong’o.
By Annie Blay
Curl world
The Simple Way to Figure Out Your Hair's Curl Type
Everything you need to know right here.
By Annie Blay
BONDING TIME
Everyone Is Talking About Bond Builders — Here’s What You Need to Know
This ultra-reparative category of products is rising in popularity, but according to the experts, not all bond builders are what they claim.
By Nicola Dall'Asen and Loren Savini
It's Sticky
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Tape-In Extensions on Natural Hair
How to avoid a sticky situation.
By Tayler Adigun
PRODUCT REVIEW
We Tried Beyoncé's New Hair-Care Line, Cécred, on 3 Different Hair Types
Allure editors tried every single product in the eight-piece collection. Here are their first impressions.
By Allure Editors
Black Hair Health
Your Favorite Protective Style May Actually Be Ruining Your Hair
Tips for wearing those trendy braids without losing your edges.
By Annie Blay and Joane Amay
SO KNOTTY
17 Best Detangler Sprays for Knot-Free Hair
Your softest, shiniest hair awaits.
By Jennifer Hussein and Deanna Pai
Curls for Days
These Creams Are the Way to Pillowy-Soft, Defined Curls
Do-it-all formulas that hydrate, shape, and enhance.
By Wendy Sy and Erin Parker
FREE OF SULFATES
The Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos That Won't Strip Your Hair
Wash your hair concerns down the drain with these picks.
By Jennifer Hussein, Sarah Hoffmann, and Michelle Rostamian
Big Time
Timothée Chalamet Can Claim to Be Six Feet Tall, Thanks to These Voluminous Curls
His hair is clearly exempt from the laws of gravity.
By Marci Robin
Cue the Curls
Viola Davis Just Showed Us How the Curly Bob Is Really Done
I'm taking notes.
By Marci Robin
OIL BE GONE
14 Best Shampoos for Oily Hair to Get Rid of Grease and Buildup
Send sweat, oil, and product buildup down the drain.
By Jennifer Hussein and Deanna Pai
CURLS VS THE WORLD
The 20 Best Curly Hair Products of 2023
Everything you need to keep your curls and coils looking fresh.
By Sarah Hoffmann and Erin Parker
Best of Beauty
Best of Beauty 2023: Hair
The year's top shampoos, styling products, and at-home hair dyes.
By Liana Schaffner
Boxed in
Here’s Proof That Box Braids Are the Most Versatile Protective Style
Braided bangs, Fulani flip-overs, crowns, and 12 more looks to try.
By Annie Blay
Snip Snip
Getting a Curly Cut Can Help You Embrace Your Natural Texture
A few snips and you’ll fall back in love with your curls.
By Annie Blay