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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.
Cue the Curls

Aveda Upgraded Its Curl Care With Be Curly Advanced

Regardless of curl pattern, Allure editors are loving the collection.
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.
Half Time

The Fakeout Trick Could Cut Your Braiding Time In Half

Less time in the salon chair? Sign us up.
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.
Curl world

The Simple Way to Figure Out Your Hair's Curl Type

Everything you need to know right here.
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.
It's Sticky

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Tape-In Extensions on Natural Hair

How to avoid a sticky situation.
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.
Black Hair Health

Your Favorite Protective Style May Actually Be Ruining Your Hair

Tips for wearing those trendy braids without losing your edges.
SO KNOTTY

17 Best Detangler Sprays for Knot-Free Hair

Your softest, shiniest hair awaits.
Curls for Days

These Creams Are the Way to Pillowy-Soft, Defined Curls

Do-it-all formulas that hydrate, shape, and enhance.
FREE OF SULFATES

The Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos That Won't Strip Your Hair

Wash your hair concerns down the drain with these picks.
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.
Cue the Curls

Viola Davis Just Showed Us How the Curly Bob Is Really Done

I'm taking notes.
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.
CURLS VS THE WORLD

The 20 Best Curly Hair Products of 2023

Everything you need to keep your curls and coils looking fresh.
Best of Beauty

Best of Beauty 2023: Hair

The year's top shampoos, styling products, and at-home hair dyes.
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.
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.