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BIG BREAK
Meet the Olympic B-Girls Using Beauty to Make Their Mark
Sharp breaking moves and even sharper eyeliner.
By Marilyn La JeunessePhotography by Meron Menghistab
GENERATION BEAUTY
Tween Beauty Influencer Evelyn Has A Lot to Say
And with her 13th birthday, she’s back on TikTok.
By Dianna Mazzone SinghPhotography by David Robert Elliott
COVER STORY
Willow’s Bold Moves and Big Feelings
In music and in life, Willow Smith sees no limits: “I just have to trust myself.”
By Jessica CruelPhotography by Zhong Lin
The Melanin Edit
The Most Stunning Hairstyles We Spotted at Curlfest This Year
After a three-year hiatus, attendees showed up to the world's largest natural beauty festival with ‘fros full of flowers, curls in all shades of the rainbow, and intricate braids.
By Gabi ThornePhotography by Rachel Pickus
PRIDE AND PROTEST
Iranian Pop Legend Googoosh on the Bravery of Her Country's Protesters
“These young kids are saying, 'Kill me,' so that we can find freedom for the next generation.”
By Melissa EtehadPhotography by Vicki King
STROKES OF GENIUS
Meet Makeup's Next Big Talent — and the Inspiration You Need Now
Aurore Gibrien created seven looks that celebrate color, manipulate shape, and make a strong case for bleaching your brows.
By Jenny BaillyPhotography by Corentin Leroux
Behind the Peens
How Hollywood's Most Realistic Prosthetic Penises Get Made
And why most phalluses need to be faux for the big screen.
By Kirbie JohnsonPhotography by Kaleb Marshall
AT YOUR SERVICE
Why Hair Salons Are Crucial for Residents of Senior Living Communities
New research shows this often-overlooked amenity may be a key to mental health care.
By Kara McGrathPhotography by Doug Segars
ROLE MODELS
This Talent Agency Is Changing What It Means to Look Like a Model
Five rising stars share their experiences working with Zebedee, an agency for models with disabilities and visible differences.
By Rebekah TaussigPhotography by Vicki King
GEEKS UNITE!
Black Cosplayers Showed Out at New York Comic Con
Blerds, this is for you.
By Gabi ThornePhotography by Naima Green
COVER STORY
Quannah Chasinghorse Has Made Her Mark
The Indigenous model and activist is much more than a symbol of evolving beauty standards.
By Alyssa Yáx Ádi Yádi LondonPhotography by Cass Bird
COVER STORY
Millie Bobby Brown's Year of Healing
At just 18, Millie Bobby Brown has already learned the power — and the perils — of fame.
By Emily ZemlerPhotography by Jem Mitchell
BODEGA BEAUTY
How Bodegas Became Cultural Centers for Beauty
Writer Xochitl Gonzalez on the Nuyorican origins of these uniquely New York corner stores.
By Xochitl GonzalezPhotography by Johnson Lui
BEYOND THE LIMITS
Hairstylist Jawara Proudly Ignores the Idea of What's Traditionally Beautiful
Step into his world.
By Paige StablesPhotography by Sølve Sundsbø
COVER STORY
Chlöe Takes Her Place Among the Hip-Hop Feminists
Once a teen star and half of a sister act, Chlöe Bailey is lending her distinctive voice to an essential story about sex, race, and Black women’s bodies.
By Joan MorganPhotography by Micaiah Carter
ROAD TRIP
23 Must-Visit Small Beauty Businesses Across the U.S.
Including Paloma Elesser's go-to salon, Maren Morriss's hairstylist, and the best place to get a spooky tattoo.
By Dianna Mazzone Singh, Kara McGrath, Paige Skinner, and Patricia Alfonso Tortolani
HAIR OF THE DOGS
Take a Tour of TikTok's Favorite Dog Grooming Salon
At Jess Rona Grooming salon in Los Angeles, canine clients get A-list treatment.
By Dianna Mazzone SinghPhotography by Maggie Shannon
THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY
How Atlanta Became a Hub for Beauty Startups
The Hollywood of the South is many things, not the least of which is a bright, bustling cradle for beauty innovation.
By Christina LeePhotography by Christian Cody
CURL POWER
How 3 South Asian Women Are Embracing Their Curls
"When I first started modeling I would go to shoots with my hair blowdried. I was trying to take up as little space as possible."
By Jada JacksonPhotography by Peter Ash Lee
COVER STORY
Deepika Padukone Is Launching 5 Skin-Care Products Soon
In our latest cover story, the Bollywood actor reveals new details about her forthcoming beauty and wellness line.
By Dianna Mazzone SinghPhotography by Rid Burman