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SUMMER HAIRSTYLES There’s a good reason simple updos are most women’s style choice for summer: They keep us cool. But before you pull your hair into a basic bun and call it a day, allow us to introduce you to six easy, refreshing looks that are perfect for the office, a party in the city, or a bonfire on the beach. Find them all at allure.com/summer-hairstyles. We’ll See You There Want breaking beauty news, tips you haven’t heard, and realtime videos? Like us on Facebook! Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Cushion Color for Cheeks in 4.5 SHORE THINGS Packing a beach bag can be tricky: You’ll be exposed to the elements all day, you’ll need entertainment, and you might even go straight to sunset cocktails. Find out how Allure beauty…
GUIDO The legendary hairstylist created extreme bangs for “On the Fringe.” The most unusual item I’ve used in a look: “Do you know those plastic belly molds to fake a pregnant tummy? I smoothed hair over one that Alexander McQueen gave me.” If I weren’t a hairstylist, I’d be: “A shrink.” What inspires me: “The ’70s and ’80s punk/New Wave scene in England.” SARAH BALL The writer explored the art of rule breaking for “The Good Girl’s Guide to Behaving Badly.” My beauty vice: “It’s possible I’ve never exfoliated.” Trait I most admire in myself and others: “Grit (me) and secret hilarity (others).” Fantasy job: “Hipster-cookbook stylist.” Word I overuse: “ ‘Muahahaha!’ I write a lot of sinister emails.” Style inspiration: “Sexy 1930s paleontologist.” NATASHA ROYT The fashion stylist piled…
Kylie Jenner rolled up to her first Allure cover shoot—at a $20 million private home in Malibu—in her new Rolls-Royce, wearing Givenchy and Balenciaga. Because, you know, she’s Kylie Jenner. With her phone in one hand and a cinnamon-raisin bagel in the other, Jenner went straight to the racks of silk and chiffon to get a feel for the shoot’s boudoir-inspired clothes. While getting her hair and makeup done, she streamed a few TV episodes and sang along to hip-hop tunes, like Ca$h Out’s “She Twerkin.” Once Jenner’s best friend, Jordyn Woods, showed up (and the Red Bull came out), the energy on set picked up even more. The cover star ran out onto the beach with a three-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever named Molly, played volleyball and Ping-Pong for the…
Over the past two decades, my hair has been snipped, dry-cut, and shaved—yep, shaved—into nearly every length and shape imaginable. I’ve had long layers that I dutifully swept into a topknot daily when they became overgrown; I’ve had side bangs, an angled bob, and one mildly regrettable pixie back in college. When I first moved to New York City, I even dove headfirst into an adventurous two-minute chop by a woman whose sole assembly-line question was “Do you want the machine?” At which I thought, Uh, I’m not sure...? I discovered the machine was an electric clipper, and it was soon mowing down the back of my head. Small wonder it never caught on. You could say I’m not one to feel emotionally attached to my hair. Recently, however, it…
Destination: AMSTERDAM When you have almost 900,000 bicycles whizzing past you, you need a style that will never get windblown. Use a fine-tooth rattail comb to make a razor-sharp middle part and tight double Dutch braids, misting the sections with lightweight hair spray as you work. TIP: Anchor a scarf to fine hair by sliding a bobby pin under each side of the knot. Destination: MARTHA’S VINEYARD This little island has its summer perks: idyllic cottages, rolling moors, the lobster rolls at Larsen’s. And some downsides: Obama paparazzi, serious humidity. Contain the chaos with a printed head wrap—a trick to making any sundress unabashedly romantic. Fold the scarf into a three-inch strip and knot it messily at the crown (your hair should be down but not tucked behind your ears).…
WEEK 1 CUT YOUR LOSSES The first step to getting rid of the spindly evidence: a trim. Ask your stylist to remove as much frayed hair as you’re comfortable losing, but be prepared to shed at least two, maybe even three inches. Blunt cuts with scissors create the healthiest-looking ends. Razors and thinning shears can make them appear worse, says hairstylist Garren. If you’re hesitant to take any length off, he suggests bangs: “They give you a strong look so you don’t notice what’s going on around the sides so much.” SHAMPOO SMARTER You know not to lather, rinse, and repeat. But chances are you’re still washing your hair the wrong way. USE LESS. We’re not telling you to skip shampooing—in fact, if you use styling products, frequent the gym,…
