Tenniscore Beauty Is Going to Be the Next Big Thing

With “Challengers” premiering on April 26, it’s all but guaranteed to be a tennis-girl summer. From Zendaya dropping jaws left and right on the movie’s press tour to TikTokers already dubbing 2024 their “tenniscore” eras, you are about to see an influx of tennis-related beauty moments all over your social media feeds. While all of … Read more

Wedding Hair and Makeup Ideas From Allure Editors—With Photos

If you live by your to-do lists the way I do, you might see wedding planning as your Super Bowl. You booked a venue (check), picked out flowers (check), and sent out invitations (touchdown!). Your calendar might be so full that your wedding beauty details—like your hair, makeup, skin care, and nail look—are the last … Read more

9 Summer 2024 Nail Trends for Every Style Aesthetic

Beyoncé’s cowgirl era has sparked a global obsession for all things country western—and that includes nail art. The singer favors the “Texan French,” while Los Angeles-based nail artist Bara Jarjour is feeling a studded cow-print design. Jarjour creates the look using regular polish —milky white for the base and mid-tone brown (OPI nail polish in … Read more

15 Bridesmaid Nail Ideas the Whole Bridal Party Will Love — See Photos

Settling on the perfect bridesmaid nails for the big day isn’t always easy — but we’re guessing you already know that, given you’ve landed on this article. Maybe you’re a bridesmaid with no idea what design or polish color to wear. Perhaps, you’re a bride helping your closest friends brainstorm. Whatever the case, there are … Read more

26 Matte Nail Designs and Ideas

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Of all the year’s biggest nail trends, there’s one that everyone on social media is suddenly raving about again: matte nails. That’s right, the manicure finish is officially in its comeback era. Think of it … Read more

Different Types of Nail Shapes: A Guide

Beauty is all about experimenting, whether it’s with your hair, makeup, nails, or all of the above. If you want to spruce up your nails, outside of playing with the latest nail design trends and hot new polish colors, you can try out different nail shapes. Many people are familiar with the standard round and … Read more

Summer Nail Polish Colors to Wear All Season Long

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. It’s like what Elle Woods said: summer gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t kill the vibe — they just don’t. (Or something like that.) The same thing applies to the … Read more

Celebrity Men Wearing Nail Art

As the conversations around beauty have evolved, so have the people who are actively claiming their places in the beauty community. From the rise of acne advocates to the normalization of traditional face tattoos in media, what was once an intentionally exclusive community has grown to include people from all walks of life. Nowhere is … Read more

These Spring 2024 Nail Art Trends Are Inspiring Us to Do the Most With Our Manicure

This spring, we lay to rest the minimal manicures that ruled our fingertips for the past year. “Many of 2024’s trends are rebelling against the previously reigning ‘clean girl’ look,” says Los Angeles-based nail artist and Lottie London artist in residence Chaun Legend. So what’s next, you ask? Beauty experts are predicting a widespread return … Read more