On Beauty

Examinations of the beauty industry's trends, products and ideas — that go below the surface.

How to Give Yourself a Salon-Like Manicure at Home
Everything you need to know to take care of your nails like a professional — polish optional.
By Chanel Parks
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Are You Wearing Sunscreen the Right Way?
And other essential questions about protecting your skin from the sun, answered by experts.
By Nia Decaille
How to Build a Skin Care Routine for Adult Acne
An expert-approved guide to the most effective products and techniques for dealing with stubborn breakouts at home.
By Nia Decaille
These Perfumes Come With Notes of Blood, Latex and Floorboards
For a growing number of fragrance fans, smelling singular is more important than smelling good.
By Cassidy George
How to Wash Your Hair
A guide to building an effective, adaptable routine for every hair type.
By Darian Symoné Harvin and Caitie Kelly
How to Apply Lipstick the Right Way
It does involve using a liner but not necessarily in the way you might think. Plus, tips for smoothing your skin and layering on color that won’t smudge.
By Caitie Kelly
Why More People Are Shaving Their Eyebrows — And How to Do It Yourself
The dramatic beauty look, once most closely associated with punks, goths and drag queens, is entering the mainstream.
By Harron Walker
Perfumes That Conjure the American Desert
For today’s fragrance makers, the arid landscapes of the Southwest are fertile ground.
By Caitie Kelly
How Red Hair Took Over the Runways
Fiery locks, especially those that suggested impromptu D.I.Y. dye jobs, defined many of the season’s most memorable looks.
By Arden Fanning Andrews
The Smell of Magic
A new crop of scents reference long-held beliefs about the connection between perfume and the supernatural.
By Megan Bradley