How to Avoid Hair Tie Damage

Question: What's the healthiest kind of elastic to tie my hair up with, and what should I be doing to avoid breakage at the top of my head? Answer: For most of us, summer means more braids, buns and ponytails to keep frizz at bay and our necks cool. But all that pulling, twisting and wrapping can lead to breakage; we asked celebrity hairstylist Tommy Buckett, who works out of Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon, to share his prevention plan.

How to buy vintage jewellery

When it comes to jewellery, brand new isn’t necessarily better. Classic and vintage jewels are continuing to shine brightly in fashion’s spotlight, thanks in part to the pandemic, which saw increasing numbers of us wanting to tweak the contents of our jewellery boxes. Add to that our ever-increasing appreciation for sustainability, the global drive against excess consumption (and all the carbon emissions and plastic packaging which accompany it), plus our enduring love of special accessories that help us to express our personalities, and it’s easy to see why second-hand jewels are enjoying such a revival right now.

How to Do Your Own Brazilian Wax at Home in 2024

A Brazilian wax removes all traces of pubic hair, and as the Cleveland Clinic notes, can be a less irritating, longer-lasting alternative to shaving. But as satisfying as the results may be, Brazilian waxes aren’t known for being easy (or painless). And although booking an appointment with a licensed professional is often recommended for getting rid of hair down there, it’s not always possible. We understand it can be scary to take waxing into your own hands, but the good news is, there are hundreds of top-rated kits and professional-level products to choose from, and lots of valuable advice.

Iconic Jackie Kennedy Fashion Pictures

Use Arrow Keys to NavigateView Gallery 40 Slides Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 11948Getty ImagesBefore she became the wife of a rising politician, Jacqueline Bouvier had polished debutante style down. An elegant long white dress is just the ticket. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 21953Getty ImagesJackie was a vision on her wedding day to John Kennedy in 1953. Recently, Meghan Markle recently proved the boatneck wedding gown to be as timeless as we always knew it to be.

In Paris, Designers Look for a Stranger Kind of Beauty

Is it possible that after all this time, beauty standards have only gotten more standardized? After the Rick Owens show yesterday, the designer mused in a video interview for SSENSE that his collection was about “celebrating exoticism.” He said, “When I promote exoticism, I am saying, We have other options. The world has such narrow aesthetic parameters.” His ridiculous shoulders—here, peaked like cartoon mountains that suggest anyone who dwells here is villainous—are “a protest to the way the world thinks everything should be.

Is I Care a Lot Based on a True Story?

When Rosamund Pike accepted her Golden Globe for her performance in I Care a Lot, she quipped in her speech, "Maybe I just have to thank America's broken legal system for making it possible to make stories like this." And by "stories like this" she means the new Netflix thriller directed by J Blakeson, which follows Marla Grayson, a legal-appointed guardian for the elderly who scams away their assets for her own profit.

Jack Harlow Wore an Iridescent White Suit to the Kentucky Derby

Days after making a statement on the carpeted steps at the Met Gala, Jack Harlow is still blowing us away with his fashion sense. The rapper made a stylish appearance at the Kentucky Derby, where he appeared alongside Drake. For the occasion, celebrity stylist Metta Conchetta dressed Harlow in a fully iridescent ivory suit from New York–based menswear label Musika. The pearly look was complemented with a classic black tie, a silver watch, and black shoes.

Janell Hickman & Desi Kirby Wedding

Janell M. Hickman and Desi J. Kirby just happened to be in Ottawa, Canada, for a weekend trip when Desi decided to propose—with a ring that he’d been holding onto for months. Desi, who works at a boutique art fabrication studio in New York City focused on custom furniture, first met Janell, a beauty editor and creative consultant, in late 2008 at a friend’s going-away party. “I don’t know if it was love at first sight, but I was definitely interested,” Desi tells BAZAAR Bride of what began as friendship and grew into love.

Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter Are a Cool Father-Daughter Duo at the 2023 Super Bowl

Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter are among the celebs in the Super Bowl stands. The legendary rapper and his 11-year-old were photographed ahead of the big game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, as they were standing on the field among other celebs. In the pics, Jay-Z smiles as he wraps his arm around Blue's shoulders, while the rapper wears a black-and-gray game day hoodie from his record label Roc Nation.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Step Out in Cozy Looks to Go House Hunting

The Afflecks are still looking for the perfect home for their blended family. Yesterday, Jennifer Lopez (Affleck) and Ben Affleck were pictured visiting a home in the Pacific Palisades, a sunny neighborhood in West Los Angeles. For the outing, the "Ain't Your Mama" singer looked cozy in a flannel—her husband's go-to staple—with breast pockets in a cream, gray, and brown plaid print, and large black buttons. She wore the top with white cargo pants and sturdy beige boots with rubber soles.