Pia Velasco

Nail experts have spoken. A nail-biting habit and having naturally weak nails make it difficult to grow long nails.

The ‘luxe-ification’ of marijuana has hit the fine-fragrance world.

Popularized by brands like Lume and Megababe, full-body deodorants are now available at drugstores from big-name brands like Dove, Secret, and more.

We've tested hundreds of perfumes that carry delicious notes and ingredient combinations, but only a handful are mainstay-worthy.

Learn how to fix a broken nail without having to go to the salon. Here, three nail experts share all the tips and tricks you need for a DIY nail repair.

I take a pretty laissez-faire approach to beauty: makeup that tints rather than conceals, lipsticks that are better blurred than precisely placed, and products that work with my hair's propensity for chaos. As a mom, I gravitate towards a fast, flexible routine, and my facial eczema ensures I keep things minimal with skincare. I shop with my eyes and heart, too—so beauty you'd find with a “clean” call-out on the label or roots in my hometown of L.A. tend to get top billing! — Shanna Shipin, Allure shopping director

Faded scars may seem impossible to achieve—especially if the wound is deep. Here, find out how to fade scars from two board-certified dermatologists.

Half of donors back out when informed they are a match. Here's one writer's personal account of donating—and why she'd do it again.

Wellness now comes in sticker form.

Stop. Close your eyes. Breathe and let your mind wander to the oceanside. Imagine the sounds of waves crashing and the subtle hint of salt in the air.