Annie Blay
Associate Beauty Editor
Annie Blay is the associate beauty editor at Allure. She previously served as the associate beauty news editor at The Zoe Report and her work has been featured on Elle.com, Popsugar, Coveteur, Moda Operandi, Ebony, and Bustle. She graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a degree in Magazine Journalism. She's a native of Ghana, currently living in Jersey City. When she's not writing about beauty, Annie is binging a reality TV dating series or scouring the city for a new restaurant.
Star-Spangled Nails
23 Fourth of July Nail Designs That Put a Festive Twist on 2024’s Biggest Trends
Ahead, patriotic takes on the French manicure, minimalist squiggles, and more.
Graphic Design
The Braided Baldie Is the Coolest Way to Fake a Buzz Cut
Here’s everything you need to know about summer’s hottest protective style.
SHELF LIFE
Alix Earle Reveals the Products You Didn’t Know She Loved
The Allure Readers' Choice Favorite Creator winner stands by these five to seven steps.
Let's Get Deep
TikTok Is Freaking Out Over This (Actually) Inclusive Base Makeup
Made by Mitchell’s new Curve Case has not one but two contour shades that work on the deepest skin tones.
Shelf Life
Taraji P. Henson Has a Fully Functional Nail Salon in Her House
She's even doing her own nail extensions on the set of her latest movie.
Met Gala 2024
The Best Hair, Makeup, and Nails at the 2024 Met Gala
The theme is “Sleeping Beauties,” but these looks are keeping us wide awake.
Mudmasky Midnight Hand Mask Soothes My Hands and Mood
It's light on skin and smells like lavender.
Sun Protection 101
10 Essential Sunscreen Tips From Top Dermatologists
We asked the experts for their best tricks.
Tropic Like It's Hot
Sunset Blush Is the Prettiest Makeup Trend to Come Out of TikTok
It pairs perfectly with a tropical breeze.
Make A Splash
Everyone Will Be Wearing This Aquatic Nail Color for Summer
It’s one of the prettiest ways to make a splash poolside.
Half Time
The Fakeout Trick Could Cut Your Braiding Time In Half
Less time in the salon chair? Sign us up.
Short and Sweet
17 Short Natural Hairstyles That Are Anything But Boring
All the inspo you need, from stars like Saweetie, Solange, and Lupita Nyong’o.
GOOD TO GLOW
The Best Facials in New York City, According to Allure Editors
We’ve tried them all—and these are the treatments we think are worth every cent.
One to Watch
Serena Williams Is Ready to Wyn
The name of her new makeup line, Wyn Beauty, is fitting considering Williams’s reputation for, well, not losing.
Peachy Keen
Peach Makeup Will Be One of This Spring's Top Beauty Trends
Pretty in peach makeup has taken over red carpets and runways alike.
Nailed It
Jelly Nails Are Back Again
Experts share how to modernize the nostalgic nail trend for spring.
All That Sparkles
These Spring 2024 Nail Art Trends Are Inspiring Us to Do the Most With Our Manicure
Gemstones, crocodile print, and bows all have a place on your nails this season.
Stick It
19/99 Highlight Stick in Miele Is Creamy Golden Perfection
It gives me a shimmering golden glow.
BOO WHO?
Black Women Are Fed Up With Instagram Hairstylists
Deposit demons, “hey boo” texts, and lengthy policies.... How did things get this bad?