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If you've ever battled insomnia, you've probably seen late-night infomercials for stylist Chaz Dean's Wen haircare line. The idea is to ditch shampoo altogether and wash with a conditioner ($29.95/set). Because it's free of harsh detergents like sodium lauryl sulfate, the conditioner promises to cleanse without stripping hair of its natural oils. It doesn't lather, but does it clean? To find out Read more
Every woman can be beautiful. So said the late Estée Lauder, whose belief has been translated into her namesake brand's new philosophy. Its latest faces create a model mix that reflects our globalized, diverse world. Liu Wen, Constance Jablonski, and Joan Smalls hail from China, France, and Puerto Rico respectively. While Estée Lauder has always found gorgeous women to front the brand, we're Read more
To celebrate the launch of the newest Crest 3D White Intensive Professional Effects Whitestrips and bring bright smiles to the runway at New York Fashion Week 2012, Crest 3D White Whitestrips partnered with Gen Art, an arts and entertainment organization dedicated to showcasing emerging talent, to give designers the standout moment of a lifetime with the Crest 3D White Little White Wardrobe Read more
When your last name is Muse, modeling almost seems like an inevitable career choice. Named after the state in which she was born, 23-year-old Arizona Muse has stacked up an impressive résumé of work over her relatively short career including her newest gig as the new face Estée Lauder. "Arizona has quickly become one of fashion's most recognized faces, on the runway, in magazines. and in Read more
For times when you're feeling not-so-fresh, reach for the ultimate picker-upper: revitalizing beauty sprays. Packaged under a variety of names (toners, refreshers, facial mists, etc.), these skin spritzers are actually the ultimate in multitasking. Spray on a bare face to enhance the performance of your skin care and makeup, or on a full-face-of-makeup to help set your work and/or diffuse a Read more
Alexander Wang is no longer the new kid on the style block, and this season, he cast some of the biggest names in modeling: Joan Smalls, Liu Wen, Gisele Bundchen, Karolina Kurkova, Shalom Harlow, and more. They sported a beauty look that was easy, wearable and slightly tomboyish — something that works equally well on the runway or the sidewalk. Check out our video for a sneak peek at Read more
Instead of just choosing one face to represent its Fall campaign, Lane Crawford went for the gusto featuring five Chinese top models: Fei Fei Sun, Liu Wen, Ming Xi, Shu Pei, and Xiao Wen Ju. The ad, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, depicts them wearing a palette of black and neutrals from brands like Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Lanvin. "The campaign combines a stunning array from Read more
Hair product can be a girl's best friend, but when used incorrectly, it can look like you've stepped off the set as an extra in The Birds. Chaz Dean, founder of Wen hair care, explains a few things to avoid when applying your favorite products. (Full disclosure: Wen, a sponsor of the Miss America pageant, flew me to Las Vegas to attend the show over the weekend.) Starting in the front: Since Read more
The day before the Miss America pageant on Saturday, Chaz Dean, founder of the Wen hair care system (full disclosure: Wen flew me to Las Vegas for the weekend's festivities), sat down with a group of beauty editors to discuss his process for keeping hair in tip-top shape. Lesson learned: if, despite your best efforts to keep it in prime condition, your hair is looking a little less than fabulous, Read more
Zooey Deschanel spills her beauty secrets — Refinery29 The world's biggest sperm bank is turning down redheads — Yahoo Shine Seven great hair helpers — Real Simple Kristen Stewart's new hairstyle is super dark and super long — InStyle Model Liu Wen gives Chinese lessons backstage at Altuzarra — The Cut The pros and cons of salicylic acid shampoo — Naturally Curly Trying out Painted Read more
