Nails

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Irene Agbontaen, Designer

With at least 15 different wigs, plus her secret to good photosRead more >

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Essie Clambake Is The Nail Color Of The Summer—Win It Now!

Enter to win your very own bottle—fo' free—so you can have summer all the timeRead more >

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Haniya Riaz-Khan, Agent, The Wall Group

"I still haven’t found the perfect foundation yet. I want to still be able to see my skin. I don’t want someone to look at me and be like, ‘Nice makeup.’ That means I’m wearing too much."Read more >

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Suzanne Koller, Fashion Director, M Le Monde

"If there's makeup, I still want to see the person behind it. It's all about the person, not about the makeup. A red lip gives character, but you still see the personality."Read more >

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Emma Watson

After years of researching the best of the natural beauty world, the actress is here with her favorites, from organic hairspray to non-toxic nail polish and everything in betweenRead more >

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Alencia Johnson, Director Of Constituency Communications, Planned Parenthood

"Nobody else is telling me what I can and cannot do with my body, and that is liberating beyond any means. That in itself is a beauty secret that you can’t really buy anywhere."Read more >

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Alyse Archer-Coité, Director of Culture & Programing, A/D/O

On how to DIY a true nude lipstick with spare concealer—plus a primer on cutting your hair at homeRead more >

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Susan Lyne, President & Managing Partner, BBG Ventures

On how losing your job can be the best career move and why the best skincare is the simplestRead more >

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Parris Goebel, Dancer & Choreographer

"I like to look different. Like, I shaved my head when I was 18 and I was bald all the way up 'til last year. I like the idea of being bald... It was very empowering to me to be bald but still be a woman and still be hot."Read more >

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Catherine Shi, Biopharmaceutical Process Engineer

On what it means to be a tech-driven beauty consumer instead of a trend-driven one, and the best lipstick formula for chronically dry lipsRead more >

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Robin West, Digital Strategist

On achieving a spa-quality manicure at home and treating your neck like you would your faceRead more >

The Backstage

Another Moment For Rodarte

Gilded nails, Avedon lips, "rich girl makeup"—God, we love this showRead more >

The Face

January Jones, Actress

On how to restore your hair and nails to their former glory after being Betty Draper for eight yearsRead more >

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Violette, Makeup Artist

"I do my makeup French-style—no mirror, in the car, in the restaurant. All my girlfriends do it the same way."Read more >

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Nadine Abramcyk, Co-Founder, Tenoverten

"I don’t like sheer polishes. But I’ve lately been obsessed with black, which as a pedicure is the chicest thing ever. Everybody has to try it once."Read more >

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Aubrey Plaza, Actress

"I like my nails to be healthy, shiny, and sturdy, especially for survival scenarios, you know? You gotta have nails that can do some damage. I know we want our nails to look good, ladies, but you never know when you’re going to need to claw someone’s eyes out."Read more >

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Katherine Power, CEO, Clique Media Group

The Who What Wear founder on how to wash your hair every day even if you don't want to and surviving the bitter end of a Brazilian blowoutRead more >

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Deborah Lippmann

"Nails are really personal. You’re sitting really closely with somebody, which is actually a part of the business that I would like to see reinvigorated. I understand that we like express service, but to me it’s really important..."Read more >