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Erica Smith

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  1. skin deep
    How to Find a Tattoo Artist Who Celebrates Melanated SkinThree Black artists share their best advice.
  2. scent memories
    The Skin-Care Founder Who Loves the Smell of CilantroTalking to Klur’s Lesley Thornton about smelling things from nature instead of sniffing synthetics.
  3. famous hair
    28 Very Good Ways to Style Your Baby Hairs Right NowGet inspired by some of the most memorable swoops, swirls, and spirals that have hit the red carpets.
  4. scent memories
    The Model Turned Perfumer Who Smells Like HustleTalking to Chris Collins about drive, determination, and telling stories through fragrance.
  5. scent memories
    The Natural-Hair-Care Pioneer Turned PerfumerTalking to Anu Prestonia about clearing out bad smells and stagnant energy with natural aromas.
  6. so fresh and so clean
    If This Doesn’t Make You Want to Shower, Nothing WillCardi B’s bathroom shelf may be the best I’ve ever seen.
  7. a beautiful life
    The Beauty-Industry Exec Making Products for Melanated SkinMeet Sarah Irby, Unilever brand director and co-founder of MELÉ skin care.
  8. scent memories
    The Hair Care Founder Who Bottled the Smell of Cereal MilkTalking to Bread Beauty Supply’s Maeva Heim about the brand’s signature nostalgic scents.
  9. a beautiful life
    The Instagram Exec Amplifying Black Beauty CreatorsTalking to Besidone Amoruwa about the importance of shining a light on Black creatives via social media.
  10. black beauty matters
    The Most Impressive Beauty Looks From the OlympicsThe ponytails, manicures, and braids that helped athletes sprint, shot-put, and backflip in style.
  11. gone sale-ing
    19 of the Best Beauty Deals From Nordstrom’s Anniversary SaleIncluding Dior, Tom Ford, and Diptyque.
  12. beauty interview
    Helen Mirren Has Swagger and She Wants That For You TooTalking to the actor and L’Oréal Paris spokesperson about what makes her feel most beautiful.
  13. new faces of things
    Watch Miley and Her Mullet Get the Anime TreatmentFor Gucci’s newest flower-filled fragrance campaign.
  14. famous hair
    Give These Braids a Gold MedalNaomi Osaka and her hair are killing it on the court.
  15. skin deep
    Are You Ready for Post-Op Selfies?Allow Marc Jacobs to demonstrate.
  16. scent memories
    The Skin-Care Co-Founders Bottling the Scents of the SouthwestTalking to Shani Van Breukelen and Porter Yates, the couple behind desert-inspired skin-care line Ayond.
  17. recalls
    Keep Wearing Sunscreen, Just Not TheseFive Aveeno and Neutrogena aerosol sprays have been recalled after finding traces of the carcinogen benzene.
  18. trends
    A Haircut That’s Perfect for Hot Vaxx SummerComing at you from TikTok, of course.
  19. runway beauty
    Time to Dust Off Your Hair Ribbons and BowsThey’re baaaack.
  20. a beautiful life
    The Legendary Hair Colorist Who Lives to ServeTracey Cunningham on what being a part of a celebrity’s support team is really like.
  21. backstage beauty
    How to Get the Marc Jacobs Muppet LashesGo big or go home.
  22. another one
    Another Celebrity Launching Celebrity Beauty BrandThe limit does not exist.
  23. scent memories
    Luka Sabbat Loves the Smell of Squeaky Clean GlassTalking to the actor, model, and face of Ralph Lauren’s newest fragrance.
  24. a beautiful life
    The Celeb Hairstylist Who Wants Beauty to Go Deeper Than Skin-DeepTalking to Harry Josh about perspective, patience, and the power of a haircut.
  25. a lot of you have been asking
    All Hail the Internet’s Most Popular Beauty RoutineThere’s one celebrity who’s more Googled than any other.
  26. scent memories
    For This Candle Creative, Love Smells Like a Handheld BouquetHomesick’s Jasmine Garcia on creating candles that smell like cities, celebrations, and, now, weddings.
  27. backstage beauty
    Here’s Another Fun Way to Decorate Your FaceOver rhinestones? Dior’s cruise show made a good case for switching to pearls.
  28. sure why not
    ‘Gorilla Glue Girl’ Launches Hair Spray That Is 100 Percent Not GlueTessica Brown is now making strong-hold products meant for hair.
  29. scent memories
    For This Co-Founder, Success Smells Like a Perfectly Baked CakeTalking to D.S. & Durga co-founder Kavi Moltz about the brand’s new candle that gives back.
  30. scent memories
    The Master Perfumer Who Made Showers Smell OrgasmicTalking to Zerlina Dubois, the nose behind Herbal Essences’ most memorable scents.
  31. harry situations
    A Harry Styles Beauty Brand, You Say?Perfume and cosmetics by the singer could be coming our way.
  32. skin deep
    TikTok’s Favorite Skinfluencer Is Launching His Own Product LineSkin Care by Hyram is now making literal skin care by Hyram.
  33. let’s makeup
    Dolly Parton’s Beauty Routine Is Something to BeholdBedtime makeup, 3 a.m. face-cleaning, and a side of egg salad.
  34. a beautiful life
    The Beauty Influencer Who Is Ready to Get RealTalking to Desi Perkins about showing the skin you’re in.
  35. scent memories
    The Candlemakers Who Know What Summer Smells LikeKristen Pumphrey and Thomas Neuberger have a new scent Harry Styles would approve of.
  36. a beautiful life
    The Legendary Makeup Artist Bringing Backstage Beauty to the MassesTalking to Diane Kendal about Zara’s new makeup line.
  37. scent memories
    The Sexual Wellness CEO Who Loves the Smell of ThunderstormsTalking to Maude founder Éva Goicochea about the brand’s newest scent that sets the mood.
  38. let’s makeup
    Prince Is Getting His Own Makeup CollectionThe Prince estate has teamed up with Urban Decay.
  39. scent memories
    For Saweetie, Friendship Smells Like Strawberry CupcakesCatching up with the rapper and face of SinfulColors’ scented nail-polish line.
  40. a beautiful life
    The Celebrity Hairstylist Who Wants Everyone to ShineTalking to Chris Appleton about glassy hair, self-care, and the launch of his first product.
  41. famous hair
    Rihanna’s Pixie Cut Is BackBusiness in the front, business in the back.
  42. now smell this
    Drake’s Finally Launching His CandlesHappy Mother’s Day, from Champagne Papi.
  43. let’s makeup
    Zara’s Huge Beauty Line Is HereShop over 130 colors for your eyes, lips, face, and nails.
  44. scent memories
    The Perfumer Who Loves the Smell of Shiso LeavesTalking to Julie Massé, the perfumer behind Giorgio Armani’s beloved Sì fragrances.
  45. a beautiful life
    The Beauty Influencer Who Wants to Hear From YouTalking to Teni Panosian about her feedback-fueled beauty brand, Monday Born.
  46. let’s makeup
    Valentino Is Finally Launching a Makeup LineThe brand’s iconic red is coming soon to a lipstick near you.
  47. skin deep
    Naomi Osaka Is Making SunscreenThe tennis champ is launching a protective skin-care brand for people of color.
  48. oscars 2021
    Ma Rainey Hairstylists Make History at the OscarsMia Neal and Jamika Wilson are the first Black women to win an Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
  49. oscars 2021
    11 Very Good Beauty Looks From the OscarsBerry lips, razor-sharp bobs, and a brand-new set of baby bangs.
  50. scent memories
    The Co-founders Who Are Addicted to Citrus ScentsTalking to Christophe Cervasel and Sylvie Ganter, the husband-and-wife duo behind perfume house Atelier Cologne.
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