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The more than 100,000 fans who follow Tan on Instagram are sure to notice that black winged eyeliner is a signature of the car enthusiast’s, even under her helmet. For Tan, makeup is an extension of the power she feels at the wheel. “I definitely put on a full face of makeup before I go for a race,” she expresses. “It really sets the tone and makes me feel confident and badass.” And her passion for beauty doesn’t stop at makeup. “I have struggled with eczema my entire life, so I’m used to having a very specific skincare routine. At night my routine is typically four to five steps, and in the morning it’s three.”

 

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Hearing that Tan has an extensive beauty arsenal that she always keeps close is rather refreshing, especially since she’s in a sport dominated by men and where women are often treated as marketing gimmicks rather than major competitors. “I feel like if you show any kind of femininity, people don’t take you seriously,” she says. “I want to show that you can embrace your feminine side — be whoever you are — and still be successful.”

 

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Originally from Stouffville, Ont., Tan, who is based in Southern California, started her professional career as a solo racer when she was 16 but today routinely participates in team-endurance sprints (some lasting a full 24 hours). And at just 25 years old, she has quickly climbed the ranks in motorsport: In 2021, she not only walked away with six championship titles but also made history by becoming the first Asian woman to win a major international endurance-racing championship — the renowned 24H Dubai. “It feels so good to be the first, but I also don’t want to be the last,” she says of the milestone. “I hope to continue paving the way for other girls who want to partake in this sport.”

Her deep love of beauty products also started when she was in her teens; in the early aughts, she used to watch Michelle Phan, an OG Asian American beauty vlogger. “Growing up in a small town, I was the only Asian person in my class in high school, so I ran to YouTube to find people I could relate to,” she recounts. “Michelle Phan quickly became one of my role models, and I fell in love with makeup. She’s also a big skincare junkie.”

Hoping to continue to break barriers in her field, Tan now has her sights set on the 24 Hours Le Mans in France — the pinnacle of competitive endurance racing. “My ultimate goal is to go to Le Mans and be the first Asian woman to win that,” she says. “And if — when — I hit that milestone, it would be so monumental for not only me but young girls. My whole thing is to become the role model I never had in the industry.”

Below are the beauty essentials Samantha Tan swears by, whether she’s at home or on the race track.

1/15

Farmacy

Clearly Clean makeup cleansing balm

($46, Farmacy)

“I’m big on double cleansing in the evenings to break down any makeup and dirt from the day.”

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CeraVe

Hydrating Cleanser

($21, CeraVe)

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3/15

SK-II

Facial Treatment Essence

($250, SK-II)

“I typically use an essence at night after cleansing.”

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Innisfree

My Real Squeeze Mask in “Cucumber”

($2.50, Innisfree)

“I’ll do a face mask at night for a little self-care. It sets the tone for race day.”

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5/15

Aveeno

Daily Moisturizing Face Cream

($14, Aveeno)

“I’m an Aveeno stan.”

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6/15

Paula’s Choice

C15 Super Booster

($77, Paula's Choice)

“I really like serums by Paula’s Choice. I use the brand’s vitamin C formula in the morning and a retinol one in the evening.”

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7/15

Paula’s Choice

Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum With Retinol

($55, Paula’s Choice )

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Ouai

Fine to Medium Hair Treatment Masque

($50, Ouai)

“Hair-care-wise, I like to do a treatment mask the night before a race.”

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9/15

It Cosmetics

Your Skin But Better CC+ in “Medium”

($55, It Cosmetics)

“This CC cream comes with built-in SPF 50.”

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10/15

Milk Makeup

Matte Cream Bronzer Stick in “Baked”

($32, Milk Makeup)

“I’ve been loving this bronzer stick for contouring.”

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Nars

Blush in “Orgasm”

($40, Nars)

“This blush has a really pretty shimmer.”

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Fenty Beauty

Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil in “How Many Carats?!”

($55, Fenty Beauty)

“I love the sparkly vibe of Fenty Beauty’s highlighters.”

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Anastasia

Dipbrow Pomade in “Dark Brown”

($28, Anastasia)

“I started using this Anastasia pomade on my brows in high school and have stuck with it ever since.”

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14/15

Tarte

Double Take eyeliner

($34, Tarte)

“You’ll almost never catch me outside the house without liquid eyeliner on. This long-wearing formula has lasted throughout all of my 24-hour races.”

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Morphe

350 Supernatural Glow Artistry Palette

($38, Morphe)

“This is my go-to palette for my eyeshadow looks.”

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This article first appeared in FASHION’s March 2023 issue. Find out more here.

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A graduate of Toronto’s College of Sports Media, award-winning broadcaster Kayla Grey started out as an intern for the Toronto Argonauts before venturing to Winnipeg as a beat news reporter and later Prince Rupert, British Columbia to cover local sports. Today, the 30-year-old mother of one is an anchor for SportsCentre on TSN (her 2018 debut on the network made her the first Black woman to host a flagship sports highlight show in Canada), a sideline reporter for the Toronto Raptors, and co-producer and host of The Shift, a game-changing show she launched on TSN.ca in 2021 that covers topics at the intersection of sports, life and culture. Here, Grey talks to FASHION about her show, her personal style and the importance of being your true self.

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On how The Shift came to be:

“The Shift came out of frustration [with] what I was not seeing in media. I felt like there wasn’t a place that was allowing certain viewers and audiences to feel seen and heard and I was done just talking about it. So I started putting in the work by thinking about, if I were to have a show in sports that made me feel seen or heard, and that didn’t require me having to stream American ESPN to see myself represented on television, what would it look like? Once I came up with the show idea and how I wanted it to look, I eventually went into a brand partnership at TSN who helped me pitch it to Dell at the time.

 

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“I created The Shift during a time when there was a lot of trauma within marginalized communities being highlighted. I wanted the show to be a place where that was spoken about and where we could hold space for the really rough and tough conversations that needed to be had. But, I also high key wanted it to be a place where it also really highlighted joy — Black joy. I thought that, as media, we weren’t doing a good job in terms of balance — talking about a community’s lack but also highlighting what a community has. The Black community already knows what it doesn’t have. I feel like there needs to be reminders of what we do — of what we have done and what we can create. Reminders of the groundwork that we have already laid and where we’re headed next. I wanted a show that really embodied all of that.”

On pushback and difficulties she faced along the way:

“There were naysayers who would comment like, ‘Oh, she’s just getting a show because she’s Black and because of the climate right now. This is the trend right now.’ There was definitely that element to it. But at some point you have to turn off the noise and do your thing and understand that I’ve put in years and years into my craft and my place in this industry. I would expect good things to happen to someone who works incredibly hard to position themselves.

“There was also [pressure of feeling] like the show had to make sense to everybody — even to people it probably would never make sense to in the first place. I faced comments like, ‘It’s not going work. It’s not going resonate.’ I think when you push something on the mainstream, you always have these thoughts in the back of your head like, how is this content digestible? How is it going to be monetized? But often, you’re gearing those types of questions towards a white audience only. I had to let go of all of that to prove that it could be done — and not only done well but received well, too.”

On overcoming biases and microagressions throughout her career:

“I remember someone had the audacity during my very first on-air experience to tell me that ‘Someone who looks like you should be lucky that you even have a job.’ And with me being a woman — a Black woman — around professional athletes, there have been people over the years (never the players themselves) who have objectified me. To them it’s like, ‘God forbid this ‘object’ actually has something to say about sports. She must be here for other reasons.’ It sometimes feels like, as a woman in this industry, you are hyper-sexualized in that sense. Also, when you start to advocate for yourself as a Black woman, some people can often take that as ‘she’s angry’ or ‘she’s defiant.’ That’s how you’re automatically described when you set boundaries for yourself. So for the longest time, as a result, I would dress a certain way and talk a certain way — hide my true light so that I could fly under the radar and not be seen as ‘other,’ because I just wanted to feel safe at work and safe in this industry. Eventually, I had to check myself because it was taking so much energy trying to be who I’m not and I knew I wouldn’t get far playing that game. I’ve discovered that the more authentic I am, the more things flow my way.”

 

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More on being a woman in the sports space:

“It’s still a very male-dominated industry, but there are a bunch of women that have entered the game. I’m seeing sideline reporting done by predominantly women. I’m seeing more women in front office positions, in tech and also in the sports science space, which is great! But it’s been this old boys club for a very, very long time, so certain conversations have been slow moving — there are certain rules that haven’t been made, boundaries that haven’t been established. It’s one thing to have women in this space, it’s another to make us feel safe, supported and like we are allowed to have a sense of balance. Like when I got pregnant with my son, I remember not wanting to tell anyone for months, and trying to figure out how my professional and personal goals could coexist — because it felt like the groundwork had been laid for them not to be able to coexist. It’s not like anyone had told me that flat out, but it felt like there was this unwritten rule or suggestion that once you have a baby your career is done. That it’s time to find something else. That’s the assumption I had and I know it didn’t just come out of nowhere. It wasn’t a story that I was simply telling myself. So I rushed back six weeks after I gave birth because I felt like I was going to be forgotten about.”

 

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How fashion and personal style play a critical role:

“I know I have a great personality — I love who I am — and I’m really learning to enjoy it by expressing myself more, especially through the clothes I wear. I like to play in both the masculine and feminine worlds with my style; I adore my sneakers but can easily go into a heel, and I feel good in a nice dress moment or even a tech fleece. To me, fashion gives my personality permission to show up. It helps me get into the mindset that I can be whoever I want to be on any day. I’m not saying that I adapt my personality to my clothes. It’s more that clothes allow me to adopt the concept of, ‘Kayla, you are many things and you are allowed to be many things — and those many things look pretty dope, too.’ I feel like I do my job that much better coming at it with a certain confidence because, for me, my outfits help set the tone.”

 

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On her relationship with beauty:

“I love to play with my hair and I love a good nighttime routine: heavy face cream, eye cream — all of those things. I really believe in the practice of settling down and ‘taking off’ the day. And I love to play with makeup. I think because for so long I wasn’t getting makeup artists who knew how to properly work with my skin tone — today I work with a really good artist — I found fun in watching YouTube and Instagram videos (these days I’m all about TikTok) and learning how to do things on my own. They made me fall in love with the process of getting ready and knowing that I have the tools myself to make myself look my best.”

 

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On the future of The Shift:

“I see The Shift becoming a completely different show, owned by a completely different network and produced by a completely different person. What I’ve created is just a starting point. I want someone else to eventually go out there and create the next Shift, but like ten times better with ten times more resources. I want The Shift to be a testament to what you can do when you put pen down to paper from your ideas and actually see them through. I hope that the show sparks others to go for it in their own ways, and not limit or cap things. I want abundance for what the show has already brought and the team and staff behind it that I’m so lucky to work alongside. Bigger, greater things ahead are what I see.”

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An incredibly empowering thing about afro-textured hair is how versatile it is. Locs — a protective hairstyle where strands of hair are twisted around themselves into permanent fused units — are heavily associated with Black identity and have rich and complex origins. From Africa to Asia to the Americas, the hairstyle has been worn continuously by people of colour from various regions around the world, dating from ancient times until now. But despite their long history, locs were only really thrust into Western culture in the 1970s thanks to the success of reggae artist Bob Marley, who wore them as a part of his connection to Rastafarianism — a religious movement born in Jamaica.

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For decades, the term “dreadlocks” has been used to describe the style, but today it’s considered problematic due to its deep entanglement in colonialism and the establishment of Eurocentric beauty standards, which have caused natural hair and protective styles to be unfairly judged and policed. Thus, there’s been a push to drop “dread” altogether to create a healthier narrative.

Sure, locs continue to be symbolic of spiritual or religious beliefs for many who sport them, but for a multitude of others, the hairstyle holds different meanings. It can represent cultural or ethnic pride, a step in determining one’s own beauty ideal or making a hairstyle choice that simply feels convenient  (though it does come with its own unique maintenance routine — and yes, that means regular washing). Here, four creatives share their locs journey and the experiences they’ve encountered along the way.

Shaquone Blake

Model, Toronto
@onceaking__

I grew up admiring locs. (My dad has had them for as long as I can remember.) To me, they represent power. I started growing my own when I was around 14, and five years into my locs journey, I began dabbling with different hues — blond, blue, red and green. But grey has always been my favourite hair colour; it reminds me of wisdom. I went through a series of boxed dyes to achieve my desired grey shade, but the process was really damaging to my hair so I eventually went to a hairdresser to try faux locs. My own locs get braided; then extensions (mine are handmade in Poland) are added in using a crochet technique. I’ve spent the majority of my life trying to fit in, but now I’m all about standing out. A locs mullet (bangs at the front, long in the back, shaved sides) has been my signature look for the past three years. My hair makes me feel magical, unique and exclusively me.

Naskademini

Photographer, Montreal
@naskademini

My parents and my brothers all have locs. Even my aunt has beautiful locs flowing almost all the way down to her ankles. I got mine done in Trinidad and Tobago, where my family is from, and it’s been quite a few years now that I’ve been growing them out. There are unpleasant stigmas associated with locs due to a lack of knowledge and the ways people can see you. A common question I get asked is if I wash my hair. A lot of people also mistake locs for braids or continue to refer to them as “dreadlocks,” not realizing that the traditional term now has a negative connotation attached to it. People have also randomly asked me if I have weed, assuming I’m a stoner or that I sell it. There’s a larger conversation that needs to be had about how people view the hairstyle and think you’re living a certain way based on your appearance.

Roxanne de Nobrega

Makeup Artist, Toronto
@roxannedenobrega

My locs journey started in the late ’90s with me shaving my head and going completely bald to get rid of my relaxed strands. I didn’t know any other way because there was not a lot of information available on locs, so it was a process learning about them. People would ask me why I was growing them out, commenting that I wouldn’t be able to find work. Maybe I wouldn’t have been able to get an office job — especially back then — but because I’m a makeup artist, I felt like I had creative licence to do what I wanted. Also, my image of locs was Angela Davis, an educated activist and university professor who had them at the time. Seeing her really gave me confidence and made me not worry about others’ opinions. I grew up being told that hair is a woman’s beauty, but I’ve never liked being controlled by anything. So when I shaved my head, I felt empowered knowing that my beauty was me and growing locs would only add to it. Since the ’90s, I’ve had my locs really long and short, I’ve coloured them many times and I’ve even shaved them off, grown an afro and then eventually retwisted my hair. I’ve never stuck to just one style. I just love how in control I feel with my locs.

Damaris White

Model, Barrie, Ont.
@queen.albino

I’ve been growing my locs for eight years. I was tired of the process of getting my hair chemically relaxed (which was often painful) every few weeks or having to get extensions redone. To me, locs felt like something that would be easier to maintain and that I could take on myself. And they’re very versatile: I’ll do updos or half-up styles and curl them or braid them. Common stereotypes I experience about my locs are people assuming I’m Rastafarian or spiritual or that I’m either vegan or vegetarian. And as a model, I’ve been on-set with hairstylists who think they can’t do much with my hair so they just leave it down.

A version of this article first appeared in FASHION’s March 2023 issue. Find out more here.

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With its signature gilded bottle inspired by the figure-eight (a nod to Christian Dior’s 1949 cyclone dress) and adorned with what looks like fine, golden jewellery around a women’s neck (derived from one of John Galliano’s Maasai-style gold chokers from fall 1997), Dior’s J’adore is arguably one of the most well known perfumes out there.

Ushering in a new era of opulence and optimism for the new millennium at the time, the initial fragrance, which was created by French master perfumer Calice Becker, was a robust, classic floral that smelt nothing like your grandma’s bedroom: think a cluster of ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine for a sensual, magnetic spritz. And even though the original juice has since been reformulated to include a number of different concentrations over the years, including different iterations of the iconic gold-wire-wrapped flacon, the allure of J’adore has never gone out of style. Now, over two decades later, the scent is disrupting perfume circles yet again with J’adore Parfum d’Eau, which dropped earlier this fall.

Made with the same feminine, floral DNA, J’adore Parfum d’Eau is an innovative water-based scent, the brainchild of Dior’s former in-house perfumer of nearly fifteen years, Francois Demachy, who officially stepped down last year.

The outcome of a Dior patented nano-emulsion technique — it is able to infuse higher-than-normal quantities of flower oil into a water base using extremely high pressure and in turn eliminates the need for any chemical solubilizers — the latest spritz is made without a trace of alcohol, leaving only the good stuff: a bouquet of magnolia, jasmine, rose and honeysuckle. (Tip: No alcohol means it also doubles as a fabulous scented hair mist without drying out tresses.) What’s more, there’s also a brand new signature floral note, bitter orange neroli flower blossoms of Vallauris, which are grown exclusively for Dior.

Over 900 kilometres south of Paris, in the hillside commune of Vallauris just outside of the seaside town of Antibes, former sales director turned flower farmer Christelle Archer tends to Florapolis, a once abandoned, 100-year-old bitter orange tree grove. “The Florapolis estate has 502 trees, including 300 that are centenary,” shares Archer. Her exclusive partnership with Dior helps to rehabilitate flower production in the region. “Unfortunately, due to land pressure, most of the orange tree farms disappeared in favor of the construction of villas, which can be menacing for our heritage.”

During harvest time in the spring, flowers are picked by hand with the help of seasonal workers. “Over a period of four weeks, we pick each flower. They are then grouped in sheets to be brought on the sorting table in order to remove any leaves or other vegetation that could alter the quality of the neroli oil,” Archer explains. The neroli oil itself is then obtained via a steam distillation. “This a profession that requires a precise savoir faire. I transport the flowers every day to a distillery so they can be processed the same day. This way, we preserve the optimal quality of fresh flowers.”

Housed in a reimagined white opalescent bottle, J’adore Parfum d’Eau ($195) feels incredibly easy to wear, and is a delight to spritz on: the spray experience has even been elevated to a cocooning mist that just hits different than other perfumes.

So if you’re still looking for a last-minute gift or simply want a new signature scent to help you ring in the New Year, we highly recommend this one. There will be zero regifting here, trust.

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Oh Canada, we’ve been spoiled by Dior. Virtually designed with meticulous detail and lavish Dior DNA, Canada’s first luxury e-boutique dedicated to Dior Beauty is now live. You can shop Dior’s coveted fragrance, makeup and skincare must-haves at one convenient digital address made for Canadians. Privy to limited edition and exclusive e-commerce collections throughout the year, customers also get first access to dreamy new releases. Right on cue for the holidays, the ultra-luxe La Collection Privée Advent Calendar also launched exclusively on dior.ca this week and it is to die for. Delivered to your door with white glove service, this breathtaking beauty trunk (designed to resemble the emblematic Dior boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris) houses 24 creations from La Collection Privée Christian Dior.

BKIND releases a new nail polish collection for fall/winter

 

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Montreal’s leaping bunny-certified and women-owned beauty shop, BKIND, just dropped a fall-winter collection of 13 vegan and plant-based polishes we’re obsessed with. The collection is inspired by the comforting atmosphere of a coffee shop and includes seasonal shades like “Chai” brown, “Pumpkin Spice” orange and a deep burgundy labelled “Petite-Bourgogne.” Our top pick of the bunch? “Wicked,” an almost black forest green with a glittery finish, because we’re extra.

Laline launches a limited-edition collection for the holidays

As the weather cools down, cozy up with Laline’s limited-edition Cotton Cloud collection. With eight spa-worthy products, including a sugar body scrub and a heavenly hand cream enriched with shea butter, this new line is sure to take your self-care routine to new heights. But it doesn’t stop there: Add the Cotton Cloud fragrance diffuser or the candle set to your cart for some real spa energy. Indulge in a little me time, why don’t you?

Bio Sculpture’s Blushing Nudes collection is here

Attention professional manicurists: This article may contain the diversified nude polishes you’ve been looking for. Bio Sculpture Canada’s new Blushing Nudes collection from their EVO pro line features five dainty nude polishes, made of the brand’s long-lasting formula, designed to complement all skin tones. From soft pink to pretty peach shades, this collection covers all the pinky-nude polish bases. Subtle enough for the office yet elegant enough for blushing brides, you can shop these creamy polishes for your next manicure now.

Mulberry Hair Extensions has a chic new address

 

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Toronto’s Mulberry Hair Extensions salon has found a new home in the city’s trendy Yorkville neighbourhood. Backed by The Social’s Melissa Grelo, this hair parlour boasts premium and affordable custom halos, hair toppers, ponytails and clip-in extensions to leave you with long luscious locks. If you’re in Toronto, you won’t want to miss treating yourself to a holiday party-approved hair session here — and be sure to take advantage of booking a complimentary consultation and fitting beforehand.

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Whether it be from colouring and heat styling, frequent brushing or exposure to extreme weather, our hair undergoes a lot of stress. Biolage’s Strength Recovery line takes a strategic approach to hair repair, with proven ingredients that target weak, fragile strands. The range, which is suitable for all hair types and includes shampoo, conditioner, a deep-treatment mask and a leave-in spray, is infused with vegan squalane to replenish and protect the inner core of the hair. Plant emollients also nourish and smooth the outer fibre of the hair for increased softness and shine.

Rodan + Fields ventures into haircare

 

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After 15 years of developing results-driven, multiple-step skincare regimens, Rodan+Fields, the skincare brand founded by San Francisco-based dermatologists Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields, has expanded into an entirely new beauty category: haircare. Taking a scalp-first approach via skincare-inspired ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid — the goal is to maintain the scalp moisture barrier — the new haircare collection consists of two three-step lines (think shampoo, conditioner and treatment) to choose from. There’s the Volume+ regimen to help repair fine hair and boost its thickness, and Smooth+ for ample hydration, defrizzing and shine. In addition, you’ll find two stylers: the Refresh+ Dry Shampoo and the Define+ Curl Cream.

Radford and Toronto illustrator Lauren Pearson collaborate for an at-home LED mask

Once restricted to the four walls of an aesthetician’s treatment room, light therapy devices have fully broken into the mainstream of at-home masking. This limited-edition LED mask from Canadian beauty brand Radford is FDA-approved and equipped with four different light settings so you can target different concerns simultaneously. Red light diminishes inflammation and pigmentation, blue targets excess oil and infrared increases moisture levels, while a mixed light kills off bacteria. The flexible mask, designed to make you feel comfortable while you wear it for each of the 10- to 15-minute treatments, also features striking line drawings from Toronto illustrator Lauren Pearson.

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Sustainable fashion label Reformation, the carbon-neutral, L.A.-based brand that creates its designs with dead stock and eco fabrics, has partnered with clean makeup brand Saie (think recyclable packaging, clean formulas, and Climate Neutral, Carbon Neutral Club, and Leaping Bunny certifications) to launch the High Glow Liquid Highlighter, a first-of-its-kind partnership for both labels. Available in one signature shade, Ref Rose, the warm-toned rosy liquid is a hybrid between Saie’s fan-favourite Glowy Super Gel and Dew Blush. What’s more, the collaboration was developed to coordinate with Reformation’s holiday collection of silky pieces in a similar rose-gold palette.

U Beauty is here to disrupt the face cleanser category

 

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Inspired by the practice of hair co-washing, U Beauty’s brand new The Mantle Skin Conditioning Wash is an oil-balm formula that promises to be your one-step solution for removing water- and oil-soluble debris, including waterproof makeup, SPF, and pollutants without stripping the skin of its acid mantle. Our acid mantle is an invisible natural shield on the surface of the skin composed of lipids. Its main job is to keep the good stuff (like moisture) in, and the bad stuff (like bacteria and pollution) out. The secret sauce is U Beauty’s double patent-pending Flora-Siren Capsule Technology, a pH-regulating encapsulation of vitamins, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid that ensures a deep cleanse while leaving the skin ultra conditioned. According to founder Tina Craig, the product has replaced her own triple-cleansing routine.

Natural fragrance brand Abel’s latest scent aims to promote relaxation

The philosophy behind Amsterdam-based fragrance house Abel, which was founded by former winemaker turned perfumer Frances Shoemack, is about bringing niche, high-end fragrance quality to the world of all-natural perfume (think scents that are 100 per cent natural, biodegradable and non-toxic). Abel’s newest spritz, Pause, boasts a therapeutic blend of essential oils, like violet leaf and narcissus, to help balance and calm the mind and body.

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This past New York Fashion Week, pimple patches made their runway debut thanks to makeup artist Fara Homidi, who expertly incorporated them into certain beauty looks at the Puppets and Puppets Spring 2023 runway. The patch in question? Starface’s cult-favourite hydrocolloid blemish covering in an exciting new colourway: black. Sleek and sharp, with the usual formula to help calm the skin, the celestial sticker not only contributes to a cultural shift that embraces acne, but also poses an opportunity for self-expression. The Starface Black Star pimple patches are available now via starface.world.

Jean Paul Gaultier reveals a new Scandal fragrance

If you love the original Scandal fragrance from Jean Paul Gaultier, wait until you smell the latest rendition, Scandal Le Parfum. Here, jasmine top notes melt into a sweet and savoury cocktail of caramel, salt and vanilla. Plus, the striking red and gold bottle is a playful addition to any collection.

The Cure’s new face wash is not your standard cleanser

Female-owned brand The Cure recently released an oil cleanser, and it’s officially available to be shipped to your doorstep. Handmade in small batches in Nova Scotia, the oil-based face wash removes makeup and dirt, leaving behind skin that’s soft to the touch.

Ayurvedic skin- and hair care line Ranavat is now at Holts

Proven by science and rooted in ritual, Los Angeles–based brand Ranavat uses the power of Ayurveda and adaptogens to make self-care feel luxurious. Founder Michelle Ranavat’s South Asian heritage, dual engineering degrees and experience working in pharmaceuticals influenced the start of her clean beauty brand in 2017, and it’s now available at Holt Renfrew. Whether it’s the AHA saffron mask, vitamin-rich hair serum or pH balancing copper Kansa wand, Ranavat’s products are loved for the transformative results seen across all skin and hair types.

Jack Black embraces the two-in-one shower routine

Transport yourself to the sun-drenched beaches of the rugged Pacific coast with Jack Black’s newest men’s product, Big Sir. Filled with soothing scents of mandarin, juniper, marine accord, amber and sandalwood, this body and hair cleanser will deliver a rich lather and soothing hydration with a side of ocean breeze.

Evio Beauty and influencer Maria Gloria launch a limited-edition collection

Fashion and beauty content creator Maria Gloria has partnered with Canada’s social-impact-led clean beauty brand Evio Beauty. The result is a limited-edition lippy duo, formulated with vitamin E and F for an ultra-hydrating feel. Each liquid lipstick — one a light brownish pink and the other a warm maroon — is creamy and pigment-filled, offering a long-wear satin finish.

Pupa Milano launches a gourmet collection

This way to the dessert table. In Pupa Milano’s latest release, a limited-edition collection of caramel tones and chocolate cherry-accented hues, is laced with delectable scents, making for a sweet escape from your daily beauty routine. The “It’s Delicious” collection is available as of October 15, and we’re banking on a quick sell-through.

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A good facial cleanser should be the backbone of any skincare routine. If your pores aren’t totally clean, other products just won’t work as well and you’ll be prone to breakouts. All-natural Canadian skincare brand Consonant’s latest formula, Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil, turns into a cleansing milk when emulsified with water and harnesses the power of jojoba and sunflower oils as well as plant-derived squalane to thoroughly dissolve and wash away sunscreen, stubborn waterproof makeup and excess sebum. And the best part is that it doesn’t leave any oily residue and can be used on all skin types — yes, even acne-prone ones.

Charlotte Tilbury drops stunning eyeshadow singles

Palettes are great if you’re looking for multiple shades in one place, but oftentimes eyeshadow singles just can’t be beat (like when you want to experiment with only one new shade or finish, you need a compact essential to fit in your clutch for on-the-go touch-ups or a single wash of colour on your lids is simply more your makeup vibe). Whatever your reasoning, Charlotte Tilbury’s Hypnotising Pop Shot eyeshadows are sure to pack a punch. Available in seven highly pigmented shades, this formula comes in two different finishes: sparkle and chrome.

vitruvi and Mejuri collaborate on a luxury diffuser

When CEOs and co-founders Sara Panton of vitruvi and Noura Sakkijha of Mejuri realized that their online communities overlapped, collaboration felt like a natural next step. The result is a vitruvi x Mejuri diffuser that looks like a jewel box (the Move Cordless Essential Oil Diffuser in Gold, $182), plus an essential oil (the Sèjour Essential Oil Blend, $32) that will become Mejuri’s signature scent across all stores. The fragrance profile includes notes of bergamot, geranium, vetiver, vanilla and frankincense and is meant to create a space that makes you want to linger. (It’s bad news for your credit card but good news for your state of mind.)

Attitude releases Oceanly, a solid, plastic-free skincare line

In a world first, Attitude has released an entire range of solid face-care products. That means that the Oceanly collection has no cream or gel formulas. Instead, each item from the 19-piece lineup of cleansers, serums, face creams, masks and sunscreens comes in a solid push-up format (much like a sunscreen stick or solid deodorant) that you sweep across your face. Not only are the products made from innovative, marine-sourced ingredients, but they’re also packaged in biodegradable cardboard, making them 100-per-cent plastic-free.

Canadian fragrance designer Ruby Brown partners with Germain Hotels

Ruby Brown’s latest collection is a partnership with another Canadian powerhouse: Marie Pier Germain, vice president of Germain Hotels. Together, they created The Amber Collection, the first signature scent of the family-owned hotels, which includes Le Germain Hotels, Alt Hotels and Escad Hotels across the country. Genderless, nourishing and infused with notes of hemp and amber, the four-piece made-in-Canada range includes a shampoo, conditioner, bath and shower gel and scented candle and is now available on simons.ca.

Osea creates a vagus nerve bath oil for total relaxation

The vagus nerve, a.k.a. the 10th cranial nerve, reaches all the way from the brain to the gut. It’s part of the parasympathetic nervous system and has the ability to regulate stress. If you have high vagal nerve tone, that means you’re able to relax quickly after stressful moments… and Osea wants to improve that ability with its Vagus Nerve Collection. Already comprised of a Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist and Vagus Nerve Oil, the line has just launched its Vagus Nerve Bath Oil, which is designed to soothe the mind and body with chamomile, juniper berry, lavender, lemon tea tree and Moroccan rosemary. So next time you feel anxious or overwhelmed, draw a bath, add some bath oil and breathe deep.

Naturally Serious gets into the vitamin C game

Ask any dermatologist what ingredients you should add into your routine and, without fail, they’ll list the holy trifecta: retinol, sunscreen and vitamin C. There are two big benefits of vitamin C; it acts as an antioxidant to protect your skin against environmental damage and it’s a brightener, so it makes uneven skin look more radiant. With the new Naturally Serious C Your Glow Vitamin C Radiance Oil, you get highly potent 2 per cent THD Ascorbate Vitamin C along with botanicals and extracts that smooth fine lines and soothe irritation. It’s the perfect choice for anyone with sensitive skin who finds other vitamin C products too irritating.

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Earlier this fall, when Burberry dropped a more intense version of the spritz, Hero Eau de Parfum (think notes of pine needles, incense and cedar), FASHION had the opportunity to chat with Driver, who’s currently on location in Italy. Between filming scenes for a big-budget biopic of racing mogul Enzo Ferrari (the first images of the upcoming film just surfaced this week), he spoke about his idols and how he gets into character. He also delved into his passion project, Arts in the Armed Forces, a non-profit bringing arts programming to the U.S. military community around the globe, free of charge. Interesting fact: Driver was a former Marine himself before going off to study theatre at Juilliard.

His first fragrance memory:

“I have a memory of Brut when I was, like, four. I don’t even know if that’s still around! I also have memories of my mom gifting me a bottle of Stetson cologne for Christmas and I would just keep getting the same bottle of Stetson.”

His heroes:

“I don’t have a singular hero. There have been many people throughout different times in my life. More recently, I would say the parents of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting. To lose your kid and get up the next day is a heroic act. That requires a will that I think is really impressive.”

His favourite city:

“New York. It has an energy and a pulse that, even if you’re indoors, you can feel.”

On getting into character:

“Sometimes you don’t find your character until you’re already a week into shooting. Sometimes it happens in your first costume fitting or you can read a script and right away you understand who your character is and what you want to do with them. It really depends. Clothes, which physically tell a character’s story, play a huge part — especially shoes. Shoes to me represent how someone chooses to move around in the world.”

On Arts in the Armed Forces:

 

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“The idea was to bring the power of live theatre to an audience that’s been told that they won’t understand a play or that that theatre is not for them. Service members are regular people who just have this crazy job. Less than 1 per cent of the United States is in the military, so the disconnect between our military community and the civilian community is the biggest it’s ever been in history. People really don’t know what others are doing. Civilians look at the military as these, like, Neanderthals who just follow orders and don’t question anything. But they’re really these incredible people who like to be artistically fed and inspired, just like anybody else. That’s basically what we do.

“We go to bases and first train with troops, whether that be going up in Blackhawks with them or watching their water training or attack dog training. Then after they watch us read a play and we have a conversation about it. We also do film screenings. Military bases reach out to us all the time and we have a $10,000 grant for a screenwriting and playwriting award for any military or veteran to write a play about anything that’s been going on in the world. Arts in the Armed Forces is exposing troops to a new way of expressing themselves, similar to what I went through after leaving the Marine Corps and going to Juilliard. I was able to articulate feelings that I had while in the Marine Corps through plays that had nothing to do with the military.

“This isn’t a new idea, it’s an ancient one: In ancient Greek theatre, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides were elected generals and playwrights who wrote plays for an audience of people who were in the military. We’re kind of doing a modern-day version of that.”

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Tells us about the creative concept behind the new fall makeup collection.

I’m constantly blown away by nature. I can never get used to it. I’m always visiting botanical gardens, taking pictures and getting inspired by things like flowers. And for a long time, I have wanted to do something around moths. We usually picture this brown fluttering insect that’s boring and dusty, but trust me, its wings can resemble an haute couture dress. Moth wings can have black and white prints, dots of reds — it’s absolutely mind blowing.

For this collection, I first started looking into moths and eventually butterflies and really dug into the different species. And what really wowed with me with butterflies is that they are unapologetic with their fabulousness; their wings come in all of these incredible colours as if they are wearing a dress. At the same time, they’re very vulnerable insects. So there’s almost this paradox between strength, power, extreme fragility and vulnerability, which really reminds me of women in a way. As women, I think it’s a strength to be in touch with our vulnerability. So I wanted to explore all of that through colour.

The hues and finishes are quite something. How did you decide on them?

When I studied butterfly wings very closely, I noticed that they have this coating of metallic-like pigments. It’s like a little dust of metal pigment that’s there to help absorb and reflect light — which is why butterfly wings are so vibrant to the eye. I wanted to recreate that same effect for the Rouge G lipsticks, so I worked really hard with the Guerlain lab to try and replicate that same sheen, which was quite difficult and meticulous. It almost felt like haute couture work with all the research and back and forth. And for the lipstick case, I wanted to highlight the butterfly wings as an art piece by zooming in on it.

What about for the eyeshadows?

I took my inspo a bit further and decided to have each one celebrate a different aspect of nature: butterflies, the richness of peacock feathers, the jungle, roses. Within each palette you have gorgeous and unexpected topper shades and are encouraged to play. For example, with Mystic Peacock, I like mixing the blue shade with a bit of water and applying it halfway up my eyelid to my middle crease. I’ll then use the green as a topper by patting it over the blue and all the way to my upper lid. This creates like an ombre effect and a sheer veil of sparkle. It’s quite magical.

Do you have a go-to technique for applying lipstick?

There are two things I do all the time. First, I really like to moisturize the lips by over-applying lip balm. I’ll then remove the excess before applying the lipstick. Then, I’ll overdraw the lips a bit by applying colour just beyond their natural curve. Cheating your own volume a bit, which naturally diminishes with age, really provides this plumpness.

Guerlain also dropped its new Parure Gold Skin Matte Foundation at the same time as this colour collection. What’s a foundation hack you love doing?

One thing I like to do is not apply foundation on the nose. So I’ll apply it lightly everywhere else, but keep the nose bare. This, to me, creates the illusion that you’re not wearing foundation. But, with this technique, you can’t do heavy things like bake your makeup or contour because then you will really see the difference and the effect is lost.

What’s a signature makeup look of yours?

Bright lipstick, very matte, very intense. That’s definitely my personal go-to.

Do you have a favourite skincare product you like to use under makeup?

 

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My Violette FR Boum-Boum Milk. I’ll use it as a prepping mist before makeup but also at the end of a look because the birch sap in the formula gives your complexion this, like, tiny topcoat of shine and it leaves your skin feeling really great. It also helps to lock in other products.

What role does makeup play in your own life?

I don’t care about trends. To me, beauty is very personal and makeup should be used as a mood lifter. I think you should wake up in the morning and ask yourself, ‘How do I feel today? How can makeup support that feeling or push that feeling?’ If you’re feeling a little fragile and you have a big meeting that day, maybe wearing a red lipstick will make you feel powerful and provide protection. Or, if you’re feeling very inspired and you want to really tap into that, maybe you’ll go for metallic eyeshadow.

Makeup should never be used to ‘better’ who you already are. It should be about celebrating yourself. I always say to people: When you’re cleaning your teeth in the morning, putting on your skincare and brushing your hair, please believe that you are a god or goddess and really feel it. Your beauty routine then becomes this amazing tool for your mental health, instead of something you use to ‘fix’ yourself.

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On Saturday night, the Black Fashion & Beauty Gala took place at Toronto’s Grand Luxe Event Boutique. With a dress code of “The Phoenix Rises from the Ashes,” a drove of individuals showed up in bold ensembles. The brain child of Toronto-based fashion and event stylist Ann-Marie Daniel Barker, the event honoured 11 winners across different categories. (The nominees were earlier submitted and voted on by the public.)

The night started out with a red carpet photo op followed by trays of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the lobby where guests were free to mingle and network. Next, was a seated three-course dinner in the ballroom where attendees were entertained with a live performance by singer Jay Harmony, plus DJ Randee playing on the sound system. Read on for our favourite moments from the Black Fashion & Beauty Gala.

Stacey McKenzie delivered an empowering speech

Jamaican-born Canadian model, runway coach, motivational speaker and television personality Stacey McKenzie was honoured with a special BFBG Trailblazer and Lifetime Achievement award for her barrier-breaking career. Dancing on stage to “Ordinary Servant” by Vybz Kartel, McKenzie lip sang and grooved at the awards podium for a good 30 seconds, encouraging the crowd to listen to the powerful lyrics.

Then came her acceptance speech: “Listening to people say that I couldn’t do certain things based on how I looked and sounded really took its toll on me, and there were times I was going to give up and walk away. But I felt it within my spirit that I belonged in fashion. We all go through ups and downs and ugliness in life, but it’s what we take from [those experiences] and what we do with them,” she said. “Don’t give up on yourselves. Love yourself. Own yourself. Embrace yourself. Don’t let anyone make you feel less than who you are. Don’t make anyone make you feel like you can’t do something because of the colour of your skin. You are worthy. We are worthy.”

She ended by commending founder Ann-Marie. “I’ve been in the industry for 25 years, and I’ve never come across an event like this celebrating Black people — my people — within fashion and beauty. It’s important for us as a community to really work together and that is what you’re doing here, Ann-Marie. This event that you’re putting on, honouring and showcasing talent within the Black community, is really important and phenomenal. Drop this event every year. Even when it’s hard and you feel like giving up — don’t.”

Tynomi Banks nailed her presenting duties

For her on-stage moment to present the Model of the Year award, drag performer and Canada’s Drag Race Season 1 contestant Tynomi Banks was full of wit and charisma, which had the entire house laughing. “Yes, I killed it [on Drag Race]. Got voted off real early, but booked myself a Super Bowl ad right away. Booked and blessed!” she said, letting out a full-barrelled laugh. Then came her announcement of the award winner: “And the winner is Honey Benjamin. I am going to accept this award on her behalf because I look like an award. Oh, no wait, she’s here,” she said, kissing her teeth. The crowd was even treated to some voguing later on in the night.

The host came dressed in a bejewelled face covering

 

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Mikey Mention was on hosting duty and managed two outfit changes during the ceremony, one of which included a sharp black suit paired with a full face covering adorned with rhinestones. Talk about head-turning.

Cloré Beauty Supply CEO Clara Jina Kim got super emotional during her speech

Cloré Beauty Supply, a major sponsor of the BFBG Awards, is a go-to beauty supply chain across Ontario for Black beauty products. (It’s well-known within the community for its stock of textured hair products, hair extensions, wigs and more.) When the CEO of the family-run business, Clara Jina Kim, graced the stage, it became apparent that she was overwhelmed by the significance of the evening. It prompted BFBG founder Ann-Marie Daniel Barker to stand by Kim’s side during the deliverance of her remarks.

“This is the first time [we as a company] have been able to come and speak to the community we serve,” said Kim. “Our vision is to grow the community that we are part of — to make this a franchise for the Black community. Our goal is to support those who support us with jobs, sponsorships and donations. Thank you for the opportunity to share our vision with all of you.”

Below, discover the full list of BFBG 2022 award winners.

Designer of the Year: Tiffany Cyrus of T.M.A Creations

Retailer of the Year: The O Spot by Orica Smart

Fashion Stylist of the Year: Sin.C.Lair

Model of the Year: Honey Benjamin

Makeup Brand of the Year: PABA Cosmetics

Hair Artist of the Year: DKND Signature Styles

Makeup Artist of the Year: Monique Nicholson

Skincare Brand of the Year: Simkha Biocosmetics

Esthetician of the Year: The O Spot by Orica Smart

Influencer of the Year: Kyra Milan Brown

Photographer of the Year: Samantha Clarke

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Wearing a signature scent is comparable to putting on your favourite pair of jeans; it just feels right. And let’s be honest: No one knows denim quite like Glenn Martens, Diesel’s creative director. Just look at the brand’s Fall 2022 Milan Fashion Week runway collection—Martens’s first for the iconic label—and you’ll find everything from outerwear made of hand-shredded denim manipulated to look like faux fur to chambray-style boot pants. Now, the Belgian designer’s creativity can be experienced in D by Diesel, the Italian fashion house’s first gender-fluid fragrance, which was overseen by Martens. With a cap resembling the rivets on a pair of Diesel jeans and a warped bottle made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled clear glass, the dynamic new spritz features notes of vanilla, lavender and ginger.

We’re obsessed with Guerlain’s new eyesahdows

 

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Like a delicious box of assorted chocolates, the best eyeshadow palettes are the equivalent of a one-stop shop, all neatly housed in eye-catching casing. Purse-size and pigment-packed, Guerlain’s Ombres G eyeshadow quads boast a luxe edit of rose oil-laced shades in satin, matte and metallic finishes that encourage you to play and customize your own perfect colour combo.

Jack Black launches a new Acne Remedy product

 

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Among the masses, acne is easily one of the top skincare concerns. Whether it’s hormonal, hereditary, or even just here-and-there, we’ve all had our fair share of breakouts. And although acne is a very human (and normal) experience, grooming brand Jack Black has put its lab coat on to create a new addition to the Acne Remedy line. Enter: Clearing Spot Fix. With 10 percent sulfur in its formula, the oil-free product does a diligent job of penetrating pores and quelling the curse of blemishes, one dab at a time.

Amika’s new dry shampoo is an oil magnet

If you dread hair wash days, fret not—Amika’s newest offering is here to extend time between washes. The Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo is a mighty, scalp-nourishing formula infused with a gentle AHA. Packed with other great ingredients like rambutan seed extract, arrowroot powder, mandelic acid and peptides, your head and hair will feel fresh, with an ideal balance of hydration. Plus, it’s invisible and grit-free.

Filorga’s Sleep & Peel is the single-step hero product

Two wonderful things in life are sleep and skincare. And when combined, well, that’s just a bewitching moment. Take Filorga’s new Sleep & Peel 4.5 for example. The high-performance cocktail of active ingredients is designed to visually improve skin texture, reduce fine lines and boost radiance, even after just one night. It may be presumptuous to think you can free two birds with one key, but we’re betting high on this one.

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial is now available in Canada

Facial fanatics, rejoice. The Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial is finally available in Canada. The at-home mask gently exfoliates the skin’s pore lining, sloughing away dead skin cells and harnessing a smoother skin texture. And because it was formulated with an ideal pH of 3.5, the pro-quality AHA/BHA blend will serve your skin a youthful-looking radiance, as if you were in the hands of a facialist.

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Deep cleanse

The key to a ridiculously good wash-and-go? Start with a clarifying shampoo to create a totally clean foundation stripped of all buildup. “I always emphasize clarifying because it strips the hair of any product, oils, debris or dead skin cells—things that could affect the scalp and hair and lead to excessive dryness and breakage,” says Maegan Berment, founder of and chief stylist at Crowned Melanin Beauty in Winnipeg. “Once you have clarified and removed any buildup, your hair is now ready to accept moisture back into it,” adds Shelly Guerin, owner of Honey Curly Hair Studio in Calgary, who recommends a clarifier free of stripping detergents (a.k.a. sulfates). And take your time. “Give your scalp some love and attention,” advises Guerin. “You shouldn’t just be doing a two-minute scrub and then not washing it again for a while.” As for frequency, using a clarifying shampoo every seven to 10 days or every two weeks is a pro-recommended rule of thumb—it just depends on lifestyle. “Someone who is constantly layering products should clarify once a week,” says Berment, adding that you can always follow up with a moisturizing shampoo if you are worried that the process will leave your hair too parched. And if you want to do a gentler cleanse in between the deeper ones, perhaps due to working out or having looser waves and curls that tend to get weighed down quickly, a moisturizing shampoo or cleansing conditioner will be your friend.

Condition and detangle

One important thing to remember is that curl definition loves hydration and hydration starts with water. “We forget that water is moisture,” says Guerin. “It’s definitely the most important ingredient that we should be factoring in.” This means making sure that your hair is sopping wet when you’re applying the next step: a deep conditioner. “This helps the conditioner travel through the hair cuticles, which will result in less tension when it comes to detangling,” adds Berment. “Water also helps you avoid overusing product.” Once your hair is coated with conditioner, diligent detangling can begin. “I alternate between using my hands and a Denman brush or wide-toothed comb,” says Berment, who sections clients’ hair with clips during the process, especially those with thick locks. “I’ll go in with my fingers and pull apart any single-strand knots.” Once hair is knot-free (note: detangling to the roots will aid in elongating your curls), let your deep conditioner sit for a bit to help hair retain as much moisture as possible before rinsing it thoroughly. Afterwards, it’s time for a leave-in. “A leave-in conditioner seals in all the moisture from your conditioning and detangling and also keeps hair soft for styling,” notes Berment.

Style

Depending on your curl pattern, your mileage from curl-defining products and techniques may vary, meaning there may be more steps needed. Both hairstylists recommend a water-based gel layered over your leave-in conditioner for amplifying springy curls and coils (“Tighter curls tend to have more moisture needs, and gels retain the most,” says Guerin) and a lightweight volumizing foam or mousse for looser curl patterns, which are prone to being weighed down. Again, don’t underestimate the importance of water: “Work in small sections, and rake your product through super-wet hair with either your fingers or a hair tool, like a Denman brush,” says Berment. (Tip: Keep your stylers in your shower so you can easily add more water as you go.) If your hair is especially dry or you live in a dry climate, Berment suggests taking the extra step of adding an oil-based topper (particularly if you have thick, tighter textures). For example, a moisturizing curl cream will help stop water from evaporating. And on the subject of tightly wound hair: It can sometimes clump together and seem undefined, which means a regular finger-raking process might not cut it. Other tried-and-true techniques? Shingling (applying a curl product through each curl to separate and smooth), finger coiling (twirling small sections of hair with a curl definer using your fingers) and two-strand twists (separating mini sections of product-coated hair into two pieces and wrapping them around each other as tightly as possible; hair is unravelled once it’s fully dry). Time-consuming, yes. But the results are beyond.

Dry

Guerin and Berment recommend using a hood dryer. The dome-shaped tool’s controlled heat reduces overall drying time and won’t blow hair around, allowing defined curls to set very quickly for a polished final look. There are many compact, portable options on the market, but if that’s not feasible, simply air-drying or using a diffuser attachment will do the job. And don’t touch. “Let your hair completely dry so you don’t disturb the curl pattern—you’ll get more longevity,” says Berment.

Extend

A good wash-and-go can take some time, so it’s helpful to know how to make your style last until the next washday comes around. Wearing a silk or satin bonnet at night will protect your mane from frizz-inducing friction while you sleep. It also helps retain moisture in the hair, notes Guerin. If your curls look a bit crushed come morning, reach for a fine-mist spray bottle filled with water or water mixed with a light conditioner for a quick refresh. (Berment personally loves cocktailing water and hydrating rosewater.) “Don’t oversaturate the hair,” she advises. “Just dampen it enough to make it flexible again.”

Reset, moisturize and style

This curated list of hair products and tools will help you master your next wash-‘n’-go.

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Malibu C

Un-Do-Goo

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LUS

Scalp Scrubber

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PrettyKind

Curl Defining Conditioner

($29, PrettyKind)

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Drybar

Hold Me Hair Clips

($25, Sephora)

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Denman

Original 7-Row Brush

($29, Trade Secrets)

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Up North Naturals

Go-2 Hydrating Hair Milk

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DevaCurl

Frizz-Fighting Volumizing Foam

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Uncle Funky’s Daughter

Curly Magic Curl Stimulator

($35, Cloré Beauty Supply)

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CurlShoppe

Butter Twist Pudding

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Conair

Pro Style Bonnet Dryer

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Hair Spray Bottle

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This article first appeared in FASHION’s October issue. Find out more here.

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When you’re selecting a go-to foundation for everyday use, there’s one characteristic that should be non-negotiable: long-lasting. Because what’s the point of gushing over a makeup base that’s only going to fade, cake or crease by midday? Infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin-smoothing mandelic acid, Lancôme’s new 30-shade Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation is a dependable radiance-boosting option that promises all-day medium coverage that won’t settle into pores or fine lines.

Tatcha has officially stepped into body care

In Japan, going for a meditative stroll in the woods is known as shinrin-yoku (which translates to “forest bathing”) and has been enthusiastically popularized since the 1980s. According to studies, immersing ourselves in nature is excellent for boosting ailing mental health and our immune systems. The eco-therapy practice has not been lost on Japanese-inspired skincare brand Tatcha, which has set out to harness the power of forest bathing with its latest skincare line, Hinoki. Featuring an aroma of cedar and cypress essential oils, the collection consists of a gentle exfoliating body wash, a milky body lotion and a fast-absorbing body oil, all of which will leave you feeling calm and relaxed, with supremely moisturized skin.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna is coming to RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race

 

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Fenty Beauty’s high-performance formulas are hitting the big stage. Announced as the official beauty sponsor of the new season of RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race, which is already in full swing and features actors Jenna Ushkowitz and Loretta Devine, the set of the show will be fully stocked with the best of the brand. Picture rows on rows (and the full ranges) of Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, Gloss Bomb and Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Colour to name a few. As mother Rih likes to say: “Makeup is there for you to have fun with. It should never feel like pressure. It should never feel like a uniform. Feel free to take chances, and take risks, and dare to do something new or different.”

IDC is upping their product offering with two new Boost serums

Thanks to two new products, IDC Dermo is going to be keeping your skin radiant even as the summer sun fades away. Starting with the Boost Vitamin C Pro serum, its high-quality formula of Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E and of course the miracle molecule, Vitamin C, targets anti-aging concerns while brightening and evening out the skin tone. For those looking to tackle fine lines and signs of aging, the brand’s latest Boost Retinol serum will play the part. With a cocktail of 0.3 per cent pure retinol, bukachiol, biopeptides and shea butter, your skin will appear firmer and smoother and pores will be nearly invisible.

The latest salon-level treatment comes from SkinCeuticals

 

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SkinCeuticals can make 30mL go a long way. All the proof is in the new Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment, which rolls out in clinics this week. The oil-free gel moisturizer soothes dry skin while helping to correct out-of-balance elements: picture clarity, radiance and an improved texture. For all online shoppers, stay tuned as it will become available for purchase on skinceuticals.ca in October.

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Home to breathtaking sea views and mountainous landscapes, this city also has expert stylists and salons for natural hair necessities. Scroll on to explore Vancouver’s curl scene (and check back for new additions).

Alara Hair Solutions

 

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At Alara Hair Solutions, tick all your hair boxes from braiding and hair extension services to curl-strengthening treatments. If that weren’t enough, founder and celebrity stylist Clara Amaguru’s star-studded resume (including Vivica A. Fox and Jason Momoa) is sure to impress. “As more movie productions moved up to ‘Hollywood North’ [Vancouver], the demand increased for stylists that could especially work with [Black hair],” says Amaguru about her career journey into the film industry after opening her salon in 2003. In addition to being a film set regular, Amaguru is also an artistic educator and ambassador for Design Essentials, one of the leading multicultural hair product lines in North America.

Ammerose

Ammerose Hair Salon is where multi-talented stylists take a multicultural approach to styling. In the heart of downtown Vancouver, Ammerose offers over 20 salon services including braiding, beading, wash and styles and chemical treatments for all textures, putting inclusion at the forefront of its work. On its multicultural message: “It allows us to work with diverse styles and creates an opportunity for the fusion of new styles,” says a salon representative.

Axis Salon

 

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Axis Salon is home to in-demand curly cut connoisseur Dawn Archer. “My decision to focus on curly textured hair is rooted in a desire to create a safe space for people like me that have salon horror stories and haven’t been encouraged to love and accept how their hair grows naturally,” says Archer. On her signature cutting method, she adds: “I would say that my technique is more organic as I adapt to how the hair wants to move.” Archer also hosts a workshop called “Unapologetically Curly” on how to create a safe space for textured curly hair clients.

Her Royal Hair

 

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Her Royal Hair is a salon-meets-store where wigs and hair extensions are the main attraction. You can shop top quality human hair wigs and extensions at affordable prices both in-store and online, and, in the studio, the “celebrity style wig installation” is Her Royal Hair’s most sought after hair extension service. “The service includes customizing a human hair wig to the clients desired look and applying the wig to fit the clients needs. The undetectable lace material used helps to give the installation a flawless scalp-like look — the wig literally looks like it’s growing from the client’s scalp,” says a salon representative. “Wig installations can last anywhere from 2-4 weeks depending on the client’s skin type and after care.”

Kokopelli

 

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For your next colouring service, visit Kokopelli Salon’s resident colour and curly cut specialist Lala Santos. Though colouring curls can be daunting, rest assured Santos carries out her colouring treatments with care. “In order to colour curls hair without damage, there first needs to be a consultation where I will learn about a client’s hair journey and, if necessary, do a strand test to see how their hair will react to be sure the colour won’t disrupt their curls,” she says. Santos is also the creator of the signature “Lala cut” for which she uses a dry-cutting technique to accurately shape curls.

The Texture Workshops

 

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Not a brick-and-motor salon per se, but this next one is definitely worth noting — especially for hair professionals. Hairstylists can benefit from a visit from The Texture Workshops team to master natural hair education. Founded by celebrity stylist Alicia Chowen, the team consists of two main educators: Michelle St Hill (natural hair specialist) and Mary Kiarie (braiding and wig application specialist). “Our two-day intro workshop includes history — because you need to know our story before touching our hair — product and curl knowledge, a lace-front wig application demo, braiding techniques and hands-on work with models,” says Chowen. Completing approximately thirty workshops to date, this accomplished group hosts public workshops and private in-salon bookings. Though based in Vancouver, classes are offered Canada-wide.

And be sure to check out our Toronto and Montreal curly hair salon guides.

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Toronto’s popular Ossington Ave has a new bar, but it’s likely not what you’re picturing. Hailing from Vancouver, Formula Fig is a science-forward clean beauty bar with a curated-menu of glow-inducing facial treatments and injections—all delivered by trusted medical professionals. Plus, they’re all done in just 30 minutes. What’s more, Fig Bars sell an edited assortment of cool beauty brands, like Vintner’s Daughter, Boy Smells, Saltyface, Aura Inner Beauty, Tata Harper and 111Skin. Decorated in a palette of soft and rich greens (inspired by a London subway station) and featuring a selfie-friendly pink bathroom, the new Toronto location is a must-visit.

French skincare brand SVR launches in Canada

 

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There’s just no resisting the allure of French beauty, so our ears always perk up when a new-to-Canada brand makes its debut. Dating back to 1962, SVR is a French pharmacy staple that was created by a husband and wife duo—both of whom were pharmacists. Its products aim to solve problems and emphasize high concentrations of active ingredients (think vitamins B and C, hyaluronic acid, polyhydroxy acids and niacinamide) and innovative textures (oils, bi-phase serums, cooling gels, foam creams and more). Officially available at Shoppers Drug Mart locations, SVR Laboratoire Dermatologique’s range is suitable for an array of skin types.

IDC Dermo releases a skincare set that supports Québec-based YWCAs

 

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We love to hear about local beauty brands giving back. Based in Québec City, dermo-cosmetic skincare company IDC Dermo has recently dropped a limited-edition set. The do-good angle? All proceeds from sales will be donated to the Montréal’s and Québec City’s YWCA to help women in need. The skincare trio, which retails for $59 (with a value of $85), includes exfoliating pads, an eye cream and a lip treatment.

The Body Shop’s vanilla pumpkin range is back

 

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You know autumn is fast approaching when The Body Shop announces the return of its vanilla pumpkin body range. By popular demand, the beauty brand’s limited-edition line is back both in-store and online as of earlier this week. It includes a body butter, shower gel, hand cream and bath bomb with comforting notes of pumpkin, hazelnut caramel, maple syrup and almond milk.

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The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is back in full force this weekend after two years of pandemic-related cancellations, and Shea Moisture, a popular haircare brand among those with curly and coily hair, is joining in on the important cultural celebration with a four day pop-up (the brand’s second Toronto Caribbean Carnival-themed event to date). Taking over the city’s downtown Stackt Market until Monday, August 1st, the Shea Carnival experience features complimentary hairstyling services provided by local black owned and operated salons and barber shops (shout-out to JouJou Hair Studio, The Curl Lounge, Hair By Glenna and Big House Barber Studios), as well as community talent including musicians, artists, media personalities, community leaders, speakers and local vendors.

Herbivore Botanicals releases an eye cream

 

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For those making strides to shop all-natural and plant-based, vegan skin and body care line Herbivore Botanicals has a new eye treatment worth noting. Dubbed Moon Dew, the creamy a.m. and p.m. formula is powered by bakuchiol extract — a non-irritating plant-based retinol alternative — as well as botanical peptides to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time with zero irritation.

Hey Humans is available at Shoppers Drug Mart

Now shoppers this side of the border can easily get their hands on Hey Humans, the eco-conscious and vegan body care line that features science-backed formulas bottled in sustainable packaging to help reduce plastic consumption. The full dermatologist-tested product line-up includes aluminum-free deodorants, hydrating body washes and nourishing body lotions and can be purchased at select Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada and shoppersdrugmart.ca.

Quo Beauty has a collaboration with Oceanworks

Shoppers Drug Mart’s in-house cosmetics brand, Quo Beauty, recently dropped its Big Planet, Big Love collection in collaboration with Oceanworks, a platform that strives to help brands measure their plastic footprint and find sustainable alternatives. Featuring close to 30 vegan and cruelty-free beauty products and accessories (think colour cosmetics, hair and makeup accessories, nail colour and jewellery), forward-thinking packaging is the focus here: Within you’ll find Oceanworks reclaimed ocean-bound plastic in the eye and face palettes, reusable accessories such as swabs and cleansing pads, and the use of bio-sourced materials from renewable vegetal sources in the brand’s plant-based nail colour range.

Meet e.l.f. Cosmetics viral Halo Glow Liquid Filter

 

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If you haven’t heard about it all over the internet yet, drugstore beauty brand e.l.f. Cosmetics dropped its Halo Glow Liquid Filter earlier this month, and, according to TikTok fans and beauty gurus, it’s a dupe for the iconic Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter — at less than half the price. Available in eight shades, the multi-use, skincare-meets-makeup hybrid is infused with squalane and hyaluronic acid to help both smooth and brighten the skin for a radiant soft-focus look. Don’t think of it as a foundation — it’s more of a complexion booster, meaning you can wear it alone or under makeup, add it to your foundation or even use it like a highlighter. You can find it in-store at Shopper’s Drug Mart and also online at shoppersdrugmart.ca (as of this week).

Benefit Cosmetics drops a new brow pencil

 

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When you’re working with sparse brows, a good eyebrow pencil is high on the makeup bag list. Benefit Cosmetics’s innovative GimmeBrow+ Volumizing Pencil combines silk cotton tree fibers and fine powder to help you build visible depth, dimension and lightweight volume on existing hairs.

Oribe launches a limited-edition texturizing spray

So many hairstylists count Oribe’s Dry Texturizing spray among their all-time faves for adding quick shine, volume and texture to the hair. This week, the iconic hair spritz has received a limited-edition makeover. Featuring an illustration of co-founder and legendary hairstylist Oribe Canales, the playful packaging pays homage to Canales who was instrumental in the creation of the popular product.

First Aid Beauty has a vitamin C serum for sensitive skin

 

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Vitamin C is one of those do-it-all skincare ingredients. The powerful antioxidant promises to do everything from fading dark marks to fighting free radicals (which break down collagen) to diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. For those with sensitive skin, First Aid Beauty has you covered. The brand’s new lightweight 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum has been specifically developed to treat hyperpigmentation and defend against surface-free radicals without causing skin irritation or leaving any stickiness behind.

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Here, cobblestone streets lined with historic monuments host a well rounded posse of stylists and salons equipped for your natural hair needs. As we continue to research the best curly hair salons in Montreal, check back for future updates and new additions below.

Artizans 4/22

For the earth conscious curly client, consider booking your next appointment at eco-boutique and salon, Artizans 4/22. The eco-friendly ethos that drives this salon manifests in the selection of products used on and sold to clients. As part of Green Circle Salons — the beauty industry’s first sustainable salon solution designed to combat beauty waste and climate change — salon waste from hair clippings to product bottles at Artizans 4/22 are recycled, recovered and repurposed. Need a chic cut? A fresh set of faux locs perhaps? Pamper yourself comfortably and consciously here.

Aura Beauté

Collectively trained in Vidal Sassoon, Toni and Guy, Deva Curl, Rezo Cut and Cut it Kinky methods, Aura Beauté co-founders Cyan Caruso-Comas and Sherrie Virtue are the curl cut experts to book. Equality and inclusivity are highly valued at this spot — with gender neutral pricing offered to clients. “We’re tired of the pink tax that many women are familiar with,” say the stylists on equal-length haircuts taking the same amount of time regardless of gender. “We recognize that many people don’t fall into traditional gender binaries, and we want to create a space for all people to feel comfortable.”

Inhairitance

Known locally as a ‘curl spa’, Inhairitance founder Abisara Machold says that the focus of the salon is on the “health and celebration of curly hair textures.” After receiving a complimentary consultation to discover your ‘curl ID’, Inhairitance then offers a diverse selection of curly services from restorative treatments to vibrant curl colouring. Implementing no compromises on toxic ingredients, Inhairitance carries its own self-titled products and 14 other black and female owned natural hair brands. Aiming to spread natural hair knowledge that has been lost throughout history, in-house classes are also offered to hairdressers in practice. “The word ‘Inhairitance’ is not for nothing because it really connects you with your ancestry, your background and your pride where maybe you’ve felt shame before,” Machold tells FASHION.

Melissandre Coiffure Inc

 

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With an emphasis on African braiding techniques from twists to crochet braids, Melissandre Coiffure salon owner Melissandre Nsoumb delivers aesthetically pleasing results while considering hair health. “It takes a lot of time to take care of natural Afro hair, so braiding it requires an extra touch in order to not only allow it to grow properly but to protect it as well,” she says. “This goes a long way to reduce how much time my clients would normally have to engage in protecting their hair from breaking and getting dirty.” Nsoumb also offers specialized braiding classes at all levels.

Salon Académie Nancy Falaise

Inclusive of each unique curl pattern from loose waves to tighter coils, Salon Académie Nancy Falaise covers all the bases. Though tangible updates on a Quebec-based curly hair education petition launched by founder Nancy Falaise in 2020 are still pending, Falaise does offer her own occasional curl workshops teaching clients curl etiquette from wash to finish. Inspired by her own haircare journey post-breast cancer treatment, Falaise also tells FASHION that the salon now offers ‘PRP’ (Platelet-Rich Plasma), a regenerative hair treatment performed with a doctor to promote hair growth.

And be sure to check out our Toronto and Vancouver curly hair salon guides.

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Tower 28 Beauty fans, listen up: The clean, non-toxic makeup brand designed for sensitive skin just dropped two new must-try colour SKUs this week. First up is ShineOn Milky Lip Jelly in Sesame, a berry-like hue addition to the brand’s now seven-shade lineup of TikTok-approved, semi-sheer lip glosses. Next: BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Balm in Office Hours. The latter is also a shade addition to Tower 28’s beloved multi-purpose tinted balms.

8 Faces drops a new face serum

After spending two years scouring the globe to find the best non-toxic, organic, cruelty-free and sustainable ingredients, Toronto founder Beth Shuman launched 8 Faces Beauty three years ago with simply one multi-purpose hero product: a cocoa butter-based regenerative salve — dubbed Boundless Solid Oil — that’s powered by star ingredients like Vitamin C-rich Amla berry extract and can be used on face, hands and body. Now, 8 Faces has officially introduced its second skincare workhorse, Brilliance Serum. Developed to improve skin’s elasticity and overall luminosity, the facial serum is supercharged with lotus flower extract, rosehip oil, squalane and herbs.

Saje Natural Wellness brings back a sold-out diffuser

Back by popular demand, Vancouver-based Saje Natural Wellness has brought back its limited-edition The Aroma Light diffuser, which sold out in only one week during the holiday season. The touch-activated device features a decorative cut-out metal cover that casts a mesmerizing glow when the diffuser’s lightbulb is turned on.

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On the 2022 Met Gala red carpet, 19-year-old pop star Olivia Rodrigo served us major Y2K-era beauty queen vibes with her waist-length messy curls adorned with oversized purple butterfly clips. The whimsical custom hair accessories were a special collaboration between luxury headpiece designer Jennifer Behr and fashion design icon Betsey Johnson for the big night. Now, Rodrigo’s beauty look is even easier to replicate with the drop of a limited-edition capsule collection this past week by Behr and Johnson for purchase. Handcrafted with details like printed silk organza and Swarovski crystals, the two-piece collab includes the large silk Gala Bobby Pin and small Gabby Bobby Pin.

Rare Beauty launches new matte lipsticks and lip liners

Shopping around for a new signature lip colour? Rare Beauty, the makeup brand founded by Selena Gomez, has released two new lip products: the Kind Words Matte Lipsticks and Lip Liners. The brand new lipsticks come in 10 shades and their pigment-rich, matte formulas were developed to be long lasting and feel soft on the lips. The liners, which feature a built-in sharpener, also come in 10 shades that match the lipsticks. “I wanted to create a classic lipstick that’s truly comfortable,” Gomez shared in a press release. “Every shade is easy and wearable, and just perfect for every day.”

Summer Fridays has a new tinted lip balm

If a sheer wash of hydrating colour is more your beauty beat, then look to Summer Fridays’s new Lip Butter Balm in Poppy. The 100 percent vegan tinted lip balm features an ultra-rich consistency that coats lips in a blanket of conditioning shea and murumuru seed butters. Plus, the natural citrus flavour is perfect for summertime.

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Holt Renfrew is the exclusive Canadian department store carrier of the first-ever beauty collection from pioneering label Off-White, Paperwork. Said to be one of the last projects founder Virgil Abloh touched before his untimely passing last fall, the ageless and genderless line consists of four signature fragrances dubbed “Solutions,” six nail lacquers in innovative finishes and six no-rules face and body crayons in primary colours. The first local pop-up launched on June 27 at Holt Renfrew Vancouver and will run until August 4. Afterwards, it will travel to Toronto for three consecutive launches at stores across the city: Yorkdale from August 18 to September 2, Bloor Street from September 29 to October 30 and Square One from November 10 and December 28. Upon arriving in Toronto in August, Paperwork will also be available on holtrenfrew.com.

TOK Beauty is now available at The Detox Market

Clean beauty retailer The Detox Market, a haven for natural and unisex products, has added clean cosmetics brand TOK Beauty to its Canadian shelf space. Founded by certified makeup artist Tara O’Kelly, shoppers can now get their hands on the brand’s best-selling Eyes That TOK Mascara, a plant-based formula that strengthens lashes while adding volume, and Curl TOK Lash Curler, a rose-gold eyelash curler to gently swoop and lift your lashes.

Drunk Elephant launches its Canadian website

 

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American cult beauty brand Drunk Elephant has just launched a Canadian domain, a digital destination for fans across the country to discover the full product collection, the company philosophy and shop exclusive swag. Prior to Tuesday, the sought-after line was only available at Sephora Canada. “I’m thrilled to be launching our very own Drunk Elephant e-commerce site in Canada,” founder Tiffany Masterson said in a press release. “We designed the site as a place where our community can shop but also immerse themselves in the world of Drunk Elephant. They can discover my ingredient-elimination philosophy, find the perfect skin smoothie and learn from other members of our community through reviews and testimonials.”

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Whether you’re looking to colour your curls or lengthen them with extensions, read on to discover some of the best curly hair salons in Toronto that understand the workings of textured hair.

Crown N’ Glory

Specializing in natural hair needs, Crown N’ Glory is Toronto’s Midtown go-to. The salon is run by mother daughter duo, Aisha and Anesia Loobie, whose own expertise in afro-textured hair not only lends itself to the salon’s curly-haired clients, but to the establishment’s curl classes, too. “We offer a variety of classes to haircare professionals of all levels. These classes give in depth training on cutting curly hair, basic braiding techniques, product knowledge and creating a flawless silk press,” says Aisha. Be they curious clients or parents struggling with curly-haired kiddies — come one, come all.

Curl Bar

If you’re in search of a curly cut, an appointment at the Curl Bar for a ‘Deva Cut’ is worth booking. Owner of the salon, Trudie Mulalu, ensures that what you see is what you get with this patented dry-cutting practice. “By cutting the hair dry, in its natural state, stylists are able to cut the curls where they live naturally, and thereby creating a beautiful shape. The stylist sees how each curl will fall and each individual curl is shaped according to where it lives.”

Hill Studio

Catering to a variety of curly hair inquiries from cuts to colours, Hill Studio one of our favourite Toronto salons that offers everything you need and a little more. Trained under the wing of leading stylists from New York to Paris, founder Allison Hill brings her worldly styling experience back to Toronto. Hill has since gone on to double the salon as a wellness space for the Black community, developing yoga, breath, mindfulness and anti-Black racism initiatives delivered by Black trauma-informed movement specialists, counsellors and therapists. “There is more than just hair going on here. It’s where creativity and healing meet,” says Hill.

Jazma Hair

Though we’ve witnessed the meteoric rise of the natural hair movement, there is no shame in the relaxing game when done professionally. Created by salon founder Asha McLeod, Jazma Hair offers a signature Wash & Wear relaxing procedure that’s not your average. “Wash and wear relaxer is the technique and process of working with your hair’s natural texture to achieve more softness, versatility and manageability. The curl releasing agent defines and enhances its natural beauty,” a salon representative says. While they reveal the demand for traditional relaxers have decreased, this texture release treatment has become the desired alternative for those seeking a looser curl pattern. Black Hair Care MasterClasses, an education program developed by Jazma, are also offered to professional hairstylists here.

JouJou Hair

Share stylists with the stars, from Tracy Moore and Marci Ien to Sasha Exeter and Keshia Chanté, at local celebrity hair hotspot, JouJou Hair Studio. Owned by L’Oréal Paris Canada hair expert Janet Jackson, this hair parlour is glowing with accolades, including ByBlacks People’s Choice Awards – Best Beauty Salon and the Black Canadian Awards – Best Beauty Destination. Welcoming each new client with a thorough hair consultation, JouJou Hair Studio prioritizes haircare first — and then their diverse-talent team perfects hairstyles from braids to colour transformations to silk presses.

SheBeenHair

If you’ve ever admired etalk co-anchor Tyrone Edwards’ signature locs, then you’d be admiring the work of Nakisha Straker, owner and lead stylist at SheBeenHair Studio. Since styling Edwards, Straker has seen an influx of male clients including pop-R&B singer Miguel and rapper Waka Flocka Flame. However, Straker’s expertise is not limited to locs. “I pride myself to be a master in textures, as I cater to a clientele of all ethnicities, creeds and races,” she says of her impressive ability to tackle many different styles, colours and cuts.

Kuhl.er Bar

At the Kuhl.er Bar, flawless wig installations and top quality extensions are the main attraction. “Wigs and extensions are an excellent option for our clients to switch up their look without causing damage to their natural hair,” shares the salon. Owner and lead stylist Cree Barrocks creates custom hair colours, while wig specialist Jae R seamlessly blends wig hairlines with every skin tone, and braids and extension specialist Patricia Lee formulates personalized install methods to suit each client’s hairline and density.

Urban Curls Boutique

Though colouring curls can be daunting, the team at UrbanCurls boutique is well equipped to colour all curls and coils. Here, stylists use a “curl colour fusion” technique, expert Keina Morgan tells us. “This is a form of using highlights and balayage to create a highlight and lowlight effect that helps to give amazing blending in super coily textures.” For lasting strength, the process is sealed with luxurious Olaplex and colour lock treatments. The best part: each client receives a take-home guide noting products used during the service, best future practices and curated product recommendations.

worldSALON

Since opening its doors to Toronto in 1989, worldSALON has been heralded as one of the city’s most sustainably-focused salon stops. “Beauty without the toxic hangover” is what they preach and practice. As recipients of the first Environmental Stewardship Award – Green Circle Salons in 2010 and the Green Champion Award – Environmental Defence in 2015, it came as no surprise when founder and hairstylist Brian Phillips told FASHION that the salon uses solar panels to heat its hot water. Sustainable haircuts and healthy hair colouring are most in demand here, and you can be rest assured that every service (including loc installation and maintenance) is completed with only the cleanest products on the market. This Green Circle-certified salon also doubles as the flagship for green beauty line WORLD Hair Skin.

Ziba Style Bar

Modern aesthetics and fresh design elements welcome guests to Ziba Style Bar. With a focus on “inclusivity over niche,” stylists are versed in all hair textures and reflect the multicultural diversity of Toronto, says Founder Solange Ashoori. Since Ashoori launched an Ontario petition in 2020 to mandate textured hair education in beauty schools, she tells FASHION it has received over 11,000 signatures with more to come on the movement. “It’s clear the demand is there,” she says. Though the ministry hasn’t been responsive, Ashoori says she has had help from local politicians, organizations and businesses.

Zoma Beauty Salon

Zoma Beauty Salon owner Elizabhet Kiffle and her go-to assistant Ester both boast expertise in all types of curls, and are well-versed in doing an array of textured hairstyles, from sleek blow-outs to locs. But the salon’s true specialty is braids, and, on any given day, you can spot both men and women sitting in the shop getting their hair washed and plaited. “I grew up in braids,” expresses Elizabhet, going on to explain that in her home country of Ethiopia, plaits play a heavily ingrained role in the culture. Just turn to the striking portraits and artwork dotted all over the colourful salon and you’ll come to learn about the significance different braided hairstyles hold in various Ethiopian tribes and groups.

And be sure to check out our Montreal and Vancouver curly hair salon guides.

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Canadian lipstick junkies, rejoice: Beauty gurus on TikTok have been obsessed with YSL Beauty’s latest tech-smart custom lipstick device, Rouge Sur Mesure, since this winter, and now the patented technology is officially available in Canada. If you haven’t seen it on social media yet, the Bluetooth-enabled, handheld device carries a set of three cartridges, which are available in four colour families — pink, orange, red and nude — and when activated, colour (in the brand’s signature velvet cream matte finish) flows from each one into the top portion of the device to create your desired lip shade — up to a whopping 4,000 to be exact.

Calibrated through the Rouge Sur Mesure phone app, users can choose from three different methods to pick a lipstick on the app. There’s the “shade palette” setting, which opens your phone’s front-facing camera to display a colour wheel that can be virtually tried, and the “shade match” setting that allows you to point to a random colour using your back camera to create an exact or similar lipstick. Alternatively, the third setting, “shade stylist,” allows you to upload a photo of your outfit and pick a matching lip shade. Bonus: The top portion of the device is a compact of sorts that can be removed and stashed away in your makeup bag or purse for on-the-go touch ups!

Sephora opens a retail store in Toronto’s Union Station

On Friday, Sephora Canada opened a new retail location inside of Toronto’s bustling Union Station. Commuting customers can now shop Sephora’s Collection, along with more than 340 other beloved beauty brands across makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrances.

Park Hyatt Toronto reintroduces it’s Stillwater Spa

After a multi-year renovation, Park Hyatt Toronto re-opened its much-anticipated Stillwater Spa earlier this week. A go-to destination in the city for pampering wellness treatments, the reimagined space offers new bespoke services, including body rituals, facials, massages and nail services, customized to each guest’s unique needs and product preferences.

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Instead of beginning the exhausting regimen of reaching for dye, Salih chose to accentuate her silvery strands by weaving grey-coloured braiding hair into her extra-long plaits. “I don’t know why society is so adamant about pushing us toward this Peter Pan syndrome where we have to stay young to be relevant,” she says. “When I looked at myself in the mirror and saw those first few strands of grey, I was just proud that I had lived long enough to see grey hair. I come from a place where not a lot of people live to see that — where it’s a privilege to get wrinkles. Grey is wisdom. I wanted to lean into that.”

When Salih was just five years old, her family fled persecution in Sudan, a country torn apart by civil war. Their odyssey took them through multiple countries until they were able to find asylum in Canada. Salih was 11. “I don’t think there’s been a time since I left when it’s been stable enough — safe enough — to spend a prolonged period of time back home; there’s just always been one thing or another going on,” says the 36-year-old.

Far from her homeland, Salih decided to seize the opportunity to build a new life on her own terms. “When I came to Canada, there was a sense of having found a place where I could start creating something for myself,” she says. “Where I could flourish and grow and start saying no to things—things that were acceptable in previous generations.” Things like child marriage, Salih reveals.

As the eldest of five children, Salih prioritized pursuing an education. “I wanted something more for my siblings,” she explains. “Doing the work — getting myself educated — meant a lot to me because I knew it would trickle down to them and show them another way.”

Salih was also determined to address her poor mental health, caused by post-migration trauma. “I have complex PTSD, and I wanted to find joy,” she says. “I opened myself up to a lot of different avenues — therapy, the gym — to look for healing.” But it wasn’t until she tried yoga that the restorative gates were flung wide open. “At the end of my first class — in that final shavasana pose — the peace and quiet I experienced was unlike anything I’d ever felt before,” she shares. “That moment provided relief from the baggage I had been carrying and the pain I had refused to let myself shed.”

Hooked on yoga’s freeing powers, Salih became inspired to pursue teacher training, a venture that would completely shatter her shell. “It wasn’t until my first yoga training that I actually let go and cried heavy tears; I met some of my suppressed emotions for the first time,” she reveals. “I remember my legs getting weak and collapsing — it was the best cry of my life.”

Salih’s deep passion for yoga inspired her to not only become a studio director at BIPOC-owned Modo Yoga in Scarborough, Ont., and a Lululemon ambassador but also found her own non-profit, Red Ma’at (pronounced “Muh-aht”; the name is rooted in Salih’s Egyptian and Sudanese background) Collective. Using a trauma-informed lens to help guide practices that offer a safe, healing environment, Salih’s organization provides free community classes to marginalized women of colour, with a focus on Black and Indigenous bodies. “When it comes to Black and Indigenous women, we share so much when it comes to being unseen, unheard and forgotten,” she declares.

Through outreach to women’s shelters and community centres across the Greater Toronto Area, Salih invites women 16 years and older to register for her classes at a studio inside Lululemon’s Queen Street West store. The goal is to give women access to a beautiful space where they can truly connect. “While the movement is very profound and powerful, the ‘seeing’ and ‘hearing’ is just as important,” she says. “As a Black woman, I’m tired of having to diminish myself to fit into what society deems worthy. My hairstyle is very loud and obvious. I accept every grey strand, and I’m making it louder. My hair is my crown.”

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In fact, her busy schedule is what first birthed the idea for Milk Makeup, a line of vegan, gender-blending makeup and skincare staples, back in 2016. “There are four co-founders, and when we launched, we had five kids under the age of two between all of us, so the brand was created with multifunction and speed in mind. Something clean that you don’t mind your kids picking up in the bathroom while you’re all trying to get ready at the same time. Something you can use in a cab on the way to somewhere,” explains the 40-year-old British-born, New York-based entrepreneur. “Minimal effort, maximum impact has always been my theme in life.”

Ahead, we spoke to Zanna Roberts Rassi about her beauty routine, personal style, favourite Spring/Summer 2022 trends and loads more.

Her go-to skincare routine

“I’m pretty low maintenance. In the morning before I jump into the shower I’ll use a face mask while I’m brushing my teeth or pouring the kids’ their cereal. The girls find it hilarious because I always look like a witch at breakfast. I wash if off in the shower and then, as soon as I’m out, I apply my moisturizer on damp, warm skin. That’s my big thing. If my skin is too cold or dry, then it’s too late — I have to wash my face again. I use the Vegan Milk Moisturizer morning and night. In the evening, I like to use our Ungrip Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm to cleanse my skin. If my skin is in need of some extra help, I will use Sunday Riley’s Good Genes Treatment. I’m a big fan of it.”

Her favourite hair hack

“My platinum blonde is serious maintenance, there’s no doubt about it. I’ve tried just about every single hair mask in the business, but nothing is quite as regenerative as raw, natural coconut oil. I will literally sit with just coconut oil on my hair once a week for two hours. I first use a cleansing shampoo then I’ll apply my coconut oil. Sure, my hair is greasy for, like, four days afterwards, but it honestly stops breakage. I like to warm it up in the microwave and then brush it through my hair. If you go to bed with it on, cover your pillows!”

Her personal style uniform

“I love an outfit with a little bit of masculine in it — a little bit tomboy. For me, that usually means something oversized. This season that manifested into the oversized blazer with a skinny legging, or a menswear-inspired high-waisted pant paired with a tighter knit top. There’s something about pairing an oversized silhouette with something more form fitting that that makes me feel confident.”

Her favourite item in her closet

“I have this Monse Letterman jacket that says NYC on the back and that has big, oversized baseball cuffs. It’s super obnoxious but I just love it! I wear it over anything, from jeans to even over a mini dress feels cool.”

 

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Her everyday makeup routine

“I always apply Milk Makeup’s Sunshine Skin Tint with my fingers because the heat from my hands makes the product soak in really well. Then I will apply the Rise mascara and quick flick of the Kush eyebrow gel. For night, I’ll pump my look up with my Tom Ford quad eyeshadow palette — it’s the easiest thing to use for instant glamour — and a Victoria Beckham kajal eyeliner.”

Her genuis beauty tip

“I’m into this ’90s supermodel-esque vibe: lip liner, but not applied all the way around the lips. Instead of lining the whole way around before lipstick, you only apply it around your cupid’s bow and under the lower lip, not on the sides. It just gives you this super, duper full lip. Victoria Beckham told me about it.”

 

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Her most coveted fashion trend

“Colour! From being at fashion shows to all over award show red carpets — even just walking around the streets of New York — I see people really embracing colour more than ever. Serotonin dressing, or dopamine dressing, is trending big time and it’s definitely manifesting into these saturated colours. On the Oscars red carpet for example, H.E.R wore a gorgeous green Carolina Herrera dress that was crazy bright. I think after we’ve all endured being locked down, in the ‘cozy mode’ of hoodies, sweatpants and nice neutrals, now it’s time to celebrate with some wearable optimism.”

 

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Her favourite beauty trend

“It’s all about clean, easy, beautiful skin — no more of the heavy contour, thankfully — but with experimentation and play through accents of makeup: eyeshadow in the inner corner of the eye, a high blush, dual-tone shadow that’s tight lined, graphic eyeliner.”

Her go-to skin treatment:

“Laura Dyer. She is a clinical skincare specialist in New York and a godsend. A lot of people in the beauty industry go and see her. She does her signature AquaGold treatment on me, which includes a cocktail of vitamins and hyaluronic acids that she stamps into the skin — like a form of microneedling. It’s one of those pleasure-pain things. It’s incredible!”

Her take on aging

“The idea of aging used to scare me. But I think now, at my age, I feel more and more together than I ever have. There’s something so great about getting older and more mature: becoming more finely tuned at everything in your life, from kids to career to friends. I’m excited about it even more now because I think life is just going to get better and better. It’s funny, when it comes to style, I’ve got a folder on Instagram of really chic older women in their fifties and sixties that dress really cool. I’m like, ‘This is my goal!” I want to look like them, dress as cool as they are and have a short haircut with spiky, white-blonde hair. And I’ll still wear oversized clothes and big combat boots. I think aging is all about doing it gracefully and doing it with class.”

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“It’s been projected in culture that the Black woman isn’t pretty, and we carry that mentality as Black women,” she says. “By that point, I was exhausted. Every time I was on a red carpet, it felt like a strange mixture of my belonging on a red carpet because I was dressed appropriately and my trying to be myself — and I could never find the balance. When I took the wig off, I found the balance.”

Davis’s coils would go on to turn heads again during an episode of the freshman season of her hit ABC show How to Get Away With Murder. While preparing for bed, the high-powered attorney Annalise Keating played by Viola Davis, removed her makeup and her wig, revealing a compressed head of curly hair that had been tucked up underneath. The powerful scene instantly went viral — it was a standout moment that showcased the behind-closed-doors beauty preparation process of so many Black women to the rest of the world.

But for the Oscar-, Emmy- and Tony-winning performer and L’Oreal Paris ambassador, her most pivotal Hollywood hair moment came with her 2018 film Widows, a lead role she performed while wearing her natural afro for the entire movie. The hair experience, which came at the suggestion of director Steve McQueen, helped break down long-standing hang-ups Davis had within an industry where Black women’s beauty onscreen has often been measured by the looseness of their curl patterns and, as a result, highly textured hair has rarely been given the airtime it deserves.

“Whenever you get a role as an actress, your hair is the number one thing that you feel can transform you into a character, but I never felt like my own hair was an option,” says Davis. “There’s something about connecting natural hair that’s kinky to ‘what’s not beautiful’—and not only to what’s not beautiful but that natural hair isn’t even in the conversation of beauty. My big thing now is that at least I can see my hair as an option.”

Whether it be on red carpets (like the 2022 Cannes Film Festival) or on the big screen, Davis’s public hair evolution has been neck and neck with her long road to self-acceptance, she says. It’s a journey that found the 56-year-old trying to erase her natural beauty when she was younger: “from my lips to my nose to putting a lot of products in my hair to straighten it, which totally destroyed it,” she recalls.

Davis’s current makeup choices also reflect that inner growth. “The makeup that makes me feel the most empowered is the makeup that enhances what I already have; especially as I get older, I want myself to be the palette,” she shares, adding that red lipstick holds a special status in her kit. “I spent so much of my younger years feeling like my lips were too big,” she recounts. “Then, one day, I loved my lips, and now I want to show them off. That’s what red does: I feel like my lips enter the room before I do, and I love that!”

Ahead, discover more of our favourite Viola Davis curly hair moments in the gallery below.

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This article first appeared in FASHION’s April 2021 issue. Find out more here. 

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The 2022 Met Gala brought together the biggest names in the entertainment, fashion and beauty industries, and A-list attendees wore their most avant-garde ensembles, resulting in red carpet buzz surrounding the parade of experimental garments. But this year proved that hair, makeup and nails are part of the overall package.

After all, it was during the Gilded Age that cosmetics became more accessible thanks to the industrial revolution. And while the era’s penchant for soft hues translated to rosy cheeks on the 2022 Met Gala red carpet, many celebrities took a more modern approach to beauty with colourful lids, dewy skin and, yes, bleached eyebrows.

We’ve rounded up the most memorable beauty moments from the 2022 Met Gala in the gallery below.

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Cynthia Erivo

Rocking archived Louis Vuitton, Cynthia Erivo was one attendee to notably acknowledge the disparities of the Gilded Age era. Her dramatic white head scarf honoured Black women from the 1800s who were forced to cover their hair.

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Quannah Chasinghorse

Model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse’s partially braided updo nodded to her culture with traditional Indigenous adornments and was created by Amika’s global artistic director and hair genius Naeemah LaFond.

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Kiki Layne

Kiki Layne’s large, rounded afro was a powerful celebration of Black beauty, and the flower petals across her lids (they were hand-picked off her dress) delivered soft, whimsical glamour.

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Caroline Trentini

Caroline Trentini’s glistening sculpted updo looked like a pure work of art.

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Winnie Harlow

Supermodel Winnie Harlow commanded attention in a futuristic 3D mini dress finished off with an otherworldly headpiece and fluttery eyelashes.

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Cara Delevingne

Taking “gilded glamour” to the extreme, model Cara Delevingne showed up topless and painted in gold.

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Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain’s sequined-meets-bejewelled chapeau gave off fortune-teller vibes in the best of ways. And the single earring? Perfection.

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Kaia Gerber

Kaia Gerber’s uber-long cascade of curls calls to mind a Pre-Raphaelite painting.

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Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling is a vision with lilac makeup.

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Alicia Keys

Can we just take a moment to really admire Alicia Keys’s elaborate braid?

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Alicia Keys

And one more shot of the front because her gilded, sculpted baby hairs are giving us life.

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Naomi Campbell

The one and only Naomi Campbell paired her black and silver bejeweled Burberry gown with a face full of gems.

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Camila Mendes

Camila Mendes embraced the theme with sparkling gold shadow around her temples and a whispy tendril updo.

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Alton Mason

Alton Mason (who made history as Chanel’s first-ever Black male runway model) absolutely slayed graphic onyx liner.

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Precious Lee

Curve model Precious Lee opted for washed-out brows against a slick black eyeliner look.

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Conan Gray

Feminine and masculine vibes brilliantly collide with singer Conan Gray’s choice of hair jewels and flushed cheeks.

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Chloe Bailey

Singer Chloe Bailey was a vision in gold wearing an exaggerated neackpiece, her gorgeous locs pulled back into a high ponytail.

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Iris Law

Jude Law’s model daughter, Iris Law, chose blue eyeshadow that echoed the colour of her cutout gown. Just stunning.

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Jodie Turner-Smith

Jodie Turner-Smith channeled the theme with era-appropriate, thin eyebrows topped with the most delicate, modern jewels.

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Kendall Jenner

Here’s another bleached brow transformation à la Kendall Jenner.

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Isabelle Boemeke

Isabelle Boemeke brought one of the most detailed looks of the night with her intricate graphic black eyeliner and over-the-top manicure complete with jewels, baubles and gold drips.

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Lizzo

Lizzo’s dark matte purple lip and voluminous hair were everything.

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Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe lit up the red carpet with her bedazzled black-and-silver headpiece and bright red lip.

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian went full-on platinum for her Mariyln Monroe moment. The “Keeping Up with the Kardashian”’s star wore the iconic blonde beauty’s actual dress from 1962.

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Maisie Williams

Sporting bleach blonde eyebrows and a slicked-black wig, it’s like Maisie Williams knew exactly what Arya Stark would wear to the Met Gala.

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Sophie Turner

A pregnant Sophie Turner wore her signature red hair parted down the center and softly crimped into loose finger waves. With skinny brows, she finished her look with a matte, cherry-red lip.

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Kate Moss

Take a page from Kate Moss’s book: Sometimes there’s nothing chicer than a simple red lip paired with loose, tousled waves.

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Maude Apatow

First time Met Gala attendee Maude Apatow nailed a classic Hollywood beauty look.

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Paloma Elsesser

Another great wig moment? Size-inclusive model Paloma Elsesser’s short, choppy bob.

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Teyana Taylor

Last but certainly not least, Teyana Taylor served up futuristic glamour with purple makeup that complimented her jaw-dropping headpiece.

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Cult-favourite label Emi Jay is here to level up your hair accessories game even more. Best known for its oversized claw clips, the Los Angeles-based brand just dropped a new collection of bamboo paddle hairbrushes, bold makeup clips, fluffy headbands and terry scrunchies in an array of textures and colours. Our morning routines never looked so glam!

Beautycounter’s Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer is more sustainable

A leader in clean skincare and cosmetics, Beautycounter has updated its best-selling tinted moisturizer to be more eco-friendly. Available in eight shades, Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer now comes in a fully recyclable bottle. What’s more, an estimated 15 per cent of the plastic in the product is composed of post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin.

Attitude Living launches new plastic-free sunscreens

If you’re working to cut plastic out of your beauty routine entirely, look to Attitude when it comes to suncare. The brand has quit using the material altogether when it comes to creating the tubes for its signature mineral-based SPF 30 Sun Sticks and SPF 15 Lip Balms, and turned to biodegradable cardboard instead.

Kora Organics releases a new refillable moisturizer

Meet supermodel Miranda Kerr’s latest skincare drop, Kora Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer. The lightweight gel formula is made with a hydrating cocktail of green tea, alpine rose leaves extract, green algae and Swiss glacier water that soothes and softens the skin. Best part: The keepsake jar is designed as a refill pod system to reduce overall waste.

The Starface x SpongeBob SquarePants collab is here

Starface sure knows how to make treating blemishes fun. This week, the pimple-patch leader dropped two limited-edition compacts of its famous hydrocolloid patches inspired by beloved characters SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star.

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From skin-coddling overnight treatments to playful makeup, read on for the best April beauty launches we can’t get enough of.

Biossance Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub

Bringing new meaning to spring cleaning, Biossance’s Squalane + Enzyme Sugar Body Scrub offers double the exfoliating power thanks to melting sugar crystals that physically sweep away flaky, dry texture and other debris, while gentle pomegranate enzymes work simultaneously to break down dead skin cells. And in true Biossance fashion, signature vegan sugarcane-derived squalene delivers weightless moisture.

Stila’s Empire of Light Collection

After enduring such a difficult couple of years, it’s high time we all had more fun with beauty, especially when it comes to experimenting with colour. Stila’s playful spring makeup lineup includes extensions to some best-sellers, as well as some brand-new products. There’s Stila’s Waterproof Balayage Brow for achieving full, fluffy, natural-looking brows, and stunning new shades of the brand’s Shimmer & Glow and Glisten and Glow liquid eyeshadows. A lip colour lover? The classic Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick comes in five new sheer, matte shades.

Hymnologie Moisture Repair Face Melt

If you’re looking for next level beauty sleep this April, Hymnologie’s Moisture Repair Face Melt is a dreamy bedtime companion. The eco-luxe botanical skincare brand is rooted in century-old Ayurvedic rituals, and works with organic farmers located in the valleys of the Himalayas to source all of its hardworking plant extracts. A star product in the lineup, this super-rich overnight treatment is made with nourishing apricot and jojoba oils, and truly feels like smooth, melted butter when warmed in your hands and applied onto the skin. A little definitely goes a long way here.

Redken High Bright System

Redken’s High Bright System is a blonde’s answer to darkened or mattified hair colour due to dulling agents, pollution and buildup. Powered by the skincare ingredient of the moment, vitamin C, the trio of powerhouse products — a pre-treatment, cleanser and conditioner — work hand in hand with Redken’s signature Brightening Care Complex to combat unwanted dullness by filling your hair’s porosity and sealing the cuticle. Who said vitamin C was just for your skin?

Dove Body Love Body Cleansers

From finding the best face serum for addressing hyperpigmentation to double cleansing, we give our facial routines so much attention that our body care can be left to fend for itself. But skincare should really be a full-body agenda. Dove’s latest launch of body washes adds a face care-inspired approach to your shower routine with three rich formulas (Moisture Boost, Radiance Renew and Sun Rehydrate) packed with hero ingredients like hyaluronic acid, moringa oil, vitamin C and E, exfoliating minerals and aloe extract.

Lotus Aroma Complete Oil Cleanser

Speaking of double cleansing: The Korean-born method of starting with a remove-it-all oil followed by a deeper water-based cleanser is a skincare habit we’re 100 per cent here for, especially when it comes to breaking down and lifting away stubborn makeup, SPF and sebum at the end of the day. Lotus Aroma’s all-natural Complete Oil Cleanser contains a cocktail of safflower, castor and grapefruit oils that gently and efficiently remove pore-clogging debris while leaving skin feel impossibly soft and pampered post-rinse. Bonus: The antioxidant-rich formula also fortifies lashes.

Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant Spray

If you’re an advocate for natural, aluminum-free antiperspirants, Schmidt’s new vegan deodorant spray is worth a try. Available in two scents, Lavender & Sage and Rose & Vanilla, the unique aerosol formula contains a blend of essential oils, plant-based odour fighters and skin-soothing glycerin.

Ilia Beauty Multi-Stick Shade Extension

Ilia’s lineup of beloved Multi-Sticks just got better. The clean beauty brand released four new hues of the twist-up tubes in April, expanding its existing seven-colour assortment to a stunning range of 12 shades. Perfect for anywhere you need a little flush and glow, these creamy sticks totally streamline your everyday makeup routine. The cherry on top? The blendable formula is packed with antioxidant and fatty acid-rich avocado oil and skin-nourishing orange peel wax and shea butter. Glow on, friends, glow on.

Amika Double Agent 2-in-1 Blow Dryer + Straightening Brush

What’s better than a sleek blowout? Being able to give yourself one with just one tool. Amika’s multi-tasking Double Agent 2-in-1 Blow Dryer + Straightening Brush understood the assignment. This hybrid tool has three settings to help you customize your look on a whim. You can use the blow dryer setting to dry damp hair or retouch your blowout, the blow dryer and straightening brush combo to dry slightly damp hair while simultaneously straightening, and the thermal setting to straighten or touch up already dried locks.

Vacation SPF 30 Classic Spray

We can’t speak of warmer weather and outdoor plans without the number-one beauty rule: wear sunscreen. Regardless of your skin tone or type, a generous application of an SPF of at least 30 should be an essential everyday step to keep your skin protected against short- and long-term sun damage like dark spots, fine lines, melasma, loss of elasticity — the list goes on. For those not keen on rubbing in creamy, white lotions all over and waiting for them to absorb, a spray format that can be applied in seconds without creating a mess is just the ticket. Our pick? Vacation’s new Classic SPF 30 Spray. The spritz is a fast-absorbing, airy version of the brand’s signature lotion, and the coconut oil, banana extract, aloe vera and vitamin E-infused formula smells like you’ve been to paradise and back.

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