Amanda Mitchell
Contributor
Amanda Mitchell is a Brooklyn-based writer with bylines at Marie Claire, OprahMag, Allure, Byrdie, Stylecaster, Vulture, and more. Her work exists at the apex of beauty, pop culture, and absurdity. A human Funfetti cake, she watches too much television, her favorite season is awards season, and she hosts the podcast America's Next Top Best Friend. You can read more of her work at amandaelizabethmitchell.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter @lochnessmanda.
FACE BASE
The 15 Best Tinted Moisturizers With SPF That Smooth and Protect Skin
These lightweight skin tints are the perfect hybrid of skin care and makeup.
THIS BLOWS
13 Sprays and Creams That'll Take Your Blowout to the Next Level
There's something for you, no matter what your budget is.
SMOOTH CRIMINAL
25 Expert-Approved Products for Managing Frizzy Hair
These tried-and-true products will keep humidity at bay.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Brazilian Waxes
Including how much it's really going to hurt.
Sun Smart
11 Tinted Sunscreens for Dark Skin Tones That Provide Excellent Coverage
Gentle, dermatologist-recommended picks that don't go on chalky or pasty.
curl world
The 12 Best Blow-Dryers for the Curly Hair of Your Dreams
Create perfectly defined curls or smooth coils into a sleek blowout with these game-changing hair-dryers.
SURVIVOR'S GUIDE
The Deadly Form of Melanoma We Rarely Hear About
Not only is it one of the deadliest forms — it's also one of the most common melanoma in dark skin tones.
DON'T LET THE SMOOTH TASTE FOOL YA
All the Hidden Messages in Symone's 'Drag Race' Finale Hair
Gigi Goode and Marko Monroe — the team behind the red nails look — spill all.
THE SKIN I'M IN
7 Black Women With Skin Conditions Share Their Path to Diagnosis
Black is beautiful, yet darker skin tones have historically been left out of dermatology training, leading to frustrating misdiagnoses for many.
BEAUTY PHASES
Why You Should Add Moon Water to Your Beauty Routine
The sun tends to get all the glory, but the moon has plenty of benefits too.
THE FINAL ROSE
The Bachelor's Ongoing Problem With Hair Texture Diversity
If the show is going to encourage conversations about Dating While Black, it's imperative to show parts of our experience fully.
DIVERSITY
Matrix Wants You to Walk Into Their Salons and Know Someone Can Do Your Hair
The brand is bringing new texture- and color-inclusive training to all its hairstylists.
COMING 2 AMERICA
Nomzamo Mbatha Is "Coming 2 America" in More Ways Than One
The South African actor, who plays a royal groomer in the Eddie Murphy reboot, is about to be everywhere in the U.S. — and she’s bringing her best hair tips with her.
CURLS THAT STOPPED THE WORLD
Michelle Obama's Hairstylist Wants to Get All Up in Your (Salon) Business
Fresh off the inauguration, Yene Damtew spoke to Allure about the future of Black hairstyling.
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STRAIGHT TO THE POINT
How to Straighten 4C Hair Without Damaging the Hell Out of It
We got the tea on the best techniques, tools, and products to use.
DAMAGE CONTROL
How to Finally Stop Your Hair From Breaking
These are the best hair-strengthening products and tips, according to the pros.
SIDE EFFECTS
Everything You Need to Know About Losing Your Eyebrows From Chemotherapy
A survivor's guide to a common yet stressful side effect of cancer treatments.
MELANIN-RICH
We Asked Black Makeup Artists to Share Their Best Foundation Tips
And whoa, did they deliver.
ISSA WRAP
15 Best Silk Hair Wraps for Smoother, Stronger Hair Overnight
Consider your beauty sleep routine upgraded.