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    Dana Oliver

    Dana Oliver

    Executive Fashion And Beauty Editor, The Huffington Post

  • The surprising drugstore beauty product Paris Hilton swears by

    Looking like she hasn’t aged since her "Simple Life" days, we had to find out the beauty products she can't live without.

  • 15 Times Laverne Cox's Inner And Outer Beauty Blew Us Away

    There are so many reasons to love Laverne.

  • Kim Kardashian Looks Pretty Different On The Cover Of Vogue Australia

    Wow. Just wow.

  • This Is The Best Brush For Your Hair Type

    Print this guide out the next time you're shopping for a hair brush.

  • No, Lemon Juice Will Not Lighten Your Armpits. Here's The Deal.

    There are way better and safer solutions.

  • Everything You Need To Know About Bacne

    You know, those breakouts (consisting of pink pimples and clogged pores) that you know are there but can't see? Addressing bacne starts with treating the skin on the neck, shoulders and back with the same caution and concern as the skin on the face, according to board-certified dermatologist Jessica Weiser. Simple steps such as bathing after working out and avoiding skincare products with harsh irritants and fragrances are key.

  • Makeup Artist Transforms Into Freakishly Scary Monsters

    Special effects and makeup artist Emily Anderson's Instagram page is one you won't be able to unsee. The 23-year-old's account is filled with hauntingly awesome makeup transformations turning Anderson into monsters, gremlins and villains.

  • The Ancient Hair Removal Technique That May Be Better Than Waxing

    "Beauty Glossary" is a HuffPost series that breaks down beauty product techniques, treatments and ingredients so you know exactly what you're putting onto and into your body. Sugaring is a hair removal treatment that has been practiced for centuries throughout Northern Africa, Greece and the Middle East. Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.

  • 15 French Braid Hairstyles That Are All Grown Up

    Wearing French braids might have been your go-to look as a child, along with doily socks, but that doesn't mean you should shy away from the style as an adult. For starters, French braids instantly turn bad hair days into great ones (see ya later, frizz). Turn sophisticated outfits edgy by wearing a French braid in a ponytail or faux mohawk, or soften an otherwise severe look by pairing the 'do with beachy waves or wearing it across the crown of your head.

  • The Hair Color Trend Celebrities Can't Get Enough Of

    "Beauty Glossary" is a HuffPost series that breaks down beauty product techniques, treatments and ingredients so you know exactly what you're putting onto and into your body. Ecaille is a great way to warm up and add dimension to hair, according to L'Oréal Paris celebrity hair colorist Kari Hill.

  • Where To Apply Eye Cream So That It Actually Works

    Eye cream helps moisturize and even out skin tone so that you look more awake -- that is, if you're putting it on correctly. Chances are that when using eye cream, you're either applying too much product or putting it on the wrong area of your face. Yes, eye cream should go near your eyes, but it should not go on your top eyelid, nor should it be used directly below your bottom lashes.

  • How To Keep Your Armpits Razor Burn-Free All Summer Long

    It seems as though no matter how careful we are about shaving our armpits, that throbbing pain inevitably kicks in. To find out the most common underarm shaving mistakes, we went straight to Dr. Ellen Marmur, a board-certified dermatologist and Dove deodorant spokesperson. Read on for her top five tips to prevent razor burn and bumps.

  • The Only Blush You'll Need This Summer

    Few beauty looks go better with summer than soft, dewy skin. Cream blush is a fool-proof product that can help you achieve that naturally "flushed" look, according to HuffPost Live makeup artist Kari Bauce. Because the product is typically made of hyaluronic acid, castor seed and avocado oils, cream blush helps to achieve and maintain that dewy summer look better than its powder equivalent.

  • The Big Problem With Scented Candles

    Scented candles are one of the easiest and most effective ways to mask unpleasant odors in your home. According to Anne Steinemann, an environmental pollutants expert who is a professor of civil engineering and the chair of sustainable cities at the University of Melbourne, certain candles may emit numerous types of potentially hazardous chemicals, such as benzene and toluene. "I have heard from numerous people who have asthma that they can’t even go into a store if the store sells scented candles, even if they aren’t being burned," Steinemann added.

  • The Most Breathtaking Makeup For Brown Eyes

    Finding the best makeup colors to wear with brown eyes can be overwhelming, largely because there are so many great options that bring out the hue's rich complexities. Most shades of brown eyes have a beautiful, underlying color that's revealed in certain lighting, according to Sephora Pro makeup artist Amy Suchma. "The most common underlying hues are garnet/red (usually for deeper brown eyes), amber/orange (usually for medium depth of brown) and golden/yellow (usually for a lighter brown eye)," she says.

  • A Cat-Eye Tutorial So You Can Wing It With Ease

    Need help nailing a French braid? The Huffington Post's new "How-To" beauty tutorial series will show you exactly how to master these looks and more. One of the biggest complaints we hear from people attempting to draw a cat-eye is that they can never get the wing right.

  • Everyone With Frizzy Hair Needs This Product In Their Lives

    Does your freshly straightened hair turn into a frizz ball the very second you step outside? Then it's quite possible that your beauty routine is missing one crucial product: hair serum. "Hair serum benefits people the most with dry, frizzy hair," says Matrix haircare celebrity stylist George Papanikolas.

  • What The Heck Is Paraffin Wax, And Why Is It In Beauty Products?

    "Beauty Glossary" is a HuffPost series that breaks down beauty product techniques, treatments and ingredients so you know exactly what you're putting onto and into your body. The liquid is actually paraffin wax, which is commonly used in beauty products to soften and smooth skin. Paraffin comes in many forms and is a type of mineral oil often found in face creams and body lotions.

  • The Dark Side Of Lightening Your Hair For Summer

    While bleached-blonde hair may accentuate sun-kissed complexions and pair nicely with all-white outfits, hair specialist Robert Dorin of True & Dorin Medical Group says there are drawbacks to going lighter that every woman should know. "Hair becomes frayed making it brittle, dry, and more susceptible to tangling together, causing a bird's nest type of effect," Dorin said. If you're thinking of going blonde this summer, read on for Dorin's words of caution about bleaching hair.

  • Spoiler Alert: You're Probably Wasting Your Beauty Products

    When using a skincare product for the very first time, you may take extra precaution by carefully following the instructions on the packaging, or you may just go with your gut instinct. To break down the exact amount of product you should apply, we collaborated with Karen Hammerman, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. Check it out below and read on for tips from Hammerman about getting the most out of your cleanser, sunscreen and more.