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Penélope Cruz Has the Ombré-est Ombré in Hollywood Right Now

Her modern take on the trend is refreshingly bold.
Character Builder

Forget Method Acting. Victoria’s Secret and Chanel Perfumes Are What Get Them Into Character

For some of Hollywood's best actors, perfume can be the ultimate vibe shift. 
CLASSIC BEAUTY

Penélope Channeled a Timeless Audrey Hepburn Look With These Baby Bangs

The chignon and bangs combo is an ode to the days of Old Hollywood glamour.
AWARD SHOW BEAUTY

The 21 Best Grammy Beauty Looks of All Time

Take a walk down memory lane to see some of the most iconic award show looks in history. 
vacay glow

Penélope Cruz Is the Epitome of Vacation Glow

Just check out her latest makeup-free selfie.
Bangin'

11 Cute Ways to Cut and Style Your Bangs

Get some inspo right here.
bridal beauty

These 13 Wedding Hairstyles Are Perfect for Every Type of Bride

No advanced-degree-required for styling.
Real Beauty

Nicole Kidman, Lupita Nyong'o, and More Appear Unretouched in the Pirelli 2017 Calendar

And they all look incredible.

The Best Movie Hair of All Time

Sometimes the hair in a movie is so damn good, it distracts you from the plot—or inspires your new haircut. Check out the most memorable, gorgeous, jaw-dropping hair we've ever seen on the big screen.

Copy the Cover: Cara Brook of Maskcara Re-creates Our Penelope Cruz Cover Look

Cara Brook of Maskcara was the winner of the 2013 Allure Beauty Blogger Awards and is now contributing to the Daily Beauty Reporter. Check out my tricks for how to do a simple, sexy...

Allure Cover Girl Penelope Cruz's Beauty Secrets

Here's something I bet you didn't know about Penelope Cruz: She wears a different fragrance for every character she plays. And her awesome take on method acting makes total sense when you learn about...

Penélope Cruz: Her Style Timeline

Cruz reflects on her background as a dancer, the leading man she can always count on, and her close friendships with some of Hollywood's biggest stars.

Penélope Cruz: Her Allure Photo Shoot

Cruz lets us in on her unconventional diet philosophy, the sexy film she directed, and the surprising thing she finds "addictive." Here, exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs from her cover story, shot by Mario Testino at The Dorchester hotel in London.

Good Girls Gone Bad: 8 Stars Who Have Never Looked Better

Even the most angelic goody-goody has a vamp lurking somewhere in her heart of hearts. In some of this summer's biggest movies, Hollywood's sweetest stars are behaving badly—and looking gorgeous doing so.

What Are Your Holiday Beauty Traditions?

Tonight, Christmas Eve, after eating takeout Chinese food with my immediate family (two parents, three brothers, one sister-in-law, and one handsome nephew) and getting way too competitive over a game of Trivial Pursuit with my...

The Best Celebrity Hairstyles of 2010

With so many award ceremonies in Hollywood, how is there not a well-coiffed golden statuette for great hair? We haven't made the trophy, but we have made the call: These are the best celebrity hairstyles of the year.

Makeup Ideas: The Prettiest Natural Makeup

At the Nashville premiere of Leighton Meester's new movie, Country Strong, the actress wore natural, beautiful makeup to match her relaxed chignon and crocheted gown. The look is incredibly simple: brushed brows, beige shadow, black...

Signature Hair: Oribe

As a hairstylist for J. Lo and Penélope Cruz, Oribe is known for taking the updo to glamorous new heights.

Celebrity Wedding Hair Tips

If you hadn't already realized that wedding season is in full swing, you probably noticed that Megan Fox, Carrie Underwood, and Penélope Cruz all tied the knot in recent weeks. Congratulations—and some hair inspiration—are in...

Private Eye: What makes you insecure?

We ask Penélope Cruz, Lady Gaga, Anna Kendrick, and more.