Lucas Brey
I’m Lucas Brey, a travel blogger sharing practical guides, hidden gems, and honest tips from the road. Follow along for smart itineraries, great food finds, and stories worth bookmarking.
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The Crown Braid Is Back: Here’s How to Get to the 2026 Version
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4–5 minutesPhotos: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It's been nearly a decade since the crown braid’s last reign, when Pinterest boards were overflowing with milkmaid vibes, flower crowns, and a burgeoning festival-fashion culture.…
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How AI-Generated Images Are Changing Beauty Consultations
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8–12 minutesPlay/Pause ButtonPauseAnimation by Mark Baker-Sanchez/Allure; Photo: Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Poreless skin with a preternatural glow. Blonde highlights blended so well you can no longer see the individual strands. A nose…
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Tate McRae Covered Herself in Gold at Lollapalooza—See the Photos
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3–4 minutesGetty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Tate McRae is (literally) so golden. When the musician closed out her set at Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago, she didn't just wave goodbye and leave the stage—she…
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Everything You Need to Know About Hair Removal If You Have Psoriasis
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6–10 minutesAdobeSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story While psoriasis can come with its fair share of everyday annoyances, hair removal should be a relative breeze as long as you don’t have an active flare-up. “The…
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8 Best Conditioners for Fine Hair 2026 That Won’t Weigh Down Strands
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12–18 minutesCollage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best conditioners for fine hair can make all the difference in giving you soft, hydrated, and voluminous…
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What Happened After I Quit My Botox, Fillers, Lasers, and GLP-1s
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7–11 minutesCourtesy of subjectSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The scale read nearly the same weight I had been when my husband and I first met 20 years ago, and nearly the same number I…
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7 Best Shampoos and Conditioners for Color-Treated Hair to Stay Vibrant and Fresh
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15–22 minutesCollage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There’s nothing quite like leaving the salon with glossy, freshly colored hair. While fading is inevitable over time, using…