Khalea Underwood

Khalea Underwood is Beauty Editor of The Zoe Report. She's fond of three-step skincare routines, five-step beauty routines, and literally any fragrance that Tom Ford makes (yummm, Lost Cherry).

Glossier Supers Got A Major Relaunch, & I Tried Them First — EXCLUSIVE

One of the most common questions that I always get is about my skincare routine. I guess the notion is that as a beauty editor, I'm trying out new products on a daily basis. When it comes to skin, that's a bit far from the truth — I tend to stick…

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The 2019 Met Gala Beauty Looks That Have Our Group Chat Buzzing

I've got something to admit: before the 2019 Met Gala, I Googled "What is camp fashion?" no less than 20 times. But now that the pink carpet is unrolled and the stars are emerging, I totally get it. Most of the 2019 Met Gala beauty looks embody that…

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Hair Accessories Are Having A Moment At The Met Gala

In the midst of the breathless Met Gala coverage on Monday, May 6 — Lady Gaga's four outfits! Frank Ocean's windbreaker! Celine Dion being Celine Dion! — there's one major trend that even a blind person couldn't miss: All of the hair accessories at…

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All The Amazing Met Gala Beauty Looks You Need To See

Today is the first Monday in May, which marks the 2019 Met Gala. You don't have to be a fashion editrix to be intrigued by the myriad of haute couture creations... and this year's theme, Camp: Notes On Fashion, makes for some of the best and boldest…

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Why Chaka Khan’s New Wig Line Is Bigger Than Just Hair

Influencers are cool, I guess, with their subscribers and likes and all of that #sponcon. But there's a difference between being an influencer and having actual influence. Chaka Khan, she of 10 Grammy Awards and 41 solo singles, obviously falls into…

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6 Pearl Beauty Products That Are Glowy, Not Glittery

Once April rolls around, there are two things that are for certain: May showers will rain down, and new beauty trends will sprout up, too. But the most buzziest of them all — pearl-studded makeup and hair — is one that has historical ties. Pearls…

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How To Wear Spring 2019’s Prettiest Beauty Trend

Diamonds may glisten and gold may gleam, but the regality of pearls can’t be disputed. The “queen of gems” is one that holds historical significance — legend has it that Vitellius, a general during the Roman Empire, financed a whole military…

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How I Found My Foundation Shade (Even Though There Were 100 Choices)

Have you ever had too much of a good thing? Perhaps one-too-many glasses of wine during open bar, or an extra bite of that dessert you meant to split down the middle with a friend? That's kind of how I feel about foundation these days. For the first…

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Why Oribe's Highly Textured Collection Took Over A Year To Formulate

At any given moment, any naturalista probably has at least 10 half-used shampoos, 20 deep conditioners, and dozens of assorted stylers sitting on her sink. Finding the right natural hair product combination is a process that takes a few tries, and…

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The Plus-Size Suit That I'm Living In For Spring 2019

As I grow older, I'm learning to cherish my cozy nights in rather than uncomfortable nights out. I'd much rather spend my time binging Billions and ordering the best Chinese takeout that Flatbush, Brooklyn has to offer than bumping into strangers at…

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11 New Editor-Approved Perfumes To Try For Day And Night

Even though spring has officially sprung, I'm still not feeling it. Literally. Maybe you're regionally blessed, but it's still pretty frigid on the East Coast, which forces me to bundle up in my wool coat rather than sundresses, lightweight blazers,…

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How Fashion Month Diversity Is Changing According To 4 Black Models

Backstage at Paris Fashion Week, at a show that shall remain nameless, I witnessed a small fire. No, it wasn't from an unextinguished cigarette or a crêpe that went up in flames... it was on a model's hair. Three assistants were tackling this poor…

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Hair Tendrils Dominated At Both Givenchy And Valentino's Fall 2019 Shows

The beauty of Paris Fashion Week, aside from all of the crepes and French coffee served at the catering table, is the fact that even the simplest styles and techniques get a fresh and chic makeover. Your Saturday morning brunch ponytail or the smear…

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Why This Stylist Only Used Men's Hair Products Backstage At Thom Browne

Clothes don't define your gender. And your beauty doesn't, either. In fact, the inspiration behind the hair and makeup at Thom Browne Fall/Winter 2019 was "a handsome boy" — even though all of the models were women. "The inspiration came from Thom,…

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Models Swear By These 5 Acne Treatments To Get Rid Of Last-Minute Pimples

Fall/Winter 2019 fashion month is at the last stretch — finally — and I think it's safe to say that everyone is a bit tired. And by everyone, I mean the lead hairstylists and makeup artists and their hordes of assistants who create the looks that…

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Solange's Hairstylist Reveals The Message Behind Her Visual Album Looks — EXCLUSIVE

UPDATE: Solange's highly-anticipated album, When I Get Home, dropped at midnight EST on March 1. Solange Piaget Knowles isn't going to roll out an album in any old traditional way — you know, the press tours, radio station appearances, fan…

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Cara Delevingne Watches Makeup Tutorials, Just Like Us

With runways to dominate, secret handshakes to execute (she has one with fellow model Binx Walton), and social causes to stand up for, the fact that Cara Delevingne — the new face of Dior Addict Stellar Shine — occasionally snoozes in the makeup…

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The Easiest Makeup Artist-Approved Trick To Winged Liner, Revealed

Winged eyeliner never goes out of style. Red lipstick is just as timeless. So what happens when the two are combined? Magic, is what. At Guy Laroche Fall/Winter 2019 in Paris, lead makeup artist Kabuki gave each model a delicate red liner look…

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Why Hat Hair Was A Good Thing At Dior’s Fall Show

Most people view hat hair as an annoyance. It's not the easiest task to get rid of all those unsightly dents and bends once you remove your of-the-moment bucket hat or beret. Well, most people aren't famed editorial hairstylist Guido Palau.…

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This Graphic Eyeshadow Trick From Dior’s Fall Show Is So Easy To Replicate

There's an inexplicable sense of calm backstage at Dior Fall/Winter 2019 — one that's very much unlike the shows in New York City. Stateside, there's often a level chaos ensuing — models are typically getting their hair, makeup, and nails done at…

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