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There are few things in fashion quite as anticipated as a September issue of Vogue. It's the glossy, grown-up equivalent of a first-day-of-school outfit. But it also serves as one of the biggest beauty moments of any given year. So when British Vogue put Nicole Kidman on its September 2026 cover, photographed by Venetia Scott, the shoot did not disappoint—particularly if you enjoy a beauty look that makes you do a little bit of a double-take.

Kidman's brows are there, technically. But they're playing a rather refined game of hide-and-seek.

Normally, the actor's brows are noticeably deeper than her famously strawberry blonde hair (which has been more blonde than strawberry in recent years). Here, however, they appear to have been matched almost exactly to her hair color. The result is so monochromatic that the brows practically dissolve into her skin.

Photo: British Vogue/Venetia Scott

The barely-there brows are paired with voluminous hair, allowing hairstylist Adir Abergel and makeup artist Fulvia Farolfi to work together on a vision that provided much of the cover's visual drama. In fact, the hair and makeup get even more intense in many of the shoot's other photos.

Photo: British Vogue/Venetia Scott

Kidman has never seemed particularly precious about experimenting with hair and makeup. In fact, she credits a formative experience with teaching her just how impactful beauty can be. “I've said it before, but I used to go to trans clubs. That's where I learnt to do my hair and make-up. I would sit down as a little freckled-faced red-headed girl, and they would make me beautiful,” she says in the interview with executive editor Giles Hattersley. “They would do my lashes and straighten my hair and put hairpieces on me and makeup. I would walk out of there, and I would feel pretty. I would feel like I was transformed.”

Photo: British Vogue/Venetia Scott

Kidman clearly understands that hair and makeup can be transformative without having to be permanent—and this particular transformation is less “I bleached my brows!” and more “What if we made them disappear just for the afternoon? As a treat.”

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• What it is: A buildable shimmer eye shadow you can literally apply with your finger
• What it does: Adds light-catching dimension with minimal effort (see finger-friendly application)
• Who it’s for: Anyone who wants an eye shadow that works for both low-maintenance makeup days and full-on glam moments

My hot take? Glitter eye shadow is one of the best hacks for no-makeup days.

I know, it sounds like a paradox, but let me explain. Shimmer has a reputation for being reserved for nights out, but I started to notice that when I was only wearing mascara, my bare eyelids were pulling the focus.

So when in doubt, add shimmer. The fix may seem counterintuitive, but now it’s my go-to—and this buildable glitter shadow from Half Magic is the one I keep reaching for. Yes, it’s made by the creator of the iconic glittery looks from Euphoria, makeup artist Donni Davy, but don’t let that make you think it’s too dramatic for everyday wear.

Here’s how I use it: I dip my ring finger into the pot, tap the color across my lids, and then gently blend. It may look questionable for a few seconds, but trust the process. As you blend, the formula starts to add dimension and creates a vibe that looks put together without even trying.

It’s versatile, too. If I’m going out, the very same shadow can build for more impact, or I like to dab it in the inner corners of my eyes for some light-catching, Rue- and Jules-approved magic.

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Martha Stewart has been blonde for her entire career. Blonde hair has been a signature element of her look since the day she began sharing her homemaking secrets and expertise with the world, and honestly, once you find what works for you, why change it? Well, change it she did, because Stewart just entered her rose gold era—and pink(ish) hair looks just as good on her as her signature buttery blonde.

Stewart teamed up once more with hairstylist Chris Appleton, who gave her the subtlest, prettiest, most whimsical wash of pink in her pale blonde hair using Schwarzkopf hair color. The two introduced Stewart's “rose gold era” with a cute video depicting the before and after, first showing Stewart in her current light blonde and then, presto! She's pink! It's not a bright, all-over bubblegum pink or streaks of neon, but rather a light, barely there pink mixed with the golden tone of her base that looks so pretty and enchanting on the entrepreneur. Think of it like a recipe, maybe adding flowers to a frosted cake or sprinkling powdered sugar atop a sponge cake; Stewart's rose gold hair injects a sprinkle of the same whimsy into the last few weeks of summertime.

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Appleton first highlighted Stewart's hair to ensure an even color application, then applied a glossy mix of Schwazkopf's Igora Vibrance color (9.5-19 + 9.5-5, if your colorist is curious) blended with clear for the most delicate rosy tint with lots of shine. Because this is a gloss-based formula, it will fade faster than other hair color formulations, but that's part of the fun—you can live it up in a whimsical, sugar-sweet pale pastel without making a longtime commitment!

Now, just because Stewart hasn't deviated from blonde—besides her famous Halloween costume wigs, of course—doesn't mean she hasn't changed up said blonde in the past. Stewart is all about evolving while staying true to herself, and that applies to her hair color. She and Appleton previously had fun incorporating Pantone's color of the year, Mocha Mousse, into her blonde base, adding depth and warmth to her go-to flaxen shade. But there's something so special about pink hair; one dye job and you feel like a fairy princess. There's still quite a bit of summer left, despite what all those back-to-school headlines will tell you, so why not channel the one and only Martha Stewart and dip into your rose gold era too?

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Megan Thee Stallion is ready for Act III. The rapper has been teasing her forthcoming album and the return of her alter ego Tina Snow, but before that drops, she popped by former First Lady Michelle Obama's podcast—and thankfully IMO isn't an audio-only podcast, because Megan's towering French roll updo simply must be seen.

Megan joined Obama and her brother Craig Robinson on IMO for a wide-ranging conversation about her Texas childhood, dealing with loss, grief, and pain, curating your TikTok algorithm, her role in Moulin Rouge!, and what to expect from Act III. For the interview, the Hot Girl Coach wore her hair in a sculpted blonde French roll, styled by her hairstylist and BFF Kellon Deryck. A French roll is a sibling to the French twist, where hair is wrapped and twisted vertically up the back of the head, then pinned in place. The rest of the hair is then gathered into a small, pastry-like bun at the top of the head, with tendrils typically left out to frame the face or brush over one eye. The French roll had a major moment in the ’90s, but it's been making a comeback on red carpets over the past few years, and we know Megan loves a good updo—especially one with throwback vibes.

For her interview, Megan opted for a dimensional, cool-toned champagne blonde with an ash blonde base, a subtle departure from the a warmer honey tones and icy platinum colors she often wears. Blonde may also be a key hair color for the Act III album and its accompanying era, as the teaser images Megan shared show her in a platinum blonde bob. ("Tina is grown now," Megan teased of her alter ego's return. “She has been through lots of life since you heard her last.”)

During their chat, Megan touched on identity and remaining true to yourself both in the music industry and in a world where social media wants to tell you who you are. “I've always been really expressive. I've always known exactly what I wanted. Any situation I walked into, I might not have had all of the knowledge that I have now, but I definitely will put my foot down about who I was, what I wanted to look like, who I want to be, what my message is," she shared. "I didn't walk into any situation where anybody had to build the person I was. I already came here Megan Thee Stallion.”

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