Allison Lax

New York

Commerce Updates Writer at InStyle

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Articles

The 11 Best Brushes for Curly Hair of 2025, Editor-Tested

1 month ago | instyle.com | Linne Halpern |Allison Lax

InStyle editors rigorously tested 25 popular hair brushes for curly hair to find the very best brushes for ultimate performance and results. From detangling to defining, these brushes gave us smoother, bouncier curls and fewer flyaways.
I’m a Former Sephora Employee, and I’m Gifting These 8 Luxe Perfume Sets From $26

Dec 8, 2024 | instyle.com | Allison Lax

Photo: Nordstrom / Amazon / InStyle During my time working at Sephora around the holidays, my favorite part of the job was helping countless customers pick out the perfect present for their loved ones—which mainly included perfume gift sets. Often designed to give the wearer a taste of multiple fragrances so they can find one they truly love, these kits are a great way to introduce your friend, family member, or significant other to what will hopefully become their signature scent.
The 8 Best Hair Dryers for Fine Hair, Tested and Reviewed

Nov 19, 2024 | instyle.com | Allison Lax

We tested dozens of hair dryers for fine hair to find the best options from brands like Dyson, Conair, and GHD.
With Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Acne Can Go Beyond Skin Deep

Oct 24, 2024 | byrdie.com | Allison Lax

Ulas&Merve / Stocksy Trigger warning: This story discusses mental health disorders and suicidal ideation. At 19, near the end of my freshman year at college, the first boy I ever loved broke my heart. That May, I experienced the mystifying world of breakouts for the first time: A smattering of fresh, fat whiteheads popped up on my cheeks akin to the appearance of stucco. Acne is a personal journey and isn't necessarily a concern for everyone.
Allison Lax, Commerce Updates Writer

Aug 7, 2024 | instyle.com | Allison Lax

Title:Commerce Updates WriterEducation:Sarah Lawrence College,Lycoming College,Columbia UniversityLocation:Nanuet, New York Allison Lax is the Commerce Updates Writer for the beauty and style group at Dotdash Meredith. Before joining Dotdash, she worked as a reporter for a local newspaper in Nanuet, New York, as well as a beauty writer for Exhibit A, an online lifestyle publication. Allison is also a former Sephora beauty advisor.
Lola’s Ice Cream Korner serves tasty Spring treats

May 8, 2024 | rocklandtimes.com | Allison Lax

When it comes to ice cream, Patrizia Santoro is a local expert. The Rockland native had been a longtime fan of the chilly dessert (her favorite flavor being coffee) before opening up Lola’s Ice Cream Korner in Nanuet above her husband’s barber shop. Though the shop opened in May of 2022, Santoro and her family had the idea to start an ice cream store at the beginning of the pandemic. “The crazy thing was, it was during COVID,” Santoro recalled.
Stage Left proves right fit for Rockland County kids

May 8, 2024 | rocklandtimes.com | Allison Lax

Stage Left Children’s Theater in Tappan may be for kids, but its impact on Rockland County has been anything but small. Founded in 1999 by current Artistic Director Ayn Lauren, the once 25-member, one show per-year company has since evolved into a thriving local theater education system. Stage Left now serves approximately 500 students grades Pre-K through 12 through a variety of workshops, productions, after-school programs, and summer camps.
New set of steps placed to site of Joan D’Alessandro memorial

May 2, 2024 | rocklandtimes.com | Allison Lax

Though the 1973 murder of seven-year-old Stony Point resident Joan D’Alessandro will always be remembered as a tragedy, family and friends of the beloved Brownie scout are still determined to spread some light out of the situation over 50 years later. One such family friend is Ernest Van Den Heuvel, an excavator who was 15 years old at the time of Joan’s murder and helped search for the girl at the time of her disappearance .
Matthew Clement celebrates 20 years as Stony Point business owner

May 2, 2024 | rocklandtimes.com | Allison Lax

On April 6, lifelong Stony Point resident Matthew Clement celebrated the 20th anniversary of his financial planning business, Emerald Retirement Planning Group. Though two decades have passed since he initially founded the enterprise in his parents’ basement, Clement still vividly recalls his desire to go into business on his own. “It seems like a long time,” Clement reflected. “It’s all I’ve ever done.
The Spice and Tea Exchange opens in Ridgewood

May 2, 2024 | rocklandtimes.com | Allison Lax

On Friday, May 3, The Spice and Tea Exchange of Ridgewood, New Jersey will hold their official Grand Opening ribbon-cutting event. Though the shop has been operating since late February of this year, this inauguration (hosted in part by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Village Council) will celebrate the shop’s progress with special discounts, inviting customers along for the ride to its bright future.