Last updated: October 6, 2026
At The Style Edit, we believe readers should be able to understand when content or links involve a commercial relationship.
This Advertising & Disclosure Policy explains how advertising, sponsorships, affiliate relationships, and other forms of commercial content may appear on The Style Edit and how we distinguish them from our editorial content.
Advertising on The Style Edit
The Style Edit may display advertisements provided directly by advertisers or through third-party advertising networks and technology providers.
Advertising helps support the operation, maintenance, and continued development of our publication.
Advertisements may appear in different areas of the website, including within or around editorial content.
The presence of an advertisement on The Style Edit does not necessarily mean that we personally use, recommend, or endorse the advertised product, service, company, or brand.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial content is intended to provide useful fashion, outfit, haircut, hairstyle, hair-color, and style inspiration for our readers.
Advertising relationships should not determine the conclusions or editorial perspective presented in our independent content.
Advertisers do not automatically receive favorable editorial coverage because they advertise on The Style Edit.
Similarly, the appearance of a brand within editorial content does not necessarily mean that the brand has paid for or sponsored that coverage.
Affiliate Relationships
Some content on The Style Edit may contain affiliate links.
We may use affiliate-linking platforms, including Later Creator, as well as relationships with participating retailers, brands, or other affiliate networks.
When a reader clicks an eligible affiliate link and completes a qualifying purchase or action, The Style Edit may receive a commission or other compensation.
For complete information about how we use affiliate links, please read our Affiliate Disclosure.
Sponsored Content and Partnerships
From time to time, The Style Edit may work with brands or other commercial partners on sponsored content, paid collaborations, or similar arrangements.
When content has been created as part of a commercial relationship that requires disclosure, we aim to identify that relationship clearly.
Depending on the nature of the arrangement, disclosures may use straightforward terms such as “Sponsored,” “Paid Partnership,” “Advertisement,” or another appropriate description.
A commercial partnership does not give a partner permission to disguise advertising as independent editorial content.
Product Mentions
The Style Edit may mention clothing, accessories, hair products, styling tools, retailers, brands, or other products and services within our editorial content.
A product or brand being mentioned does not automatically mean:
- the content is sponsored;
- the brand paid for inclusion;
- The Style Edit has a direct relationship with the brand;
- the product was personally purchased or tested; or
- the mention represents an endorsement.
When a relevant commercial relationship exists, we aim to disclose it appropriately.
Gifts and Complimentary Products
The Style Edit may occasionally receive complimentary products, samples, access, or other items from brands or third parties.
Receiving a complimentary item does not guarantee positive coverage or inclusion in our content.
When disclosure of such a relationship is appropriate or required, we aim to make that relationship clear to readers.
Advertising Technology and Third Parties
Third-party advertising providers may use technologies such as cookies or similar technologies to deliver, measure, personalize, or analyze advertising, subject to applicable requirements and user choices.
Information about the technologies used on The Style Edit and how personal information may be handled is provided in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Those policies should be consulted for more information about privacy and cookie-related practices.
Disclosure Placement
Where a disclosure is required for a particular piece of content, we aim to place it where readers can reasonably notice and understand it.
A general policy page is not intended to replace a specific disclosure when one is appropriate for an individual article, recommendation, partnership, or commercial relationship.
Our Commitment to Readers
Commercial relationships help digital publications operate, but they should not be hidden from readers.
Our goal is to maintain a reasonable distinction between editorial content, affiliate relationships, advertising, and sponsored content while providing useful fashion and hair inspiration.
For more information about our content standards, please read our Editorial Policy.
For information specifically about affiliate links and commissions, please read our Affiliate Disclosure.
Questions
Questions about advertising, sponsorships, disclosures, or commercial relationships involving The Style Edit can be submitted through our Contact Us page.