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Beauty Professionals On The Self-Care Rituals Their Mother Figures Have Taught Them
For many of us, our mothers, the matriarchs we grew up around, were our first foray into beauty. Observing them through the bathroom mirror, quietly...

Swapping Your Wet Set For A Dry Set? Here’s What To Know
Roller sets, also known as wet sets, are a classic hairstyle at any Black salon. The process— shampoo, conditioner, mousse, rollers, and then an hour...

Why Chocolate Brown Braids Should Be Your Go-To Summer Look
With winter in the rearview mirror, signs of spring and summer are finally starting to appear. That said, complementing beauty looks are on the horizon,...
Soft Glam Is In Full Bloom: The Spring Beauty Aesthetic Reclaiming Main Character Energy
As we settle into spring, beauty’s latest vibe is clear: soft glam is blooming. Think: radiant skin, diffused blush, and a glossy lip that feels...
In The Chair With: Gabrielle Henderson
“I was convinced I wanted to be a nurse until I was a senior in high school,” Celebrity hairstylist and scalp expert Gabrielle Henderson tells...
ICYMI: Beyoncé’s Red Lip, FKA Twigs’s Pixie Cut, And More
In the week ahead of tonight’s Met Gala, celebrities gave a final look into their everyday beauty moments—and, maybe a hint to what we’ll see...

Jessica Williams On Scent Memory And Aromatherapy Collab With Bath & Body Works
Jessica Williams is no stranger to a good scent memory. Like many of us who grew up rushing to Bath & Body Works with allowance...

What Does The Met Gala’s Black Dandyism Theme Mean For Beauty? Celebrity Hairstylists Weigh In
This year’s Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” is an intentional reflection of Black Dandyism. That said, when it came to selecting the all-Black...

Pat McGrath Reveals Her 30-Year-Old Makeup Secret In New Launch
Makeup legend Pat McGrath has been hiding a secret for over 30 years. “Back in the day, my mother would always do heavy makeup and...

How Growing Out My Hair Is Helping Me Heal Past Trauma
After nearly a decade of rocking my bald baddie crown, I’ve made a decision I never thought would shake me this much: I’m growing my...