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Op-Ed: Renaming Black Hairstyles Promotes Erasure

Boxer braids? Buddha knots? Cloud bob? What now? In a since-removed image of Tracee Ellis Ross in a Vogue article about flattering haircuts for thicker…

Former Miss World Lisa Hanna Enters The Beauty Space

Lisa Hanna has long embodied the ethos of “for us, by us.” Now, the Jamaican beauty queen is stepping into yet another evolution of her…

Lauren Halsey’s New Byredo Fragrance Bottled Her Sculpture Park

Incense-scented air fills your nostrils as you walk down the clear-skied block of South Central’s 76th and Western. It’s a familiar aroma. One born from…

Old Navy Taps Christopher John Rogers For A Limited-Edition Capsule Collection

Christopher John Rogers has officially landed at Old Navy. A new limited-edition capsule collection—led by Old Navy’s chief creative officer Zac Posen—brings the designer’s signature…

Toni Bravo Says You Need Full Body Blush

Blush blindness is a myth. From Olandria and Ciara Miller’s pink blush to blush as eyeshadow on Doechii, there’s only one request we’ll ever ask…

Elaine Welteroth’s Look Optic Collab Is A Love Letter To Black Women

In a cultural moment where visibility feels both powerful and precarious, Elaine Welteroth is reframing what it means to be seen. Her latest collaboration with…

Ms. Lauryn Hill Stars In Denim Tears Latest Campaign

Ms. Lauryn Hill has been everywhere lately. She made a surprise appearance at Kanye West’s recent Los Angeles show, drew a crowd at Milan Fashion…

Why I Use This Necessaire Body Scrub Until It’s Empty

In an industry with an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, The Empties Edit helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your…

Cardi B’s Grow-Good Is Here To Help You Reach Your ‘Healthy Hair’ Goals

It’s Cardi B’s season. We don’t make the rules.  In the middle of her Little Miss Drama world tour, and ahead of her Essence Festival…

Nia Long’s Favorite Estée Lauder Serum Is Like Beauty Sleep In A Bottle

This year alone, rom-coms like The Drama and You, Me & Tuscany have put Black women in the mood to find love. Or, at least…