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The Best Red Carpet Looks From The 2026 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards
The fourth annual Fashion Trust U.S. (FTUS) awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, April 7, in Los Angeles, California. Earlier this year, on February 16,…
Curl Specialist Candace Witherspoon Shares Her Top Tips
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal…
Get Ready With Junelle Bromfield For Her Wedding
It’s only right that track star Junelle Bromfield was glowing for her “all shades of melanin”-themed wedding to Noah Lyles on April 4th. Naturally, the…
Angel Reese Is The First WNBA Player To Star In A Victoria’s Secret Campaign
Leave it to Angel Reese to make history. Last year, she became the first WNBA player to walk a Victoria’s Secret show runway—showcasing how Black…
Angel Reese Debuts New Pixie Cut Inspired By Her Mother
It’s a sunny Tuesday in New York and Angel Reese is hanging out of the roof of a black Benz. She’s just arrived to Victoria’s…
Why I Re-Up On This Tatcha Youth Restoring Cream
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 new beauty…
What ESSENCE Editors Think Of Cécred’s New Styling Collection
ESSENCE editors have tried what feels like every hair product on the market: the good, the bad, and even the ugly. But whenever Beyoncé launches…
Taraji P. Henson Masters Military-Chic, And More Celeb Fashion Moments
Our favorite celebrities have been outside. From press days to premieres, and Easter Sunday festivities, they’ve all been showing up and showing out at every…
Jill Scott’s Red Hair And More Best Celebrity Beauty Moments
Over the last week, the best celebrity beauty looks were marked by lightweight makeup, natural hair colors, and classic manicures. But, some celebs still snuck…