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These Are The Lipglosses You Need In Your Makeup Bag With
Recent beauty trends have proven that a shiny finish has never been more in vogue. From glass skin and hair to gel-polished manicures, the sentiment...
Product Of The Week: Aunt Jackie’s No Rinse Scalp Refresh
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help...
These CBD Essentials Elevated My Recovery Routine
What if the secret to your post-pilates zen or tension headache relief didn’t include a bottle of pain relievers? In our fast-paced culture, seeking natural...
Tyra Banks Nods To The Past With A Bouffant Bob
“Back in my young model days, photographers would test the light with a Polaroid,” ESSENCE’s March/April cover star Tyra Banks writes in an Instagram caption....
Tyra Banks Nods To The Past With A Bouffant Bob
“Back in my young model days, photographers would test the light with a Polaroid,” ESSENCE’s March/April cover star Tyra Banks writes in an Instagram caption....
Savannah James’ New Skincare Brand, Reframe, Was Inspired By Her Daughter
While most celebrity-owned beauty brands might come off as money grabs and a way to stay relevant in the fast-moving media landscape, Savannah James’ new...
Design Essentials Celebrates The Future Of Black Hair On Their 35th Anniversary
Afros have long been a symbol of resistance, from Angela Davis and the Black Panther to Diana Ross and The Supremes. “The natural hair movement...
Jasmine Tookes’ New Brand Aims To Cure Your ‘Beauty Burnout’
Nails, hair, wax, facial, botox, lashes, repeat. With beauty services and product usage often treated like a requirement for women, it’s easy to be subject...
In The Chair With: Vernon François
“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...
The Black Beauty Summit Returns With Headliner Taraji P. Henson
This week, expect beauty to get a reset. Happening in the heart of New York City this Friday, the 2025 BBR Beauty Summit, hosted by...