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How This Couple Is Reimagining Beauty’s Future

For decades, celebrity hairstylists Ted Gibson and Jason Backe have helped define beauty at its most visible. The duo created the Convergence Beauty Wellness Science…

Tessa Thompson Reflects On Her Met Gala Glam

Tessa Thompson knows how to captivate an audience. And, if you saw her in the likes of Creed, Sylvie’s Love, and even the show His…

The Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Beauty Gifts

It’s just a few days until Mother’s Day. Did you get her a gift yet? If not, don’t worry. Some of the best gifts can…

Get Ready With Janelle Monáe For The 2026 Met Gala 

Getting ready with Janelle Monáe is never just about glam or fashion. It’s a full creative exchange. “Janelle is like my cousin at this point,”…

‘Create To Heal’ Is Reviving The Salon’s Role As A Space For Community Care

On a rainy April day in Los Angeles, Ms. Carolyn Smith decided she was ready to release decades worth of grief. The longtime Altadena resident…

In The Chair With: Geoff Cathcart

“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…

How Nia Long’s First Met Gala Glam Came Together 

Nia Long exuded timeless elegance for her Met Gala debut, stepping onto the carpet in her signature natural glam. She paired the understated beauty look…

Get Ready With Misty Copeland For The 2026 Met Gala

Misty Copeland is the embodiment of grace and poise. And not just because of her out-of-this-world dance abilities that have blazed a trail in the…

Olandria’s Best Red Carpet Beauty & Style Moments

Last night, the Met Gala missed out on one star we’ve all been swooning over: Olandria! The morning of the carpet, her makeup artist Ngozi…

Why I’ll Be Reaching For This Whipped Body Butter All Summer

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…