

Akili King
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Unpacking The Horrors Of “Filler Face” Directly From The Source
Let’s face it, it seems as if almost everyone is getting cosmetic work done these days. With price points more feasible for everyday beauty consumers...

How Aris Singleton Is Keeping The Legacy Of TGIN Alive
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and hair care are not an unrelated pair. Thank God It’s Natural (tgin®) Founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson, for one, was diagnosed with...

Pick-And-Drop Braids Are The Protective Style To Try This Fall
In beauty, trends come and go quickly. But when it comes to braids, the trend cycle isn’t as fast-paced. Knotless boho styles, with their tendrils...

In The Chair With: Cody Ainey
“When I was young, my mom’s hair stylist asked me to dry my mom’s extensions.” And, although the now hair stylist, Cody Ainey, had never...
Product of the Week: Novara Beauty Revitalizing Essence
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...

Letta J On The Importance of Diversity In The Gaming Space
Whether we realize it or not, the games we play can have a massive impact on us. In other words, the characters we see along...

Naomi Sharon Dishes About Her Tems Tour Beauty Looks
From a young age, Dutch singer Naomi Sharon could see her future. “Around three or four I was already intrigued by music,” Sharon tells ESSENCE....

Afro-Latina Creatives Share Their Beauty And Confidence Journeys
Latinx Heritage Month is a time to celebrate Hispanic culture. In addition to commemorating Hispanic people, places, foods, etc.—it is also a moment to acknowledge...
Everything To Know About Pattern Beauty’s Latest Tool
This time of year—as temperatures fall and the humidity of summer begins to wane—our hair requires more from our routine than just a bi-weekly shampoo...
We’re Taking Beauty Inspiration From The GU Summit Panelists
Calling all disruptors! The GU Disruptors Summit is here yet again, bringing so many beauties to Atlanta for the weekend. For a full day— October...