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Product Of The Week: Mielle Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera Oil
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week cuts through the noise. To help you find...
Tara Davis-Woodhall On Her Hair Journey & Advocating For Texture Representation With Dove
The average American spends 4.8 hours per day on their phone. Meanwhile, 90 percent of Black people live in a household with smartphones, which is...
ICYMI: Taraji P. Henson’s Cowboy Carter Grills, And More
Last week’s Met Gala set the tone for the best celebrity beauty moments this week. From high glam grills at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour to...
MakeUp HerStory: Ami Colé Founder Reflects On Motherhood & Her Entrepreneurial Journey
Welcome to MakeUp HerStory. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and making history in their own right....
Beauty Professionals On The Self-Care Rituals Their Mother Figures Have Taught Them
For many of us, our mothers, the matriarchs we grew up around, were our first foray into beauty. Observing them through the bathroom mirror, quietly...
Swapping Your Wet Set For A Dry Set? Here’s What To Know
Roller sets, also known as wet sets, are a classic hairstyle at any Black salon. The process— shampoo, conditioner, mousse, rollers, and then an hour...
Why Chocolate Brown Braids Should Be Your Go-To Summer Look
With winter in the rearview mirror, signs of spring and summer are finally starting to appear. That said, complementing beauty looks are on the horizon,...
Soft Glam Is In Full Bloom: The Spring Beauty Aesthetic Reclaiming Main Character Energy
As we settle into spring, beauty’s latest vibe is clear: soft glam is blooming. Think: radiant skin, diffused blush, and a glossy lip that feels...
In The Chair With: Gabrielle Henderson
“I was convinced I wanted to be a nurse until I was a senior in high school,” Celebrity hairstylist and scalp expert Gabrielle Henderson tells...
Product Of The Week: Glow Recipe Niacinimide Dewy Flush
First thing’s first: It’s a flush, not blush. Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush brings the color to your complexion while aiding the skin,...