User avatar
  • Akili King

Posts

Inside Mielle’s 12-Year Anniversary Celebration

“The body is the entire garden,” Juwan Thompson, Assistant Vice President of Communications at Procter & Gamble, tells ESSENCE of the inspiration behind the brand’s…

Why Fenty Hair’s Latest Oil Is My Go-to

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…

Grace Jones’ Beauty & Style Evolution

It’s no secret that Grace Jones is rare. Born today 78 years ago, the legendary Jamaican-American singer, supermodel, and actress has been a defining figure…

15 Top Fashion Picks For Summer Brides

For the summer bride, getting dressed is about more than the dress—it’s about capturing a feeling. There’s something about warm air, long golden hours, and…

Bozoma Saint John On Motherhood And Mental Wellness

Bozoma Saint John does it all.  “I don’t think that, when you’re a mom, you have one identity,”  she tells ESSENCE. “Your mommyhood doesn’t define…

The 18 Best Sunscreens For Black Women

If you do anything this summer, let it be applying the most important skincare step of all: sunscreen. If you’re not careful, “UVA and UVB…

Olandria’s Flirty Updo And More Celebrity Beauty Moments

This week, celebrity beauty was all about bangs, bixies, and skin-first makeup. While it’s the season to try something new with your hair, makeup was…

Kandi Burruss’ Beauty Evolution

Kandi Burruss has long been destined for fame. First gaining acclaim as a member of the multi-platinum group Xscape, Burruss’ talent grew from vocalist to…

Kandi Burruss’ Beauty Evolution

Kandi Burruss has long been destined for fame. First gaining acclaim as a member of the multi-platinum group Xscape, Burruss’ talent grew from vocalist to…

Kandi Burruss’ Beauty Evolution

Kandi Burruss has long been destined for fame. First gaining acclaim as a member of the multi-platinum group Xscape, Burruss’ talent grew from vocalist to…