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The Beauty Items Our Editors Are Bringing To Essence Festival

With the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture just two weeks away, you may feel tempted to overfill your bags with your most-used beauty items. This...

How To Achieve The Perfect Matte Nail Look

Summer is here and you’re likely in the mood to get your nails done. And, if you’re trying to budget and want to do your...

Wigs! Doja Cat’s Tour Hair Looks Show Off Her Alter Ego

This year, Doja Cat’s hair has been a viral conversation. In late March, the “Paint The Town Red” artist released the cover art of her...

Tips For Maintaining Healthy Natural Hair During Workouts

Maintaining natural hair while leading an active lifestyle can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to be. For Black women who love to stay fit,...

How To Address Acne With Red Light Therapy

Acne is a common concern in skincare. Many people try popping pimples or using drastic measures to get rid of blemishes, which can lead to...

Here’s How Watermelon Benefits Your Skin

Watermelon is more than just a delicious summer fruit. Historically, our enslaved ancestors grew watermelon as a cash crop, turning the fruit into a symbol...

V-Day’s New Audio Play “Voices” Centers Black Femme Stories

It’s unfortunate that violence against Black women has long been a problem, making movements like #SayHerName so important. This reality is what inspired the audio...

Beauty Brand Founders On What Juneteenth Means To Them

Juneteenth is a day for us to commemorate Black freedom and honor our ancestors. Since June 19th, 1865– when it was declared that enslaved people...

How To Treat Oily Skin This Season

When the season transitions, so does our skin. In the fall, our skin may feel in constant fluctuation and during the winter, more dry. Meanwhile,...

Should I Be Using Sunscreen On My Scalp?

Let’s talk about protecting your whole body at all costs from the sun. While we rave about the importance of sunscreen, we mainly focus on...