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5 Body Butters To Keep Your Skin Hydrated From Neck To Toe
Although coming soon to a close, the winter season is still in full swing. But that doesn’t mean dry skin should prevail. Between the dry...
Taraji P. Henson Rocks Windswept Pompadour At ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Yesterday, we held our annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles, honoring the most gifted Black performers in television and film. Among our...
Taraji P. Henson Rocks Windswept Pompadour At ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Yesterday, we held our annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles, honoring the most gifted Black performers in television and film. Among our...
ICYMI: Beyoncé & Tabitha Brown Promote Fragrances, And More
The past few weeks have been busier than most. With fashion month, awards shows, and Valentine’s Day, it may have been hard to keep up...
A New Study Finds Carcinogens In 10 Synthetic Braiding Hair Brands
Last year, a class action lawsuit against relaxer brands—including L’Oréal’s Dark & Lovely and Ultra Sheen, Just for Me, and Motions, among others— was filed...
Beauty In Black: ‘Less Is More’ Beauty Products To Try
Welcome to ‘Beauty In Black.’ A video series where our Senior Beauty Editor, Akili King, discusses the newest and hottest Black-owned products in the beauty...
Behind The Brand: The Reality For Black Women In Corporate Beauty
Diversity and inclusivity in beauty are often judged by what brands present to the world. In other words: campaigns featuring diverse faces, expansive shade ranges,...
These Luxury Winter Beauty Items Are Worth The Splurge
When the temperatures drop and the air gets drier, your beauty routine needs an upgrade to keep your skin glowing and your hair protected. The...
Beauty School: An Expert Look At Extra Long Nails
ESSENCE’s Beauty School column highlights the experts who are keeping the hottest beauty trends of the past and present alive. In each episode, talent will...
EXCLUSIVE: MAC Gives Latest Grant To The Ghetto Film School
MAC Cosmetics is the gift that keeps on giving. From their annual MAC Viva Glam Ball, which raised $1 billion dollars for their AIDS Fund,...