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Akili King
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How This Tech Item Became A Must-Have Accessory For Mirror Selfies
Low-effort ways of capturing your outfit have become a form of storytelling. What once felt casual is now carefully curated, blending nostalgia with modern aesthetics….
Our Favorite Celebrity Looks From Coachella Weekend 1
Coachella is the Super Bowl of music festivals. Every spring, our favorite stars make the three-hour trek from Hollywood to the Empire Polo Club in…
Montgomery Is Having A Moment—And They’re Inviting All Of Us To It
Did you know there’s a version of Montgomery that the history books gave us? Anyone who’s actually spent time in Montgomery knows there’s another story…
Beyoncé’s Cécred Appearance And More Celeb Beauty Moments
What is “spring beauty”? This week, celebrities answered. While last week saw rich red hair and nude makeup, this time around celebrity beauty was much…
Affordable Beauty Must-Haves For A Tropical Getaway
Packing for a tropical vacation is an art form, especially when you’re a beauty editor. When I headed to Aruba for a few days of…
Op-Ed: Coco Gauff’s Hair Isn’t ‘Unkept’—You’re Just Anti-Black
In the Black community, being “presentable” often means having your hair “done.” And, by “done,” that means having your natural hair texture politely hidden. To…
The Best Bobs Of All Time
So much can be said in such a short style. Bobs are cropped and chic, a symbol of power and rebellion—and the cousin of the…
Rihanna’s Daughter Made Her First Public Appearance Wearing Vintage Dior
Singer, mogul, and mother of three Rihanna took to the Parisian streets with her six-month-old daughter, Rocki Irish. This outing marked the infant’s first public…
The Spring Wellness Practices ESSENCE Editors Swear By
Spring is widely regarded as the most anticipated seasons. In part, because it marks a transition out of the winter blues (also known as SAD…
Jazmine Sullivan’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments
Like her music, Jazmine Sullivan’s beauty has long belted from the soul. In 2008, she released her debut studio album, Fearless, which birthed her famous singles…
