Akili King
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Product of the Week: PROVENCE Beauty Lip Mask
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help...
ICYMI: 15 Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Week
This week’s beauty moments are squished between celebrities’ busy summer schedules, from MAC’s 30th VIVA Glam event to fashion week shows. In other words, some...
These Are The 5 Skincare Products I’m Taking On Vacation
As a beauty writer, I’ve spent countless hours testing and scrutinizing various skincare products. This includes everything from serums and moisturizers, to cleansers and masks....
These Are The Lessons We’ve Learned From Our Dads
Father’s Day can stir up a reminder of all the lessons we’ve learned from our dads. While we might teach them skincare routines and how...
How To Choose The Right Nail Length
When it comes to our nails, we like to make sure they look good no matter what goes on in our lives as our digits...
4C FILES: From Pain to Passion
My hair journey is a testimony in itself. I’ve navigated various stages of confusion, ultimately ending at self-love. But growing up, I struggled to understand...
Big Chop! Rihanna Reveals Her Short Hair Cut
When ESSENCE’s March/April cover star Beyoncé released Cécred haircare, she debunked the myth that women who wear wigs don’t have healthy hair. “That’s some bull****...
How To Maintain A Longer-Lasting Gel Manicure
Spending hours at the nail salon as your nail artist intricately glues on maximalist gems may have you wanting your set to last longer. On...
It’s Time Dad’s Dive Into Skincare Routines This Father’s Day
Dads are too busy to think about skincare— or so they say. This is what I perceived when I observed my father. He worked all...
Grace & Company Launches New Shower Cap Patterns
Last year, Grace & Company founder Kimanee Mason landed her adjustable shower caps on the list of Oprah’s Favorite Things. Now, the most-loved purple caps...