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Janet Jackson Closed Essence Festival With A Twist On Her Signature Beauty Look
Last night, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s 30th anniversary headliner Janet Jackson closed the show, bringing this year’s festival to an end. Holding the title...
Here’s What Went Down Day Three At Essence Festival’s Beautycon Stage
To close out the 30th anniversary of ESSENCE Festival, the Beautycon stage began with cosmetic chemists Javon Ford and Sister Scientist debunking beauty’s biggest myths....

Sheila E. Served Major Glam On The 2024 Essence Festival Stage
Last night, Usher closed day two of the 30th ESSENCE Festival, as fans took to the Caesars Superdome to watch his confessions live on stage....

Here’s What Happened Day Two At Essence Festival 2024’s Beautycon Stage
On day two of the 30th ESSENCE Festival, the Beautycon stage began with a discussion about redefining outdated beauty standards. Led by our senior beauty...

Ari Lennox’s 2024 ESSENCE Festival Look Gave Classic Beauty
Last night, the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture kicked off day one of the weekend’s Evening Concert Series at Caesars Superdome. Between performances from legendary...
Here’s What Happened Day One At Essence Festival 2024’s Beautycon Stage
Kicking things off at Essence Festival’s 30th anniversary Beautycon stage was a powerful conversation surrounding the importance of A-Beauty. Led by moderator Tariro Makoni, panelists...
Beauty Products I Wish I Left Behind During My Travels
Packing for a big trip can be an anxious experience. Most of us pack anything and everything we can, especially if we’re away from our...

Everything You Need To Know About Bobs
What do Lori Harvey, Gabrielle Union, Rihanna, Kelly Rowland, and Zendaya all have in common? Rocking the bob cut hairstyle, of course. All have further...

Here’s Why You Should Be Using An SPF Primer
While warm weather is here (thank goodness as we’re over the rain), it’s also time to switch up our makeup routines. That includes finding the...

I Tried Concealer Sandwiching— Here’s How It Went
One thing I love is makeup. And, as a Black man who’s still new in the beauty space, I get to educate other men about...