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How Lisa Price Is Improving The Black Birthing Experience

Like many Black birthing people, Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price unfortunately didn’t have great birth experiences. “I didn’t have birth experiences that nearly took my...

4C FILES: Pattern Power

I remember the day I started middle school—walking through the hallways feeling confident with my fresh haircut. Later, I noticed another student with curly hair...

Meet The Nail Artist Behind Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Press-Ons

Following the release of her Pink Friday 2 fragrance, Nicki Minaj has dug her rhinestone-plated claws back into the world of beauty. This time, the...

This Counter-Staining Spice Can Actually Be Used On Your Teeth

Turmeric has benefits that aren’t just confined to the kitchen. This counter-staining spice can actually be used in your bathroom as well. More specifically, on...

For Sonya Curry, Motherhood Is All About Fierce Love

What is fierce love? For 57-year-old Sonya Curry, it is the foundation of motherhood. “I was extremely intentional about how I wanted to raise my...

I Wasn’t Into Body Oils Until I Found These 7

Can you keep a secret? I wasn’t into body oils until recently. As silly as it may sound, the word “oil” used to scare me...

How Jodie Turner-Smith’s Met Gala Hair Came Together

Last night, The Acolyte’s Jodie Turner-Smith attended the 2024 Met Gala, donning a wired new haircut and black smoked out eyeshadow. As for the night’s...

Product of the Week: Sabon Green Rose Body Scrub

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: 13 Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Weekend

The weekend brought major glam moments, getting us excited for fashion’s biggest night of the year: The Met Gala. On the other hand, some celebs...

How To Shape Your Micro-French Manicure

Today’s version of a traditional French manicure, the more thin “micro-French” tip, has been making a daintier statement. “A French manicure is the classic look...