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Meet 3 Beauty Bosses Reshaping The Industry
Black women are the powerhouses of the beauty industry, shelling out a staggering $1.7 billion annually on hair care alone. That’s nine times more than...

This Founder Is Destigmatizing Black Mental Health
As Women’s History Month winds down, Samia Gore– founder of the only Black woman-owned and formulated supplements brands on the market, Body Complete Rx– is...

Black Men Are Embracing Wigs and Weaves One ‘Male Unit’ At A Time
In the same way that women conceal their hair-related problems and insecurities, men quietly engage in similar practices. For men, this includes concerns ranging from...

Spring Beauty Trends Our Editors Are Looking Forward To
Spring has sprung– as have the season’s beauty trends. In the past few weeks, cleaning out our makeup bags had us shelving dark neutral eyeshadows;...

Product Of The Week: Phlur Vanilla Skin Body Mist
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: 8 Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Weekend
Over the weekend, stars– musicians, designers, and models included– took over Instagram with trendsetting beauty looks. Some reminded us of the experimental looks from the...

Anok Yai Is The Face Of Mugler’s Alien Hypersense Fragrance
Supermodel Anok Yai has a captivating presence that will turn heads when she enters a room. Her glowing chocolate skin, well-manicured nails, and stylish hair...

EXCLUSIVE: Beauty Founder Kristen Noel Crawley Returns With KNC School Of Beauty
In a world where mainstream narratives often overlook the unique challenges that women of color face, initiatives like the KNC School of Beauty stand out....

In The Chair With: Lacy Redway
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and career...

The 8 Must-Try Blushes For Spring
As the anticipation for Spring approaches, many of us are planning our seasonal wardrobe switch-ups and updated beauty looks. This also means we’re searching for...