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I Tried The Nano Infusion Facial at Heyday Skincare
Since last year, my new year’s resolution has been to focus on skincare. As someone with oily and sensitive skin, I started investing a lot...

10 Standout Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
Whether it was front row at fashion shows or at intimate birthday celebrations, our favorite it-girls served up a plethora of beauty inspiration this week...

8 Hand Creams That Will Save You This Winter
Wintertime (especially if you’re in New York right now like us!) can be a struggle for our skin, especially our hands. That’s why leveling up...

Is Blepharoplasty On The Rise?
There’s no doubt that “anti-aging” is continuing to trend in the beauty industry thanks to “Botox in a bottle” serums, nonsurgical facelifts, and even pills...

Confidence Secrets From 4 Women Pushing Back Against Beauty Standards
Beauty standards are engraved into girls from a young age. Our Barbies and dolls come perfectly packaged with their hair, makeup, and nails already done....

I Got My First Facial at Sage + Sound — Here’s How It Went
I have to admit that I have never had a facial before. As a man who has been working in the beauty industry for a...

The Best Acne Scar Treatments– According To Dermatologists
Acne breakouts can leave behind frustrating blackheads, scars, and hyperpigmentation. Achieving clear skin requires multiple approaches including visiting dermatologists, using at-home face washes, facials, serums,...

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

Questions You Should Ask Before Getting A Facial
Taking the time to schedule a facial for yourself can be a hassle in some ways. Why? Well, to start, there are so many treatments...

Behind Taraji P. Henson’s ’90s-Inspired Emmy Awards Hairstyle
“The perfect description for Taraji’s Emmy’s look is a sleek, snatched ponytail with a surprise element of drama,” celebrity hairstylist, Tym Wallace tells ESSENCE. “My...