

Akili King
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How Pat McGrath Brought The ‘90s Beauty Look To Life At Louis Vuitton’s SS24 Show
The Spring 2024 Louis Vuitton collection was all about honoring classic French style and beauty. The show– which took place at the brand’s unopened flagship...

‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’Is A Love Letter To Black Beauty And Immigrants
Playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding isn’t like anything you’ve ever seen on Broadway before. Directed by Whitney White, it’s not only a celebration...
Silk Press Season: 5 Tips To Make Yours Last
Silk press season is here! With the chillier months that fall and winter bring, we don’t have to worry about sweating out our heat-styled looks...
Erica Chidi Is Bringing Sexual Reproductive Education To Your Fingertips
Erica Chidi has long had a calling for helping women and people feel more comfortable in their bodies. Growing up, “I was always the girl...
JT Is Giving Us Major Beauty Inspo
Be it in songs like “Act Up” or on the cover of Pop Sugar, City Girls’ JT has long been a trendsetter. But it’s clear...

17 Iconic ESSENCE Hair Covers
Since our first issue in May 1970, ESSENCE has been dedicated to uplifting Black women and people. That includes putting inspirational individuals on the cover:...

Top 12 Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
From face paint and sharp brows, to hair clips, we can count on our favorite celebrities to give us endless, double tap-worthy hair and makeup...

4 Models Reflect On The Backstage Beauty Experience
During fashion month, the industry’s biggest celebrities, journalists, and buyers get a front row seat to the newest collections from top designers. Gorgeous models walk...
3 Industry Experts On Practicing Self-Care During Fashion Month
It’s no surprise that fashion week is filled with glitz and glamor: from the stunning collections that make their way down the runways, to the...
Topicals’ New Campaign With Teyana Taylor Celebrates Individuality
Beauty brand Topicals is on a mission to calm your breakouts and flares up. Founder Olamide Olowe launched the company in 2020 with viral products...