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Beautycon’s “Texture On The Runway” Was A Front Row Seat To A Celebration Of Black Hair
As ESSENCE’s Content Director, Nandi Howard, explained at Beautycon’s “Texture on the Runway” show, textured hair is often excluded from the luxury fashion world. That...
Tia Mowry Is Defining What Beauty Means For Herself
As Tia Mowry said during the Defining Beauty 4U panel at Beautycon yesterday, “it’s about damn time” for hair brands to embrace and properly nourish...
Luar’s SS24 Beauty Look Was All About Spiky Cornrows and 90s Supermodel-Inspired Makeup
Luar designer, Raul Lopez closed out the NYFW spring 2024 season with an ode to crisp-white button downs and beige leather dresses. But, as much...
The Inspiration Behind The Heatless Hair At Willy Chavarria’s SS24 Show
Willy Chavarria presented his SS24 collection at the Woolworth Building for New York Fashion Week. And, mirroring this sculptural skyscraper were the structural blazers and...
Black Beauty Roster’s Luncheon Honored Industry Experts During NYFW
Although there are new beauty products and brands launching on the market daily, far too often, Black people in the industry are underrepresented. But, in...
Mara Brock Akil’s Nail Polish Collaboration Supports Writers Affected By The Strike
Screenwriter and producer, Mara Brock Akil has a knack for making people feel seen. This is certainly present in the iconic shows she’s created and...
The Beauty Look at Eckhaus Latta’s SS24 Show Was All About Structural Liner and In-Motion Hair
From lace numbers in baby blue and black to sheer dresses, the Eckhaus Latta SS24 show was a blend of casual-sexy. A contemporary and natural...
Eckhaus Latta’s SS24 Beauty Look Was All About Structural Liner And In-Motion Hair
From lace numbers in baby blue and black to sheer dresses, the Eckhaus Latta SS24 show was a blend of casual-sexy. A contemporary and natural...
Jawara on Creating the Hair Looks at Helmut Lang’s SS24 Show
Creative director Peter Do kicked off New York Fashion Week spring 2024 with his debut at Helmut Lang. The highly anticipated show was speckled with...
The 5 Best Supplements For Overall Wellness
When we think of beauty, our minds likely jump to makeup and skincare first. But what good are our favorite products if we’re not feeling...