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Jasmine Tookes Stars In Victoria’s Secret Mother’s Day Campaign

Back in October, veteran angel Jasmine Tookes opened the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. But, it wasn’t just her silky, sexy hair our jaws were dropped…

5 Green Skincare Brands You Should Know About For Earth Day

The $500 billion dollar beauty industry—despite “greenwashing” claims—is responsible for 120 billion pieces of packaging waste each year. It’s an industry where beauty is often…

Hair Loss In Your 30s? It Could Be Early Menopause

“Daily hair shedding is normal,” hair transplant surgeon at The Treatment Rooms London Dr. Roshan Vara tells ESSENCE. In fact, most people shed around 50…

Our Favorite Red Carpet Looks From The ‘Michael’ Premiere 

Michael, the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, is set to hit theaters this Friday. Last night, the film’s Los Angeles premiere served as a glamorous…

‘Michael’ Costume Designer Marci Rodgers Weaves Storytelling And Legacy In Biopic

The highly anticipated Michael biopic feels like a win for Black people everywhere. And that’s because it is. Releasing on April 24, it not only…

Teyana Taylor’s New Revlon Campaign Is Unforgettable

What makes a woman unforgettable? Is it her beauty? Her elegance? For Teyana Taylor, being unforgettable is all about being confidently yourself. “I remember seeing…

Surprise! Solange Debuts Bold Buzz Cut

Solange has long been identified by her waist-long, fluffy curls. She’s an architect of low-manipulation styles, afterall, often avoiding silk presses and pretty much anything…

The Empties Edit: Why I’m Always Re-Stocking JM Botanicals’ Shower Steamers

In an industry with an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, The Empties Edit helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your…

Michelle Obama’s Floral Slip Skirt & More Celeb Fashion Moments 

Our favorite celebs have been out and about lately. From the final weekend of Coachella to the Tiffany Blue Book Gala, plus a wave of…

Tracee Ellis Ross’ Afro And More Best Celebrity Beauty Moments

Last week, celebrity beauty defined spring through bright blush and wispy lashes. But, this week, it was all about making a statement. From big afros…