Akili King
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The French Curl Bob Is The Most Holiday-Ready Look
Braids are the gift that keep on giving. Switch yours up with this season’s most holiday-ready look: the French curl bob. “French curl braids are...
Is The Button Nose Contour The Most Pro-Black Makeup Trend Right Now?
“Contouring is a way of adding dimension and sculpting the face to bring out someone’s bone structure,” MAC Senior Artist Fatima Thomas tells ESSENCE. However,...
Couple-Care: Andre Austin And Yeabsera Wolfe
Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community. Each couple discusses how “couple-care” sustains their relationship, the self-care lessons they’ve learned from...
Cardi B Serves Sultry Realness With New Brunette ‘Do
It’s not new news that Cardi B always looks fly. From past red carpets and award shows to fashion-forward events, she’s rocked everything from fiery...
A Perfume Fanatic Shares His Top Winter Picks
Let’s talk about winter fragrances. Because, baby, this cold weather will not keep us down! And what better way to lift a mood this season...
In The Chair With: Yusef Williams
All eyes were on Tyla as she strutted down the Victoria’s Secret runway this season. As for the headturning, blonde bob hair? That was all...
Product Of The Week: Glossier Eyeshadow Stick
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: Tessa Thompson’s Mocha Lip, Danielle Brooks’s Updo, And More
With just a few weeks left in 2024, this week, celebrities are setting the tone for the new year. And, while the shade mocha mousse...
How Doechii’s Iconic Braids For ‘The Late Show’ Came Together
Throughout history, our hair (think: hair salon and barbershop talk) has kept the Black community united. And, four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, Doechii, took that line of...
Create A Makeup Look Inspired By Pantone’s ‘Mocha Mousse’
There’s a reason the kids are saying “you ate that” when your makeup, well, “eats!” And with Pantone Color Institute announcing the delectable ‘Mocha Mousse’...