Akili King
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Savannah James’ New Skincare Brand, Reframe, Was Inspired By Her Daughter
While most celebrity-owned beauty brands might come off as money grabs and a way to stay relevant in the fast-moving media landscape, Savannah James’ new...
Design Essentials Celebrates The Future Of Black Hair On Their 35th Anniversary
Afros have long been a symbol of resistance, from Angela Davis and the Black Panther to Diana Ross and The Supremes. “The natural hair movement...
Jasmine Tookes’ New Brand Aims To Cure Your ‘Beauty Burnout’
Nails, hair, wax, facial, botox, lashes, repeat. With beauty services and product usage often treated like a requirement for women, it’s easy to be subject...
In The Chair With: Vernon François
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal...
The Black Beauty Summit Returns With Headliner Taraji P. Henson
This week, expect beauty to get a reset. Happening in the heart of New York City this Friday, the 2025 BBR Beauty Summit, hosted by...
Product Of The Week: Mielle Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera Oil
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week cuts through the noise. To help you find...
Tara Davis-Woodhall On Her Hair Journey & Advocating For Texture Representation With Dove
The average American spends 4.8 hours per day on their phone. Meanwhile, 90 percent of Black people live in a household with smartphones, which is...
ICYMI: Taraji P. Henson’s Cowboy Carter Grills, And More
Last week’s Met Gala set the tone for the best celebrity beauty moments this week. From high glam grills at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour to...
MakeUp HerStory: Ami Colé Founder Reflects On Motherhood & Her Entrepreneurial Journey
Welcome to MakeUp HerStory. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and making history in their own right....
Beauty Professionals On The Self-Care Rituals Their Mother Figures Have Taught Them
For many of us, our mothers, the matriarchs we grew up around, were our first foray into beauty. Observing them through the bathroom mirror, quietly...