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How To Make Your Own Massage Oil
Earlier this week, viral content creator Nara Smith had her husband make sunscreen from scratch. However, the controversial formula, containing a mix of ingredients like...

I Tried The Volcano Facial– Here’s How It Went
No matter how great our skincare routine is, traveling can hinder our glow. The plane ride alone can cause our skin to become dry and...

The Protective Styles Our Writers Are Wearing To Essence Festival
From jumbo box braids to knotless Senegalese twists, wearing protective styles to the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture is our heat-beating beauty hack. So, before...
How To Apply Press-Ons Like A Pro, According To Celebrity Manicurists
With the viral no-nicure touted as no-makeup makeup for nails and aura nails making a comeback, press-ons are the no-fuss version of summer’s favorite trends. ...

Inside The Mystifying World Of Knotless Braids
From Boho and BoraBora, to Goddess, the world of knotless braids has truly taken off in a thousand different directions. At times, it can feel...

How Important Is After Sun Care?
The sun is out and we are outside. While we love being under the sun, sunscreen is the one thing we can never leave the...

Glossier Partners With WNBA On Court Refurbishment
Contrary to popular belief, beauty and sports work perfectly together. At least Glossier’s recent WNBA collaboration certainly proves this. In partnership with Project Backboard and...

10 Times Solange Knowles Delivered Beauty Inspiration
Solange Knowles does nothing without intention. From her multidisciplinary institution Saint Heron to her musical short film When I Get Home, Solange is a singer-songwriter,...

ICYMI: 9 Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Week
Celebrity beauty moments hit a chic high in the past few days: from couture week in Paris to full glam even in leisure. Side bangs...

A Guide To Using Retinol In The Summer
“Truth is…” allows readers to get esthetician-backed advice without having to step foot into an office. In each article, certified skin therapist Samantha Mims shares...