

Akili King
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Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Embrace Your Natural Lashes
It’s time to cancel your lash appointment because natural lashes are back! After years of costly strip lashes, extensions, and lifts, natural lashes are stepping...

Experts Weigh In On The “Straight Natural” Conversation
The internet can be an unforgiving place for Black creators, specifically when it comes to natural hair content. “Straight hair naturals” are Black women who...
Is The Key To Elevated Makeup Less Powder? Sir John Says So
At the most recent BeautyCon this past November, an eager crowd gathered to watch celebrity makeup artist Sir John perform a live masterclass. As he...
Product Of The Week: Salt Air’s New Salt Water Vanilla Body Wash
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...
Find Your Signature Spring Scent With These Captivating Fragrances
For most of my life, I have never really considered which fragrance is best for me. In fact, my perfume collection started to take off...

Why Pastel Nails Are The Perfect Spring Nail Trend
Spring is here, which means lighter days and brighter colors. Pastels have been a consistent trend of Spring and this year is no exception. We...

The Truth About SPF: Why Black Women Should Be Protecting Their Skin Year-Round
When it comes to SPF and melanated skin, the myths have been running rampant for far too long. Some folks still believe that the rich...
6 Beauty Essentials To Keep Handy During Festival Season
Spring is officially in full swing. While we’ve all been anticipating the warm temperatures (especially our fellow New Yorkers), the seasonal change also marks the...
Kokoroko On New Album Announcement & Self-Care On Tour
Since 2014, British septet Kokoroko, co-founded by trumpeter and composer Sheila Maurice-Grey and percussionist Onome Edgeworth, has been shelling out a mix of jazz-funk, neo-soul,...
These Are The Top Hyperpigmentation Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed, According to Experts
Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns for melanated beauties. If you’ve ever dealt with stubborn dark spots, you know it can feel...