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Beauty Brand Founders On What Juneteenth Means To Them

Juneteenth is a day for us to commemorate Black freedom and honor our ancestors. Since June 19th, 1865– when it was declared that enslaved people...

How To Treat Oily Skin This Season

When the season transitions, so does our skin. In the fall, our skin may feel in constant fluctuation and during the winter, more dry. Meanwhile,...

Should I Be Using Sunscreen On My Scalp?

Let’s talk about protecting your whole body at all costs from the sun. While we rave about the importance of sunscreen, we mainly focus on...

Product of the Week: PROVENCE Beauty Lip Mask

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: 15 Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Week

This week’s beauty moments are squished between celebrities’ busy summer schedules, from MAC’s 30th VIVA Glam event to fashion week shows. In other words, some...

These Are The 5 Skincare Products I’m Taking On Vacation

As a beauty writer, I’ve spent countless hours testing and scrutinizing various skincare products. This includes everything from serums and moisturizers, to cleansers and masks....

These Are The Lessons We’ve Learned From Our Dads

Father’s Day can stir up a reminder of all the lessons we’ve learned from our dads. While we might teach them skincare routines and how...

How To Choose The Right Nail Length

When it comes to our nails, we like to make sure they look good no matter what goes on in our lives as our digits...

4C FILES: From Pain to Passion

My hair journey is a testimony in itself. I’ve navigated various stages of confusion, ultimately ending at self-love. But growing up, I struggled to understand...

Big Chop! Rihanna Reveals Her Short Hair Cut

When ESSENCE’s March/April cover star Beyoncé released Cécred haircare, she debunked the myth that women who wear wigs don’t have healthy hair. “That’s some bull****...