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How To Maintain A Longer-Lasting Gel Manicure

Spending hours at the nail salon as your nail artist intricately glues on maximalist gems may have you wanting your set to last longer. On...

It’s Time Dad’s Dive Into Skincare Routines This Father’s Day

Dads are too busy to think about skincare— or so they say. This is what I perceived when I observed my father. He worked all...

Grace & Company Launches New Shower Cap Patterns

Last year, Grace & Company founder Kimanee Mason landed her adjustable shower caps on the list of Oprah’s Favorite Things. Now, the most-loved purple caps...

SPF Makeup Products To Take With You To ESSENCE Festival

As I prepare to go on my dream Greek island vacation, the thought of sun-kissed beaches and picturesque landscapes fills me with excitement. Meanwhile, with...

These Are The Next Best Options Before Botox And Filler

“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...

How Facial Reflexology Promotes Full Body Homeostasis

In between environmental, personal and humanitarian unrest, it’s natural to feel an inner imbalance. Learning new techniques to help reduce stress, fatigue and anxiety, among...

These Are The Top 3 Expert-Approved Wig Installation Tips

April 2024 was the warmest April on record in NOAA’s 175-year record. Meanwhile, last month marked the 12th consecutive month of record-breaking weather. With temperatures...

Getting Free 

My first visit to Freedom Apothecary is for a brunch there, in celebration of Black women. Upon arriving, I see a sidewalk sign that reads,...

Aja Monet’s New Audio Play “Voices” Centers Black Femme Stories

It’s unfortunate that violence against Black women has long been a problem, making movements like #SayHerName so important. This reality is what inspired Surrealist Blues...

Yasmine Cheyenne’s Best Confidence Tip Is To Trust Your Intuition

The best confidence and beauty lesson Yasmine Cheyenne learned thus far is to trust her intuition. It makes sense that her new book, Wisdom of...