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The 5 Curl Creams I Swear By As A Beauty Editor

One thing I always make sure of when I go out is that my curls have plenty of volume and definition. I love trying out...

EADEM’s New Cashmere Peel Does It All

“There are certain formulas that are considered the holy grail of exfoliation,” co-founder of EADEM, Marie Kouadio Amouzame tells ESSENCE. But, the most powerful exfoliants...

Product Of The Week: Therabody TheraFace PRO

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...

Sabrina Elba On Her New Okra-Infused S’Able Labs Retinol

We can’t blame you if Sabrina Elba is your current beauty muse. Her effortless hair and makeup moments are endless, including her recent pixie cut,...

ICYMI: 9 Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Weekend

Without a moment’s respite, celebrities did not let up the past few days; reinventing everything from Chaka Khan-inspired hairstyles to kaleidoscopic lip finishes. It’s safe...

6 Best Shampoos For Gray Hair

If one thing’s for sure, age is not a barrier to looking great with gray hair. You can certainly make a strong statement with different...

16 Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Week

This week, celebrities turned to sculpted blush, forehead-framing hairdos and dark chic looks. We saw pink rouges used as contour, sharp winged liner defining heavy...

Kiki Barth Shares Her Beauty Secrets

Kiki Barth is a fan favorite. From her first introduction as a guest at Larsa Pippen’s pool party in season four, to her frequent appearances...

The Lip Bar’s Melissa Butler On Supporting Your Favorite Beauty Brands Amid Recession

“Brands are closing left and right,” The Lip Bar CEO, Melissa Butler said in a recent Instagram post. “I’m talking about brands that are much...

In The Chair With: Naeemah LaFond

“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and career...