

Akili King
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ICYMI: Erykah Badu’s BBL Culture Critique, And More
Beauty can be two things: trendy or undefined. And at times, both. Throughout the past week, makeup looks spanning the decades transcended trends all together....

Small, Black Woman-owned Beauty Brands To Know
Women are an incredible force. We move forward with a passion that can move the coldest hearts. We’ve managed to balance being mothers, wives, graduates,...

Fashion Fair’s New Foundation Is Here Just In Time For Spring
Fashion Fair is back to remind us that we’re the blueprint in the luxury beauty space, too. The iconic beauty brand, which made history in...

Carol’s Daughter’s Lisa Price Discusses Her Legacy
Welcome to MakeUp HerStory. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be highlighting Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and...

Product Of The Week: Cécred Restoring Hair & Edge Drops
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...
Rooted in Real
My hair journey and my life journey are practically one and the same. As a child growing up in Ghana, I had to wear my...

ICYMI: FKA Twigs’s Braided Pony, And More
This week, celebrity beauty honored the spring equinox: sun-kissed skin, shades of blonde, and rosy glam. Although winter favorites weren’t entirely lost (enter: frostbitten blush),...
Ayesha Curry’s Inspiring Beauty Moments
Ayesha Curry has always understood the assignment when it comes to beauty—and she delivers with ease, grace, and a glow that speaks volumes. Whether she’s...

Asia Grant On Building Redoux And Viral Scent Tours
Welcome to MakeUp HerStory. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be highlighting Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and...

Black Women Perfumers On The Power Of Crafting Fragrances
Oh, the sweet possibilities of a great perfume. It’s an unseen accessory that can preserve memories, awaken the senses, and even disarm people with its...