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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...

Are Twists Becoming The Fastest Way To Hair Growth?
Growing our hair can be the most exciting and dreadful experience. Most of us all start the same. Feeling incredibly enthusiastic while running to our...
Why Can No One Define 4C Hair?
With over 300,000 TikTok posts under the hashtag #4Chair, controversy is stirring over who actually has the hair type. From wash routines to shrinkage and...
7 Expert-Approved Textured Hair Trends To Try This Spring
Spring is the season of new beginnings, and what better way to reset than a new hairstyle? No look has to be permanent, and with...
Could Scar Tape Be Your New Hyperpigmentation Hack?
Face taping has had quite the resurgence this year. See: Doechii’s visible face-lifting tape as a “natural botox” and kinesiology tape being used to smooth...