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Tiffany Pollard Stars In MAC’s Nude Lipstick Campaign
MAC loves New York. And not just the location their headquarters—and home to their annual Viva Glam Billion Dollar Ball— has been based in since...
Product Of The Week: Act + Acre Cold Processed Hair Cleanse
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...
Dry Strands? Try Mielle’s New Moisture-Boosting Hair Care Line
“Mielle has always been built upon kitchen logic,” Mielle President Omar Goff tells ESSENCE. Founder Monique Rodriguez whipped up the first formulas in her kitchen...
ICYMI: Gabrielle Union’s Schiaparelli Skin, And More
Men’s fashion week saw some of the biggest stars front row last week. Many married old Hollywood glamour with the chicness of French beauty. In...
Achieve The Viral Margiela Porcelain Skin With Pat McGrath’s New Product
This time last year, the legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath presented one of the greatest beauty looks of all time at John Galliano’s final Maison...
In The Chair With: Jessica Davis
“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and...
Product Of The Week: EADEM Mami Wata Mist
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...
Facelift Without Surgery? I Tried A Buccal Facial And Lymphatic Drainage Massage
When it comes to wellness trends, I’m always curious to see what the buzz is about. Recently, I decided to treat myself to a Buccal...
In The New Year, We’re Releasing Natural Hair Anxiety
In 2025, we’re freeing ourselves from restrictions and inhibitions, which includes how we police our natural hair. The natural hair space is one of reclamation,...
How You Can Help Restore The Beauty Of LA Amidst Fires
The wildfires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area are some of the worst in California history, amassing levels of loss that are hard...