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Carol’s Daughter Is Returning To Its Independently-Owned Roots
For over three decades, Carol’s Daughter has been at the forefront of the natural hair movement—championing self-love and the beauty of our textures with every...
Product Of The Week: KIN Apparel Car Headrest Cover
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...
ICYMI: Tracee Ellis Ross’s Red Marni Lip, And More
From Milan Fashion Week—this season was known for their star-studded runways—to awards shows and the parties after, you didn’t have to search high or low...
5 Body Butters To Keep Your Skin Hydrated From Neck To Toe
Although coming soon to a close, the winter season is still in full swing. But that doesn’t mean dry skin should prevail. Between the dry...
Taraji P. Henson Rocks Windswept Pompadour At ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Yesterday, we held our annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles, honoring the most gifted Black performers in television and film. Among our...
Taraji P. Henson Rocks Windswept Pompadour At ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards
Yesterday, we held our annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles, honoring the most gifted Black performers in television and film. Among our...
ICYMI: Beyoncé & Tabitha Brown Promote Fragrances, And More
The past few weeks have been busier than most. With fashion month, awards shows, and Valentine’s Day, it may have been hard to keep up...
A New Study Finds Carcinogens In 10 Synthetic Braiding Hair Brands
Last year, a class action lawsuit against relaxer brands—including L’Oréal’s Dark & Lovely and Ultra Sheen, Just for Me, and Motions, among others— was filed...
Beauty In Black: ‘Less Is More’ Beauty Products To Try
Welcome to ‘Beauty In Black.’ A video series where our Senior Beauty Editor, Akili King, discusses the newest and hottest Black-owned products in the beauty...
Behind The Brand: The Reality For Black Women In Corporate Beauty
Diversity and inclusivity in beauty are often judged by what brands present to the world. In other words: campaigns featuring diverse faces, expansive shade ranges,...