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Akili King
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The Best Red Carpet Looks From The iHeartRadio Music Awards
One of the most exciting nights in music has arrived. As stars from around the world descended into the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, the…
Pat Cleveland Discusses Her Beauty Philosophy
In Authentically Aging, ESSENCE sits down with trailblazing Black women over 40 to discuss how they nurture their radiance. Each interview explores the sacred beauty…
Cardi B Went All Natural For Jimmy Fallon
Cardi B agrees with Beyoncé. Just because you wear wigs doesn’t mean you don’t have healthy—or long—hair underneath. And, just weeks before Cardi B’s new…
Megan Thee Stallion Stunned In Blonde Updo At ‘Moulin Rouge’ After Party
The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is how to master an updo. On Tuesday night, after Megan Thee Stallion made her broadway debut in Moulin…
Aretha Franklin’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments
There’s no question that Aretha Franklin is our Aries Angel. The Queen of Soul—who performed at the first ESSENCE Festival in 1995—began her career in…
The Bold Beauty Products You Need This Aries Season
It’s Aries Season. In other words, spring is officially upon us. And with the start of a new astrological year comes the perfect time to…
Thin Skin? The Perimenopause ‘Cortisol Block’ May Be To Blame
Like everything else, our skin grows as we age. What used to be plump and buoyant in our 20s naturally grows more thin and prone…
The Empties Edit: Fenty Beauty Fine Linez Precision Gel Eyeliner
In an industry with an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, The Empties Edit helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty…
Ayesha Curry’s Best Beauty Moments
Ayesha Curry has long had a stake in beauty. In 2023, she founded Sweet July Skin, the beauty extension to her lifestyle brand Sweet July….
Latto’s Hair Stylist on the Iconic Looks Defining Her New Era
It’s no secret that Essence Festival 2026 performer Latto is entering a new era. Last week, the Columbus, Ohio-born rapper announced her pregnancy, new album,…