Much like a pixie cut, the power of a bob cannot be understated. Being equal parts chic, blunt, and versatile, it’s no wonder that this…

Solange has long been a world-building architect in her own right. She’s the founder of Saint Heron, a multidisciplinary creative group, the curator of Eldorado…

Beyoncé owes Paris nothing. Besides bringing Miley Cyrus and her husband Jay-Z on stage at two out of three of her Cowboy Carter shows, the…

If there’s one thing celebrity hair artist Kim Kimble is going to do, it’s get you, as she would say, “#Kimbleized.” In others words, Kimble—who…

Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community. Each couple discusses how “couple-care” sustains their relationship, the self-care lessons they’ve learned from…

In 2025, Black women in music aren’t just setting beauty trends—they’re reshaping the narrative entirely. Whether opera singers, rappers, or genre-blurring innovators, today’s artists are…

“I was always just different,” reflected Missy Elliott to Brooklyn White in her 2023 ESSENCE cover interview. Despite her alternative approach to beauty, “I never…

Lil’ Kim has reigned as the eternal Queen Bee of rap since the 1990s. The Brooklyn-born artist was discovered by The Notorious B.I.G. before releasing her debut studio…

Cardi B has become synonymous with the Couture week front row thanks to her knockout beauty looks. Last year, she went from a mob wives…

“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal…