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The 2025 Black Beauty Roster Creator Summit Was Filled With Endless Gems

The Black Beauty Roster Creator Summit kicked off for another year with an expanded program, new venue, and re-energized atmosphere. Along with an exciting roster…

Monet McMichael And Method Haircare Transform Grand Central With The Shift

When beauty creator Monet McMichael walked into Grand Central Terminal for The Shift—Method Haircare’s immersive transformation event—it was a full-circle moment ten years in the…

Our Favorite Beauty Moments From The 2025 Governors Awards

Following the LACMA Art + Film Gala and CFDA Awards earlier this month, awards show season is finally sneaking back up. And, last night, the…

Luar And TRESemmé Just Launched The Hair Accessory You Need This Season

“Beauty has always been part of my world,” LUAR founder Raul Lopez tells ESSENCE. Earlier this year, the designer collaborated with MAC, his longterm makeup…

Sweet July Skin Launches New Rum Cake Lip Treatment Inspired By Ayesha Curry’s Jamaican Roots

Sweet July Skin is serving up something sweet just in time for the season. And trust us, your lips are about to feel the love….

Meet The Hairstylists Behind Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Most Iconic Looks

Former First lady Michelle Obama’s new book, The Look, is more than a visual archive. It’s a celebration of Black womanhood, the evolution of personal…

How Del Martin Is Bringing Beauty Lovers Together With The Black Beauty Block Party

As more beauty lovers rethink what connection really looks like—online and off—a new kind of moment is taking shape. For Del Martin, celebrity makeup artist…

The Lip Bar Teamed Up With Top Beauty Creators For Its First Lip Kit Collab

This holiday season, The Lip Bar is ushering in a new era of beauty collaborations with its first-ever influencer-created lip kits, partnering with three powerhouse…

The Best Beauty Moments From The 2025 Fashion Awards

Ending the year with one final red carpet just feels right. Tonight, the Fashion Awards—hosted by Colman Domingo—returned to London’s Royal Albert Hall. As always,…

This Is The “Little Secret” To Porsha Williams’ RHOA Beauty

TV stars are known for having no bad angles. But, while Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams has the best of the best glam…