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This Theater Experience Set In A Salon Tells Black Women’s HIV Stories

It’s a Sunday night at DreamGirls Hair Salon in Culver City, but something’s different. The usual hum of blow dryers and laughter is gone. In…

10 Loc’d Black Women On Why Returning To A Loose Natural Isn’t An Option

September 20, 2025, marks four years since I loc’d my hair. To this day, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. For years,…

The Best Fashion Looks At The 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards

At this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards Black women are proving once again that style and grace go hand-in-hand for us. After all, the night was…

This Body Air Brusher’s Exhibit Was A Nod To “Hood Beauty”

It’s October and fashion week is over, but airbrush artist Mab is still hellbent on couture. On Saturday night, the artist—known for airbrushing abs at…

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s DIVA Foundation Celebrates 35 Years Of HIV Impact

When Beyoncé declared that a “diva is a female version of a hustler” in 2009, she captured the energy of a generation of women stepping…

Couple-Care: Dalijah & Willie

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…

Teyana Taylor’s Albaso Braids Might Be Her Most Powerful Style Yet

Teyana Taylor has had quite the month—and we’re only one week in. Between receiving a Grammy nomination for Escape Room, to winning Ebony’s Power 100…

The Best Beauty Advice I Can Give You Is To Just Go Outside

Make no mistake about it, things are… pretty bleak across the board. Not to mention, scrolling through social media or watching the news can sometimes…

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…