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Akili King
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How I Regrew My Thinning Hair
I discovered I was experiencing hair thinning in the most unexpected (and sort of embarrassing) way. During a visit home to see my folks, I…
Blush And Lip Combos Perfect For The Holiday Season
When we were little girls playing in our mother’s makeup, there were no rules. Putting as much blush, lipstick, and eyeshadow (sometimes simultaneously) was acceptable…
Harlem Perfume Co.’s Eartha Kitt Collection Smells Like Pure Glamour
In a world overflowing with celebrity scents, old-school staples, and niche indie lines, Harlem Perfume Co. has always charted its own course. The brand crafts fragrances…
The Best Fashion Looks At The 2026 Critics Choice Awards
To kick off the New Year, the 2026 Critics Choice Awards set the tone with major Black fashion moments. From sculptural silhouettes and dramatic trains…
Gabby Thomas Stars In New COVERGIRL Campaign
COVERGIRL is setting the tone for 2026 with Ready. Set. Wrap. This campaign spotlights the brand’s first-ever tubing mascara and stars Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas…
Toffee Makeup Is Winter’s Warmest Beauty Trend For Black Women
It’s the coldest season of the year, but winter makeup couldn’t be warmer. In other words, we’re predicting the toffee makeup trend will take over…
Olandria Carthen Kicks Off 2026 With Major Blush
Love Island USA’s sweetheart Olandria Carthen had quite the 2025. Since the season seven finale back in July, Carthen walked in a number of fashion…
Allow Tessa Thompson’s Sleek Hair To Be Your 2026 Inspiration
Leave it to Tessa Thompson to remind us why she’s one of Hollywood’s most stylish risk-takers. At Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor, the actress…
The Best Dimensional Hair Color Trends For Black Women In 2026
Last year, Keke Palmer went red, Cardi B embraced dual-tones, and Tracee Ellis Ross tried blonde on for size. “Warm caramel balayages, chocolate brunettes with…
Our Favorite Beauty Looks From The 2026 Golden Globes
Tonight, at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes—held in oh so glamorous Beverly Hills—celebrities are setting the tone for what beauty means in 2026. While the…