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Solange Fronts The New Nike x Jacquemus Shoe Campaign  

Solange Knowles always approaches style in three ways. Via art, heritage, and quiet confidence. In the new Nike x Jacquemus campaign, her energy is no…

Essence Festival 2026 Performer Brandy’s Best Beauty Moments

Brandy is part of the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture lineup. Don’t miss out—tickets here: Get Tickets Be it vocals, acting chops, or beauty looks, Brandy has…

Law Roach Partners With SheaMoisture For Silk Press Campaign

For decades, the silk press has been more than a hairstyle for Black women. So, it makes sense that the iconic look is at the…

Angel Reese In Reebok & More Celeb Fashion Moments

Celebrity fashion lived rent-free in our minds all last week. With spring on the horizon—and the first 60-degree day finally hitting New York City—style inspiration…

Tracee Ellis Ross Is Our Forever Style Muse

Some women have style. Others, beauty. Tracee Ellis Ross has both. It’s rare someone looks good in everything. Lucky for her, she’s tasteful enough to…

Tyla’s Spring Manicure And More Celebrity Beauty

Celebrity beauty was easy to come by over the last week. Between Paris Fashion Week and Daylight savings time giving a preview to spring, dressing…

Is Micro-Dosing GLP-1s Safe To Curb Menopausal Symptoms?

When Jana Stewart, 54, a hormone and midlife health coach and bodybuilder, first hit perimenopause she was doing everything “right.” Between regular exercise and healthy…

Kerry Washington’s Beauty & Style Evolution

In just over one week, ESSENCE’s 19th annual Black Women in Hollywood ceremony, honoring the Black women shaping the future of film and television, will…

The Empties Edit: Why I Re-Up On This Petroleum-Free Skin Jelly

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…

The Best Nail Studios For Artful Manis in NYC

One of the best things about New York City is the range of options on tap. From restaurants to museums to theatres to events, there’s…