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Akili King
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Toni Renee Is The Beauty Marketing Maven To Know
Welcome to MakeUp HerStory. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be highlighting Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and…
Simone Biles’s Inspiring Beauty Moments
The greatest gymnast of all time, Simone Biles, holds the record for the most wins in history, raking in a total of 41 medals at…
Queen Latifah’s Beauty Evolution
At 55, Queen Latifah represents decades of Black feminist magic. Since the late ‘80s, the artist has been the voice of women’s empowerment. Her Grammy-winning…
Get Ready With Fana Hues Before Her Baby’s All Right Show
A moth is more than just a muted-toned insect hypnotized by a flame. For R&B singer Fana Hues, MOTH is the name of her latest…
The Beauty Evolution Of Chaka Khan
Being the “Queen Of Funk” doesn’t come without being a beauty muse as a side gig. And Chaka Khan, who turns 72 today, has been…
Makeup By Chelsea Breaks Down Doechii’s PFW Beauty Looks
Fashion month ended two weeks ago, but Doechii’s Paris takeover lives on. On day one, she had her PFW FW25 debut at Le Grand Dîner…
Mariah Carey’s Glamorous Beauty Moments
The elusive chanteuse, Mariah Carey, isn’t just known for her five-octave vocal range. She’s also the blueprint for glamour and has been setting trends for…
Halle Berry’s Re-Spin Is Changing the Menopause Conversation
For Halle Berry, wellness has always been a priority. But when she entered perimenopause, the award-winning actress realized just how little information was available—especially for…
Erykah Badu Wore An Orange Bob At The 2025 Billboard Women In Music
Erykah Badu wasn’t going to accept the Icon Award at the 2025 Billboard Women In Music without an iconic look to match. Even before her…
Topicals Founder Tells All About Bread Beauty Supply Acquisition
Textured hair care brand, Bread Beauty Supply, just found a new home with Cost of Doing Business (CODB). This brand new holding company was founded…