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Akili King
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Inside The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Gift Bags
Yesterday, Los Angeles’ Fairmont Century Plaza was illuminated with the guests and honorees at ESSENCE 19th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards. While the blue…
Black Stars Brought Unforgettable Style To Their First Oscars
It’s Oscars weekend, and the excitement in Hollywood is already building. From intimate studio dinners to industry celebrations across Los Angeles, nominees and creatives alike…
How Zendaya Uses Archival Fashion to Honor Black Icons
The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event will be available to stream on ESSENCE’s YouTube starting Saturday, March 14: Watch Here. “And just like…
The Best Pixie Cuts Of 2026
2025 was dubbed the year of the pixie. But, 2026 has been proving the crop cut has much more life to live. In fact, this…
The Best Braids From ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood
The 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event will be available to stream on ESSENCE’s YouTube starting Saturday, March 14: Watch Here. Yesterday, our favorite…
The Best Black Women In Hollywood Looks Of All Time
The 2026 Black Women in Hollywood awards show will be available to stream at 10:30 a.m. PT: Watch Here. Today, ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood…
How To Recover From Dry Winter Scalp
It’s the final week of winter. But, does your scalp know that? From white flakes falling onto your blouse to scratching under your braids with…
Jill Scott’s New Era, According To Her Stylist
The sun is out in NYC. The temperatures are finally above freezing level. It’s almost Aries season. And, speaking of, fellow Aries, my good sis…
Why I Started Dressing To Be Seen
For years, I believed that being taken seriously required intention that bordered on restraint. Not just in my work ethic or ambition, but in how…
Inside Alloy Studio’s Afro-Surrealist Scent World
Alloy Studio, available on our weloveus.shop site, creates experimental fragrances where scent becomes everyday armor and immersive art. “Luster” evokes the starchy sweetness of sweet…