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Akili King
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7 Best Pixie Cut Styles For Spring 2026
“2025 is the year of the pixie,” Topicals founder Olamide Olowe told ESSENCE exclusively last year. But, Olowe’s declaration didn’t stop when the year ended….
Kehlani Debuts A Bold New Pixie Cut For The Season
The pixie cut has claimed another head. Earlier this week, we saw Justine Skye recruited to a wolf cut style. Now, Kehlani is the latest…
Megan Thee Stallion & Coco Jones Stun At Milan Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week has gotten a dose of unapologetic Black girl magic. This season, so far, Megan Thee Stallion and Coco Jones are turning the…
Celebrity Hairstylist Suzette Boozer Breaks Down Her Top Tips
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal…
Inside The Era Of Undetectable Injectables
Your favorite celebrities aren’t looking better because they’re getting less work done; they’re just getting better work. The last decade has been filled with loud,…
How Rocking Fun Patterns Is Helping Me Beat Seasonal Blues
ESSENCE Senior Beauty & Style Editor Akili King believes ‘glow’ is more than skin deep. In The Ritual Report, she shares personal healing practices—from acupuncture…
The Latest Pixie Cut Recruit? Justine Skye
“I’m about to cut all my hair off,” singer Justine Skye says in an Instagram reel. Crossing over to the land of pixie cuts is…
Stylish Snow Boots For Every Budget
The snow is here, yet the girls still have places to go. After our second storm of the season, we’re all hoping it was the…
Raven-Symoné Just Started Her Loc Journey
“It’s happening,” said Raven-Symoné in a TikTok video with over 25,000 likes. Sitting in celebrity hairstylist Erinn Courtney’s chair, the once buzz-cut star—who’s dyed her…
Why Black Barbershops Are the Heart Of The Community
Black barbershops are more than just places to get a fresh cut—they’re the heartbeat of the community. From the moment you walk in, you’re stepping…