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Akili King
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Christian Cowan FW25 Served Lit-From-Within Beauty
New York Fashion Week is back in full-swing, and Christian Cowan’s A/W ‘25 runway was certainly one to remember—from the sky-high beehive-inspired wigs to the…
Serena Williams Stuns During Super Bowl Halftime Show
It’s not news that Serena Williams has had “dancer” on her resume. If her splits on the court didn’t give it away, remember her cameo…
ESSENCE Street Style: Beauty Moments—NYFW FW25 Day 3
The third day of New York Fashion Week brought an interesting showcase of Fall/Winter 2025 collections from both established and emerging designers. Notable presentations included…
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…