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Author: Akili King

Dear Sharon Chuter, You’ll Live Forever In Our Hearts
Beauty · Beauty News

Dear Sharon Chuter, You’ll Live Forever In Our Hearts

By Akili King · Aug 26, 2025
Tracee Ellis Ross Ushers Pattern Beauty Into Its Body Care Era
Beauty · Beauty News · Celebrity · Self-Care · Skin

Tracee Ellis Ross Ushers Pattern Beauty Into Its Body Care Era

By Akili King · Aug 19, 2025
Ciara Gets Real About Embracing Her Stretch Marks And New Dove Campaign
Beauty · Beauty News · Celebrity · Skin

Ciara Gets Real About Embracing Her Stretch Marks And New Dove Campaign

By Akili King · Aug 19, 2025
Braided Beauties: Inspiring Protective Styles From Essence Festival 2025
2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Beauty · Festival · Hair

Braided Beauties: Inspiring Protective Styles From Essence Festival 2025

By Akili King · Jul 14, 2025
Couple-Care: Nia Mariah & Kiana Brooks
Beauty · Couple-Care · Health & Wellness · Lifestyle · Love & Sex · Makeup · Relationships · Self-Care · Skin

Couple-Care: Nia Mariah & Kiana Brooks

By Akili King · Jun 26, 2025
Inside Celebrity Hair Artist Kim Kimble’s New Extensions Bar
Beauty · Beauty News · Celebrity · Extensions · Hair

Inside Celebrity Hair Artist Kim Kimble’s New Extensions Bar

By Akili King · Jun 25, 2025
MakeUp HerStory: Sabrina Elba Is Championing A-Beauty
Beauty · Celebrity · Skin

MakeUp HerStory: Sabrina Elba Is Championing A-Beauty

By Akili King · Jun 13, 2025
In The Chair With: Naïma Bremer
Beauty · Celebrity · In The Chair · Makeup

In The Chair With: Naïma Bremer

By Akili King · Jun 4, 2025
Couple-Care: Milton Dixon & Rashaad Denzel
Beauty · Couple-Care · Health and Wellness · Love & Sex · Relationships · Self-Care

Couple-Care: Milton Dixon & Rashaad Denzel

By Akili King · May 29, 2025
Soul II Seoul
Beauty · Health and Wellness · Lifestyle · Love & Sex · Magazine · Relationships · Self-Care · Travel

Soul II Seoul

By Akili King · May 23, 2025
Savannah James’ New Skincare Brand, Reframe, Was Inspired By Her Daughter
Beauty · Beauty News · Skin

Savannah James’ New Skincare Brand, Reframe, Was Inspired By Her Daughter

By Akili King · May 15, 2025
In The Chair With: Vernon François
Beauty · Hair · In The Chair

In The Chair With: Vernon François

By Akili King · May 14, 2025
These Makeup Artists Remind Us Why Community Always Comes Before Competition
Beauty · Celebrity · Makeup

These Makeup Artists Remind Us Why Community Always Comes Before Competition

By Akili King · May 13, 2025
Product Of The Week: Mielle Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera Deep Hydration Weightless Oil
Beauty · Beauty Products & Tools · Hair

Product Of The Week: Mielle Kalahari Melon & Aloe Vera Deep Hydration Weightless Oil

By Akili King · May 13, 2025
ESSENCE Grooming Diary: Get Ready With Scott Evans For The 2025 Met Gala
Awards & Events · Beauty · Hair · Met Gala · Red Carpet

ESSENCE Grooming Diary: Get Ready With Scott Evans For The 2025 Met Gala

By Akili King · May 6, 2025
Couple-Care: Adam And Tiffany Dodson Davis
Beauty · Couple-Care · Health & Wellness · Lifestyle · Self-Care

Couple-Care: Adam And Tiffany Dodson Davis

By Akili King · Apr 28, 2025
Kokoroko On New Album Announcement & Self-Care On Tour
Beauty · Health and Wellness · Lifestyle · music

Kokoroko On New Album Announcement & Self-Care On Tour

By Akili King · Apr 10, 2025
Small, Black Woman-owned Beauty Brands To Know
Beauty · Holidays · Women's History Month

Small, Black Woman-owned Beauty Brands To Know

By Akili King · Mar 28, 2025
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