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Author: Akili King

In The Chair With: Naeemah LaFond
Beauty · Hair

In The Chair With: Naeemah LaFond

By Akili King · Feb 29, 2024
Couple-Care: Asiah James And Gerald Cannon
Beauty

Couple-Care: Asiah James And Gerald Cannon

By Akili King · Feb 14, 2024
Veronica Webb On Black History Month And Walking The Sergio Hudson Show
Beauty

Veronica Webb On Black History Month And Walking The Sergio Hudson Show

By Akili King · Feb 13, 2024
Elisa Johnson On Effortless Beauty And Positive Self-Talk
Beauty

Elisa Johnson On Effortless Beauty And Positive Self-Talk

By Akili King · Feb 9, 2024
ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Zuri Marley Gets Ready For The “One Love” Film Premiere
Beauty · Celebrity · Hair · Makeup

ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Zuri Marley Gets Ready For The “One Love” Film Premiere

By Akili King · Feb 9, 2024
In The Chair With: Nigella Miller
Beauty

In The Chair With: Nigella Miller

By Akili King · Feb 8, 2024
How Janelle Monáe’s Classic Glam Came Together For The Grammy Awards
Beauty · Celebrity · Grammys

How Janelle Monáe’s Classic Glam Came Together For The Grammy Awards

By Akili King · Feb 5, 2024
In The Chair With: Kim Kimble
Beauty

In The Chair With: Kim Kimble

By Akili King · Jan 31, 2024
Dr. Mariel Buqué On Her New Book And The Importance Of Self-Care
Beauty · Beauty News · Self-Care

Dr. Mariel Buqué On Her New Book And The Importance Of Self-Care

By Akili King · Jan 23, 2024
In The Chair With: Helena Koudou
Beauty · Hair

In The Chair With: Helena Koudou

By Akili King · Jan 17, 2024
ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Get Ready With Sheryl Lee Ralph For The Critics' Choice Awards
Beauty · Celebrity · Critics Choice Awards

ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Get Ready With Sheryl Lee Ralph For The Critics' Choice Awards

By Akili King · Jan 16, 2024
“Racial Wellness” Author, Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah, On Her Daydreaming-Filled Self-Care Routine
Beauty

“Racial Wellness” Author, Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah, On Her Daydreaming-Filled Self-Care Routine

By Akili King · Jan 14, 2024
Taraji P. Henson On The Color Purple And Trusting Your Intuition As Self-Care
Beauty · Hair

Taraji P. Henson On The Color Purple And Trusting Your Intuition As Self-Care

By Akili King · Jan 9, 2024
In The Chair With: Dhairius Thomas
Beauty · Hair

In The Chair With: Dhairius Thomas

By Akili King · Jan 3, 2024
In The Chair With: Dior Sovoa
Beauty · Hair

In The Chair With: Dior Sovoa

By Akili King · Dec 20, 2023
In The Chair With: Ursula Stephen
Beauty · Hair

In The Chair With: Ursula Stephen

By Akili King · Dec 13, 2023
In The Chair With: Kahh Spence
Beauty · Hair

In The Chair With: Kahh Spence

By Akili King · Dec 6, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Dove Is Changing The Way Black People Are Represented In Gaming With Code My Crown
Beauty · Beauty News · Hair

EXCLUSIVE: Dove Is Changing The Way Black People Are Represented In Gaming With Code My Crown

By Akili King · Nov 15, 2023
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