Black Hair Now: All The Best Salons That Are ESSENCE Staff-Approved
Take the guesswork out of getting great dos with these ESSENCE staff-approved salons
Beach Bag Beauty
Don't leave home without these beauty-boosting products when you head to the beach. They'll protect and prettify.
Festival Ready Manis
Whether you're headed to the ESSENCE Festival this weekend or simply enjoying summertime fun, these Instagram manis capture the sunny spirit of the season.
Scent Your Summer
With the first day of summer popping up this Saturday (Where did the time go?!), we gathered the best fragrances of the season. The citrus, floral and water notes in these gorgeous scents will have you dreaming of fun in the sun.
How to Apply Summer Makeup
Makeup artist Frank Guyton shares the right techniques for wearing makeup in summer heat.
Summer Beauty Essentials
Here's everything you need to keep cool, smooth and shine-free from head to toe—plus our favorite summer beauty tips.
The Best Blush and Bronzer
Check out the hottest celeb looks—plus tips for getting your own sunkissed glow or rosy flush.
Exclusive: Regina Hall Shares Her Beauty Tips
The Think Like a Man Too star dishes on her skincare routine, favorite makeup, Mother's Day plans—and more.
Makeover Magic: How To Wear Metallics
These Instagram star makeup artists demonstrate how to gorgeously wear silver, gold, copper—and more.
New Mom, New Look
Check out how these fab celeb moms switched up their beauty looks post-baby.
Makeover Magic: Beautiful Brights
Add a pop of bright color to take your look to the next level. These stand-out Instagram makeup artists did just that.
Flawless: Celebs With Gorgeous Skin
Our favorite celebs have certainly mastered complexion perfection—and you can too. Here check out their prettiest looks and discover the best skin-refining products around.
Makeover Magic: Pastel Hues
Makeup in subtle shades can still have a big impact when applied like a pro. Check out these pretty pastel makeovers from these Instagram all-stars.
Lupita Nyong'o's MTV Movie Awards Makeup
Lupita was luminous at last night's MTV Movie Awards. Get the inside scoop on her look.
For Spring Lips Think Pink
Find your perfect pink lipstick shade with the ESSENCE Beauty Matchmaker.
Must See: Fearless Black Woman Shares Her Struggles With Vitiligo
Cheri Lindsay discusses her skin condition in a video for makeup line Dermablend.