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Author: Martine Thompson

How Del Martin Is Bringing Beauty Lovers Together With The Black Beauty Block Party
Beauty · Makeup

How Del Martin Is Bringing Beauty Lovers Together With The Black Beauty Block Party

By Martine Thompson · Nov 27, 2025
Your Guide To Press-On Nails That Look Like A Salon Job
Beauty · Nails

Your Guide To Press-On Nails That Look Like A Salon Job

By Martine Thompson · Nov 24, 2025
From R&B Yoga To Hip-Hop Cardio: 8 Must-Watch Fitness Channels By Black Women On YouTube
Health and Wellness · Lifestyle

From R&B Yoga To Hip-Hop Cardio: 8 Must-Watch Fitness Channels By Black Women On YouTube

By Martine Thompson · Nov 11, 2025
This Theater Experience Set In A Salon Tells Black Women’s HIV Stories
Beauty · Health and Wellness · Self-Care

This Theater Experience Set In A Salon Tells Black Women’s HIV Stories

By Martine Thompson · Oct 23, 2025
Issa Rae On Her New Book & Evolving Beauty Rituals
Beauty · Beauty News · Celebrity

Issa Rae On Her New Book & Evolving Beauty Rituals

By Martine Thompson · Sep 8, 2025
In The Chair With: Saniyyah Sahar
Beauty · Celebrity · Hair · In The Chair

In The Chair With: Saniyyah Sahar

By Martine Thompson · Jul 1, 2025
Black Women in Music Are Setting the Beauty Rules for 2025—And We're Taking Notes
Beauty · Black Music Month · Holidays

Black Women in Music Are Setting the Beauty Rules for 2025—And We're Taking Notes

By Martine Thompson · Jun 27, 2025
8 Innovative Sunscreens That Will Simplify Your Daily SPF Routine
Beauty · Skin

8 Innovative Sunscreens That Will Simplify Your Daily SPF Routine

By Martine Thompson · Jun 25, 2025
8 Black-Owned Beauty Drops That Deserve The Hype
Beauty · Beauty Products & Tools

8 Black-Owned Beauty Drops That Deserve The Hype

By Martine Thompson · Jun 5, 2025
Why More Black Women Are Going Blonde In 2025
Beauty · Blonde · Hair · Hair Color

Why More Black Women Are Going Blonde In 2025

By Martine Thompson · May 21, 2025
Tembe Denton-Hurst’s Coffee Table Book Is A Treat For Nail Art Lovers
Beauty · nail art · Nails

Tembe Denton-Hurst’s Coffee Table Book Is A Treat For Nail Art Lovers

By Martine Thompson · Apr 8, 2025
Meet The Hair Stylist Behind Doechii’s Women In Music Awards Microbraids
Beauty · Braids · Hair

Meet The Hair Stylist Behind Doechii’s Women In Music Awards Microbraids

By Martine Thompson · Mar 31, 2025
Black Women Perfumers On The Power Of Crafting Fragrances
Beauty · fragrance

Black Women Perfumers On The Power Of Crafting Fragrances

By Martine Thompson · Mar 21, 2025
TS Madison On The Art Of Affirming Yourself
Celebrity · Lifestyle

TS Madison On The Art Of Affirming Yourself

By Martine Thompson · Jan 23, 2025
Zorine Truly, The Hoochie Historian, On Harnessing Black Beauty Practices For Healing
Beauty · Culture

Zorine Truly, The Hoochie Historian, On Harnessing Black Beauty Practices For Healing

By Martine Thompson · Jul 11, 2024