Dazzle on a Dime

Dazzle on a Dime

Whether you want to be elegantly understated or playfully bold, you can shimmer whatever your budget. Check out our favorite glittering products under $10—and a few splurges, too. 

Your Hair Questions Answered by Tasha Turner

Your Hair Questions Answered by Tasha Turner

We know you've got hair questions -- and we've got answers! ESSENCE magazine's very own Senior Beauty Editor, Tasha Turner, takes your questions on dry shampoo, thinning locks and the pitfalls of tying up your hair at night...
Check Out the Glambar in Atlanta

Check Out the Glambar in Atlanta

The moment I walked into the Glambar in Atlanta I knew that this was my new go-to hair spot when in ATL. This full-service salon offers all the fabulousness that a girl about town needs (perfect for this glam girl in training). As I sat there taking it all in I couldn't stop marveling at the hot pink accents all over the salon, including the bubble gum pink floors -- they look great so girly! When they gave me the option to rent an iPod shuffle while I sat under the dryer -- I wanted to get up and hug the girl. The best part? When the front desk concierge offered to order me a sandwich while I sat waiting for my treatment and to call me a car so that as soon as I was finished I could rush to the airport to catch my flight, I was thoroughly impressed.  Oh and my hair looked and felt fantastic.

Spring Scents: The Season's Sexiest New Fragrances

Slowly but surely, the weather's warming up, flowers are starting to bloom, and a whole new crop of sweet-smelling, sexy scents are hitting shelves for Spring! With refreshing new warm-weather friendly body splashes and light moisturizing creams, these great spring scents are light, airy, and beyond addictive. From Beyonce's first scent, Heat, to Kimora's latest perfume, Baby Phat, we've rounded up Spring's sweetest new scents. Read More: Beyonce Turns Up the Heat with Her New FragranceCelebrity Scents

In The Clear: Top Ten Acne-fighting Tips

Zits, blemishes, spots, pimples--let's face it, we've all broken out at one time or another. And in our quest for Joy Bryant-esque clear skin, we've done everything from dabbing toothpaste on our zits to swearing off chocolate and French fries. Although there isn't one definitive pimple-curing treatment or prescription, if you're armed with the right information, a flawless complexion doesn't have to be a fantasy! Here, we rounded up the top ten expert tips on how to prevent and treat stubborn breakouts, for good. Read More: Complexion Perfection: A Get-Glowing Guide for BridesAsk the Experts: Beautiful Blush for Brown Skin

Sleeping Beauty: Skincare That Works While You Doze

If the pressures of work, anxiety and life are cutting into your sleep schedule, no one needs to know! Reinvigorate a dull, sleep-deprived complexion with nighttime skincare essentials. "A overnight product is meant to heal, regenerate and restore," says Shannon Gallogly, skincare expert for Carita and Decleor Paris. "They work with our biorhythms and are time-released to activate between 11pm and 4 pm, when the skin is at its most absorbent."  According to Dr. David E. Bank, president of the New York State Society for Dermatology and Dermatological Surgeries, the skin's repair mechanisms peak at night--so it's the perfect time to get the most out of your skin care regimen. And what better way to start the day than with a radiant, glowing complexion? Here, check out our favorite overnight products and treatments. Read More: Cheap Thrills: Recessionista-Friendly Beauty BuysBody Beautiful: How to Cure Winter-Worn SkinAsk the Experts: Beautiful Blush for Brown Skin

Cheap Thrills: Recessionista-Friendly Beauty Buys

If you're anything like us, then the lethal one-two punch of the recession and the holidays has left you a tad financially-challenged. Now here's the good news: Frugal living doesn't have to mean letting yourself go! Looking fabulous on a dime is all about being smart about your purchase. When budget beauty shopping, look for multi-tasking products (like a pencil that doubles as a liner and a highlighter). Give yourself an at-home peel instead of splurging for a similar treatment at a fancy spa. Coveting Beyonce's bangs? Skip the fancy salon haircut and try a clip-on fringe. Here, we help you get the most bang for your beauty buck with fabulous deals and steals.  Read More: Valentine's Day Beauty RoundupLatifah Rocks the Superbowl in Cover GirlTop Ten Black Beauty Mavericks