Beauty
Feb 27, 2025
'Less Is More' Black-Owned Beauty Products To Try
Senior Beauty Editor Akili King discusses her favorite Black-owned beauty finds that do it all.
Beauty
The New Norm
The New Norm series captures a day in the life with three trailblazing women—the tech industry's newest innovator, a seasoned public health expert and CEO, and a historical museum founder—to bring the ESSENCE audience stories of inspiration, challenges and success. Each of these women creates her own “norm," breaking boundaries and motivating others, while developing a common story that is topically diverse yet similar in ambition and drive. Watch and be inspired! #WomenInspired
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Beauty
Feb 25, 2025
Beauty School: An Expert Look At Extra Long Nails
To kick off our new series, in honor of Black History Month, Sha’Carri Richardson’s nail artist Angie Aguirre breaks down the history behind long nails, how to execute a ’90s look, and more.
Beauty
Oct 11, 2024
Monique Rodriguez On Building Mielle Organics, The Power Of Community, And Faith
In an exclusive conversation with Essence, Mielle Organics founder Monique Rodriguez reflects on a decade of success, the recent P&G acquisition, and staying true to the brand’s mission of empowering the community that built it.
Videos
Nov 13, 2015
#WomenInspired: How One CEO Made It to the Top
Watch Helene Gayle, CEO of the McKinsey Social Initiative, share what inspired her to rise to the top.
Beauty
Apr 21, 2025
7 Pixie Cuts Styles You Should Consider For Spring, According To Celebrity Hairstylists
Read on for celebrity hair stylist-recommended pixie cut styles, how to maintain them, and what to know before you chop.
Videos
Apr 21, 2025
WATCH: Ryan Coogler Talks Protecting Black Culture
Videos
Nov 13, 2015
#WomenInspired: How One CEO Made It to the Top
Watch Helene Gayle, CEO of the McKinsey Social Initiative, share what inspired her to rise to the top.
Reality Television
Apr 21, 2025
Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 16, Episode 7: Saddle Up
The ladies head to Nashville to celebrate Porsha’s birthday, Drew’s divorce proceedings, and the ladies doing what they do best: being housewives.
Lifestyle
Apr 21, 2025
Egg Hunts And Bunnies: See How Our Favorite Celebrity Families Spent Easter
These adorable Black celebrity families and their kids created sweet new memories together during the Easter holiday.
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Beauty
Apr 9, 2025
Why Can No One Define 4C Hair?
With the hair texture left off the original hair typing chart, how can we define who has 4C hair and who doesn’t? An expert explains.
Beauty
Apr 9, 2025
7 Expert-Approved Textured Hair Trends To Try This Spring
From asymmetric hair pieces and textured pixie cuts, to braided sculptures and bald cuts, here are the trends expected to be big this season.
Beauty
Apr 9, 2025
Could Scar Tape Be Your New Hyperpigmentation Hack?
Scar tape is being touted all over social media as the solution to stubborn acne scars and hyperpigmentation. But does it work?
Beauty
Apr 8, 2025
Tembe Denton-Hurst’s Coffee Table Book Is A Treat For Nail Art Lovers
The author takes us on a journey of "Fresh Sets," the lessons she learned from interviewing nail artists, and her love for coffee table books.
Beauty
Apr 8, 2025
Experts Explain What Black Women Should Know About PCOS & Facial Hair
The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome community is growing online. But how do the symptoms affect Black women specifically? Experts weigh in.
Beauty
Apr 8, 2025
Product Of The Week: Clinique Dark Spot Serum
Is this the answer to dark spots? Here’s why one beauty writer thinks so.
Beauty
Apr 7, 2025
Billie Holiday's Most Elegant Beauty Moments
In celebration of what would have been her 110th birthday, let’s take a look back at the legendary life and beauty looks of Billie Holiday.
Beauty
Apr 7, 2025
Kyndred Is A Safe Space For Black Women’s Reproductive Health
The platform’s founders discuss health disparities, accessibility to sexual healthcare, and why their virtual clinic can help bridge the gap.
Beauty
Apr 7, 2025
ICYMI: Tracee Ellis Ross's Blunt Ponytail, And More
In case you missed it, take a look at 11 of the best celebrity beauty moments from the week.