Beauty
Mar 25, 2025
Makeup By Chelsea Breaks Down Doechii's PFW Beauty Looks
From a “bruised” lip at Le Grand Dîner du Louvre to an Erykah Badu-inspired beat at Chloe, the artist explains how she executed all the looks.
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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
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
Jan 21, 2026
In The Chair With: D’Andrea Harris
Founder of Dhair Boutique discusses her hair transition from synthetic to raw, her favorite hair perfume, and more.
Art
Jan 21, 2026
Temi Coker’s First Home Collection Brings Art Into Everyday Use
Inspired by the artist’s Nigerian upbringing and life in Dallas, the 18-piece debut moves his work from prints and murals to plates, vases, and sculptural objects.
Entertainment
Jan 21, 2026
Black Voices Take Center Stage At The 2026 Sundance Film Festival
From Park City and Salt Lake City to the Festival’s online platform, this year’s slate includes world premieres from Black creatives, with stories set across the U.S., Africa, and beyond.
Beauty
Jan 21, 2026
Product Of The Week: Biologique Recherche Crème M.E.C.
One ESSENCE beauty editor explains why her new favorite anti-aging cream is the “skin sculptor” of her skincare stash.
Money & Career
Jan 21, 2026
Issa Rae Shares The Boundary That Helps Her Avoid Burnout
The multihyphenate opens up about protecting her time as her career continues to expand.
Fashion
Jan 20, 2026
All The Celebrities At The 2026 Louis Vuitton Men's Fall/Winter 2026 Show
Usher rocked a Costes ensemble, Chris brown sported a pink cardigan, and more.
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Beauty
Jan 9, 2026
The Best Dimensional Hair Color Trends For Black Women In 2026
From multidimensional brunette to deep reds, Beyoncé’s colorist Rita Hazan predicts the best hair colors for Black women this year.
Beauty
Jan 9, 2026
Allow Tessa Thompson’s Sleek Hair To Be Your 2026 Inspiration
With help from celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway, the actress turned a glossy, ultra-polished blowout into the red carpet’s most effortless statement.
Beauty
Jan 9, 2026
ESScent Of The Week: Skylar’s Double Dates Is Proof That Smelling Like Dessert Never Goes Out Of Style
Leah Kateb’s first fragrance as Skylar’s Chief Creative Officer delivers an unapologetically sweet gourmand that evolves beautifully on skin.
Beauty
Jan 8, 2026
It's Peel Season! These Products Are Top Ranked For Healing And Recovery
Experts breakdown 10 post-care products because what you apply after a chemical peel matters just as much as the treatment itself.
Beauty
Jan 8, 2026
Do Deep Plane Breast Implants Really Look More Natural?
Plastic surgeons break down deep plane breast implants and why it’s considered breast surgery’s “greatest innovation” in the last 20 years.
Beauty
Jan 7, 2026
Olandria Carthen Kicks Off 2026 With Major Blush
The ‘Bama Barbie's flushed makeup pairs well with her new blonde hair—just ahead of the 2026 Golden Globes.
Beauty
Jan 7, 2026
How Often Should You Really Be Getting A Brazilian Wax?
Esthetician Jataisha Jenkins shares that your Brazilian wax frequency may be the cause of painful sessions.
Beauty
Jan 7, 2026
Toffee Makeup Is Winter’s Warmest Beauty Trend For Black Women
A celebrity makeup artist breaks down how Black women can achieve the toffee makeup look—and best products to do it with.
Beauty
Jan 6, 2026
Your 2026 Glow Up Starts With An Expert-Approved Skin Reset
Loveth Adenuga of SkinSpirit Upper East Side shares the treatments, ingredients, and daily rituals that truly revive tired skin and help you step into the new year refreshed and glowing.