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 16, 2026
Meet Tend To Studios: Brooklyn’s New Black-Owned Facial Oasis
The esthetician-founders share what inspired them to open up an intentional space, their journeys, and more.
Shopping
Jan 16, 2026
The Capricorn Edit: 7 Products That Match Your Energy
Check out these seven items that are perfect for these ambitious achievers.
Beauty
Jan 16, 2026
12 Times Aaliyah Was Ahead Of Her Time With Beauty Trends
On the singer’s heavenly birthday, celebrate her life by looking back at all the times she predicted beauty trends years ahead.
Money & Career
Jan 16, 2026
Black Wealth Watch: Issa Rae’s Paramount Deal, Zoe Saldaña’s Historic Box Office Run, A Job Market Reality Check, and More
The deals, decisions, and economic realities shaping Black wealth right now.
Beauty
Jan 16, 2026
Rihanna Sported A Silky Black Hairstyle At A$AP Rocky’s Album Release Party
The singer and entrepreneur celebrated A$AP Rocky’s latest album ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ in a style that reminded us how effortless 2026 beauty can be.
Entertainment
Jan 16, 2026
Tyler James Williams On Alignment, Growing Up In New York, And Directing His Cast In ‘Abbott Elementary’
“I want to be able to say I did my absolute best to tell our stories and represent us well,” Williams said. “To me, that’s a good life lived.”
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Beauty
Jan 5, 2026
Gabby Thomas Goes The Distance In COVERGIRL’s New Ready. Set. Wrap. Campaign
The Olympic sprinter stars in campaign for COVERGIRL’s first-ever tubing mascara, proving that long-lasting, sweat-proof lashes can keep up on the track.
Beauty
Jan 4, 2026
ICYMI: Solange's Gem Eyeshadow And More Celebrity Beauty Moments
From Solange's yellow eye gems to a blonde bob on Cardi B, here are all the latest can't-miss celebrity beauty moments.
Beauty
Jan 4, 2026
The Best Beauty Looks At The 2026 Critics Choice Awards
From Teyana Taylor's pixie cut to Janelle James's metallic manicure, here are all the best beauty moments from the red carpet.
Beauty
Jan 3, 2026
How Black Women Can Build A Fragrance Wardrobe, According To Their Zodiac Signs
We’re curating fragrance wardrobes that align with their zodiac signs and their spirit.
Beauty
Jan 2, 2026
Glamsquad Launches Silk Press Services For Textured Hair—Here's What To Know
Just in time for silk press season, this beauty writer opens up her home to the on-demand beauty service to experience their new service.
Beauty
Jan 2, 2026
Too Lazy To Workout? Here’s How I Sculpted My Belly By Doing Nothing
One ESSENCE beauty editor tried EmSculpt, a celebrity-approved body sculpting treatment equal to doing 20,000 crunches in 30 minutes.
Beauty
Jan 1, 2026
Why This ‘80s Inspired Weekend Is Turning Me Into A Pilates Girly For 2026
Two beauty writers reflect on how a weekend with Club Pilates of intentional movement taught them about beauty and connection.
Beauty
Jan 1, 2026
I’m Dry But My Skin Isn’t—Here’s How Cutting Alcohol Changed Everything
One writer details how a year without alcohol changed everything about her skin and health.