Beauty
Aug 7, 2025
What I Learned From Dyeing My Virgin Natural Hair For the First Time
One writer details what she learned—and everything she thinks you should know before dyeing yours.
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Beauty
Jul 22, 2025
How To Revive Your ‘Recession Blonde’ Roots, According To Beyoncé’s Colorist
Read on for more about the color trend, drugstore products to buy, and expert tips on touching up your hair for little to no cost.
Beauty
Jul 18, 2025
14 Times Wendy Williams Proved Blondes Have More Fun
In honor of her 61st birthday, take a look back at all the times the iconic talk show host pulled off the color blonde.
Beauty
Jun 24, 2025
Beyoncé Brings Her ‘Cowboy Carter’ Curls To The Louis Vuitton Front Row
The superstar took her blonde tresses on a world tour detour for the Louis Vuitton’s SS26 show.
Beauty
May 21, 2025
Why More Black Women Are Going Blonde In 2025
Three women open up about the key style and self-care lessons rocking blonde hair has taught them.
Beauty
Dec 31, 2024
A Black Woman’s Guide To Going Blonde
Three hairstylists tell us how to achieve the best blonde hue for deeper skin tones.
Beauty
Jul 3, 2024
Blonde Hair Is Summer’s Favorite Color, Here’s How To Maintain Its Vibrancy
Hair stylists Camilla Friend and Jill Turnbull discuss with ESSENCE how to achieve and maintain this hair color.
Hair
Jun 10, 2022
This Summer, the Perfect Platinum Pixie Is The Style You Want!
According to hair stylist, Brandon “UNO” Williams, the Perfect Platinum Pixie looks best on “anyone who has the confidence to wear it!”
Natural
Jun 9, 2020
25 Beautiful Black Women Unapologetically Rocking Creative Natural Hairstyles
These ladies will give you inspiration, hope and good vibes.
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Blonde
Jul 10, 2017
You Have To See Fantasia's New Hair Color
Does this mean new music is on the way?
Videos
May 25, 2015
VIDEO: Beyonce's Hair Colorist, Rita Hazan, Demonstrates How to Go Blonde
Celebrity colorist Rita Hazan gives step-by-step details on how to get Beyonce’s blonde tresses.
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Celebrity
Jan 26, 2016
Nicki Minaj’s Two-Toned Curls Will Have You Running to Your Stylist
We promise we're not kidding.
Blonde
Dec 8, 2015
Karrueche Debuts Blonde Cut
Karrueche Tran has a new hairstyle and it's completely different from her usual long hair looks.
Celebrity
Oct 8, 2015
Tamar Braxton On Why She Swapped Her Blonde Wig For a Bob
“I love that [wearing clip-ins are] easy,” says Tamar. “I don’t have to worry about a wig sliding off because I didn’t put enough bobby pins in it. You just clip it in and go!”
Blonde
Mar 11, 2015
The Evolution of Blondes in Black Music
Mary J. Blige went back to blonde for a cameo on Empire. Judging from the return of her golden tresses, and smiliar looks on artists like Nicki Minaj and Beyonce, it's clear that blonde is what's hot right now.
Blonde
Jan 28, 2015
How to Go Blonde Like Beyoncé
Leave it to Queen B to start off 2015 with a seriously stellar hair color. Although Beyoncé has worn blonde hair for what seems like forever, celebrity hair colorist Rita Hazan added a few more lighter highlights to give B a sexier look. “I think natural tones with a dramatic effect is what we will see this year," says Hazan. "I added highlights that lightening up her whole look.” If you’re looking to upgrade your hair color (or experiment), read on for Hazan’s tips on getting the killer B look.
New York Fashion Week
Sep 4, 2014
Mizani Kicks Off NYFW With Blonde, A-Line Bobs
Get into the blonde, asymmetrical bob spotted on the runway at NYFW.
Celebrity
Jul 8, 2014
Ciara Debuts Blonde Locs
The Body Party singer goes long and blonde with her new loc extensions.
Blonde
Jan 17, 2014
A Blonde Moment
A toast to all the brilliant blondes out there, in celebration of our BWIM honoree, Emeli Sandé.