Beauty

This holiday season will undoubtedly be different from years past. With Covid changing the way we convene with our families, it is vital to find ways to get into the Christmas spirit. One of my favorite ways of being festive for the holidays is getting a dope manicure inspired by the winter season. Brooklyn-based nail […]

Lizzo has always been very candid about body positivity and the direction of the movement. I’m almost sure when she hit the scene as a musician, she didn’t intend on being the spokesperson on all things big and confident. Unfortunately the love that she carried for herself made people a bit uncomfortable. Suddenly the message […]

The year 2020 is all about perspective. You can look at it as a time frame that robbed you of people, opportunities, and relationships, or you can choose to view it as the universe pressing reset and allowing you to create a new beginning. Positive self-talk is what got me through most of this year. […]

Beauty

Social media influencer and self-love advocate Danisha Lestaevel learned to love her postpartum body -- the stretch marks and loose skin -- after undergoing surgery to fix a life-threatening condition that resulted after multiple cesarean sections.

Zendaya Coleman is coming for our necks in the latest issue of Essence Magazine. In a vintage-style shoot for the magazine’s 50th anniversary celebration, the 24-year-old actress gives off a stunningly regal flare. Launching on Tuesday, November 24th, readers will be able to dive into all the great fashion Zendaya and her own personal Image […]

Pharrell Williams is finally letting us in on the secret that has kept him ageless all these years. The 47-year old singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur is set to launch Humanrace, a skin care line dedicated to the pursuit of wellbeing. https://www.instagram.com/p/CHeDk72A94u/?igshid=r11ciu4xi6an Pharrell gave more information about the new line via […]

UPS is walking back some of its policies when it comes to the personal appearance of its employees–most notably, its delivery drivers. Employees are now free to grow beards. Mustaches are no longer limited to above the crease of the lip. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR APP AND TAKE US WITH YOU ANYWHERE! When it […]

  In 2016, Alicia Keys took a stand against the entertainment industry’s beauty standards by opting for a makeup-free lifestyle. She reached a point in her career where she no longer felt the need to compromise the health of her skin for public appearances. Although she was met with mixed emotions, she followed through with […]

Award-winning, Black woman-owned clean and green skincare brand nyakio has three different cold-pressed oils that not only address dryness but other typical skin issues such as dullness and aging.

There is an art to creating the perfect eyebrow. Unfortunately, I never cared enough to learn. About 8 years ago, I received an eye infection from a bad wax job on my eyebrows. Talk about betrayal. From that point forward, I decided brow grooming was not for me, and the world was going to have […]

Lifestyle

Autumn air is often dry and that can have an unwanted effect when you’re rocking your natural curls.

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Boho Knotless Box Braids allow you to execute versatile hairstyles while protecting your mane. Products like TGIN Miracle RepaiRx Curl Protein Reconstructor promote hair growth and keep your scalp hydrated.