Lifestyle

Women and our hair, we’re always looking for the next best thing. Just like everyone else, I’ve spent my money on products, equipment and accessories in search for the best combination to create that fresh “ready to go” look that fits my budget. Well, I believe I’ve finally found one part of that combination. The […]

Fashionistas, it’s time to put away those flat summer sandals and get your long-legged swagger on. One of the hottest trends this fall is the platform bootie and we’ve rounded up some of our faves at ever price point.  Platforms give you a good lift but they’re much more comfortable than your typical stilettos. Most […]

New York City–based makeup artist, Troy Surratt, teaches us how to choose the right mascara! FIND YOUR FORMULA If you want evenly spaced lashes on the top and bottom, use a light formula, such as Maybelline New York Great Lash. If you have stick-straight lashes, use a curling mascara, which has resins and waxes to […]

I am excited to share with you the debut episode of The Book Look! Hosted by Alexandra Morton, Miss Black America Baltimore 2011, The Book Look is your online video source for celebrating books and events relevant to the African-American community. In this first episode of The Book Look, Alexandra discusses the book, The Other […]

HelloBeautiful’s resident celebrity stylist Becca Alexis is back with another episode of “5 Minutes To Fab.” This week, Becca helps Charmaine, an IT consultant and pastry chef, find transitional day-to-night pieces that can work from the kitchen to the club. She upgrades Charmaine’s style with a fitting top from Anthropologie that shows off her shape and […]

A really old tradition says you should only wear white between Memorial Day and Labor Day. And while we don’t necessarily follow that rule, there are a few women who do. Here’s what you need to remember when you do! Stick with nude underwear The only way to guarantee you don’t suffer from any embarrassing […]

U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn believes that any plan to attack the debt and deficits will not work unless it includes ways to create jobs. And while the points of his message were worth hearing, it was the method he used that really caught my eye. Last week, he conducted a virtual town hall on […]

Now that Beyonce has announced that she’s with child and is finally taking a break from her career, will this affect her celebrity status? Beyonce is the hardest working woman in showbiz and and has probably worked the hardest in the last three months than she has in the previous seven years, recording an album, […]

You probably already have a favorite face wash and lotion, but scrubs, masks, and acne treatments can be added to your regimen without dropping too many dollars. Believe it or not, you can find worthy products at a drugstore. Freeman Feeling Beautiful Pink Grapefruit Exfoliating Facial Scrub This scrub uses lemon extract and grapefruit extract, […]

Last week we were invited to The Diva Lounge’s “Keep Cool, Look Hot” campaign event hosted by Shayna D at Carol’s Daughter in Harlem, NY. The place was full of natural-haired beauties and curls were spilling over everywhere. Lisa Price, the founder of Carol’s Daughter, made an appearance, greeting the beautiful women in attendance. We had […]

As sad as it is, summer is coming to an end and the dreaded days of classes and studying is creeping up on us. However, preparing for a new school year isn’t completely horrible. New school year means new clothes and accessories! (Or if you just want to treat yourself for the new season.) My […]

Being on the beach doesn’t mean you have forget about getting beautified. What you need is stay-proof products that will keep you from becoming a sweaty, melting, make-up less mess. Here are the top 10 beach beauty essentials according to ELLE. Cream Eye Shadow Invest in a cream formula—it stays put longer than powder and […]