By ESSENCE Beauty Editors ·Updated July 5, 2024
Kicking things off at Essence Festival’s 30th anniversary Beautycon stage was a powerful conversation surrounding the importance of A-Beauty. Led by moderator Tariro Makoni, panelists Sabrina Elba, Delanique Millwood and Abena Boamah-Acheampong discussed everything from African botanical ingredients to sustainable sourcing.
To transition from this moving discussion to HairTok— which touched on current hair trends with NAHA-winning hairstylist Michelle O’Connor and celebrity hairstylist Tippi Shorter,