Akili King
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I Tried Out Aveda’s NEW be curly advanced™ Line– Here’s What It Did For My Hair
ESSENCE’s Senior Beauty Editor shares why she’ll be including a few of the products in her permanent rotation. It’s safe to say that I’m a...
Everything You Need To Know About Postpartum Breast Lifts
Last month, Rihanna confessed in an Interview cover story the postpartum surgery she would go under the knife for– and it’s not a tummy tuck....
Black Women Are Boycotting Ebin– Here’s Why
Korean-owned Black hair care company Ebin New York is under fire after a former corporate employee exposes them for racism, verbal abuse, and wrongful termination...
Tunde Oyeneyin Wants To Remind You To Wear SPF
Peloton Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin is not only here to help you keep your mind and body healthy with her energetic workouts. The self-proclaimed “SPF junkie”...
In The Chair With: Susy Oludele
“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and...
Let Andra Day Inspire You To Step Into Your Power
Andra Day is having a busy week. On Monday, the “Rise Up” songstress blew an intimate Blue Note Jazz Club audience away. Day opened the...
Is Your Skin Barrier Compromised? Here’s How To Tell
It’s easy to tell if your skin has hyperpigmentation, breakouts, or dryness. However, the cause may be hidden behind your most persistent skin concerns. “The...
How Lisa Price Is Improving The Black Birthing Experience
Like many Black birthing people, Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price unfortunately didn’t have great birth experiences. “I didn’t have birth experiences that nearly took my...
4C FILES: Pattern Power
I remember the day I started middle school—walking through the hallways feeling confident with my fresh haircut. Later, I noticed another student with curly hair...
Meet The Nail Artist Behind Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Press-Ons
Following the release of her Pink Friday 2 fragrance, Nicki Minaj has dug her rhinestone-plated claws back into the world of beauty. This time, the...