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22 Best Beauty Street Style Moments From PFW SS25 Day One

While NYFW sets the initial tone of fashion month— with London and Milan maintaining the vibe— true beauty and fashion enthusiasts universally agree that Paris...

Beyoncé’s SirDavis Manicure Has Us Wanting French Tips

French tips are inarguably the most classic manicure to date. “French tips are deemed a classic because they’re a way to make the nail resemble...

Product Of The Week: YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick

In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help...

The Term Afro-Latina Helped Me Find Beauty In My Identity

“Tell me about yourself” is a question most of us dread to hear on a first date or job interview. However, I’ve been avoiding that...

ICYMI: Jourdan Dunn’s Iconic Pixie Cut, And More

Over the last week, celebrities gave us a front row look at their initial fall beauty moments. From Beetlejuice bangs on pixie cuts to dual-toned...

This Fruit-Derived Ingredient Delivers Anti-Aging Benefits

Despite the woes of anti-aging, and the problem behind the term, ingredients used to slow down our skin’s clock remain on beauty’s top shelf. The...

A Rihanna-Approved Fall Hairstyle? Mid-Length Curls

Bobs, lobs, and pixie cuts, much like Rihanna’s most iconic short black one, were among summer’s favorite hair trends. While these big chops flooded our...

A Rihanna-Approved Fall Hairstyle? Mid-Length Curls

Bobs, lobs, and pixie cuts, much like Rihanna’s most iconic short black one, were among summer’s favorite hair trends. While these big chops flooded our...

Fall Beauty Trends ESSENCE Editors Are Excited About

As autumn knocks on summer’s door, color palettes shift with the weather, and people start to trade in lightweight looks for warmer ones, we’re eager...

In The Chair With: Erinn Courtney

“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...