Patrice Hector has tamed some of the most influential manes in the country over the past 32 years. Her early years of training were under
Poet Amanda Gorman has entered a three-year integrated partnership with beauty company Estée Lauder. Gorman, who is the youngest inaugural poet in US history, has
When you can find makeup products in so many places, from drugstores to high-end department stores, and ranging in price from $5-100, it’s very important
The beauty industry has been known to disregard the needs of Black women and women of color. So here are four Black-owned beauty companies that
Walking into an Ulta or Sephora store and staring down the endless aisles of different products can intimidate just about anyone, especially a beginner in
Celebrity hairstylist Nadia Vassell, owner of the New York-based Nadia Vassell Salon, found success using lessons learned during her childhood in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Her
On July 23, 2021 Mielle Organics celebrated their seventh year of business in grand fashion. The Black-owned women-led global beauty brand broke ground on a
Too often I hear from black women that they don’t stray much in their makeup routine because they’re worried that certain looks don’t work on
As some fans may know, actress Jada Pinkett Smith has not rocked long hair most likely because she has been losing hair for years now.
The CROWN Act was created in 2019 by Dove and the CROWN Coalition out of a need to celebrate natural Black hair in the workplace and
Rolling out, in partnership with Dove and JOY Collective, celebrates the second annual National Crown Day by sitting down with black queen Nicole Thompson, Esq.
The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) Act, created in 2019 by the Crown Coalition and DOVE, in partnership with the
Yara Shahidi is the new face of Dior. The 21-year-old star is thrilled to be working for a beauty brand that is so dedicated to
Comedian Mo’Nique caused a social media uproar after posting a two-part unapologetic video on Instagram about Black women wearing bonnets in public, mostly airports. The
In an era when Black women embrace a variety of hairstyles and express themselves through their crowning glory, two friends who started with just an
In 2020, Essence magazine reported that African Americans spend $1.2 trillion each year on personal care products. That number is expected to increase to $1.5
LaTrice Rogers is a real-life example of what is possible when you choose to pursue your dreams. Since she was a young girl, Rogers has
Karen “Koko” Iyere recalls a conversation she had with a friend who died. “We were having a conversation about colorism, and in our last conversation
Maintaining dope hairstyles can be expensive, so business mogul and co-host of “The Breakfast Club,” Angela Yee, offers affordable products from Private Label Extensions. Available
Chances are your hands have lost some luster during this pandemic, and you have tried different over-the-counter lotions and oils only to leave your hands
