Beauty

CURLFEST, a natural hair festival, returns with new activations, hosts, and the same great melanin celebration.

Teyana Taylor is loc’d up—again. The Rose from Harlem switched up her hair this week, bringing back the natural faux loc style we love on her. Teyana wore the look while promoting her newest project, 72 Hours, and shut down the film’s premiere in a funky, fresh, and polished shorts suit. Once again, she showed the […]

Black women's sacred bond with hairstylists highlighted, showcasing top industry leaders' impact on celebrity and everyday clients.

Black-owned hair brand Ruka launches braiding extensions at Sephora, offering a safer, more ethical alternative for protective styles.

Lupita Nyong'o slays in a gorgeous gold gown at The Odyssey premiere, with makeup and hair that channel Egyptian and Nubian goddess vibes.

Cliff Vmir, a successful Atlanta hairstylist, shares his passion for hair and building a thriving beauty business.

Black women have long proven that confidence—not hair length—is the ultimate beauty statement. From precision pixie cuts to cropped curls and sleek finger waves, short hairstyles have remained a timeless expression of style, sophistication, and individuality. Long before social media made every haircut a viral moment, Black women were redefining beauty standards with bold, low-maintenance […]

We caught up with award-winning hair stylist Kiyah Wright at the beauty bar at Hip Hop Beauty and she dropped some major hair gems on us.

Packing the right beauty essentials is key for surviving ESSENCE Festival's heat, humidity, and packed schedule.

Black-owned beauty brand Brown Sugar Babe hosts chic, fragrance-filled event in New Orleans to launch new 'French Kiss' collection.

Micro Edge Styler's slim design helps straighten hard-to-reach roots and edges, preserving hair health.

Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles rocks a chic curly pixie cut for her Cancun graduation trip, showcasing a stylish and low-maintenance vacation hairstyle.