Beauty

Meet the hairstylists, wig slayers, hair artists, and braiders elevating Black hair and textured styles—from industry veterans to the next generation of rising stars.

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

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.

This summer, healthy hair is officially the vibe. Check out five low tension hairstyles to try this summer inside. 

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.

Eva Marcille is embracing a fresh chapter with a throwback hairstyle that reminds us why she's always been a beauty chameleon.

Amazon's Prime Day beauty deals offer up to 50% off essentials across categories, with limited-time 'big deal' drops for Prime members.

Black women embrace vibrant jewel-tone hair colors like burgundy, plum, and mahogany for a sophisticated, dimensional look this summer.

Beauty brands now offer extensive shade ranges to celebrate the full spectrum of melanin-rich skin.

Kym Lee shares her three favorite summer beauty trends—bobs, polka dots and temple blush—for low‑maintenance, high‑impact style.