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Photo: Courtesy of Dior Sovoa. By Akili King ·Updated December 20, 2023
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and career journeys, what they’ve learned from their clients, and their top hair care tips.
Celebrity hairstylist Dior Sovoa is fresh off of the Merry Christmas One and All! tour with the undisputed queen of
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 19, 2023
If your skin is losing elasticity, gaining fine lines, or feels inflamed, tight and dry, you may be facing barrier damage. “UVA and UVB can cause premature aging, sunburns, and increase the risk of skin cancer,” dermatologist, Dr. Camille Howard-Verović tells ESSENCE. Although sun exposure is a leading cause of skin damage, like prolonged pigmentation and sunspots, “overuse of chemical and mechanical exfoliants” can
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FreshSplash /Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 19, 2023
‘Tis the season of cold weather– and dry lips. Our skin may feel less hydrated than normal this time of year– cracking heels, ashy hands, and peeling lips included. The extreme weather conditions may have the half-empty lip balm in your bag feeling overused, thanks to your lips immediately drying out within minutes of reapplication. As your sensitive skin
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 18, 2023
Weeks away from the new year, ESSENCE is looking back at our favorite beauty trends leading the now near $430 billion dollar industry to new heights. From ‘Baddie’ beauty and its influence on plastic surgery, to the skincare for maturing skin, 2023 was a year of both excess and minimalism.
Additionally, we’ve seen trends on the runway each fashion week– like pin-thin eyeliner at Mugler’s
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By Chaela Williams ·Updated December 18, 2023
With 2024 on its way, many of us are already mentally preparing to take the trip we’ve been waiting for since we added the destination on our vision boards. We have our outfits planned and our flights booked. This leads to one final question: what are we bringing in our makeup bag?
One of my favorite toxic traits is that I always buy new beauty
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Shutterstock / Jacob Lund. By Larry Stansbury ·Updated December 15, 2023
I absolutely love getting facials. However, they can be quite time-consuming. Because I’m usually running errands all day, I often have to put off getting pampered until after work. Whenever my girlfriends ask me for recommendations on quick and affordable places to get facials, I have to do a lot of research to find the right spots.
After doing
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Image courtesy of Greg Williams By India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 15, 2023
With fashion week months away, models are booked up this season for holiday campaigns, designer dinners, and industry parties. And when your career is all about looking your best at any given moment, feeling beautiful inside and out takes practice. “What’s helped me find my confidence has been setting realistic goals for myself and always going after
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 15, 2023
This week, it was clear that the gift that keeps on giving is not what’s under the tree, but what’s in our Instagram feeds. From holiday and SFX makeup, to playful contour, protective styles, and experimental nails, inspiration is in the air and piling onto our mood boards like un-shoveled snow.
At the top of our list: we’re still snapping for Lizzo. The singer
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By Larry Stansbury ·Updated December 15, 2023
“Wow, your skin looks so good.” This is the compliment that I often receive from family and friends who haven’t seen me in a long time. As a Black, gay man who takes great care of himself, I make sure to pamper myself before leaving the house.
Taking care of my skin is a top priority for me– this includes applying SPF daily to prevent