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10 years ago today, Beyoncé’s sixth album Lemonade was born. While the beauty looks in the visuals spanned braids, from Nefertiti-inspired to jumbo twists and cornrows, one specific look took on another life. To the point, it was named after the album itself: Lemonade braids.
“Braids are big in this section,” Beyoncé’s Lemonade hairstylist Kim
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If there’s any holiday to splurge, it’s Mother’s Day. After all, it’s all about celebrating the maternal figures in our lives. When it comes to gift giving, you can’t go wrong with a bouquet of flowers, a nice dinner out and, of course, a luxurious gift for the person who deserves it the
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By ESSENCE Editors ·Updated April 23, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Last week, the Black in Fashion Council (BIFC) hosted an intimate evening in New York City celebrating the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael, ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on April 24. Held at The Crosby Street Hotel, the event brought together leaders across fashion, media, and entertainment for an exclusive screening.
The evening opened with a pre-reception where
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For Tre Horton, who plays Marlon Jackson in Michael, getting ready for the premiere was less about chaos and more about intention. While red carpet moments often come with rushing, last-minute tweaks, and nerves, Horton approached the evening with a grounded mindset and a clear sense of purpose.
What excited him most wasn’t just stepping onto the carpet, it
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Courtesy of Zoey Grossman/ Victoria’s Secret By India Espy-Jones ·Updated April 22, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Back in October, veteran angel Jasmine Tookes opened the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. But, it wasn’t just her silky, sexy hair our jaws were dropped for. It was also her Brunel-slugged baby bump we couldn’t keep our eyes off of. And, in that moment, the mother of two made Victoria’s Secret
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Anthony Red loading=”lazy” src=”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=96&d=mm&r=g” alt=”” width=”78″height=”78″/> By India Espy-Jones ·Updated April 22, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
“Daily hair shedding is normal,” hair transplant surgeon at The Treatment Rooms London Dr. Roshan Vara tells ESSENCE. In fact, most people shed around 50 to 100 strands each day. But, what if yours suddenly just stops growing back?
According to new TENA data, 35 percent of women ages 35-44 report experiencing hair
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Julian Hamilton/FilmMagic By Mecca Pryor ·Updated April 21, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Michael, the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, is set to hit theaters this Friday. Last night, the film’s Los Angeles premiere served as a glamorous tribute to the King of Pop via dazzling sparkles, signature gloves, and crisp white socks.
Nia Long, who portrays Michael’s mother Katherine Jackson in the film, stole the show in a
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By Naomi Parris ·Updated April 21, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
The highly anticipated Michael biopic feels like a win for Black people everywhere. And that’s because it is. Releasing on April 24, it not only unpacks Michael Jackson’s iconic life and career, but depicts Black excellence at its finest, both behind and in front of the cameras. Though there have been several interpretations of the late entertainer’s story,
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By Naomi Parris ·Updated April 21, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
The highly anticipated Michael biopic feels like a win for Black people everywhere. And that’s because it is. Releasing on April 24, it not only unpacks Michael Jackson’s iconic life and career, but depicts Black excellence at its finest, both behind and in front of the cameras. Though there have been several interpretations of the late entertainer’s story,