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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated November 9, 2023
If you haven’t noticed already, Victoria Monét is the moment. The ESSENCE Digital Cover Star has been nominated for six Soul Train awards, a new brand ambassador for Camille Rose, and was featured on Rolling Stone with Kelly Rowland. And now, she’s winding down her Jaguar II tour which has been >dark lowlights in Los Angeles to a brown middle-part for Halloween– courtesy
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Getty Images / J. Vespa By India Espy-Jones ·Updated November 9, 2023
When it comes to whitening your teeth, you may have tried things like reducing your coffee intake or quitting smoking. But over the holidays, a glass of red wine or a cup of tea is ever-so tempting– increasing the chances of teeth yellowing. “Staining prevention means avoiding or altering the habits that cause discoloration,” Chief Dental
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By Akili King ·Updated November 9, 2023
We can all agree that Ayesha Curry seems like a pro at juggling multiple things at once. This is apparent whether she’s raising her gorgeous children, co-creating Domaine Curry wine, or writing cook books. Additionally, she runs her skincare line and mag, Sweet July. Adding to the mix, she’s launching her new Castaway Cream, today, just in time for winter. “I’m really excited
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Getty Images /Sunset Boulevard By Larry Stansbury ·Updated November 8, 2023
With the holiday season in full swing, this is the perfect time for everyone to shop and score the best deals on hair products. Perhaps you’re looking for the perfect gifts for your curl, afro, or braid-rocking friends who love their statement-making hair. Either way, we’re certainly stocking up on our favorites (especially at the Sephora Savings
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated November 8, 2023
Improving skin aesthetics includes a delicate balance between tending to the superficial layers (think: facials and non-invasive treatments), and medical aesthetic procedures. This includes anything from injectables to bio-stimulators. Most of the time, however, receiving care for every layer of your skin requires bouncing from your esthetician and medical provider on opposite sides of the city. Shani Darden Studios in Beverly Hills is
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Photo: Courtesy of YSL Beauty By Akili King ·Updated November 8, 2023
Trendsetting seems to come naturally to Steve Lacy. We saw it happen with his hit song “Bad Habit”– from the Gemini Rights album– that went viral on TikTok last year. Not only that, he expresses himself via a plethora of looks: from microbraids to his signature mask glasses. Additionally, “fragrance is definitely an extension of my
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courtesy of Jaé Joseph By India Espy-Jones ·Updated November 7, 2023
“Hotels and cosmetics have always co-existed well in the space of luxury travel,” Black Apothecary Office (BAO) founder, Jaé Joseph tells ESSENCE. With this in mind, in celebration of its 2 year anniversary, BAO is collaborating with ACE Hotel in Palm Springs.
“I am ecstatic about this partnership,” which will include BAO products at the hotel’s Feel Good
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By Chaela Williams ·Updated November 7, 2023
One of the perks of being a beauty writer is that you get to test out dozens of lipsticks throughout the year. From high-end brands to drugstore finds, there’s never a shortage of new formulas, shades, and finishes to try.
As the year comes to a close, it’s a great time to experiment with your makeup routine and add some new lipsticks to your
Essence Magazine:
By Chaela Williams ·Updated November 7, 2023
One of the perks of being a beauty writer is that you get to test out dozens of lipsticks throughout the year. From high-end brands to drugstore finds, there’s never a shortage of new formulas, shades, and finishes to try.
As the year comes to a close, it’s a great time to experiment with your makeup routine and add some new lipsticks to your