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By Akili King ·Updated October 6, 2023
Simedar Jackson is motivated by helping others. Over the summer the esthetician launched her beauty brand, Of Other Worlds, to do just that. “I love hearing how much the product,” Light Beams, “has changed people’s skin,” she tells ESSENCE via Zoom. “And I love helping others achieve their skincare goals,” the Chicago-based skin guru adds.
Beyond aesthetics, Jackson was empowered to create
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated October 6, 2023
In 2019, Senegalese-American beauty expert Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye founded Ami Colé– a clean beauty brand celebrating melanin-rich skin. “It’s incredible to watch this baby grow. Most notably, I am moved by what Ami Colé means to my community,” N’Diaye-Mbaye tells ESSENCE. From their bestselling Tinted Moisturizer to the beloved Lip Treatment Oil, the brand has made their mark. “We’ve increased our footprint partnership with
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated October 6, 2023
A new season doesn’t just entail a change in weather. For many, it’s also a time to try out a new beauty look– even if just for a few months. With the weather changing from sweltering heat to cool, crisper temps for fall, perhaps you’re considering more heat styles or hues that match the turning leaves.
Maybe you want to let the wind blow
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By Akili King ·Updated October 6, 2023
If it seems like the pop star life comes naturally to rising South African singer, Tyla—née Tyla Laura Seethal—it’s probably because it does. “Growing up, I would perform songs for my whole family. I have so many old videos of me belly dancing,” the pop-amapiano-R&B artist tells ESSENCE via phone. “Everyone in South Africa, and Africa in general, grows up dancing. It’s just
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Rachel True in a scene from the film ‘The Craft’, 1996. (Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty Images). By India Espy-Jones ·Updated October 5, 2023
Halloween is a few weeks away. You may have just begun planning what you’ll dress up as. Perhaps you’re thinking a black cat (again) or as your favorite superstar. Otherwise, you might be spending your time on the couch watching scary movies all night while
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated October 5, 2023
By now, we all know no-makeup makeup looks have been trending for a long time– especially during fashion month. After all, the designers want the clothes to stand out, right? But, amidst all of the minimalism are people like makeup artist, Alexandria Richardson. The Chicago-born artist posted a TikTok that went viral this past August all about embracing the full beat. “If I’m
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By ESSENCE Beauty Editors ·Updated October 5, 2023
For the past month–from New York to Paris– beauty pros have created awe-inspiring looks for highly anticipated runway shows. The spring/summer 2024 season included everything from structural liner looks to blushy cheeks– all of which are getting us excited for the sunnier months ahead.
And the hair this season wasn’t just about the sleek, either. The ribbon-adorned tresses at Collina Strada and Christian
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courtesy of Ruslan Dashinsky By India Espy-Jones ·Updated October 4, 2023
Finding the best hair care is a process. At 7 years old, I sat in my mother’s kitchen in Virginia with a Just For Me Relaxer burning my scalp and harming my tight, coily hair. Before then, my natural hair was thick and puffy; usually shampooed with products from L’Oreal Kids and braided with multi-colored ballies at
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated October 4, 2023
Fashion month has come to a close. Paris Fashion Week– the final city of the Spring-Summer 2024– ended with many surprise celebrities walking the runway for some of fashion’s top designers. From the icon Angela Bassett strutting for Mugler, to FKA Twigs’ performance at Valentino, the shows in Paris weren’t ones you’d want to miss. And, of course, to tie everything together were