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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
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated October 4, 2023
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) have been doing their Breast Cancer Campaign for 31 years now. In 1992, the company founded the initiative to increase awareness of the disease and address stigma in women’s health. Continuing this mission to create a breast cancer-free world, the campaign now supports over 60 organizations across the world, targeting their support to marginalized communities affected by the
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated October 3, 2023
What is Paris Fashion Week without glamorous looks? This season, it was made clear that celebrities were giving face just as much as the models. Similar to backstage at the fashion shows, leading makeup artists were responsible for helping major stars get ready for a week of shows and events. This included some of our favorite celebrity looks: from the ‘90s
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated October 3, 2023
The Spring 2024 Louis Vuitton collection was all about honoring classic French >Pat McGrath.
This all began with a solid base. All models had glowing complexions, thanks to Pat McGrath Labs’ Divine Skin Essence and Sublime Perfection Primer. To add depth to the luminous skin, artists used the Pat McGrath Jeweled Temptation eye palette. The soft, taupe brown hues of the shades “Daring Desire”
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By Akili King ·Updated October 3, 2023
Playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding isn’t like anything you’ve ever seen on Broadway before. Directed by Whitney White, it’s not only a celebration of Black hair and beauty, but it’s also an ode to the unsung immigrant heroes and what they silently face on a daily basis. “At the time when I started thinking about this concept, we were