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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 30, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Its hate couture week in Paris and, as always, beauty is the perfect partner accompanying high-fashion looks. Hair was used as clothing at Charlie Le Mindu and Ashi Studios, nails were earrings at Robert Wun, and face-veiling fringes disguised the eyes at Christian Dior. All presented to the who’s who in the front row—many of whom brought it
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Fotos International/Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 29, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
As the “G” in EGOT, the GRAMMY Awards—which will be held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday—have been a success symbol of who’s who in music since the late 1950s. At the same time, it’s also a moment for artists to express themselves via beauty andsrc=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GettyImages-1320343774-scaled.jpg” alt=”Our Favorite Grammy Awards Beauty Moments
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Courtesy of Julissa Prado By Tira Urquhart ·Updated January 29, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
The new year has a way of inviting reinvention, an inner shift that often shows up first in our hair. Whether it’s embracing your natural curls, committing to a bold chop, or stepping into vibrant color, a fresh look can feel like a reset: a visual cue that you are entering a new
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 28, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
A snowstorm can’t stop our curls from thriving. Oribe can attest to this—thanks to their luncheon yesterday in Times Square which gave editors a first look at their new Eternal Curls collection. It’s an extension of their first-ever collection geared specifically towards textured hair—with a whopping 12 products no less! But, the real key to using Eternal Curls
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By Tatayana Yomary ·Updated January 28, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Makeup removal can sometimes feel like a thorn in your side, especially when heavy, waterproof formulas are standing in the way. In the beauty world, there’s tons of products, from cleansing oils to micellar waters, trusted to remove all traces of makeup from your face. However, cleansing balms and makeup remover wipes are still the most competitive of
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While facial care usually takes the limelight in our beauty routines, there’s a hero that frequently goes unnoticed—our hands. Your hands don’t lie. They catch every bit of sun, sanitizer, and skincare neglect, and when dark spots appear, they’re not easy to hide or heal. As an esthetician, I’ve seen it all
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Composite by India Espy-Jones By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 26, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products that our writers can’t live without.
My biggest insecurity? Hyperpigmentation. For as long as I can remember,
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 26, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
It’s the first day of haute couture week in Paris and front row celebrities have already proven updos are the moment. From textured buns to braided chignons, and even the unexpected mash-up of pixie pigtails coined “pixie tails,” updos are looking up to be the most versatile hair decoding=”async” src=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GettyImages-2258265136-scaled.jpg” alt=”Jodie! Rihanna! Teyana! Celebrities At Couture Week Proved
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 26, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
At a time when pixie cuts are trending—think: From Teyana Taylor’s chic flips and Jada Pinkett Smith’s bleached blonde to Taraji P. Henson’s pompadour and Fantasia’s seductive up-flip—we’d be remiss to not mention those who gave the cut its fame. And if R&B legend Anita Baker’s iconic hair moments don’t come to mind, let us remind you she’s