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Destin Conrad is as sweet as he is talented. And I’m not just saying this because he went out of his way to get me a LeVain cookie, ahead of his sold-out Brooklyn Paramount show last week, when he could’ve been focusing on himself. Beyond this, you could feel his humble and gracious
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The weather is finally shifting to match the season, but celebrity beauty isn’t falling into the gloom. And, while fashion month has come to an end, the stars are still outside with sculptural hair looks, classic lip combos, and nail colors perfect for fall.
Jodie Turner-Smith, for one, attended the Los Angeles premiere of her new film, Tron: Ares,
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Courtesy of Larry Stansbury By Larry Stansbury ·Updated October 10, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Before I could say “I’m gay,” I was mouthing the words to “Check On It,” by Beyoncé in the mirror, flipping my hoodie like it was 30 inches of honey-blonde bundles, and batting my lashes in secret.
That mirror became my sanctuary. It knew my secrets before I ever dared to tell another
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It’s settled: 2025 has lived up to its name as the year of the pixie. From ’20s dandy pin curls on Quinta Brunson and Serena Williams at the Met Gala to Keke Palmer’s ginger pixie, the crop cut has looked up to be this year’s most trendingsrc=”https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GettyImages-2239237229-scaled.jpg” alt=”Taraji P. Henson Embraces New Bold Pixie
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From Love Jones and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, to Boyz In The Hood and The Best Man, actress Nia Long has long been an example of beauty and grace. Now, the Brooklyn-native and cultural icon is continuing her aspirational streak as Estée Lauder‘s first-ever Brand Ambassador for North America—marking a major moment in
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As a supermodel, pregnant mother of two, and founder of the beauty brand Brunel, you may expect Jasmine Tookes’s beauty cabinet to be full of bank-breaking products. But, the secret to her beauty isn’t bound to an inaccessible price tag. In fact, all of her favorite fall products can be found right in the drugstore beauty section—with just
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By Donnetta Monk ·Updated October 9, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
AI is making its way to a runway near you. No longer just drafting emails, but curating AI-generated stitch braids and posting “picture-perfect” beauty inspo. From hair brands to fashion magazines, AI is in the final cycle. Some see it as a cost-effective tool for innovation, while others warn it could dismantle the industry and cost jobs.
To get the
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By Valerie Butler ·Updated October 9, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
Laser facials have become one of the buzziest treatments in the express skincare world, thanks to brands like Skin Laundry, Heyday, Glowbar, and FaceGym. Promising brighter, more even skin in record time. These brands have developed cult followings by offering professional-grade results without the spa price tag. But, as a Black woman, I’ve always been skeptical of lasers.
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By Larry Stansbury ·Updated October 8, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and career journeys, what they’ve learned from their clients, and their top hair care tips.
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