Beauty
Jan 12, 2026
ICYMI: Michelle Obama's Effortless Updo, And More Celebrity Beauty Moments
From effortless hair moments to eyeshadow-less makeup, take a look at all the best celebrity beauty moments from the week.
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Awards & Events
Jan 11, 2026
Teyana Taylor Delivered A Powerful Speech—And Beauty Look—At The 2026 Golden Globes
The 'One Battle After Another' star won her very first Golden Globe award in a head-turning beauty look.
Red Carpet
Jan 11, 2026
Our Favorite Beauty Looks From The 2026 Golden Globes
From Teyana Taylor's double-winged liner to Wunmi Mosaku's bendy updo, here are all the best beauty looks from the Golden Globes red carpet.
Beauty
Jan 10, 2026
Menopause Changing Your Beauty Routine? Here's What Black Women Should Know
From skin to hair, experts explain what changes you can expect, how to adapt your beauty routine, and more.
Beauty
Jan 4, 2026
ICYMI: Solange's Gem Eyeshadow And More Celebrity Beauty Moments
From Solange's yellow eye gems to a blonde bob on Cardi B, here are all the latest can't-miss celebrity beauty moments.
Beauty
Dec 28, 2025
How To Rebuild Your Nail Strength After An Acrylic Manicure
Nail artist Kinaya Haug breaks down the threat of acrylic sets and her pro tips to avoid nail damage this season.
Beauty
Dec 22, 2025
ICYMI: Keke Palmer’s Pixie Cut Gets Darker And More Best Celebrity Beauty Moments
From pixie cuts to sculptural braids, take a look at 8 of the best celebrity beauty moments from the week.
Beauty
Dec 17, 2025
Wine! Plum! Chocolate! All The Nail Colors Black Women Should Try This Holiday Season
From malaga wine to midnight mocha, get a taste of what nail shades are in season for darker skin tones.
Beauty
Dec 15, 2025
ICYMI: Ciara's Jet Black Hair And More Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Week
Sun-kissed cheeks, braided bobs, and more beauty moments from your favorite celebs.
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Beauty
May 29, 2019
Watch ‘Vivrant Thing’: Find Out What's Trending In Nails With Celebrity Manicurist Sunshine
See the face behind the nails of some of your favorite artists.
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Finally Master the Ultimate Day-to-Night Manicure
Watch celebrity manicurist Gina Edwards create super easy nail art.
Nails
Aug 10, 2017
Prepare To Slay The First Day of Class In This Updated French Manicure
‘CLAWS’ Key Nail Stylist Gracie J. updates a classic that you don’t need to sit in the salon for.
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Sep 26, 2025
Rihanna Announced The Birth Of Her Daughter In A Soft Beauty Look
The Fenty Beauty founder announced the birth of her daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, in a baby-soft beauty look.
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Sep 22, 2025
ICYMI: Doja Cat’s Fall Glam, And More
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Sep 19, 2025
Cardi B And Kulture's Beauty Looks Shut Down Alexander Wang’s 20th Anniversary Show
The pregnant rapper delivered beauty looks at New York Fashion Week with her 7-year-old daughter.
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Sep 19, 2025
Novi Brown Brought Bold Braids And Soft Glam To NYFW
The actress balanced ease, health, and statement beauty throughout her second fashion week. Here, she discusses all with us.
Beauty
Sep 18, 2025
Top Astrologer Decodes Virgo Beauty
In honor of Virgo season we tapped a Black astrologer to chat about Virgo-coded beauty—and give us some tips for the season.
Beauty
Sep 18, 2025
The Best Beauty Looks From New York Fashion Week SS26
Hairstylist Mustafa Yanaz turned wig caps into hair hats, Carnival beauty took over Luar, and more beauty moments from NYFW.
Beauty
Sep 18, 2025
Best Beauty Street Style Moments From NYFW SS26 Day Six
Fresh skin reigned supreme on the final day.
Beauty
Sep 17, 2025
ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Here’s How LaQuan Smith’s SS26 Soft-Meets-Sexy Glam Came Together
The lead makeup, hair, and nail artists of the show spoke to ESSENCE exclusively about how the sexy and modern look came together.
Beauty
Sep 17, 2025
ESSENCE Beauty Diary: How Krys Marshall's Effortless Emmys Glamor Came To Life
The actress leaned into romance, radiance, and intention with help from her glam team.