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Editor's Letter: We're Celebrating Black Hair as a Means of Connection

Feb 7, 2025

Editor's Letter: We're Celebrating Black Hair as a Means of Connection

Box braids. Blowouts. Bantu knots.

Will AI Ever Understand Black Hair?

Feb 7, 2025

Will AI Ever Understand Black Hair?

As artificial intelligence continues to become more embedded into our daily lives, we're seeing its effects across all industries, especially in the beauty space.

I Got Sisterlocks When I Started My Fitness Journey — and It Changed My Life

Feb 7, 2025

I Got Sisterlocks When I Started My Fitness Journey — and It Changed My Life

I was recently asked, "What's one piece of advice you'd give to a Black woman who wants to take control of her health?" As a health and beauty expert who has slowly lost 100-plus pounds over the past eight years and is studying to become a certified fitness instructor, I thought about that question carefully.

Thank You, "Twitches," For Showing Us '90s Black Girls That We Are Magical

Oct 14, 2025

Thank You, "Twitches," For Showing Us '90s Black Girls That We Are Magical

Growing up in the '90s, the concept of "Black girl magic" didn't exist.

Angel Reese's Victoria's Secret Debut Is What Black Women Athletes Deserved All Along

Oct 10, 2025

Angel Reese's Victoria's Secret Debut Is What Black Women Athletes Deserved All Along

Victoria's Secret announced that Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese will take the runway at the 2025 fashion show on Oct. 15, becoming the first professional athlete to do so in history.

Every Beauty Product Dess Dior Used For the Kim Shui Show, Including a Viral Mascara

Sep 26, 2025

Every Beauty Product Dess Dior Used For the Kim Shui Show, Including a Viral Mascara

It's no secret that the worlds of fashion and hip-hop are intertwined, from artists setting some of our favorite trends like LL Cool J and Dapper Dan's logomania, to rappers actively working with design houses, like Kendrick Lamar's ambassadorship with Chanel.

Brianna Pinto on Making Soccer More Inclusive and Beginner Product Recs

Sep 24, 2025

Brianna Pinto on Making Soccer More Inclusive and Beginner Product Recs

The Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field.

Stylist Shaina René's Fashion Week Must Haves, From a Viral Face Mask to $10 Gel

Sep 23, 2025

Stylist Shaina René's Fashion Week Must Haves, From a Viral Face Mask to $10 Gel

While the world of content creators is highly saturated, there are always a few who manage to set themselves apart.

What I Didn't Expect About the Adoption Process

Aug 21, 2025

What I Didn't Expect About the Adoption Process

Becoming a parent is a big decision, and making the decision to not parent is even larger.

Everything You Need to Know About Locs Hairstyles, According to a Loctician

Aug 13, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Locs Hairstyles, According to a Loctician

Dreadlocks — preferentially known as "locs" — are a popular hairstyle that includes sections of hair that have been matted and knotted together to create a rope-like appearance.

9 Items Every New Mom Should Have, Says "Pregnant Pause" Podcast Host Danielle Cadet

Aug 11, 2025

9 Items Every New Mom Should Have, Says "Pregnant Pause" Podcast Host Danielle Cadet

The Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field.

8 Black Beauty Editors Reflect on Ami Colé's Legacy

Jul 21, 2025

8 Black Beauty Editors Reflect on Ami Colé's Legacy

In recent years, beauty brands have started catering to a wider range of skin tones, making it possible for me as a Black woman to find a foundation, concealer, or bronzer that enhances my natural complexion without changing it completely.

Lovie Simone on Acting, Partnering With SheaMoisture, and the Power of Black Hair

Jul 11, 2025

Lovie Simone on Acting, Partnering With SheaMoisture, and the Power of Black Hair

As someone who's maintained my hair in its natural state all my life, I've always admired the Black female figures that embrace their curls on the big screens and stages.

I Thought the American Flag Excluded Me — Then Came Beyoncé

May 28, 2025

I Thought the American Flag Excluded Me — Then Came Beyoncé

One weekend, my friends and I headed to the Catskills in upstate New York to celebrate a bachelorette party.

"Forever" Made Me Fall in Love With Love Again as a Black Mom

May 21, 2025

"Forever" Made Me Fall in Love With Love Again as a Black Mom

On TV, Black love is rarely given enough screen time — and when it is, it often revolves around trauma and pain.