Beauty & Fashion

How to Turn Your Summer Staples Into Fall Fashion Faves

Just because autumn has entered the chat doesn’t mean you have to completely let go of your summer ‘fits. Peep the inspo. By Sire Leo Lamar-Becker | Creative Direction & Photography by Sire Leo Lamar-Becker | Styling by Kasha Reavis | Makeup by Javon Beverly | Model: Kiara C. Frye Shine Bright Autumn is known […]

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Spring Clean Your Skin

#NoFilter face on lock. It’s RIP to snow days, sweater weather, and full-coverage makeup looks. With spring in full effect, so too, are warmer days, flowy tops, and tinted moisturizers. Spring clean your skin with these tips, and you’ll be flexin’ your complexion all season long. By Princess Gabbara Lay Your Foundation And we don’t […]

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The Black Girl’s Guide to Acne Control

Your skin is always selfie-worthy, but no cap, zits suck. By Kindra Moné There’s nothing more frustrating than feeling your best on the inside while rockin’ an exterior that doesn’t reflect the same vibes. And since the latest TikTok trends can be misleading, we ditched the influencer tips and went straight to the pros to […]

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Natural Hair Inspo 101

We’ve rounded up some of the best influencer-approved natural hair styles to help you achieve the look at home or share with your stylist. Get ready for your refresh. By Kindra Moné Hydrated Mini Braids Mini braids on ultra-hydrated hair are a versatile style that keeps your strands protected with minimal tension. Opt for straight-back […]

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Ooop! Oiling Your Scalp May Not Be Necessary After All

But don’t rule out oils completely. Our panel of experts is comin’ through with the scoop on when oiling your scalp can be beneficial and when things can go left. By Anissa Gabbara Coconut oil. Argan oil. Shea butter. A growth oil blend. Whatever it is, you’ve used it on the regular when oiling your […]

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How to Win the Hair Hydration Game

Moisture is the foundation for a bomb wash-and-go. Here’s how to lock it all the way in. By Anissa Gabbara Deep Condish at Least Once a Week. A hella good deep-conditioning session — we’re talking about 30 minutes — will quench thirsty tresses and let your curls and coils be great until your next wash […]

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Battle of the Stylers

By Anissa Gabbara The struggle to find bomb natural hair products is real. Store shelves are oversaturated with them, and many claim to deliver similar results — whether it’s a hella-defined wash-and-go or fleeky edges. Maryland-based freelance hairstylist Keisha George breaks down the stylers best equipped to slay all the lewks you love to serve. […]

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