Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other ...

Having dark skin herself, this passion stems from a personal mission to make mineral sunscreen more inclusive.

For our 'Behind The Beauty' series, we're spotlighting the beauty founder who is redefining clean makeup for melanin-rich, ...

Gassing each other up isn’t extra. It’s our love language.

Consumers who are intentional about melanated skin care deserves attention and Brownkind is stepping up to serve melanin-rich complexions ...

After dealing with razor burn and ingrown hairs, Karen Young founded OUI the People in 2015. The body care line is filled with innovative daily essentials that you’ll turn to again and again. Cosmetic ...

Welcome to Behind The Beauty. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and making history in their own right. Everyone from rising beauty brand founders, to behind ...

After a tweet calling out Black folks who avoid the summer sun went viral, a debate about loving one's complexion versus ...

From Cinderella to The Hunger Games, Black women have long pushed boundaries for their starring roles. Read on to see Halle Bailey, Tessa Thompson and more actresses who've taken on the challenge.

Some talk about feeling safer in Japan than they did back home. Others describe constant stares, exoticization, and ...

From flirty bobs to pink blush, ESSENCE rounds up the best LFW FW26 beauty trends for Black women.

National Strawberry Day is upon us, and these five beauty products are perfect to score nourished skin. Strawberries are rich in AHAs, salicylic acid, and vitamin C, offering anti-aging and ...