The filmmaker tells ESSENCE about how she used the SheaMoisture Grant to tell a story about conflict and beauty.

The four women artists — Melanie Bilenker, Jacqueline Bishop, Venetia Dale and Lauren Kalman — represented in “if you should ...

Michelle Obama, Rep. Ayana Pressley and Lupita Nyong'o are some of the stars who have never been afraid to try a new style.

In the age of social media, conversations surrounding beauty and hair care have always been a hot topic, and now, there’s one particularly going viral within the Black community. Recently, well-known ...

The US Olympic rugby player wore a blue strapless Oscar de la Renta gown with a peplum skirt, which had the flair of the ...

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” on tour at Arena Stage, offers a vibrant and fizzy take on social spheres occupied by Black ...

News of a new tour put the band — and the rough-hewed hairstyles popularized by its sibling frontmen, Liam and Noel Gallagher ...

Innovations in haircare are also shaping the future of Black beauty. From advanced hair tools to innovative formulations ...

Lovaeta K. Amoako, 42, is a naturalista who founded Brooklyn’s LOCnificent Fest in 2018. The event has since become a cultural movement celebrating the beauty, spirituality, and pride associated with ...

Black creators aren’t just setting trends—they’re building brands, launching fashion lines, and leading a cultural revolution ...

Cabello is also a nominee, up for two VMAs: Best Pop Artist and Best Trending Video (“I LUV IT,” featuring Playboi Carti).