Destiny Philips

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The afro has a name. Vogue used a different one

A recent piece in Vogue about flattering haircuts for thicker hair types referred to Tracee Ellis Ross's afro as a cloud bob. The phrasing lasted long enough to ignite a response across social media that was pointed, historically grounded, and clearly not surprised. For many in the Black community, this was not a new kind…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 16, 20260Comments

Relationships

Celebrating the Enduring Friendship of Rihanna and Melissa Forde a story of loyalty across two decades

The story of Rihanna and Melissa Forde begins far from the scale of global fame that defines their lives today. In Barbados, they met as teenagers and formed a connection that quickly became a steady presence in both of their lives. Before red carpets and international tours, their friendship was rooted…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 15, 20260Comments

Beauty

Full Body Blush trend pushes makeup into new creative space

The beauty industry is entering a more expressive phase as the idea of full body blush gains momentum across social platforms and professional makeup spaces. What was once a subtle accent on the cheeks is now being extended across the face, shoulders, and collarbones, creating looks built around color rather than restraint. The trend reflects…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 15, 20260Comments

Hair

I hate my gray hairs so here is my full routine

Salon root touch-ups every two to three months used to feel manageable. Ideally, they would happen every three weeks given how fast gray comes in, but frequent visits are expensive, time-consuming and rough on the hair over time. The gap has to be bridged somehow, and after years of trial and error, a combination of…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 12, 20260Comments

Skincare

I’m plus-size and nobody talks about these beauty needs

More than 74% of American adults are classified as overweight according to the CDC, yet the beauty conversation around plus-size bodies remains thin. Search for plus-size beauty products online and what comes back is largely unhelpful. The specific challenges that come with a fuller figure, including excessive sweating, chafing, stretch marks, skin tags and skin…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 12, 20260Comments

Makeup

Makeup artists say brown mascara works better with age

Black mascara has held its ground as the default for decades, but the no-makeup makeup movement is shifting that. Makeup artists are pointing to brown mascara as a more flattering alternative, particularly for anyone looking to soften their look or address the harsher contrasts that can come with age. The case is straightforward. Brown mascara reduces…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 12, 20260Comments

Hair

6 tips for healthy hair in your 40s and beyond

Quick picks Gentle shampoo: CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo Nourishing conditioner: Hask Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil Conditioner Volumizing spray: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Hydrating mask: Better Not Younger Hair Redemption Restorative Butter Masque Scalp serum: Dr. Groot Scalp Revitalizing Solution Skin care tends to dominate the anti-aging conversation, but hair…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 12, 20260Comments

Skincare

Anti-aging products that dermatologists say deliver real results

The most effective anti-aging routine starts well before the first wrinkle appears. Consistent sunscreen use is the foundation, and most dermatologists will say it plainly: nothing else comes close in terms of prevention. But even the most diligent SPF users will notice their skin shifting as they move through their 30s and 40s. The reason comes…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 12, 20260Comments

Entertainment

‘Emily in Paris’ Season 6 is heading to Greece and Monaco

Emily in Paris is leaving France again. Netflix has confirmed that Season 6 of the series will film beginning in May, with Greece and Monaco added to the production's location roster. The news, first reported by Variety, follows a Season 5 finale that left Emily Cooper firmly planted in Paris but with enough open storylines…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 11, 20260Comments

Hair

Why scalp care is the hair routine most people skip

For most people, hair care begins at the strand and ends there. The scalp, the actual skin underneath all of it, gets treated as an afterthought, something to address only when a problem becomes impossible to ignore. That approach is changing. Scalp care has moved from a niche concern to one of the faster-growing categories…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 11, 20260Comments

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The afro has a name. Vogue used a different one

Celebrating the Enduring Friendship of Rihanna and Melissa Forde a story of loyalty across two decades

I hate my gray hairs so here is my full routine

I’m plus-size and nobody talks about these beauty needs

Makeup artists say brown mascara works better with age

6 tips for healthy hair in your 40s and beyond

Anti-aging products that dermatologists say deliver real results

‘Emily in Paris’ Season 6 is heading to Greece and Monaco

Why scalp care is the hair routine most people skip

Skin Texture Struggles? Here’s the Glow-Up Secret No One’s Talking About

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