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Dorcas Onasa

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Fashion

Makeup clips went from basic tool to bold fashion statement

There is a very specific moment in any getting-ready routine that beauty lovers know well. The makeup is done, the skin is glowing, the hair is loosely clipped back and somehow, inexplicably, everything looks perfect. Then the clips come out, the hair falls down, and something about the whole look shifts. It is a small…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

Wellness

Sleep habits that can stop migraines before they start

If you have ever woken up to a migraine despite getting a full night's sleep, your rest may not be as restorative as it seems. Sleep plays a far more significant role in migraine management than most people realize and the seeds of an attack can be planted days before the pain actually arrives. A…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

Hair

Naeemah LaFond’s Texture on Set 2026 for Black stylists

Celebrity hairstylist Naeemah LaFond's annual Texture on Set event made its return to Industry City in Brooklyn on a buzzing spring morning, drawing a diverse crowd of Black hairstylists, beauty professionals, and enthusiasts from across the industry. Now in its 2026 edition, the gathering has grown into one of the most meaningful days on the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

Entertainment

Alicia Keys fights for women holding just 2% of music roles

Alicia Keys has spent more than two decades building one of the most celebrated careers in music history, but even with 17 Grammy Awards to her name, she has not been shielded from the realities that continue to hold women back in the industry she loves. In a recent interview with The Times London, the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

Music

Cardi B sets goal after wrapping Little Miss Drama tour

Cardi B has never had much patience for limiting conversations, and this week she made that abundantly clear. During an X Spaces session, the rapper shut down online comparisons being drawn between her and other artists in her lane and redirected the entire discussion toward the scale she is actually building toward. Fresh off the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

Celebs

Meghan Markle’s Diana tribute: sweet or calculated?

The kind of debate the internet refuses to let die has flared up once more, and Meghan Markle is at its center. A viral photo collage placing the Duchess of Sussex alongside the late Princess Diana has been making the rounds online, drawing sharp and deeply divided reactions from people who cannot quite agree on…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

Skincare

Mineral vs. chemical SPF: What’s actually better for skin?

Sunscreen was once reserved for beach bags and summer vacations. These days, it has earned a permanent spot in the daily skincare routine and for good reason. Consistent sun protection is one of the most effective tools available for maintaining healthy skin and slowing the visible effects of aging. But as awareness around Sun Protection…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

Health

Chicago doctor saves pregnancy after removing 27-lb fibroids

By the time Brionna Johnson arrived at Loretto Hospital in Chicago, she had already heard what felt like an impossible verdict delivered over and over again. At 17 weeks pregnant, a 27 pound cluster of fibroids had developed alongside her baby, and doctor after doctor told her the only viable path was to remove the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

Celebs

Rihanna’s R20 hoodie carries a powerful 20 year tribute

Rihanna has never been one to dress without intention, and her latest off duty look in Paris was no exception. On April 30, the 38 year old singer and Fenty Beauty mogul was spotted arriving at Siena restaurant in the French capital in an outfit that quietly told the story of her two decade career…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

Hair

The smart guide to loc care with just 8 products

If you have ever stood in a beauty aisle feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options, you are not alone. Loc wearers are constantly marketed to, but the truth is that a great loc routine does not require a crowded shelf. What it requires is intention. Dryness, dullness, flaking, and buildup are among the…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 30, 20260Comments

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Makeup clips went from basic tool to bold fashion statement

Sleep habits that can stop migraines before they start

Naeemah LaFond’s Texture on Set 2026 for Black stylists

Alicia Keys fights for women holding just 2% of music roles

Cardi B sets goal after wrapping Little Miss Drama tour

Meghan Markle’s Diana tribute: sweet or calculated?

Mineral vs. chemical SPF: What’s actually better for skin?

Chicago doctor saves pregnancy after removing 27-lb fibroids

Rihanna’s R20 hoodie carries a powerful 20 year tribute

The smart guide to loc care with just 8 products

Why your itchy skin could be a warning sign to never ignore

A 26 year old’s money diary after a rough week in Los Angeles

7 mental health books by Black authors every reader should know about