Why human braiding hair may be more toxic than synthetic

For years, many people assumed that human hair was the cleaner, safer choice when it came to braiding. A major new study has turned that assumption on its head and the findings carry real consequences, particularly for Black women who rely on braiding hair products regularly. Consumer Reports tested 30 popular braiding hair products spanning…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 1, 20260Comments

Hair

The most flattering spring hair colors to try right now

Every season brings a new wave of color stories from salons in London, Los Angeles and everywhere in between but this spring, the lineup feels particularly worth paying attention to. Celebrity colorists and international artistic directors are pointing to a range of shades that span from deeply moody to gloriously bright, with options suited to…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 1, 20260Comments

Community News

Muriel Bowser powerful legacy after 3 historic D.C. terms

When Muriel Bowser took office as mayor of Washington, D.C., on Jan. 2, 2015, she joined a small but formidable group of Black women leading some of the country's most prominent cities. By the time her third consecutive four-year term draws to a close in January 2027, she will have accomplished something no African American…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 1, 20260Comments

Skincare

Eating Fruits and Veggies Is the Skin Care Routine You’ve Been Skipping

The vitamins and antioxidants in everyday produce work at a cellular level to slow aging, repair damage, and keep skin looking healthier, longer. Most conversations about skin care orbit around what goes on the skin. The serums, the SPF, the retinol. But a growing body of nutritional science keeps pointing toward the same inconvenient truth:…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 1, 20260Comments

Health

The cholesterol reset: What the updated guidelines really mean

The first major update since 2018 pushes for earlier screenings, smarter risk tools, and a more personalized path to heart health Heart disease remains the leading killer of Americans, and for years, the medical community has relied on the same clinical roadmap to fight it. That map just changed. The American College of Cardiology and…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 1, 20260Comments

TV & Movies

Halle Bailey and Regé Jean Page bring Black love to Tuscany

There was a moment in Hollywood stretching roughly from the mid-1990s into the early 2000s when Black-led romantic comedies felt like a genre unto themselves. Films built around couples like the ones at the center of Love Jones and Love & Basketball drew audiences in with warmth, humor and an emotional authenticity that felt rare.…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 1, 20260Comments

Beauty

Mexico City glow culture attracts a new generation

Unlike markets where natural products are framed as luxury items, the approach here feels integrated. It reflects a long standing respect for the environment and its role in healing. This blend of old and new gives the city its distinct identity. It invites visitors to engage with beauty as something deeper than surface level care.…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 1, 20260Comments

Beauty

8 aesthetic treatments for a radiant spring refresh

Before the whirlwind of summer vacations, outdoor events and long beach days takes over, spring offers an ideal window to take stock of your skin and do something about it. Board certified plastic surgeons across the country say this is one of the most popular times of year for patients to come in and address…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 1, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

April Fools’ Day free food deals with a surprising twist

Free food, discounted bites, and limited-time offers are making this year's most prankish holiday surprisingly rewarding for your wallet. The Joke's on Your Appetite — in the Best Way April Fools' Day has long been the internet's unofficial holiday of chaos — a 24-hour window where no announcement is trustworthy, no Oreo is safe, and…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 1, 20260Comments

Cosmetics

LYS Beauty is redefining clean makeup for everyone

The five-year-old brand proving that inclusive, skin-first beauty is here to stay Clean beauty has had a reputation problem. For years, the category leaned heavily toward a narrow consumer — often minimizing shade ranges, inflating price points and quietly ignoring the needs of deeper complexions. LYS Beauty arrived in 2021 with a clear mission to…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 1, 20260Comments